Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-24516349-20140208174350/@comment-5647122-20141121055655

Nini207 wrote: Even in the realm of Stiyl's rune magic, he doesn't delve very much (if at all) into spells under the Norse elements of Ice or Frost.

Going by that, I'd say that a real advantage mages have isn't having multiple powers, but being able to choose their power. You must have a tough life if you were born into Academy City and your power happens to be regulating heat at level 1. :/

Also, I hope that in future volumes Stiyl abandons his trade and takes up Explosive Hair Magic like his employer. Actually, espur powers don't work like that. You have a power. It does a thing. By studying and practicing, you can make that power stronger. At least in theory, everyone has the potential to become a level 6 espur. In reality, no one has ever become a level 6, only a handfull are level 5, and what? 60%? Of the poulation has to sit in the same spot concentrating with their eyes closed, for hours, before they can make even the smallest change to their enviornment.