Tehr placed one hand on top of the book, the feel of it’s vile magic seeping through to his mage senses even though the tome was closed.  But he gazed at the archmage, using his considerable willpower not to let his eyes wander across the man’s strange features, but only to lock eyes.<br/><br/><strong>“Before I can answer that request, I must say something,” </strong>Tehr said.  Once he had the archmage’s attention fully, did he draw back his hand from the book.  Pulling it back onto the table, but close by the offensive tome, one finger still pointing at it.<strong> “Not too long ago I was reminded of my own limitations.  I desired so greatly to see the downfall of house Dale, that I almost put myself into unnecessary danger.  Should anything have happened to me, surely the queendom would have suffered in some small part.  But those whom I love and care about would have suffered greatly.  It was only with a last minute bout of wisdom, and perhaps a tiny measure of cowardice if you wish to call it that, that I restrained myself and let the guards do their duties without my assistance.  In the end, all worked out for the best and I am glad I was not hasty in my decisions to chase after my own personal desires.”</strong><br/><br/>He took a deep breath and nodded his head,<strong>“I would be honored to stand in your stead if ever such a thing was needed.  Be it a tragedy such as your loss, or simply if you ever need to go on a sabbatical.  But I must ask you to examine your desire to delve into a dark magic that makes you fear your own demise, or worse.  Ask yourself if such arcane mysteries are worth it.  With the queendom having just recovered from the upheaval of recent events, with the threat of civil war in Espania, with the re-emergence of old allies, demi humans, monsterkin, and even dragons, is this a time to risk the queen losing her most powerful magical ally and adviser?”</strong><br/><br/>Tehr took a long pause and added,<strong>“You need not answer me, for you have my answer to your question.  But I pray you consider the risk versus the reward in a dangerous tome and remember that more is at stake than just your own life in these matters.”</strong><br/><br/>Tehr nodded once more and then drew his hand back.  Hoping that his words of wisdom would be taken in the vein of friendly advice from one wizard to another.  He would be displeased if the archmage took his words as offense, but he also felt it was worth risking such an outcome.<br/>