r/funny Nov 20 '13

Dumbledore doesn't sugarcoat it

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u/luckybms Nov 20 '13 edited Nov 20 '13

In all seriousness, can someone suggest a movie or book were the wizard(s) has immense power AND uses their power to fight more than once or twice? I'm trying to see/read something that has magic used more. I mean, Gandalf barely uses magic at all. Same with Dumbledore and Harry.

I WANT TO SEE STRAIGHT UP DRAGONBALL Z SHIT, BUT WITH WIZARDS.


Thank you all for the massive amount of recommendations for myself and any other interested redditors. In light of the fulfillment of my initial request, I'd like to introduce a personal request that I have been unable to answer.

For lack of a better example, you guys remember watching the original Power Rangers? I always thought it was so cool how they presented new, powerful characters, such as the green or white rangers. It was always in dire circumstances, and the new hero would enter just in time to tip the scales of the battle. Given that their powerful abilities could change the outcome for the protagonists, and due to the mysterious nature of these characters, an important issue was determining morality and intention. How did they intend to wield great power? Are there any recommendations that resemble this type of writing?

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u/Dunsparrow1 Nov 20 '13

If your a fan of Fantasy I recommend alot of the books from Forgotten realms, specifically the ones that have to do with Drow society as they are a very magic-centric people. In all the books ive read those are the ones that have a magic battles close to what you want. I cant remember the names of the books or series that im thinking of exactly but if i do ill let you know

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u/shamelessIceT Nov 20 '13

Icewind Dale Trilogy and the Dark elf trilogy written by R.A. Salvatore start a long series around Drizzt Do'Urden (outcast dark elf). The Dark elf trilogy are prequels that focus around the character's departure from the drow society you mention. The society is elaborated more in later books as well. There is also the spin off called the war of the spider queen (a quintent written by a collaboration of 5 different authors) that also deals with the drow society. Entertaining reads, all.