Mage

Glossary Entry
"Only rare individuals have the potential to become mages and many of those with this potential are doomed to madness. Unless the individual in question - also known as a Source - learns to control their power quickly, he or she may end up a half-insane, slobbering oracle. That is why schools of sorcery were created, where talented children study for many years, acquiring knowledge and mastering magical skills. Because of their powers, mages age more slowly than ordinary people. They can extract magical energy from the four elements, transport themselves long distances and heal, as well as kill, in the blink of an eye. They have extensive scientific and political knowledge; in the latter respect, many mages are the equals of rulers."

Notable mages

 * Alzur
 * Triss Merigold