If only Cullen knew how much Minrathous was glad to have him gone he wouldn't think that way but Dorian's not going to make him aware of that. It's better for him if everyone thinks that he's a big, scary and important magister.

"I can try but you'd be better to have someone local and known lead them," he says with a glance back at the group of mages. "I'm an outsider and right now what they need is someone familiar. You know the mages, pick whomever you think is best."

Dorian will help but he doesn't going to take over. That's a bit much for him. "I can, however, perhaps coax some spirits in to helping in the rubble. Stone doesn't stop them. If you're willing to tolerate necromancy."