The Arcanum of fire allows a mage to produce and control flames. Its applications range from simply lighting candles to creating massive explosions. As such, it is commonly employed in warfare by so-called "artillery mages," who rain destruction upon their enemies at the order of their commanders. When most think of evocation magic, this is what comes to mind, leading to the School of the Hand gaining its reputation for being brutish and inelegant. Of course, even this most violent of arts has beauty within it. The spectacular displays of fire dancers have dazzled crowds since ancient times. More recently, a new development has occurred. Orcish blackpowder is being used in a new artform called fireworks, where pyromancers manipulated the sparks to create vibrant, sky filling images. It is ironic that the two greatest weapons of war ever conceived have combined to create such stunning beauty.
In addition to these capabilities, practitioners of the fire arcanum can evoke streams and barriers of flame, protect against heat, and even imbue themselves with fire to gain explosive movement capabilities.