It was easier said than done, of course. My current magic knowledge was rudimentary, and my magic learning priorities didn't lie in the realm of creating magic artifacts. But now I finally had time to make my first steps in both of these directions, and more. The disorder of the last few days went from open flames to a quiet, but not any less dreadful simmer, but while it didn't explode, things overall slowed down.
The vampires and shapeshifters were still very much in their quiet war, but from what I got from poking Avarice about it, it was bound to be over soon, with anyone who dared to attack a vampire and don't change their city of residence immediately after, dead, or worse. Avarice seemed thrilled about that part, while I was just happy that I wasn't on her bad side.