Insects are a large component of his magic. He controls them, so he keeps a ready supply of them in his room.

[He has many other types. The crickets are the noisy ones.]

I can see it. Even in my turret, there were people always in and out, runners, ravens, soldiers. And the tavern was never far. This city reminds me more of Kirkwall, if it had been connected by public transportation.

[So many stairs.]

What was the most crowded place you ever spent time?