Soldiers wear armor to protect themselves from swords. Children take milk of the poppy to help fight colds. Would the same not apply here? [ Her words were firm, as if she was sure. ] I am not able to dabble in magic, but I believe there has to be a way to fight magic with magic. If there is some sort of spell that compels monsters to obey, perhaps someone in Aefenglom's Coven has a spell to counteract it?

[ Or at least, a device created? They're out of the dream, so they can at least seek guidance on that from those more experienced. ]

Negotiating? War? What "sort of thing" are you implying?