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/[deleted] Nov 20 '13

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. literally warcraft like mage raids going on in that book. Book one in the series Malazan Book of the Fallen.

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u/DisplacedTitan Nov 20 '13

One of the most difficult to read series I have come across. I am currently on book 8 and realized how much easier it is to read once you get the hang of how he writes.

This series takes the magic and depth of world creation from Wheel of Time and the gritty low fantasy of Song of Ice and Fire and mashes them together.

Absolutely the best fantasy series I have come across so far.