“Wizard” is a title granted solely on the basis of ability. Wizards of each talent have to meet a set of criteria particular to that talent. Pyrathon Wizards, for instance, have to generate a thousand ergs in a single molecule from five miles away. Psychological Wizards must access ninety-five percent of the psychic frequencies and generate on each of them ten thousand psi, psychic energy units. Unlike hereditary nobles, certified Wizards cannot pass their title or the address of Lord to their children. Therefore, Wizards must endure years of schooling and apprentice work. Thus, we keep our ranks pure.—From a lecture entitled, “Social Stratum: The Wizard Elite,” by the Wizard Flowing Mind.
“Infinite be with you, Lord Wizard.”
“And with you, Lady Matriarch Water,” Spying Eagle said, bowin
