So I've been thinking, quite a bit actually, on how should handle the whole 'not enough time to work on developing magic' problem. I think I may have come up with a solution. Considering that my sleep spell eliminated my insomnia and allowed to move through the Rapid Eye Movement cycle, as I have named, properly, then perhaps casting it upon myself again might shorten the amount of time in which it takes place. Some minor modifications would have to be made to the spell, but in theory, it should work. Of course, a lot of things should work in theory. But I have good feelings about this.
Orich is teaching me how his family has managed to manufacture such superior arms for so many years. I'm not quite sure I understand the whole process, but I remember him saying something about focusing your life energy into your hoof as you strike the metal, imbuing it with spirit and soul, strengthening it to the core and blah, blah, blah, I wasn't really paying attention. He's incredibly long-winded, that one.