
I think there would be mages of all different powers in Eorzea, depending in their aptitude and years of study; from those who could barely light a fireplace, to those unable to control their talents, to highly powerful Gandalf types. Its all in how much detail you put into your character, making the how and why of their powers believable.
FfXIVs unique class change system opens the door for warriors and lancers who would also be skilled at magic, but for every strength a character has, I feel there should be an equal opposing weakness.
FfXIVs unique class change system opens the door for warriors and lancers who would also be skilled at magic, but for every strength a character has, I feel there should be an equal opposing weakness.