*Dorian's voice is brisk, melodious, vaguely 'British' in intonation and syntax, and to the point - even if he isn't, always, to the point*

It is called 'Thedas'. A world of magic, which sounds a great deal more ridiculous than it is when you have to spell it out. Even more ridiculous is the fact I'm supposedly a mage, yet I've not dared use magic since my arrival.

*a pause* ...caution, and whatnot. You understand.