Light
Standard
Subclasses: Lux, Dark, Illusion, Magnify
A mastering over light and light-like attributes, or the manipulation of that light or lack of it. Some choose to use their knowledge over light to bring it to its knees. Light magic is a very common and widely-used magic due to its use in lighting homes and even for its offense. Only the best masters of light magic will be able to truly use its destructive powers.
Learning difficulty: low
Skill ceiling / mastering difficulty: high
Tier 1
Base Light magic is bright and full of hope. Using Light can be a wonderful and thrilling experience, but the illusion can quickly melt away if you use it improperly. Light can be just as destructive as it is helpful, it's up to you to learn how to use it properly without flying too close to the sun.
tier 2
The magic will ease down a bit at this point, but you can't mistake the lull for the troubles being over. Light magic can continue to get even stronger and trickier at this point as its power continues to grow. You may feel the shadows start to gnaw you impatiently.
Tier 3
Regardless of which path you chose, you have a mastery over it now. You can bend the light as you wish or you can use the darkness to your advantage.