Those who study legends never expect to actually meet one. - John G. Hemry

It does not appear to be too difficult," Alain agreed. "But I remember being cautioned that maps carry their own illusions, often making appear simple a journey which is actually far more difficult in practice.

He may be a Mage, but he’s also a guy, so he has to have plenty of stuff wrong with him.

Maybe what this world needs is someone who won’t do whatever they think is necessary to make things be the way they want.