I had anticipated as much, though I would be curious to learn how magic functions in this world from a first-hand perspective and if the method of drawing it out is at all similar. We had been so reliant on crystals and aether before...

[ It might nice to be able to practice magic freely without so many caveats, but he still finds it hard to believe there wouldn't be some greater cost. On the other hand, he would need to declare his loyalty to either faction to even access magic he already has, which itself is already asking for a lot. ]

I assume cleansing is far from the extent of your own magical abilities. What else are you capable of? Or is that prying too much?

[ His curiosity is at risk of getting the better of him. ]

Do forgive me if that was a bit uncouth, but I wanted to know if magic here mostly consists of minor cantrips or more large-scale spells.

[ Does he have to think about going toe to toe with other Dominants here as well? ]