Indeed, and for the sake of lore, other points of interest to check out, on a non-optimal playthrough, include:
The Second Church : It hints at the darkest mystery in the hinterlands.
The Library - Non-fiction section : It's an extensive tale talking about the the history and myths on the hinterlands.
The Pond - Talk to Storm (you have to build his affinity first) : He speaks of one of his past traumas and gives the identity of his oppressor.