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pyromancer

pyromancer

1 9.9
A person who uses fire magic to control flames or tell the future
  • noun
  • /ˈpaɪrəˌmænsər/
  • Literature
translation icon : piromante
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Examples

  • Legends tell of a powerful pyromancer who could control fire with a mere gesture.

  • The Pyromancer's Flame Burst propels him high into the air if you aim at the ground.

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  • In Forge's initial release, Dark Vale will have five classes ready: Pathfinder, Warden, Pyromancer, Assassin, and Shaman.

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  • Gheegle of (Kirin Tor US-H) was kind enough to stay around and help him kill Pyromancer Loregrain.

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  • The ancient pyromancer summoned flames to create a dazzling display for the village.

  • During the festival, the pyromancer amazed the crowd with his ability to light fires without a match.

Synonyms

wizard
vspyromancer
  • Literature
260 4.6

A person who uses magic to do powerful or strange things

specializes in divining or commanding flames rather than general magic
warlock
vspyromancer
  • Literature
108 8.6

A man who uses magic and is thought to work with evil spirits

focuses on divining with flames not on evil pacts or gender
sorcerer
vspyromancer
  • Literature
107 7.9

A person who uses magic to make things happen

works with fire and its effects not general supernatural power
mage
vspyromancer
43 9.5

A person who uses magic in stories or myths

uses fire for divination or power rather than general magic
arcanist
vspyromancer
  • Literature
1 9.9

A person who uses secret magic to cast spells

focuses on fire rituals or control not only secret arcane practice
elementalist
vspyromancer
  • Jargon
9.9

A person who controls basic natural forces like earth or fire

focuses specifically on one element rather than many
witcher
vspyromancer
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who uses magic in old stories

is used for specific fire divination or magical control

Surface Forms

pyromancer singular
pyromancers plural

Morphology

pyromancer = pyromancy (opaque) = pyro + mancy + er

The word is formed regularly from the specialized base 'pyromancy' plus the agentive suffix '-er', but the base itself is obscure for most learners.

Etymology

The word pyromancer comes from the Greek parts pyro- meaning 'fire' and -mancer meaning 'one who tells the future', as in necromancer. So a pyromancer is someone who uses or controls fire and may 'read' the future in flames.