Quote Originally Posted by Settiesama View Post
It does not mean we are anything more than a mortal that was blessed by Hydaelyn.
And this fact is the precise reason for his words.

See also Calofisteri:"...Why do you yet stand? I have supped on the Void! What ungodly power swims in your veins?"

Powerful beings can't really fathom a mortal beating them... or even surviving their attacks.