[Word spreads of a catastrophic malfunction in the enchanting device, Professor Blaise Acursius' pride and joy, resting in the basement of the University of Dementlieu's Arcane Sciences building -- the result ending in the untimely demise of several young, bright minds, as well as the librarian, and one of the spell-casting instructors. While the basement of the building is now safe and the machine is in the process of being repaired, the damage is done -- a handful of students have already chosen to withdraw from the program, deeming the practice of the arcane to be unsafe and bad for their physical health.
Professor Blaise Acursius claims that his prototype was somehow made unstable vis-a-vis a saboteur, and the president of the University, Lord Balfour de Casteelle, is quick to support the man and his claims. However, thee are more than a few in Port-a-Lucine who, upon hearing of what transpired, suggest that Professor Acursius and the University of Dementlieu is to blame, for storing such a dangerous object where young people are learning. Is there truly a saboteur, or is Professor Acursius trying to cover up his own mistakes, which have come with a heavy price, indeed.]