Battle Mage sounds WAY cooler than some guy in a robe with a wand/staff.
Wear armor. And a spell in one hand, sword/axe in the other!
Robes are for women...and Samurai...
WEAR ARMOR!
http://www.elec-intro.com/EX/05-13-11/samurai_o_yoroi_armor_usd_16500_1.jpg
Only a true fighter wears nothing. Or one who is completely and utterly hammered.
QFT
My good looks are my bread and butter. I cant afford damaging my good looks! Want a naked Dovahkiin, punching a Dragon to death? Talk to my brother.
I will wear armor, thanks!
:facepalm:
A true warrior wears no armor at all and he/she actually looks better that way.
Armor is equivalent of shiny keys - it's impressing only to simple people. >_>