The bustling halls of Magic Tower University were more animated than usual as students and faculty members rushed to complete their preparations for the upcoming Arcane Symposium. The grand event, a highlight of the academic year, was an opportunity for mages to share their research, demonstrate magical innovations, and forge alliances. Amidst the excitement, Maris found herself in the familiar lecture hall that had been transformed into a makeshift laboratory, surrounded by books, scrolls, and arcane paraphernalia.