whispers of secret gatherings float through the halls, where magicians, cloaked in the mystery of the pre-introductory phase of their craft, learn not to give the cold shoulder to the fundamentals that initiate their journey from square one. in this spectral system, every incantation and sleight of hand is a cherished rite, passing from one ethereal form to another, ensuring the art of magic remains an enigma, forever bound within these ancient walls.