One wizard to rule them all? People who possess the fan gene embody passions and beliefs that run as deep as the bowels of Caradhras; and neither their opinions nor loyalty are easily shaken. When it comes to the heavy hitters in magic lore, the faithful will defend their champion’s place on the leaderboard with every fiber in their wands. The following is a ranking of The Ten Greatest Wizards of All Time from AmazingStories, listed here in reverse order for fan-worthy dramatic effect.
9 ~Elric of Melniboné (Elric Saga)
10 ~ Prospero (The Tempest)
7 ~ Rand al’Thor (The Wheel of Time)
Michael Moorcock created Elric as a flawed hero. His tortured life provides him ample opportunity to show his abilities as both a sorcerer and a summoner. While he battles against both friend and foe, Elric must rely on his powers to keep him on top.
8 ~ Harry Dresden (The Dresden Files)
Jim Butcher created Dresden as a modern day wizard investigator. The quirky wizard patrols the streets of Chicago, solving crimes and saving the world from every nasty that lurks in the shadows. Harry must follow the rules of the White Council, which frequently prevents him from uncorking his full power. While there are more powerful wizards and forces in his world, Dresden applies his morality and cleverness to every situation. He always finds a way no matter the odds.
The Dragon Reborn is perhaps the greatest channeler to ever grace the series of books created by Robert Jordan. Rand is a hero reborn from legend to defeat the forces of evil. As he marches across the epic tale, he gradually discovers his powers and learns to use them against the enemy. His raw magical power knows no equal.
William Shakespeare placed Prospero on an island with his daughter Miranda, where he studied books of magic so he could protect his daughter. Prospero ultimately abuses his magical powers by attempting to control everyone and everything that crosses his path. In the end, he tries to fight off the power of the corrupting magic by drowning the books. The tale is one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays.
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