Magic was traditionally seen in Willowshore as either a manifestation of divine blessing, one's connection to the spirit world, or just a trick of the hand and mind. Most folks didn't quite understand it as a topic to be studied and learned until the arrival of Anjal of Thulsadus, an old nagaji wizard. Arriving about 15 years ago, Anjal found the weather of Willowshore to be gentle on their dryscale condition and thus bought a plot of land from a farmer looking to relocate to the city of Sze. Overnight, a Nagajor-styled tower of dark basalt appeared, much to the awe of the villagers.
Though curious about magic, most villagers find the topic to be formidable and unapproachable, not to mention impractical. Thus, Anjal had only one apprentice, Jubei, a child they raised after she was abandoned in Willowshore by a pair of irresponsible “parents” who posed as well-off merchants but then fled town without paying their bills. Jubei has since grown into a capable adult and has taken over residence of Mother's Coil after Anjal's passing last year.