Oh, I actually don't... know. Much of our history has been lost.
[A depressing thought, come to think of it. Lirael finishes with one slice of bread, at last-- it's awkward with only one hand, trying to hold the plate and bread still with a wrist-stump-- and offers it somewhat shyly to Conan.]
The kingdom went through a lot of difficulties, and the Abhorsens and the Royal Family all forgot things. Though I don't think it is all that common. From what I've been told, usually bells are passed down, like Sabriel's were, not like mine.
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[A depressing thought, come to think of it. Lirael finishes with one slice of bread, at last-- it's awkward with only one hand, trying to hold the plate and bread still with a wrist-stump-- and offers it somewhat shyly to Conan.]
The kingdom went through a lot of difficulties, and the Abhorsens and the Royal Family all forgot things. Though I don't think it is all that common. From what I've been told, usually bells are passed down, like Sabriel's were, not like mine.