A wizard is only as good as his spells," people will often say. It is
telling however, that this statement is only made by people who have never
been wizards themselves.
Those of us who have chosen to pursue a sorcerous career know that a
knowledge of spells is only one small facet of the successful magician.
Equally vital are a quick wit, a soothing tongue, and, perhaps most
important, a thorough knowledge of back alleys, underground passageways, and
particularly dense patches of forest, for those times when the spell you
knew so well doesn't quite work after all.
-- The Teachings of Ebenezum, Vol. I
telling however, that this statement is only made by people who have never
been wizards themselves.
Those of us who have chosen to pursue a sorcerous career know that a
knowledge of spells is only one small facet of the successful magician.
Equally vital are a quick wit, a soothing tongue, and, perhaps most
important, a thorough knowledge of back alleys, underground passageways, and
particularly dense patches of forest, for those times when the spell you
knew so well doesn't quite work after all.
-- The Teachings of Ebenezum, Vol. I
Related:
- Religion is a personal matter, and those of us in the sorcerous profession
would do well to steer clear of it.
Still, you will find some situations, say a spell accidentally demolishing someone's holy temple, where you will be given the choice of (1) conversion to their belief, or (2) being sacrificed to their deity.... - Wizards are constantly subject to negative publicity.
A case in point. One elderly wizard of my acquaintance, whenever he was bothered by unexpected guests, would immediately cast one of three spells upon them, either turning them to stone, transforming them into segmented worms, or blasting them entirely out of the kingdom.... - It is of tremendous importance, when a wizard enters a battle, that he
should have prepared sufficient spells beforehand to meet anything that he
might face during the coming fight.
It is even more important that the wizard act bravely during the course of the fight, so that he might do credit to the names of wizards everywhere.... - Magic weapons can, on occasion, be of great use, yet one more part of the
truly rounded wizard's arsenal of tricks, spells, and remarks for all
occasions.
However, the thoroughly prepared mage will find certain spells of even more importance than these, especially those enchantments which produce magic wings, magic carpets, and magic running boots, for those times when the rest of you arsenal fails you completely.... - Wizards, like all mortals, need their rest. Casting spells, righting
wrongs, and putting a little away for your old age can all be draining
occupations.
The true wizard must therefore always insist on a good night's sleep, and a few days' respite between tasks.... - Wizards encounter periods of crisis from time to time.
It comes with the job, right along with the robes and the pointy hat.... - Even for a wizard there will often come times when someone close to you,
perhaps even your spouse, criticizes your habits by comparing them to those of
animals.
This is distinctly unfair to the animals, who have far better habits than we in many areas.... - A wizard cannot do everything; a fact most magicians are reticent to admit,
let alone discuss with prospective clients.
Still, the fact remains that there are certain objects, and people, that are, for one reason or another, completely immune to any direct magical spell.... - A wizard cannot do everything; a fact most magicians are reticent
to admit, let alone discuss with prospective clients.
Still, the fact remains that there are certain objects, and people, that are, for one reason or another, completely immune to any direct magical spell....
