[quote=@Gisk]
Markus won't be much of a spellcaster. He didn't so much choose to keep the rod, as it was incidentally left over. 

What magic he does learn will be heavily centered on swordsmanship. Auras around his blade, I want to give him gravity to pull flying enemies into his reach. Things like that. 
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If thgm allows it. I know some magic based attacks that are sword strikes. Like Flamestrike for fire and one for every element.