Borommakot
All very true, but the suspicious nature of the Nords doesn't distinguish between an individual and their organization.
January 16, 2015
Carbonbreath
On the other hand College does little to nothing in terms of dealing with former "colleagues". Is it appropiate punishemnt to kick someone like Malyn out of Academy? Body count will still rise and all mages will be blamed for it.
January 16, 2015
Borommakot
Like archetypal "scientists" of fiction, they haven't the stomach for harsh punishment, and probably secretly hope to see what comes of their dissenters' research.
A few bad apples spoil the bunch I think, what's most disturbing is their thirst for knowledge. Like what Borommakot said.