I use a similar reasoning for my wizards, but the unique magic in my fantasy world is not like anything you reference here. One of these days, I will have to make a post showing it.
There is only a degree of affinity. Scientists and engineers can be controlled entirely by the "intercept eye of newt" process. They need raw materials. They need labs. They need people to deploy their weaponry.
A wizard does not need the infrastructure -- if the world-building allows it. Notice how Prospero needs no human help in *The Tempest* to handle a king and a duke.
I use a similar reasoning for my wizards, but the unique magic in my fantasy world is not like anything you reference here. One of these days, I will have to make a post showing it.
The defenses, of course, have to be tailored to the magic. If only because they work by the same rules.
You always present the most interesting and useful lines of thought for fantasy writers!
Glad you like them.
I suppose this is similar to why the real world isn't ruled by scientists and engineers.
There is only a degree of affinity. Scientists and engineers can be controlled entirely by the "intercept eye of newt" process. They need raw materials. They need labs. They need people to deploy their weaponry.
A wizard does not need the infrastructure -- if the world-building allows it. Notice how Prospero needs no human help in *The Tempest* to handle a king and a duke.