Mage

Mages are the profession in Britannia that associates the closest with magic.

The Way of the Mage
The magi of Britannia are known for their powerful spells and mesmerizing enchantments. Gathering in Moonglow, near the Lycaeum, there they study the ancient scrolls and arcane knowledge of the land in their unending quest to further the virtue of Honesty. Despite their erudite nature and frail frame compared to many stouter citizens of Britannia, the mage makes a powerful travelling companion and a dangerous adversary.

With little need for heavy armour or weapons to protect them from the dangers of the land, most mages choose to cloak themselves in simple cloth armour, and carry either a staff, dagger, or sling, although some have been known to carry more resilient fare when danger is expected. Some have even been known to carry powerful magical enchantments woven into their equipment. The primary weapon of the mage, of course, is magic. The most powerful mages have been known to bind enchantments which can cause the very earth itself to move.

Mages are among the Older Professions.

Statistics
In Ultima IV, mages get a "2" on the multiplicator for magic powers ( Formula: (INT × X = MP)). The best normal armour they can wear is cloth and the best normal weapons they can wield are a dagger and a sling. The best magical weapon they can wield is the magic wand.

In Ultima V, mages get equal the amount of mana to their INT (meaning "1"). There are no more restriction on armor and weapons, though the needed strength for many of these of course limits the selection to the mage, who generally has low STR.

In Ultima IX, the mage receives Level 3 INT, +5 Karma, Arms of the Magi, and a map of Moonglow as a starting bonus.

Examples
There have been many famous mages in Britannia's history throughout the ages, thus a complete list would be way too long. Some of them include:


 * Mariah, one of the Companions of the Avatar.
 * Nystul the royal magician.
 * Nicodemus, who converses with the Time Lord and invented Knight's Bridge.
 * Rudyom, a mage living in Cove.
 * Wis-Sur, the gargoyle mage of Vesper.
 * Temme, the sorceress of Farthing.
 * Xiao, one of the greatest mages of her time.