The random rule is not okay

[Frizze]

I cant even start playing cards with him he says "I see fire in your eyes, and though I would love to give you a good trouncing, I have duties to perform. Perhaps another time, friend." but I see others going up to him playing???

So a lot of the info that you would find if you read this thread is out of date. Because the game is constantly evolving, its best to be wary of any info more then a year old. Landenel doesnt have the random rule anymore that this thread is complaining about. But your question seemed to be why you couldnt play him. Landenel is unlocked after completing the Main Story Quest "All Good Things", so i would guess that your level is decently ahead of your story completion.