When she was on the sea, she was happiest. The problems of the land, of jails and lords, didn’t exist. If she could get back on a ship, everything would be all right.
-- Xiala (Chapter 2)

Importance: This quote establishes how Xiala feels like she is not a part of regular society. Part of this is due to her Teek heritage as she is often treated as a criminal or monster by everyone around her. However, she also does not align with the typical moral rules and expectations of society. She is a free spirit who does not align with any traditional beliefs and embraces her Teek magic called the Song. This also implies that Xiala is a good captain, as she would never be happy on the sea if she was not capable of navigating it.

The growth of cultists to the old gods that they could never quite eradicate? Why did...
-- Naranpa (Chapter 4)