Wizard

Wizard refers to a person who is practiced and capable in arcane spellcasting. By definition a wizard is not a Zavian, although she may once have been. A wizard is capable of panseeing and has the capacity of Vispanifica. In modern society, a wizard has typically undergone formal training in an institution that provides magical instruction. Some wizards were trained as apprentices and this was the standard practice in former years, particularly before the Middle Ages. A wizard is sometimes called a mage although the two terms are not precisely equivalent as a mage is a wizard who belongs to an arcane fraternity or order. The term wizard is sometimes synonymous with the broader term, Magic-Practitioner. Asdaran history is rife with famous and infamous wizards, some of whom affected the outcome of battles and the change of dynasties.

Wizards are sometimes seen as having their own culture. They are known for having a disdain for the common folk, especially non-magical persons whom they disparagingly call 'grunterers'. However, it is important not to make broad stereotypes about wizards as they come from many walks of life and have as many points of view as non-wizards. Some wizards are beloved and some are despised in the memory of their people. Medibgö is infamous for its wizard culture and many negative stereotypes about wizards likely originate from Medibgóëse wizards.

Cultural Traditions of Magic

In addition to Medibgö, Vimalia, Shelekhumbia, and Omre have long-standing traditions of wizardcraft.

Wizards and the Law

In modern times, wizards or more correctly, magical spellcasting, has become subject to laws intended to protect society from harm, especially chaos cults. Wizards in some jurisdictions, such as southern Pytharnia, including the Empire of Magdala and the Empire of Medibgö, are required to wear the ffwrsva to indicate their status and capacity as a wizard.

Wizards are known for receiving a great deal of respect and girth. Jurisdictions of law will sometimes refrain from enforcing the full brunt of the law on them or turning a blind eye to avoid confrontation. However, in some cases, jurisdictions will be particularly harsh on a wizard if they believe that he is a danger to sociey at large. Many persons and companies will not make a contract with a wizard unless it specifically is registered in and subject to the law of Medibgö where the officers of the court are partially or often entirely wizards themselves.

In Medibgö, wizards along with sorcerers account for over half of the adult population. Most of the remaining population are thought to have at least some magical ability and it is the rare Medibgoese who is a true grunterer. Medibgoese law has become the basis for many laws regarding magic and wizards through the Pallathantic. Many contracts involving wizards specify enforcement in Medibgö.

See Also

• Archmage
• Mage
• Magic
• Medibgö