Ah, yes, an entire nation of undesirables. And may all their children now and henceforth be the same. Though 'nation' might perhaps be stretching it, all things considered.

[ still, if that's really the case, his distaste of the other countries bordering the north can only grow. ]

One of the representatives at the ball some weeks ago relayed to me his concerns about being able to take care of the children his village found themselves suddenly taking in. What must it be like, to know that you would rather petition unknown wizards that you are clearly terrified of for aid rather than any of the other countries in the world?

[ it doesn't exactly paint a good picture of the other nations. beneath the others' notice sounds about right, if they're putting it lightly. ]