So, I did my research. There are no flying monkeys in this world, which means my original takeover plan is not a possibility. If I am to take my proper place as the prime terror in this world, I am going to have to find a different route towards rule. A less properly evil route, perhaps, but adaptations are sometimes necessary.
I saw an image of the current Wizard on a mechanical box yesterday, arguing with someone who wishes to replace him. Our Wizard may have been a cowering lout, but he would have performed better than either of them did — neither of them even employed giant heads or bursts of flame. It was pathetic.
Maybe I could beat the rulers of this new world at their own game. I will look into this.