The Sage of the East spoke for justice, sharing the means to eliminate the roots of evil. The Sage of the West spoke for compassion, sharing the means to rescue the poor from hardship. The Sage of the North spoke for the future, sharing the means to cultivate the spirits of men. The Sage of the South spoke for order, sharing the means to devise fair laws. Cecile remained silent, for it was her duty as the Central Sage to guide and refine their thoughts.