Aegwynn's mastery of magic far surpassed that of any other human mage.
The time Shawn spent studying magic under Aegwynn was the most focused and fulfilling period of his life. His magical knowledge grew rapidly, and his mastery advanced by leaps and bounds.
Before long, he had mastered more spells.
A week later, Shandris returned.
With her came several Priestesses of the Moon from the Sisterhood of Elune, along with several Druids proficient in nature magic.
Among the Night Elves, most males followed the path of the Druid, spending years asleep as they restored the damaged land within the Emerald Dream. The duty of maintaining peace in the world fell entirely to the females.
These Druids had been personally awakened by the legendary high priestess, Tyrande Whisperwind.
Archmage Estulan also returned, bringing several of his apprentices with him.
"Apprentice" was merely a designation for students who studied under Estulan and had not yet met his requirements for completing their training. It did not indicate their mage rank. Although called apprentices, they were all at least Mid-Rank Mages, and some were even approaching the level of High-Rank Mages.
By a joint resolution of the legendary high priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, Archdruid Fandral Staghelm, the Sisterhood of Elune, and the Cenarion Circle, Shandris Feathermoon was appointed ruler of Dire Maul, with full authority over the city's construction and purification.
Archmage Estulan served as her adviser and assistant, supporting Shandris Feathermoon.
The Priestesses of the Moon and Druids were responsible for the purification work, while the Feathermoon Sentinels handled construction, assisted by Estulan's apprentices.
Everything proceeded at a brisk but orderly pace. After a month, Shawn finally mastered his new spells and advanced to a level 5 mage.
Level 5 was the limit for a Novice Mage. One step further, and he would become