He shook his head. "That's not quite what I meant," he said. "I don't think this Isle has any Queens other than Mal- at least not currently. There is a woman who claims the title of 'Lady', but according to Queen Mal and King Ben, she's not someone you'd want to associate with, to say the least, and I'm inclined to trust their judgement."

"I more meant to simply consult with the people who live here, or a representative of them, before you do anything rash. They may well have ways to fertilize the soil that don't require blood or magic at all. They may be unwilling to accept mor help than is absolutely necessary. At present, we don't know. And whether they have your inherent abilities or not, regardless of their title or their gender, their wishes should be respected. "