 He had influenced Warden Luccio to commit the murder in a "sleepwalking trance".He is shown to have competent ability at defensive magic, alchemy, potions and close-quarters combat.At the battle of Demonreach in Turn Coat, it is established that he was not alone; the identity of his companion is unknown, although photographic evidence showed that whoever the other party was, they did not arrive with Peabody from the White Council headquarters in Edinburgh.