Sorcerer ( kit ) Sorcerers were the most common form of mage found in Zakhara . It should be noted that Zakharan sorcerers were completely different than their Faerûnian counterparts who went by the same name . Requirements . Members of every race , both men and women , could be sorcerers . Role . Sorcerers were " common " mages in the Land of Fate and generally treated with less suspicion than sha ' ir s or elemental mage s , whom many Zakharans feared . Possessions . Much like other magic - users , sorcerers never wore armor and could only use daggers , jambiya s , darts , or staves . Benefits . Sorcerers were able to cast universal spells as well as spells from any two provinces of elemental magic . Sorcerers could even use spells from traditionally opposed elements , such as flame and sea . Some sorcerers dedicated themselves fully to the study of their two chosen elements . These sorcerers lost the ability to cast universal spells , but gained significant advancements to their elemental spells . Sorcerers choosing this route gained the following advantages when casting spells from their elemental provincess : Lastly , these sorcerers could substitute any material spell component needed to cast their elemental spells with the actual element of the spell . For example , a sorcerer with flame as one of his chosen elements did not need the material component of a shard of glass in order to cast " banish dazzle " so long as he had access to an open flame . Hindrances . Magic from the remaining two elemental provinces was unavailable to sorcerers . Personality Traits . Of the two elements chosen by sorcerers , one was their primary element and the other their secondary . The sorcerer ' s primary element was the one for which she or he had the most natural affinity . This primary element reflected the sorcerer ' s personality , but these traits were also blended with personality traits from the sorcerer ' s secondary element as well . Sorcerers of the Flame . Sorcerers with flame as their primary element were dangerous individuals who were feared and respected by all . Exhibition of violence and displays of power were considered " common " for flame sorcerers . Many flame sorcerers traveled extensively because they were unhappy if they remained in one place for too long . Aggressive and manipulative , these sorcerers would stop at nothing to achieve their goals . Flame sorcerers usually viewed all other mages as lesser practitioners of the art . A sorcerer studying flame magic almost always had flame as their dominant element . Sorcerers of the Sand . Sorcerers who selected sand as their primary element were dedicated and enduring individuals . Because of their close ties with the sand , these individuals usually possessed more physical attributes compared to other sorcerers . They enjoyed getting their hands dirty by rolling up their sleeves and working the land . Their strong beliefs often led them to engage in drawn - out debates with others , even over the most base issues . Sand sorcerers were cautious people , knowing full well that the sands could shift at any moment . Others often viewed this sense of caution as indecision . Sand sorcerers were more tolerant of other magic - users compared to other sorcerers . Sorcerers of the Water . Like water in the desert , these sorcerers were often elusive . Devious and two - faced , their true thoughts and intentions were usually the complete opposite of what they reflected on their smooth surface . Despite their devious nature , water sorcerers were usually tolerated because of the simple fact that they could create precious water whenever they wished , an ability for which they were paid handsomely and then asked to leave . Sorcerers of the Wind . Aloof and scatterbrained , these sorcerers exemplified their brisk element well . They often danced in the breeze and gave thanks when the wind ruffled their aba s . They did not usually display their power in front of others , but when they did it , was an awesome sight to behold . As wind had the potential to effect all elements , wind sorcerers often found themselves disrupting the plans of the other elemental sorcerers . Wind sorcerers enjoyed maintaining a balance of power between other elemental sorcerers , a fact that earned them many allies and enemies . Apprenticeships . Given their feared and respected reputation , once a sorcerers established themselves , they began to attract students who wished to train under them . While some sorcerers held no desire to train young mages , others saw the potential benefits of having willing students around to perform various tasks . Naturally , sorcerers who held a base of operations within a city or stronghold attracted more would - be apprentices compared to those who wandered the land . Generally , apprentices would only leave their master if they felt like they were being treated poorly or strung along to perform menial tasks with no clear chance of rewards . Sorcerers with a reputation of treating apprentices fairly attracted new apprentices of higher standing . Duels . When two sorcerers could not work through their differences through peaceful means , sorcerous duel s were often used to settle the disagreement . These unique confrontations were respected and honored throughout the Land of Fate .