[ Rhy leans in a bit closer, lowering his voice. It's not a whisper, still conversational, but more private. ]

Since before I arrived. A year and a half, or so, as I understand it.

The mages here in Thorne were the first to successfully perform a Summoning. Though at the time, they imprisoned a good number of the Summoned, saying they were not intentionally brought here -- mistakes of some sort.

You'll hear it from those who have been here since then. A handful remain.

Thorne doesn't treat their Summoned that way anymore, and for that we are grateful.

[ The last bit is said at a less-quiet volume, though not at all loudly. His tone throughout is informative, friendly, without rancor. Relaying what has happened, nothing more. ]