For offensive magic, you\'ll want to study in red way. Let me check my notes.....
Set both your mother and your father to be Laanx Priests... exceptionally famous. That will make your character start off with level 12 in redway. Now, if I remember right it is possible to work it so you start off with level 18 in dark way or level 19 in crystal way, both of which have offensive spells (weakness and arrow respectivel), but weakness you have to be in touching distance, and it works over a long period of time, so it\'s not a real option. Crystal way\'s \"Arrow\" spell is very useful, and is about as good as flameburst all things taken into account. When the release the new spells however, redway will have an advantage in terms of pure firepower.
To start off with some crystal way, (level 10), set your childhood event to \"saved by a spell\".
You might also want to start off with some skill in light armour (dodging). Try this:
Month Born: Yndoli
Childhood activity: Played war as a child
Other (the last set of options): Invasion and Love
That will give you level 5 light armour (dodging) which will help you out significantly as a mage. You\'ll still have to beg and borrow to get your first glyph, but you\'ll be miles ahead of just choosing a path. Remember to use all your character creation points, and be creative with it. I\'ve given you some major pointers, but the rest is up to you.
