Kill Merlin!

Merlin is the most powerful wizard in the land. Sometimes he's kind and benevolent to the citizens and aspiring wizards. However, in the spirit of the saying, "absolute power corrupts absolutely", the reality is that Merlin's greed has led him to be a merciless tyrant with complete control of the magic industry. He has hoarded all the mana, as well as all of the magical ingredients, forcing the noble and mystical races of the time into indentured servitude and obedience. Fairies are harvested for the magical properties of their wings. Zombies are risen from the dead, sapped of their blood, then disposed of in ways that are unbecoming even for the undead. Orcs, dwarves, and gnomes are strong-armed into complacency, tacitly serving their master. As an aspiring wizard yourself, you are aware that Merlin has a created a ceiling on your advancement. As long as he is at the top, you will never achieve the glory and notoriety that you deserve. Because of this, you and other wizards know that there is only one way to end Merlin's egotistical reign. You must kill him. After years of clandestine research, you have discovered a secret formula of 4 spells which, when cast together, are capable of completing the job. However, you've heard that other wizards have also figured out their own ways to deal with this tyrant. Buy ingredients, learn spells, cast spells to thwart your opponents, and be the first to defeat Merlin so that all may revere your glory. —description from the publisher