Discussion of the Academy faction (Mages and Wizards). Tactics and their specific features.

Well, you also need to consider which spells will be available. If there is Stone Skin and Evasion, then we take Light; if there is same-day distraction (Confusion) and Berserk and/or Subjugation, you could take Dark, but it's not particularly critical, as

most of Wing's army will still manage to move before your cast.