Hubris.
This is a personality quality most superior beings have.
Some were oblivious to the consequences, while others were fully aware but feigned ignorance, leading to disastrous results.
Ickle's and Crei's understanding of Ladon and Thorn's decision not to request a spar against the new Dragon Lord was because of their extreme belief that, as dragons, there was no way for the latter to be of any threat to them. Since that was the case, Ladon and Thorn must have a different reason for not participating.
"Let him be then," Ickle said after a short pause. "But tell him to send a spar request against Warrick's talent."
Crei's expression turned solemn upon hearing the Earth Dragon Tribe's Patriarch.
"Was it Ambros? That earth youngling's name?" Ickle asked with a thoughtful expression.
