So it's about the books? The spirits? Willpower? Experience? A combination of all of the above?

"You're a wordsmith, aren't you? Can't you explain this more clearly?" Rita scoffs at the Scribe. "You know, maybe for those of us who haven't had the experience of producing a flaming sword to defend the ones we love?"

Despite her frustration, Rita clearly went out of her way to reiterate those details. Suck it, Lambert.