[The fact that this person could talk about brain parasite so casually was astounding.]

So a creature that lives in the brains of your parents was able to influence how you developed in the womb? Do you have a brain parasite, too? Do both parents need to have the parasite for it to be given to the children?

Yeah, it's inherited. The Crests are thought to be in our blood and are thought to be gifts inherited from ancient warriors that were blessed by the Goddess. There is a lot of religion from where I come from that, if you ask me, obscures a lot of what probably really happened. [It's freeing to be able to say that out loud and not have to worry about being tried by the church as a heretic.]

There is still a lot we don't know about Crests. Some people back home have dedicated their lives to learning about them and understanding how they work. I've read some works, but I am no expert. Someone from my world who knows more about them is here though. I can introduce you if you want.

And honestly? I don't know that there is too big of a difference. If what you were talking about happened in my home, we would call it magic.