"It can be dangerous," the Storyteller says quietly. "In dreams, monsters are more terrible than those we meet

"It can be dangerous," the Storyteller says quietly. "In dreams, monsters are more terrible than those we meet in the real world. But I urge you to not neglect this chance, King. You are opposed by a powerful enemy, one who has destroyed dozens of kingdoms and empires. If you do not meet her face-to-face, do not discover her weaknesses — your country will end up just another of my stories."