The High House of Magic

"Mm, I haven't been in the area long. I was working on the other side of the Earthspurs for a while, looking into the political rot that ensues when quiet allegations of the misuse of mental influence magic get out of control. Ran a little scouting expedition into the Grey Forest once that died down." Aya frowns and shakes her head. "Still just as unfriendly as I remembered. It's been much nicer here, so far, although I don't expect that to last, naturally."