(See part 1 here.)
The second triad is that closely held; Lore, wealth, and oaths surround.
Before all else is lore; knowledge of the world. Unstudied, the greatest powers are impotent; The wise may split a mountain with one blow.
Next comes wealth: in tools and riches both. The one extends your reach; the other is potential. Through these things both your will is done.
More precious still, oath-contracts owned. The web of obligations binds all hands; Their holder may wield many as one.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://eldraeverse.com/2012/08/01/meditations-on-the-aspects-of-self-23