Wizard

Wizard is one of several names given to practitioners of magic derived from supernatural, occult, or arcane sources. Wizards are common in fantasy works, and are common throughout the mythology and lore of human history. The archetypal wizard in the western tradition can be traced back to chivalric romances, where they were usually wise old men with long white beards, who wore robes and unorthodox hats. They usually acted as mentors to the main protagonists. Merlin is probably the most widely known example of this type of character. Not all wizards were forces for good; evil wizards are particularly common in more recent literary traditions. Moreover, the power of a wizard may vary, and few are truly omnipotent.

Wizard in The House of Daniel
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