"An interesting question," Swain muses, leaning on his cane with both hands. "They've more than mastered summoning, so they clearly don't lack for magical power. And the pawns they've summoned are kept somewhat docile, so they've some skill at statecraft as well. Plus, the lights all come on whenever they're wanted. As near as I can tell, they've got every kind of power they could need."

He taps his cane on the ground as he gazes around the market. "But not every kind they wanted, if I had to wager."