Hm. And with the sort of renown to impress young Matthias, at the least.

[ Not their goal, but not irrelevant. If anyone might serve as a barometer for rebel mage opinions, after all. Ilias leans in to place his piece -- exploring a new strategy. ]

We were in the Circle together, you know. Not close, by any means, but she knows Nevarra. And she has a more level head than the company she keeps.

[ Not to name any Averesches. ]