The Aether is the source of all magic.
Now, there are myriads schools of magic and they all have their purpose, however humble it may be.
You should avoid Blue Magic as its purpose is to waste your time.
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Only Heaven and Earth are eternal, casting Raise only feels like it is.
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The great Black Mage Palom was once questioned by his apprentice.
“How can one remain calm and focused in the face of terrible danger?”
“For that,” replied the master, “you must turn to the wisdom of the ancients, handed down from the beginning of times to today. Remember these words; Healers adjust.”
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A coeurl knows nothing of good or evil. It may not have good intentions yet it does not lead to such devastation.
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A Dragoon jumps to the Heavens but lands in trouble.
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An elder monk was teaching meditation to a young monk.
“Stand still, unmoving, silent, thoughtless and you will reach Enlightenment.”
“How will I know when I have reached Enlightenment?” asked the youth.
“You will disappear.”
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People do not trip on mountains. They trip on lalafells.
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If you are poor, elezens will be happy to have you for dinner.
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Those who cling to life shall surely perish.
Those who abandon all hopes will surely live.
But it never hurts to be kind to your healer.
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White magic turns into black magic. Black magic turns into white magic. Who can tell where one begins or ends?
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The wise Red Mage carefully considers their environment.
The foolish Red Mage Displaces off of a cliff.
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Know your skills and the enemies’, you need not fear a hundred battles.
Know your skills but not the enemies’, for every victory you will suffer a defeat.
Know neither your skills nor the enemies, you will succumb in every battle.
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Only you can prevent forest Firagas.
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A great samurai once said; “Enough expository banter, now we fight like men. And ladies. And men dressed like ladies.”
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Simple to go adventuring. Coming back is another thing.
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No chocobo can wear two saddles.
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A journey of a thousand malms goes much faster by teleportation.
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Those who live by the sword will die by the sword.
Those who live by selling flowers will also die by the sword.
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Distant water does not put out a nearby fire.
Stay close to your healer.
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Cemeteries are filled with arcanists who thought their party could not go on without them.
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The Heavens are mysterious indeed.
Sometimes, to climb a lamppost, you have to climb a tower.
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There are ten thousand ways to live.
There are ten thousand ways to die.
There are ten thousand ways to get crippled.
Beware of lalafellin archers for many adventurers’ career was cut short by an arrow to the knee.
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