"Indeed. A year ago, I was an impoverished student from Black Marsh, applying to enter the Arcane College. Today, my whim directs the course of study. It is a mantle I must wear carefully."
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"Indeed. A year ago, I was an impoverished student from Black Marsh, applying to enter the Arcane College. Today, my whim directs the course of study. It is a mantle I must wear carefully."