"I don't have years for this! I need to learn fast. I need to be ready when the shadow elves return." I insisted.

Driveal's brow furrowed, "The learning of magic is the task of a lifetime. It is years of debate and learning of the moral and ethical implications, not to mention learning theory and the weavings of the planes before you can even consider casting spells. It takes at least fifty years to even reach the most basic of spells."

I grit my teeth, "No wonder your people are losing this war. Do all elves move at this snail's pace?"

"Snail's pace? I thought you were mature. How old...