@Vincentius @Kaarme Well the Dhala government does seem interested in collecting magical war knowledge, it is that governor-general that despises magic and seeks to purge what little has left in favor of technology, and like Vincentius said it is entirely possible there has been a purge in knowledge, it one of the most normal things to happen when there is a major shift in ways of thinking... unfortunately, or it could have been some sort of cataclysm or some such.
Anyway, i am happy that this arc is wrapping up, it had a good start the middle got a little slogged but at least the end is picking up, it is inevitable to have some downs in any story (and it depends on who is reading too), at least the story remains consistent.
And by Shakuntira's expression, that thing will be more than a little trouble, even in the labyrinth she was unphased but know it is like she saw a ghost.