*bitter chuckle*

[magus_majere]

The reigns of power, how swiftly they can turn into the noose that hangs you. Caution is the watchword when scrabbling for the top of the pile, especially if you're already on the top. A careful glance over ones shoulder to guard ones rear might swiftly find a blade in the chest from those recently trusted...
-Devlin the Droit