The dagger hit the robed dracon and cut him. It wasn't a deep wound, but he clearly wasn't invulnerable. Roaring in anger, he began to charge up some magic, green lightning arcing down his left arm. 

"You should know better than to interfere with the sport of the archmage Aldus!"

Larek tried to get up, but he was still stunned on the floor. He began to suspect what the deal was with this guy, but all he muttered was "How corny can you get?" A moment later, he looked up and saw Aldus charging a spell. "Nyx! Fight back! You can take him!"