[ They were different from mages, in that the amount of recorded knowledge and information collected over generations was kind of a big deal. Spending time researching and recording things was a part of the deal. That said, not all families published their research either for the sake of secrecy and ensuring it continued to gain power rather than be diminished if too many people understood it. He hoped that the latter didn’t turn out to be a factor, if only because it would make looking into it harder. Not that Waver shied away from puzzles or finding things. He was nosy to a fault. ]
Then I’ll see if I can find anything and let you know. It could be useful in helping you. We have more time for research, after all. Especially since I’m not in any of the combative magic courses outside the basic requirement.
[ Because they’d probably make mincemeat out of him and it would probably be a genuine accident, he’s pretty sure. He offered a nod of agreement, though, continuing. ]
I can see why! Depending on what kind of work you were sent on, being able to operate on that level would definitely give you an edge. Especially if you were sent for a job dealing with a mage. Or working alongside one alternatively.
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[ They were different from mages, in that the amount of recorded knowledge and information collected over generations was kind of a big deal. Spending time researching and recording things was a part of the deal. That said, not all families published their research either for the sake of secrecy and ensuring it continued to gain power rather than be diminished if too many people understood it. He hoped that the latter didn’t turn out to be a factor, if only because it would make looking into it harder. Not that Waver shied away from puzzles or finding things. He was nosy to a fault. ]
Then I’ll see if I can find anything and let you know. It could be useful in helping you. We have more time for research, after all. Especially since I’m not in any of the combative magic courses outside the basic requirement.
[ Because they’d probably make mincemeat out of him and it would probably be a genuine accident, he’s pretty sure. He offered a nod of agreement, though, continuing. ]
I can see why! Depending on what kind of work you were sent on, being able to operate on that level would definitely give you an edge. Especially if you were sent for a job dealing with a mage. Or working alongside one alternatively.