They are; and they do. Lucifer himself empowered them beyond the means of what any hedge-witch should be capable of.

[ Joan was a special case, of course.

Perhaps he ought to stay away from wells. Just to be safe. ]

I have not witnessed how they conduct their craft in person. I only know of the torment they have wrought on me and mine for years now. I should think they would remain stronger together, as would we. It would do us well not to lose track of where our allies are.