You find the first of the Gold Order Wizards is named Maximilian and is nestled inside one of the dwarven carts; apparently he's bartered transportation for himself in exchange for 'fuelling' the portable forges the dwarves have brought with them. He seems barely more than a teenager, and is disdainful towards you until, after quizzing you on your abilities (which, you suppose, is only fair, since you're also quizzing him on his), he learns that you've some ability as an enchanter. After that, he treats you with respect.
"I," he says with some self-importance, "am a craftsman. Temporary transmutation is a skill known to any of my Order, and permanent transmutation is sought after by all. I have found it in creation. Permanent transmutation is achieved when that which is transmuted is used to create." He waves a hand at the marching dwarves around you. "It is said that dwarves are among the greatest of craftsman. As such, I intend to learn from them, and aiding them in retaking their Karak will be the coin with which I purchase an education." He claims as much ability with martial weapons as he has with the blacksmiths hammer, and says that he forges new weapons for himself with some regularity. You spend some time discussing swords, and your esteem grows in his eyes as you match his knowledge; when the topic moves to blackpowder weapons and you show him your revolver, he goes quiet with awe. "This," he declares, "is the artistry I wish to emulate."
