The path to forging a maester's chain is not merely about reading dusty tomes. True wisdom comes from the sacred bond between master and apprentice.

In my years at the Citadel, I've observed how this ancient tradition allows knowledge to flow like the Mander River - steady and deep. Each link in our chains represents not just study, but countless hours of practical learning under seasoned guidance.

The apprenticeship system ensures the preservation of both documented and unwritten knowledge, passed down through generations of maesters.