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Wizard DIEGO OF THE SANDY SHORES MAGIC LEVEL 51 COLOR OF MAGIC POWERS Diego has the power to transport himself anywhere in the world by snapping his fingers. He is a very good potion maker. Diego also has the magical ability to communicate with animals. flying friend One of Diego's animal friends is Bob, a seagull. He helps out when Diego asks him to.

BACKGROUND Diego was born in the Land of Aragon. He attended the Castle of the Wizards, where he and Griffith became good friends. Then, when he was twelve, he was chosen to assist a wizard named Leda of the Raging River. Leda had discovered a nest of baby Fire Dragons in the land of Allaben. There were too many for her to care for on her own. So she and Diego studied them together. Diego went on to become an expert in baby dragons. Diego's Cottage Today, Diego lives in a cottage by the ocean in the Land of Aragon. He trains Carlos, the Dragon Master of a baby Lightning Dragon named Lalo. A Magical Alarm The seashells hanging from the wall of Diego's cottage rattle when danger is near.

Wizard HULDA OF THE ICY PLAINS MAGIC LEVEL 53 COLOR OF MAGIC POWERS Hulda is an expert in magic words, spells, and charms. When you say a spell to give an object magical powers, that object becomes charmed. Charmed Object Hulda charmed this spoon for the castle cook so that anything the cook makes with it will taste delicious!

BACKGROUND Hulda comes from a long line of wizards in the Far North Lands who are sent to Belerion to train. Hulda studied at the Castle of the Wizards with Griffith and Diego. Wizards from the Far North return home to serve their king or queen when they turn eighteen. The rulers in the Far North always keep Ice Dragons, and the wizards there have been training Dragon Masters to work with these dragons for hundreds of years. Hulda trains Mina, the Dragon Master of an Ice Dragon named Frost. Hulda's Lost Sister Hulda's sister Astrid is the only wizard with dark magic strong enough to equal Maldred's. Years ago, Astrid and Maldred got into a great magical battle. Astrid has not been seen since, but Hulda believes that her sister is alive. If Astrid does return, there is sure to be trouble.

MAGICAL OBJECTS AND TOOLS Magical objects are items that have been charmed by wizards to do magical things. Dragon Masters and others can sometimes use them. Magic Mirrors Give one mirror to the person you want to communicate with, and you two can talk through the mirrors no matter how far apart you are. The mirrors can also act as mini portals. You can send a small object through a mirror, and it will come out through the other mirror. feathers of finding Green swallows live on top of only one mountain in a faraway land across the ocean from Bracken. If you are lucky enough to get one of their feathers, it can be charmed to help you find a lost object. Ask the feather to lead you to the object, and then follow it!

Most wizards can create magic just by pointing a finger. But magical tools are items that wizards often use to help them create magic. Gazing Balls This magical glass ball allows wizards to see what is happening in other places around the world. Some of the most powerful wizards can use them to see the past and the future. Wands Every wizard begins learning how to cast spells by using a wand made from an ash tree or oak tree. As their powers get stronger, wizards can cast spells without using wands. However, many wizards continue to use wands to give their spells an extra boost. Some even charm their wands to make them stronger.