"The Avvar forbid the entry of Templar into the mountains to protect the mages from them. I was taught from an early age that we are believed to be barbaric and dangerous to them and would be made prisoners if captured in the lowlands."

She looked down at her hands, clearly saddened by this. She wanted to be able to trust more freely but there was much that had taken place to instill a sense of fear or caution in her and others. It was a harsh reality but one she was learning to get used to.

"It becomes harder still when we can share knowledge but not truly teach other our magic for they are too different." Kattrin sighed a little then shook her head. "I thank you for being willing to listen to what I can do."