The Mad Mage would appear before them as if from thin air, his voice would boom and his eyes would glint, full of madness and cunning. His crown upon his head is immaculate, as is his powerful looking robe. At once he looks like a mage and a king.
"You wish an alliance? Why should I ally with you, you who bring attention so much attention to this tower? I have plenty of beastmen to cause strife, what will a few of your blades do. Nothing, but cause more annoyances to come here, I think!"
He would come closer, kicking over the bag of coins as he went. "If you want to cause strife, it can't always be done with a blade. Choose your opportunities, find the link that can be broken on the chain that keeps chaos leashed! When you can, slay all that oppose Cyric. Go cause your own strife, there is plenty of opportunity."
He cackles madly.
"Of course, if you're looking for a good place to start...we have enemies on the mountain."
He cackles once again, and then mutters something to himself as if making mental notes before vanishing.