[ Alacruun arches a brow. ]

I'm not that much more frightening than you are in this world. We're both mages and the bulk of my power is locked away. You could probably kill me here, if you were so inclined.

[ He paces back and forth, trying to work the numb ache out of his limbs. ]

So I don't think the situation is so lopsided as you make it sound.