They couldn't understand the logic of many of the runes. Not to mention that each rune was governed by different set of rules.
Especially the very similar runes.
Even if they were identical runes, because the starting strokes were different, the meaning was different.
If they couldn't move or distinguish one rune from another, how could there be so many paths.
Complicated
The more one tried, the more confused one became.
The further one went, the more lost one became.
"For things like runes, it doesn't just require talent! Even among the Human Clan, there are very few people who can understand it. Those who know a little about it are only a few clans, but all of them are gone."
"Back then, the Human Clan was flourishing, and a few geniuses were selected from the mouths of many people. If we beasts are inapt, then don't even think about it. Relying on one's willpower to learn it is a complete waste of time."