Wizard (creature)

Description
Not every magic user follows the path of the Virtues. These dark mages use their talents to statisfy their greed for wealth and power, and won't hesitate to use every means needed to get what they want. Wizards have devastating spells and are usually escorted by several Skeletons as bodyguards.

These Wizards can be found at any place in Britannia.

Lore
''Rogue practitioners of the magical arts, Warlocks are the evil servitors of Mondain. The Foul One hath trained them in the casting of bolts of mystic energy and sent them forth to wreak havoc among the populace. Slay them if ye can, for the arcane arts should never be used for wicked purpose.''

''The Necromancer is a mage whose specialty is the practice of the arcane arts that pertain to the dead. Practitioners of such a morbid specialty were naturally drawn to the foul Mondain as jackals are to the carrion of the plains.''

- from "The First Age of Darkness", Ultima I

With magical staff in hand, wizards enjoy throwing magic missiles that do tremendous damage.

- from "The Second Age of Darkness", Ultima II

''Not all magic users follow the path of Good. These evil renegade Wizards make very dangerous adversaries when crossed.''

- from "The History of Britannia", Ultima IV

Evolution in the series

 * First encounter: Ultima I

Notable examples

 * The Avatar met a number of Dark Mages, like the Fiend or Erethian, so it would be futile to list them all here.