[quote=@TheWindel]
Indeed she was. But I believe the drawback was that it was only a small amount or something. It was all her ploy to assimilate everyone into her Guild if I'm remembering correctly. 
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If I remember this right, she had the ability to 'share' abilities with her minions. Joining the white guild required you to 'sacrifice' one of your unique abilities which the white king took because of her own unique ability.