Emperor Brunk addressed the assembled Flongoolians.

‘We no longer need wizards’, he announced.

Distant screaming was followed by the panicked scurrying of a messenger through the Portcullis. 

‘Science will protect the Kingdom of Flongool.’ continued the Emperor.

‘Emperor, those warriors who utilized aromatherapy were burnt alive’, yelled the breathless messenger.

‘Good, Science is making progress’, noted the Emperor,  ‘somebody write this down ‘the scent of lavender does not make you impervious to dragon fire.’