I never said I ruled anyone, only that I can master them. If pushed to, anyway. I really wouldn't like to try that again with the Screaming Death. There aren't many dragons around these parts, so the whole thing is a moot point.

[ He pulls a slight face at the word magic. ]

People don't get powerful with their magic here unless the High-Kings and High-Queens decide to give out boons. It's ... best to just. Not.