Sometimes people ask him to learn exact types of magic and he is happy to do that too, but he felt that general lessons could cover the easiest ones. In the Brotherhood they learn all options in class, but some of them start to show leaning in one direction or another. His was in mental magic, which he just displayed skills in.

He pauses but it is well-known that Istredd and Yennefer have each other here. It wouldn't be long before that would become clear. "Yes, my oldest friend and fellow mage Yennefer is here, you may meet her some time in Thorne. She teaches more advanced magic." Istredd could too, but he likes working with beginners. Yennefer wouldn't have the patience for that. He uses 'friend' since it is true of them.

"But my partner is a man named Lucifer, you may also meet him later. He can be very difficult, but he warms up eventually." Very difficult, that's the devil for you. Istredd is not from a place where two men together is strange so he is very casual talking about it.