What makes the witches an enemy to be feared is the fact that in all our wars, we've found them to show unpredictable powers. It's always been hard to definitely define the extent of their powers, and that uncertainty has been a dangerous thorn on our side.
- Elara Stormward's Observation of War.
What makes the Dragon Riders an enemy to be feared is quite simple—their fire and the bizarre elements the so-called bond bestows on them.
We fear that one day, in all but seconds if they're given the opportunity, they could incinerate the whole of our lands leaving nothing behind. It is that fear that has presented to us with just two solutions; either master the art of dragon riding and bonding…
…Or we eliminate them all.
- Lajam Lanasis' Observation of War.
XANDER'S POV