Charter magic is widely practiced in the Old Kingdom, yes.

[The position is a little awkward, but Sabriel makes it work. Best to get it over with as quickly as possible- that thing doesn't look at all comfortable.]

Although many of the crew come from worlds where such things don't exist.

[And it's off. Sabriel holds up the collar to him.]

Do you want it? Or we can just throw it out.