Beginnings and endings are, for the most part, artificial constructs. You
say you begin when you are born, but what of those months spent growing in the
womb? Endings are hazier still, for further things may occur that extend and
enlarge the earlier story. And that is my final sentence on the subject. Or
perhaps this one is the final sentence. No, most assuredly what I write now is
the final word on the matter. But now that I think upon it, perhaps this--
-- The Teachings of Ebenezum, Vol. LVII (Abridged)
Wizards are constantly subject to negative publicity. A case in point. One
elderly wizard of my acquaintance, whenever he was bothered by unexpected
guests, would immediately cast one of three spells upon them, either turning
them to stone, transforming them into segmented worms, or blasting them
entirely out of the kingdom....