The Wonders of Magery

The Wonders of Magery, or Of the Wonders of Magery, was a book by Albaerum of Neverwinter. The book touched on the mission of the Magister. It comprised four volumes, and had been published circa.

"Of old, the mouths of Mystra made known to all who have Power, that by the blessing of the goddess, one mage shall be the Lady's champion, and master of magery. This one, called the Magister, does not rule, but rather wanders the realms doing as desired, for good or ill, and in time is cast down by other mages, and the mouths of Mystra shall name a new Magister. Thus the Art shall live and grow, in strife and mystery, and never know the stifling yoke of law nor of authority. And the Art shall grow stronger, for magely ambition grows with skill-in-Art, and those waxing stronger will seek out incumbent weakness; from strife-of-art shall come greater strength. In the proper choosing of an enemy, each Magister brings glory, and greater strength, to the office. And in the seeking of that office, each magic brings glory, and greater strength, to the Art."

- Excerpt from The Wonders of Magery.

History
A copy of The Wonders of Magery was kept in the library-citadel of Candlekeep in the late 14 century DR.