In the Realms, or in the SSI game? (SSI game: not, aside from spell choice.) Red Wizards load up on nasty combat spells, heavy on 1 school.
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This was a question about how zhentarim/host tower/red wizard magic spell selections differed, SSI games etc Answer continues: x.com/TheEdVerse/status/8920…
Zhentarim mages tend to have a "standard kit" of spells they're told to prepare for particular situations (few surprises for foes). Whereas

Mar 17, 2026 · 4:01 PM UTC

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Replying to @TheEdVerse
Hosttower mages are ALL surprises: weird, unique or rare spells, even standard ones look and cast differently. And they "hang" spells ready!