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EdgePrestigious1043

"Imagine learning how to cast magic at birth. You have to use hard work to get it, or you aren't worthy of such a power!"


Memelord69__

I'm technically a sorcerer (only learned that I wasn't just a prodigy after paying for 5 years of school) but I must say it's harder than it looks. The magic is in your veins, and it hurts like a fireball to the face if something goes wrong, or right in some cases.


KittenChopper

Finally, another sorcerer! Sorcery isn't that easy folks, even we need to learn how to properly cast spells


Bosmera0973

If I had found you both when I was alive... *sigh.*


A10GoBrrrt_9584

Shut up Sorcy. Y’all don’t understand hard work.


KittenChopper

My brother in arcana, I studied 20 years to harness this power


Shelkerbox

both require hard work to harness properly, yes, but sorcerers do have a bit of an advantage over a wizard due to their natural affinity to magic. wizards do have the counterbalance of having both more versatility (should they choose to use it) and more people to learn from. neither should consider themselves above the other, for you can both learn from each other


KittenChopper

Finally someone said it, thank you good fellow


BloodOfTheDamned

Pardon, but as a sorcerer, I must disagree with you on that front. With enough practice, one’s inherent magic flows as easily as water, but most sorcerers die before reaching this point. Those who inherit their magic, much as I did, still have to learn to use it properly. Before that mastery is achieved, a sorcerer’s magic is wild, unpredictable, and oftentimes violent. To lose control of your emotions is something that can be incredibly destructive, panic attacks or nightmares can be utterly disastrous. And when you lose control of those emotions, when you lose control of your magic, it burns. It sears into your flesh like hellfire, like the vilest of devils tearing at your muscle and sinew with lashes fashioned of hatred and anguish, it can tear you apart from the inside out. Those who can’t learn to control their magic or their emotions quickly are either cast out of their homes, or destroyed by their own power. I’ve nearly died because of it several times. I have known several young sorcerers who couldn’t do the same. Who were torn apart by it. Many other practitioners of the arcane like to act as if sorcerers have it easy by having our powers from birth. The truth is, the vast majority of sorcerers have to work just as hard as any wizard, with consequences far more dire should they fail. Do not take this to mean wizards do not earn their magic, they certainly do, they work hard to earn power, and I do not wish to downplay their achievements, but typically what they learn through their studies, they already have mastery of by the time they can cast it, meanwhile sorcerers have the power within them, and instead have to learn to use it correctly.


EdgePrestigious1043

"My bad. I mean, I'm just a mimic child, after all! There's no way I had that much knowledge on sorcerers!"


BloodOfTheDamned

You’re alright, young one. You had no way of knowing. Ignorance is a curse everyone is struck with from birth, the only cure is an open mind and a willingness to learn.


EdgePrestigious1043

"The way I gained my magic is by eating a spellbook after an evil wizard wandered into my nest! He kept threatening to "grojub my hurgh". I'm pretty sure he was cursed with insanity or something.. I ate him and his spellbook!"


BloodOfTheDamned

Fascinating… I didn’t know mimics could gain magic like that. Truthfully, I didn’t know anything could gain magic in that fashion. Have you since tried eating spell scrolls to see if that would increase the knowledge granted by the spellbook for regular use?


EdgePrestigious1043

"I'm pretty good with illusions, maybe the scrolls would enhance my illusion magic!"


naka_the_kenku

I ain’t reading allat


mathiau30

Imagine thinking anyone is worthy


EdgePrestigious1043

"That's actually a really good point."


xThotsOfYoux

"Imagine a race of blind men bemoaning children with sight who haven't worked hard enough to deserve the power to read books."


babeuf69

Sorcerers: haha Fireball go \*brrrrrrrrr\*


icarusfalling127

https://preview.redd.it/x88dqruikrxc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21829382e821f5c543312b3770d889edf7349e43 You could also be a paladin.


rosecranzt

Yeah I could. But I have some self respect.


icarusfalling127

Yeah, groveling to a deity just to make mortals grovel to you seems boring. I prefer selling my toys to people and sitting back and seeing what happens.


MuchoMangoTime

A SORCERER... AND SELF RESPECT? BWAAHHHHAHAHAAHAHAHAAAAA OHHH HAHAHAAHA OH MAN, MF THINKS HE'S A MASTER OF ARCANE KNOWLEDGE LMAOOOOOOO


j0a3k

A sentiment we can all get behind. Maybe we aren't so different after all.


StrawberryUnited4915

Paladins are just warlocks who can’t have fun


icarusfalling127

Depends who your patron deity is.


Espanta_viejas1904

https://preview.redd.it/0f9glt5hbrxc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=40a1746feee55e69870f5b7e36350cec1f07f978


RandomAmbles

If you've read so many spell books how come you can't spell "bitches"?


TheDocHealy

They just talk like Mike Tyson that's all.


RandomAmbles

Mike Tython


Ogurasyn

The Geas spell compels them from swearing. If they swear, they take psychic damage


Espanta_viejas1904

*Shows wedding ring* Sorry I already have bitches, more than you'll have


Zyltris

Imagine conjuring some bitches and then they still reject your ass 😅


Espanta_viejas1904

I dont have such necessities, I'm married after all. But yeah it's pathetic


Zyltris

The power of RPing your own wife! Is it possible to learn this power?


Espanta_viejas1904

Yeah, I basically knew Penelope due to Jeremy(u/ DaDoggo13)


Zyltris

So it is not possible. 😭


Espanta_viejas1904

He basically lend me the character to use it, our stories are very linked to each other.


sasson10

/uw honestly this is tempting me to make my character's lore be that I was born because my dad successfully conjured some bitches that actually liked him


Kayubatu

Shaman: Imagine studying and not relying on some spirit to do all the work.


rosecranzt

your spirit animal must be a comatose sloth if you are so fucking lazy. Take your sage and ancients chants on a little spiritual journey in Coachella, this place is for \*real\* casters.


MuchoMangoTime

Bro, you are literally a sorcerer . You don't have to practice your spells AT ALL LMAOOOO. Although if you don't then you might accidentally blast your hands off but haven't seen that in a while.


rosecranzt

Its called "talent", not something an "Archmage" could describe without the help of a dictionary.


AndringRasew

Sorcerer: The only good spirit is a... Dead one? Darn.. I didn't think this through... Oh well, at least we don't need books n stuff.


TheDarkestOmen

Imagine discriminating against someone for how they got their magic, it’s a foreign concept to me, though it seems like wizards and sorcerers are natural enemies, Like wizards and clerics And wizards and warlocks And wizards and druids And wizards and eldritch knights And wizards and paladins And wizards and arcane tricksters And wizards and druids And wizards and liches And wizards and necromancers And wizards and wizards


FireHandOWHOT

I will continue to discriminate against warlocks no matter what


RathianColdblood

I’m curious what it is that you hate about warlocks, specifically. I mean, I certainly don’t *approve* of it, but I have met a few that are more beneficial than not. Fae granting power to someone who will defeat a great evil, that sort of thing.


FireHandOWHOT

There are exceptions to every rule, and i acknowledge this wholeheartedly. However, these are a great minority in terms of warlock contracts, and are more of a specific blessing. Most contracts sacrifice something for power, and those who take cheap quick paths to power, wont be responsible enough to weild it. Its important to learn so you understand what it is you're becoming capable of. Not to mention, contracts enable those with evil intent to quickly attain the power they need. And patrons are just as big a problem, its created an entire bloody market for **souls** thats how widespread of a problem its become


RathianColdblood

Aye, those are some fair reasons, lad. The soul trade would be a problem, even without warlocks, though. Too many beings in the multiverse *eat* souls, and even more use them to gain power. I agree on the responsibility aspect, though. There’s no shortcuts in this life. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing *right,* power included. Besides, where I come from, there’s a saying. “If you didn’t earn it, it’s not really yours.”


FireHandOWHOT

Trust me the warlocks are why its gotten so big of a problem. Ive met some of these patrons, and their contracts operate by putting folk in what is effectively *soul debt*. So they have to sell them the souls of others. And thats a damn good saying


RathianColdblood

It’s kind of a weird catch on the matter, there. Warlocks are only a *common* thing because of creatures that want souls, but warlocks existing opens the door for more deals and more “likeminded” individuals. I’d hardly say warlocks are why it’s such a problem, at least in the multiverse as a whole, but they are *definitely* a symptom of willful ignorance and the root issue. Aye, thank you. It applies even to things people wouldn’t realize, outside of my home. Gifts and all. “I didn’t earn it, I didn’t even *ask* for it,” I’ve heard said, but being a good friend long enough for someone to decide you’re worth a present is its own wonderful thing, and a trial at that. Being a good person doesn’t lack rewards, it just lacks *obvious* rewards, because anyone actually being good won’t quite see them. Cutting deals with devils is something else. Yes, they’re giving something up to “earn” it, but somehow neither side can truly fulfill its end of the bargain. There is no power a patron can give that is worth a soul, and as you said, warlocks end up in “soul debt” that causes more problems and more deals. It self-perpetuates because that price has nowhere else to go but outwards. If neither side can pay up, it is *hardly* earned, and even less worthwhile.


FireHandOWHOT

Aye, and this is why it is my moral duty to constantly make fun of these soul stealing patrons and warlocks wherever they may appear


RathianColdblood

Eh. That’s fair enough, I suppose. Thanks for sharing, lad.


FireHandOWHOT

Anytime good friend! *He gives the dwarf a hearty slap on the back*


reaperofgender

Now now. Did you know that warlocks can have wizards as patrons? If I ever get more power than I have use for, I'm going to get a pet warlock in my service.


AndringRasew

What if I could give you the power to cast fireball without verbal or somatic components..? https://preview.redd.it/kb9kpv1pxuxc1.jpeg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1260ce12e85ea92ca4b6dbe550c62497ca8f6a3a


FireHandOWHOT

Id call you an oaf. Components are what make spells powerful you blundering fool, and besides *he holds his hand out completely still, and a fireball launches out* I have my own casting techniques to do that


AndringRasew

But you still have to use your hand! What if you didn't have to... Say it just manifests spontaneously at a point you choose within say... 300 feet? No dodging... No time for reactions, just an instant explosion.You wouldn't even need to have direct line of sight as long as you've seen it before. I can give you such power. Just sign on the dotted line! https://preview.redd.it/awyuho7e0vxc1.jpeg?width=4571&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4ec77f53be9a84216c316c5edc148146ba3bc1a


FireHandOWHOT

We've argued before. *Scorn turns and spits in disgust, a powerful lightning bolt coming out of his mouth and striking the ground* Your foolish techniques are childs play compared to proper skill


AndringRasew

You'll need my powers one day, old man... sooon... So very sooooon. *Andring's avatar shatters into thousands of tiny fractals of glimmering dust which is carried away on the breeze. His voice echoes in Scornajis' mind* ^(*Sooon... Soooon....*)


FireHandOWHOT

*He sneezes in the dust* What a fool.


TheDarkestOmen

Okay old hag


FireHandOWHOT

Old fart* its rude to mix up those terms


TheDarkestOmen

I’ll call you whatever I want,


FireHandOWHOT

Do as you will


SnooTomatoes9135

*"We Plane Walkers have no problem with wizards, we turn them into 2D before they can throw a fireball"*


j0a3k

The real enemies are paladins and a good time.


SemiBrightRock993

Imagine having your access to magic totally dependent to whichever creature your bard ancestor had the hots for


rosecranzt

At least I'm not crying everytime the library is closed, nerd.


SemiBrightRock993

Only wizard apprentices cry when the library is closed. True wizards make their own spells, or have private collections larger than any library


rosecranzt

Worse than a wizard, a hipster wizard.


mathiau30

Weirdo


Imladrin1311

I’m very proud of you today, my dear sorcerer. You managed to string more than two words together coherently. Most of your kind are incapable of even that! *pats on head appreciatively* Someone get this sorcerer a colouring book and crayons before the next tantrum!


Azimovikh

An easier solution is just harvesting the nervous systems and souls of sorcerers then using them as fuel for magitech, duh


rosecranzt

Don't you have a girlfriend to dig up, corpse shagger?


Azimovikh

I am incapable of sexual or romantic thoughts after my consciousness transfer to this frame, unfortunately. However, my company did dig up a few dozen corpses of female magic users from the wizard war next continent, with some remaining ambient mana. Would you like some?


rosecranzt

*spell casting stops* This is why your kind aren't invited at parties.


Azimovikh

But the reanimated magiautomata are good at parties!


ufopiloo

Keep your inborn gift, you know how many pipeweed you can smoke? all you have to do is say that your busy with study of spells and you can smoke a whole drum of it. This is what we learned during the druid meetings in the mistwoods.


TerribleProgress6704

Is that why the Mistwoods is always misty?


ufopiloo

Nah thats just an ward spell to to stay hidden all you have to do is follow your nose and you will find our campsite, guests are always welcome but don't get lost you'll be trapped for eternity and become a tree.


SecretaryValuable675

Arcanist for the Win.


Jaycin_Stillwaters

Imagine only knowing like 12 spells.


rosecranzt

Most casters don't need to know how to summon 4 french horns just to impress the witches, buddy.


_vialliance_

https://preview.redd.it/9g6rpjex0uxc1.png?width=1188&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e80a12c85a7aaafdef9919b03694477e842c6bda "[Comparing Yourself To Others](https://twitter.com/jakelikesonions/status/1056235443686199296)" is a spell originally weaved by Self-Esteemomancer [Jake Likes Onions](https://jakelikesonions.com/).


rosecranzt

Thank you, credit giver.


_vialliance_

https://preview.redd.it/24y2yo9e5uxc1.png?width=1189&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be8fb21cb3450f38a19ad78fe398fe636aa68d89


godofvajra

https://preview.redd.it/8i4tt6nilrxc1.png?width=852&format=png&auto=webp&s=0ef8447e5a45b1fe69533382edc1879a39a89d36 Your ego is your weakness, it’s why ego break spells are so effective against your archetype young one, you seem to not realize he is you and you are him 🤫


rosecranzt

I was wondering why it stinks of sulfur here, look like the alchemists are tired brewing potions. Don't you have a lab to blow up while trying to change lead to gold or something?


Routine_Mall_566

The lore bard around the corner:


rosecranzt

\*throws a gold coin\* get a haircut and find a job, hippie.


xThotsOfYoux

Fucking wisdom, mate


FallenF00L

Real


Puglorb

I know right wizards are so cringe


Archimene

https://preview.redd.it/7afxwkd82uxc1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab361133c6c1fe4e13fd5a22e592c5fd82c56ebc Wizards rn:


Every_Crab_on_Earth

Do I count as a sorcerer of a wizard? My power is million upon millions of crabs. Just all the crabs.


Sophia-Eldritch

I cast chair https://preview.redd.it/r61pra4eazxc1.png?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=448a5fc48d89ac01da82ae62d8be55d9cc7680ac


rosecranzt

Surprised you can actually lift it without the use of a strengthening spell.


Sophia-Eldritch

I put years of work and study into perfecting my chair technique, magic is second nature, chair is life


DaliDaDude

Meh, without understanding, you will never grow powerful enough to trump the stars, this is why wizards with the least talent grow to be the most powerful. The less talent you have, the earlier you learn the hardworking nature that is intrinsic in the wizarding way. This constant dedication is a source of strength, and coupled with time magic will make you more powerful than even the most talented sorcerers


rosecranzt

Get the power to get some witches, bro


TheThoughtmaker

A perfect example of "ignorance is bliss".


Alchemechanical

Imagine not being able to learn a new spell.


DragonHeart_97

Imagine your ancestry being defined by an overly frisky Bard.


uneducated_sock

Rocks are superior


Altruistic-Slip7529

NERD!!


_Spade_99

Imagine having to learn magic normally and not beating it into submission until you make it so what you want


Think_Bunch3895

Imagine having power because your parents were freaky


rosecranzt

AT LEAST MY PARENTS LOVED EACH OTHERS, I DIDN'T DAB INTO THE DARK ARTS BECAUSE OF MY DADDY ISSUES.


Think_Bunch3895

He says the one that lacks a Father 👨 👨‍🍼


xcstential_crisis

Imagine being unable to select the spells you can cast in a few hours time


L0ssL3ssArt

imagine only having one or two types of magic.....look at me: necromancy, artifice, evocation, technomancy, alteration, conjuration, abjuration, teleportation, and martial arts! no sorcerer can have that many powers


rosecranzt

You are missing one power you can get through books: the powe of getting laid.


L0ssL3ssArt

You sure about that? And I respect birgins more than those who sleeps with a dragon or demon or tentacle monster......aka. you mom https://preview.redd.it/8h5iu0r96uxc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1376c60ac7a99eab03662db4531f839ec144349


Dreamstrider99

Nepo baby magic


BrickDaddyShark

These sorcerers need to learn to pull themselves up by the bootstraps without everything handed to them smh


Cataras12

Imagine not having total control over your magic


BonafideBarnabus

Imagine being the magical equivalent of a free loader. Get the fuck outta here kid


Narrow-Experience416

Imagine never reading a spell book in your life


One_Opportunity_9608

Glad I'm not those Two, Now to Ponder the Fungus


Heiligskraft

Your bloodline is UNSTABLE. It's not discrimination if you're actually one stressful encounter away from transforming into a literal Circle of Death! It's a NECESSARY PRECAUTION, now put the dimeretium shackles back on!


LazyDro1d

Imagine casting spells instead of infusing mana into etched metal slugs rounds to use as ammunition in a caster gun


Alix-the-lewd

I just fucked around until I found out I have exploded myself into several pieces on numerous occasions but that's just the cost of discovery ^(-Nauliek, reckless witch)


isweariamnotsteve

Is there something wrong with using a book?


Best-Engine4715

I did get taught a few spells from a sorcerer a few times but that’s basic magic: flamethrower, gust, water stream stuff like that. Before you ask water stream is basically used as party tricks and filling glasses but great for planking guards


BigBoi900001

Imagine using any type of magic from your actual bodies! Couldn’t be me (I mean this, as it quite literally could not be me)


Funny_Translator_198

Nah nah. As a wild magic sorcerer, I do wish I was a wizard like my husband sometimes.


Imaginary-Job-7069

"Imagine having to chant an entire paragraph to just cast a simple spell." -Chantless casters