The Imperial Office of Census and Excise is observing that many of those who are fleeing House Seamel township of Northreach are 'defecting' to the Mikin port-town of Wedgecrest, and the Lomasa city of East Leg. However, Nobles of House Mikin are refusing to let Marked Mages remain in the township, unwilling to openly defy Imperial Mandates and harbor Shadow-Touched citizens, as is expected those who understand Mikin culture and beliefs.