As Dupmasione, when I had 5 hero scion and 2 orcs in range who had just taken the Orb, and a "lowbie" (level 35) storm warrior in Fort who should've just steamrolled the Nightwalker, I...

... Had to explain how to get to the Chasm.

... And wait for her to get a sword.

Compare that to Nakrasus and/or most any "lowbie" scion you happen to see, and you'll see why Ilrek sitting at 40th made me a happy happy paladin. :P