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The Jeran eschewed magic, even killing it on sight at times, but it held a fatal fascination for young Li. On the eve of his trial for adulthood, Li abandoned his tribe, his family, and his homeland. Making his way slowly to Phyrra over the next months, he arrived in the balmy Phyrran climate in time to enter the Spring lists. In his first fight, he defeated a Jeran Warrior who had passed trial three years before. Jeran studied with renewed vigor, learning the flaws of his people's fighting style, and continuing to advance through the ranks of the Phyrra Arena. Today, Jeran Li is synonymous among Mages with strength of will. Although Li has not acheived ArchMage status, his position in the ranks is one he has earned, and defeating him marks a Mage as more than just a casual Duelist.