Yes, it is, but I believe it will take an assortment of talents to truly yield results. The Diplomacy division can open doors which would otherwise be closed to us, particularly me. I'm an elf, and I'm aware that someone will always be offended by that fact.

[Not self-pitying, just acknowledging what exists.]

This is a particular issue in Orlais, where also exists a great university, probably the best collection of scholarship in the south. The shards may be a new phenomenon, but I suspect some are already studying them. Aside from that, they will have recorded knowledge about the Veil...and since the Circles have fallen and their knowledge scattered, it may be our best opportunity to learn more.