"If they've got to go to the points of power to accomplish their tasks, doesn't that imply that they're either far enough away that they couldn't normally communicate or travel that distance?
Or perhaps that they're using a strong enough magic that they needed the certain times to make it work?" Dominic asked.
The mages shared a concerned look. That was definitely possible, but in this context it didn't make much sense. Why would they need to use long distance communication techniques just to inquire into Wistover?
But more than that, why would they need to hide who they were?
One or the other made sense. But the Duchy didn't have enemies outside the local area, and they didn't have a reputation much further than that. They simply hadn't been here long enough.
It was a bit like sending spies to inquire into a niche artisan.
