"And I am guessing there have been several concentrated examinations of the pilings since the shattering, most of which would have had procurers, as well as lock and trap smiths helping go over every inch of them. Many of them were likely far more experienced and renown than us. So I am hoping the shards are a key to broaching them, else we are likely to come back empty handed. As for them not cooperating, that wouldn't have been required, as this piling might only react to this shard, and was designed by one of the Runelords on their own. But this is all conjecture and guesswork on results not yet gathered, so all of it is likely wrong and useless to boot.<br/><br/>But yes, a boatman would be delightful, as I have never tried to navigate in a boat before."