The laboratory was, indeed, curiously laid out, though a cursory examination would reveal a good theory; it had been expanded and re-purposed many, many times, over the years. As new mages moved in, or moved up the ranks, their section of the lab would expand, conflict with another's, move to a new section, and repeat the process. It looked very much like a number of different mushrooms, all planted in the same plot, vying for space, though there was also a large, community space, where thirteen mages were currently preparing for their ritual, a relatively straightforward affair, to alter the weather, slightly, in their favor.<br/><br/>The mages were satisfied with both items, by the end of the examination, accepting his explanation, having also taken the opportunity to look at the real deva's scroll, beforehand. After they deliver the message, the sultan will inform Draiss that he'll have the original to him fairly shortly, to exchange.