[He simply waves off the question, stepping in to take a better look at all the bairns.]

This realm sought to deplete me of my aether, or Manna as it is now. I simply decided to begin restoring it. Such an act is simple for one such as myself.

[Yes, 'restoring manna' is pretty much what he has been spending his time doing. No he will not be taking further questions on it.]

You have quite the collection here. Are they all accounted for?