What it should cost? [ There is a flicker of anger in the green eyes, stifled almost immediately. ] What it should be is an equivalent exchange. A balance, of power used and effects achieved, and effort and dedication committed. Not-- not sucking the life of a small few away, inexorably.

The fact that this is a guild is promising, at least. It means this can be a part of life, not a death sentence.

[ No, Ravus. The cost should not be what it is on Eos.

But...

But he's not sure it is not, here. Magic always has fine print. And then some that's even finer. ]