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* '''Wizardry''': Wizards practice '''wizardry''' specifically as their [[Un-Equal Rites|type of magic]] which tends to have to do with cosmic energy and powers through intensive study of arcane knowledge. They are often seen reading the stars and tapping into the energy of the earth directly, casting spells with runes or magic words, or pure thought. Wizards appear to have been somewhat based on ''[[Druid]]s'' and ascetic ''[[Hermit Guru|Hermits]]'' but are not directly comparable. They may have a personal [[Spell Book]], but more likely they have an entire library of gathered knowledge. The most powerful wizards may call themselves [[The Archmage|Archmage]].
* '''Wizardly Habits''': Wizards are very often solitary folk who live alone in far off, difficult to reach places, studying in seclusion. They also tend to live in tall towers, the better to be closer to the stars. They have been known to enjoy [[Walking the Earth]], however, and people seem to stumble upon them at random...or is it fate? They also tend to have apprentices hanging around. A Wizard can be a [[Court Mage]] but even then they tend to have their own areas and act aloof. If they have a pet, it's usually a bird of some kind, like a crow or owl. A degree of [[Eccentric Mentor|eccentricity]] is quite common, be it real or feigned, which masks the wizard's considerable power.
* '''Mostly Male'''; Wizards, when the title is not just a term for 'male magic user', are still often shown as being [[Always Male]]. This may have more to do with males being the more educated of the sexes in historical times when even wealthy and noble females were rarely even taught to read or that women can't grow beards. For
* '''Association with Age and Wisdom''': Wizards are usually very old, the implication being that it takes one that amount of time studying before one can really be considered a true wizard, fit to master the secrets of the universe. Sometimes these wizards cast illusions to appear old, if they aren't, so they're more respected. Furthermore it's common that [[Wizards Live Longer]] than most other people, even most other magic uses, for which this is common. Wizards are known for being very wise, and 'wizard' actually comes from the word 'wise'. They often act as advisers to very important people, like royalty, and mentors to heroes.
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