Talk:Salem/@comment-198.54.211.2-20180203190207/@comment-25936766-20180206211229

Actually, the WoR about the Maidens never says the Wizard kept any of the magic to himself. Here, the transcript:

''The old wizard was at a loss. Never in his years had he come across such kindness. It was in that moment that he knew what should be done.''

The wizard summoned his magic, every ounce he could muster, and bestowed it upon the sisters.

''He smiled. "Take this gift, and know now that you are able to do so much more."''

Now armed with the elements, the very powers of nature, and the unimaginable magic of the wizard, the four maidens, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, promised to carry on with their journey, using their gifts to aid others, just as they aided him.

''One by one, the sisters left. Before they did, they made one final promise.''

They promised to return each and every year, to visit their dear friend.

According to the story, the Wizard gave them all he could. Now, the reality is that he didn't give them all of his Magic, but whether that was because he couldn't or because he chose not to is a different question.