Wilhelm picks out something like a doughnut, a fried ball of dough filled with cream and jam. He's not all that hungry, but it smells good in here and he has the funds for unnecessary treats.

"Yeah, he's the High Mage of Thorne. He's in charge of the whole ritual."

It has never occurred to him, until this moment, to wonder who does all the summoning in the other territories. He has only the vaguest idea of what even happens outside of Thorne.

"I still have no idea why he'd want to bring me here, but..." He shrugs slowly. "Here I am."