I really, really want to see more written in this universe (I know I keep saying this in all my AU reviews, but it's SO TRUE) because it keeps to medieval ideologies so well and so subtly while still bringing in that wild magical element. The style reminds me of Child Ballads, a bit, as if centuries of folklore lie behind what is happening. And the distinction between your three magicians -- Margaret's ruthlessness, Eleanor's caution, and Margery's pragmatism -- works so incredibly well. Gorgeous!