[Technically he's one of them, but it would weaken him considerably even under ideal circumstances...]

Either that, or whoever gathered us here isn't interested in making themselves known. If that's the case, I seriously wonder at their motives...if their intentions were benign, then it would make sense for them to introduce themselves. But given the condition of just the planes inside this universe, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it's so badly degraded that even a normal person could cross into it.