Heya, going through the magazine archive again for early Realms-related articles got me wondering, is “The Mad Mage” mentioned in the backstory of the Chambeeleon Halaster? If so, was Arbane an apprentice of his on par with the Seven, or just a student of some sort? There are at least two Arbanes of prominence, and six Mad Mages. One Arbane was powerful, though nowhere near being "on par with the Seven" (who are Chosen of Mystra, remember), and the Mad Mage associated with that tome was NOT Halaster.#Realmslore

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