Magic is a terrifying force, Re-l. A mage who cannot control it can easily harm others - or worse, succumb to blood magic. It is not something I've seen here, fortunately, but it is a possibility in Thedas nonetheless.

[His head hangs as he glares down at his napkin]

While in the mage's body several months before, I felt firsthand the incredible amount of power these people possess. I wanted nothing more than to hide myself.