67 Instructor Dean

That was the first Wolfe had heard of a backlash to curses. They sounded simple but effective, like Elemental Magic Circles when they were portrayed in movies. Both required some reagents, and Curses usually needed something nasty, but that was the only real difference in how the Coven's film industry portrayed them.

"Is that why all the Elemental Magic they learn is for combat? Because their innate magic is best for healing and utility, so they only need offence?" Wolfe asked.

"Not quite. Everywhere outside is dangerous, and none of the allied Covens are on particularly good terms. But the rivalries between Covens are child's play compared to the open hatred that everything else in this world seems to have for Witches. Even human nations are extremely dangerous for someone with Witch blood.