Training, Preparations and Plans 2.

Beside Alec stood Endrick and Sophia, uncertain about where they fit into his plans since they weren’t earth-elemental mages. However, Alec had made it clear that they would remain by his side, which was why they stayed close as he issued commands.

In fact, Alec’s decision to take in two non-earth-element mages into the clan and give them the clan name immediately had even surprised his Grandfather.

Traditionally, when clans accepted enforcers or arranged marriages, they prioritized mages with compatible elemental affinities. This ensured the clan could provide appropriate spell manuals and training for the mage in question, and if the enforcer contributed enough, they could even be formally adopted into the clan, taking on the family name if they wanted and enjoying the same respect as most born members of the clan.