I'm a mage of no small talent. Some would even call me a witch. [It may appear imprecise to others, but one false step or momentary flare up of fear or uncertainty has been known to cause... problems... back in Thedas.] Unfortunately, t'would seem whatever magic Astoria used to bring us here has also deprived me of much of my spellcasting ability.

I do not know the nature of this world and cannot tell you. Though I suspect it is benign.