[Kitarun]

Marius smiled at the boys' reactions. They were certainly taking it better than he had when he'd come into his inheritance. Then again, his interitance had manifested in front of the whole court...

"Magic, less common nowadays, is frowned upon by most people. I believe that is why our families were targeted... When I came into my inheritance, my parents sent me away- for my own protection, they assured me, though I imagine it was to dispel threats against the rest of the family..." He said, frowning slightly. "It wasn't so bad. They'd placed me with a small family not too far from here with similar abilities as mine, and they taught me control. I believe that to be part of why your mother let the two of you go so easily. She likely worries that one or both of you will come into your powers in front of kthers, especially you, Kellan, now that you're beginning to take over the role of ruler."