We now continue my discourse on "What Every Good Wizard Should Learn About New York."

In a long and storied history, ye Byg Appyl has had its share of heroes and villians. As a Wizard, you will very likely run into examples of both types. Remember, there are six basic levels of the two extremes: Good (Lawful, Unlawful and Neutral) and Evil (again, Lawful, Unlawful and Neutral); however, there are rules by which the potential Mage must abide at all times, lest their secrets be exposed amongst Mortalkind:

First and foremost, DO NOT expose your powers unless it is absolutely necessary. Good and Evil are extremes which any Wizard must never take lightly. We are bound by a Code of Honor, which implicitly states that our central objective, as first inscribed by our Exalted Father Merlin, is to uphold the moral ideals which are common unto all earthkind. The potential Mage simply MUST demonstrate those values at all times.

Compassion is essential to any Wizard's well-being. It is the rock upon which we must constantly stand, because we're the Good Guys' last best defense. When the High Istari, my seven Wizardly superiors, first dispatched your Dragonmaster into the realms of present-day New York City, they selected me to be that rock, which would defend all New Yorkers from the Forces of Nastiness. As you will discover the way I did, the job is a great one, but it is not necessarily a job one will thank you for.

Another thing to remember when dealing with New Yorkers is that you must be aware that they will pretend that they've seen it all. On the surface, one can perceive this to be a lie; as I warned you last time, recall what Obi-wan of yore didst remind us: "Your eyes can play tricks on you. Don't trust them." So, too, can everything you hear. The Internet may be a godsend to some, but in recent years, the various controversies that have surrounded it have taught me that, more often than not, one cannot necessarily trust the net, either. Now you know why I have taken to frequently listening to the Mark Levin radio programme.

Well, enough lessons for now, my dears. There will be more to explain in the coming days; I trust you will figure out my current thoughts.

Master Blackwolf