Having studied arcane magic, I would have to agree. There is much more danger involved than one would think.

[That is... an exceedingly creepy sunflower. He wonders what kind of magical potion it would make, if it should be dried or boiled.

Oh, right. Someone's talking to him.]

... Yes, it does. The enemy is ruthless and terrible. They drive out goodhearted people, they capture and torture for no reason, and they misuse magic in the most awful of ways.