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The Fate of Apprentice Argoly
Found in Dalaran

I prithee not think ill of my making light of the situation, but we shant be seeing Apprentice Argoly any longer. Archmage Ataeric has been rushing his students through training and sending me thick-skulled nincompoops who can scarcely conjure their own drink! If I'm to expect these buffoons to do the work of skilled magi, then woe that this …

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On the Virtues of Magic
Found in Dalaran

Some have accused mages of being an insular, self-centered group. We would like you to know that this could not be further from the truth. Mages are caring individuals whose relentless pursuit of knowledge and power is centered on your well-being! How do mages serve you? I'm glad you asked!

Nervous at a public speaking engagement? Imagining your …

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Blinking Rules & Regulations
Found in Dalaran

Short range full-body instant cast teleportations have specific rules and boundaries which must be adhered to at all times. This book is a guideline for proper usage of this travel option, to ensure a safe and expedient teleportation.

Rule #1: Never blink into space occupied by anyone else. Blink, as it has been taught, replaces the air …

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The Fluffy Bunny
By Jepetto Joybuzz, Toymaker - Found in Dalaran

<The entire book is covered with large colorful pictures that are accompanied by short sentences.>

Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was fluffy.

All day long he nibbled on flowers. "Flowers taste good!" Fluffy would tell his friend.

His friend's name was Wuffy. Wuffy was a worg.

Wuffy …

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Thinking With Portals - A Memorandum
Found in Dalaran

It is not our intention to replace popular transportation methods such as ship, zeppelins, and flightmasters. These are cheap, practical, and safe methods of transportation. Portals, when used properly, are just as safe and certainly faster. HOWEVER, in practice portals have a history of being a burden on any society in which it is offered …

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The Schools of Arcane Magic: Transmutation, written by Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver
Found in Dalaran

The ninth and final school of magic is transmutation. It is among the most popular and useful of all of the schools, allowing a mage to manipulate time and space. Perhaps the most iconic Transmutation spell is Polymorph, which allows a mage to turn something - or someone - into something else. …

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The Schools of Arcane Magic: Enchantment, written by Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver
Found in Dalaran

Enchantment is the process of imbuing an object - or person - with magical power. Some enchantments are temporary, while others can offer permanent benefits. Enchanting can be difficult to learn, but it is one of the most potentially lucrative forms of magic to study. I highly encourage the study …

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The Schools of Arcane Magic: Abjuration, written by Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver
Found in Dalaran

Abjuration is the study of protective magic and one of the most important schools for a young mage to study. The most generalized abjuration spell is the mana shield, a spell that transmutes raw mana into a barrier that protects the caster from attacks. Properly executed, this spell can protect …

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The Schools of Arcane Magic: Illusion, written by Archmage Ansirem Runeweaver
Found in Dalaran

Illusion is the art of deceiving reality itself. The mists of illusion can make a mage invisible or inaudible to the world or twist the image of a location into something entirely different. Illusion can be used for disguise or manipulation, but beware, spells to counteract illusions exist in the …

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