All those years? I'm hardly old, you know.

[Someone is sensitive about her age. Does it show? (It probably shows.)]

As for what you want to learn that is up to you. However, learning something of the blade wouldn't hurt should you be unable to cast magic for whatever reason.

[It's good to have options.]

That does sound similar to the kind of magic done in my world. Of course putting the enemy to sleep doesn't appear to be something we share between our worlds.