0 a person who has magic powers or who has studied for a long time and has a lot of knowledge:
The kingdoms of Ulthuan are ruled by a collection of princes, princesses and mages.
Wearing armour prevents a mage casting spells, so they do not normally do so.
Elf mages bound the weather and kept the skies clear of storms.
Over time, the mages became filled with hubris, and began fighting over how best to lead the world.
In the game, spellcasting mages use some sort of physical or mental activity to cast their spells.
Daja finds experienced mages in each field to teach the two girls their magic, though, so she only has to teach and hold meditation sessions.
Throughout the first few chapters of the book the four mages fight frequently.