WIZARD
The Wizard is the common man or woman that has learned to use the energies, to create magical effects. Normally, shown the way in which to manipulate the energies needed, by another, the Wizard develops his style of casting through necessity. For earning a living, or simply surviving, the Wizard often focuses toward the type of magic best suited to his or her needs. Due to this, a Wizard that is focused more on his or her survival, can quickly become a very dangerous opponent.
MAGE
Trained under the best teachers in the world, the education of a Mage starts early, and can last a dozen years. The education of a Mage is very expensive, and normally, most Mages, have a sponsor of some sort, who pays for their education, with the understanding that after they graduate, the Mage will work for their sponsor. Due to the expense, unsponsored Mages are a rarity.
The Mage is taught everything they can be taught, from languages, to political studies, the Mage’s education is nothing but the best. The study of magic is taken to a level where the ability of the Mage, truly stands out. A Mage is the premier caster in the world, and in some cases, the personification of magical ability.