It was odd at first, but I'm curious by nature so I took to learning magic well and it feels almost like second nature now. For all the drawbacks of being pulled away from our homes, it's been really interesting learning the different spells.

[ A small orb of ice barely larger than a quarter appears beside him before disappearing. ]

I never thought I'd be conjuring things out of thin air. By your surprise, it sounds like magic is more native to your home? Does it relate to the pushy religion?