"Is there anyone else who so lacks the will to live?" Adrian asked, astonished. "What could the elves possibly offer them to make a Magister come and court death?"
"Magisters whose lives are nearing their end will always be a few, whose descendants have good potential, but not top-notch. Before, they might have considered themselves more important, but as death approaches, they start to think about their family lineage.
Some precious things are easily obtained by the Legendary, but very difficult for Magisters. Besides, it's just risking life once. If they can return alive, what they get might be of great use to them," Fran said indifferently.
"This kind of thing isn't new. It's happened more than once or twice before. But in the past, it's always been for dealing with their family's enemies.
The Mage Association does this to prevent those Mages who disagree with them from joining the Association, even if they become Legendary.