The world of mages is shrouded in secrecy by the Church. It hunts down people who expose their secret, it would be no surprise if you hadn't heard of that.

[ The church. How she didn't like the idea of what they did, tarnishing her own faith's name with their draconian, violent policies. ]

They do not act as if they are working in our best interest. These events they throw are merely distractions from the great issues we face.