There are in fact magisters down here, or at least a magister and a magister-in-training, separated due to some previous drama and very much unimpressed with their hosts.

Benedict is a hallway down from Atticus, who still gets to see the sky sometimes, because apparently being a monster doesn't preclude one from certain privileges. For this reason, Bene's in a near constant sulk, and Haelan isn't excluded from it when he arrives with food.

"Who are you," Benedict demands, guardedly, "what is that. I've never seen you." Probably just another servant, but one can never be too careful.