Not everything is explained by science alone, Doctor. Do you not have magic in your world?

[But he chuckles, shaking his head.] Ghosts? Not quite, though maybe I only say that because the term sounds so… inelegant.

[The explanation requires a bit of background, but Ardyn chooses only to speak in generalities. He manages to parse it down to something he figures is comprehensible.] Consider this as an example: the old kings and queens of my world — the ones deemed worthy, at least — can still be communed with, if a certain item remains in one’s possession.