Runes are the magic we use in our world. It's believed that the world was created from them, so it's understandable that most people feel strongly toward them. [Hmm...] For example, the Sun Rune governs over the power of the sun, and it's kept in the Queendom of Falena by tradition. Of course, because of the runes' importance, it's not uncommon for wars to break out with them at the center.