I think to the civlization question, the frontier/boundary would be where conditions for trade break down. Either because the natural conditions are too harsh or chaotic, or perhaps the rule of law is not firmly established, and thus the threat of banditry or fraud prevents highly specialized trade.
On trickery, there definitely is something godlike about the ability to effect change from the shadows, without people knowing it was you, or without people realizing what you were doing. Today, we call it magic, or "hacking", to which we also attach godlike powers and status. Some good food for thought.
I think to the civlization question, the frontier/boundary would be where conditions for trade break down. Either because the natural conditions are too harsh or chaotic, or perhaps the rule of law is not firmly established, and thus the threat of banditry or fraud prevents highly specialized trade.
On trickery, there definitely is something godlike about the ability to effect change from the shadows, without people knowing it was you, or without people realizing what you were doing. Today, we call it magic, or "hacking", to which we also attach godlike powers and status. Some good food for thought.