"Dean, just got a notice. The first batch of Ava State magic teachers is expected to arrive by the end of this month. It might alleviate the school's teacher shortage, but it's only theoretical…"
"Why do you say it's only theoretical?" Grimm Gordon, the Dean of Blackwater Arcana University, questioned, annotating the document without looking up.
"Equipment. The Shattered Sea is sealed off by the imperial navy. Smuggling ships have a hard time sending people over. Plus, there's the issue of the High Elves. We've been raised to be hostile towards them. We should start raising our security."
"You mean to protect the safety of the High Elf teachers?"
"No, I'm talking about the safety of the radical students. The teachers sent are led by Legendary magic chanters of all types. Their safety isn't our concern."
Grimm's eagle feather quill paused. He glanced up at the newly promoted secretary with intrigue.
