[ Dimitri leans over to look at the coven brand. However, the admission that brands prevent people from using other covens' magic causes him to frown a little in annoyance. ]

That sounds counterproductive. Where I am from, there are no restrictions on who can use what magic. The only things that limit you are your innate talents and how much time you study. After all, even the healers and clerics need to defend themselves.