Benjamin left Regina on the same day after meeting the President of the Mage Guild.
Searching for roaming mages in various regions, spreading words about the magic academy - These things can only be done by himself. His men would be looking for death if they were the ones doing it as their relationship with Icor is too stiff.
"Hello, Mage Clair, I’m Benjamin. Recently, Carretas is building a magic academy. The environment here in Icor is getting worse, if you and your friends are interested, feel free and go have a look."
"Benjamin... Are you the famous Mage Benjamin in Ferelden and Carretas recently?"
"Just so-so, Sir you don’t have to be surprised..."
The process of persuading these mages was rather smooth and Benjamin’s popularity was very helpful to that effect. At the very least, the other people were respectful towards him and showed great interest in the magic academy about which he had described.