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  • noun Plural form of mage.

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Examples

  • Despite this drawback, the group of mages is unrelenting in their quest, and Jonas still advises them, even though he can no longer read the Book of the Elements.

    Kederan VIII nathreee 2007

  • On the gradual slope above and behind the mages were the captains and overcaptains, some in the green of Certis, some in purple, some in gold and red, and one in the cyan of Lydiar.

    Colors of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 1999

  • Following the mages was a detachment of white lancers - more than fourscore, Cerryl thought, although he hadn't tried to count them.

    The White Order Modesitt, L. E. 1998

  • Further, the idea of mages who devote their abilities to help others is beautiful in its simplicity.

    Grasping for the Wind 2009

  • For example, Chime and Della were both green mages, meaning they could do red, orange, yellow, and green spells.

    Archive 2009-03-01 Kristen 2009

  • For example, Chime and Della were both green mages, meaning they could do red, orange, yellow, and green spells.

    Reviews of fantasy and science fiction books Kristen 2009

  • Tas pointed to a ripped piece of paper, such as mages use for copying spells, which was lying on top of the black robes.

    Dragons Of Summer Flame Weis, Margaret 1995

  • Most of the younger elven lords thought that human magic had vanished after the last of the halfbreeds had been killed and the human "mages" had been identified and destroyed.

    The Elvenbane Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • The Greek manuscript literally calls them "mages," but no evidence exists that any of them practiced sorcery, thaumaturgy, or any similar art.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • The Greek manuscript literally calls them "mages," but no evidence exists that any of them practiced sorcery, thaumaturgy, or any similar art.

    Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] 2009

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