[The existence of Mages in general are very peculiar. They tap into powers that wouldn't normally be known to mortals, and therefore are the bridge between the ethereal and the mortal world.
This, however, only applies to the Mages of every continent except Valner. Ever since the first invasion attempt, we have gradually discovered many differences between our Mages and theirs.
For one, Valner's Mages have been seen multiple times to wield the power of all elements, as opposed to ours that can only use one each. And their concept of Mages is very broad, as a certain someone with literal flowers in her eyes and who wields swords can still be classified as a Mage. Excerpt from: \WHAT EXACTLY IS A MAGE? A research thesis by Din Kine']
An hour passed, then two. We still did nothing.
I complained to Solis.
"Solis, what are we still doing here? Can't we go now?"
I expected another half-disinterested response from Solis, but he shushed me.