Das Interview erklärt einiges:
https://web.archive.org/web/2013082501…orr.fr/node/261
Kurzum:
Quasi jeder hat Zugang zu Magie.
Im Prinzip kann jeder alles lernen, manche kommen mit Magie-X, andere mit Magie-Y besser klar. Wie in unserer Welt können manche gut mit Sprachen und lernen schnell andere Sprachen. Manche können einfach besser Instrumente spielen lernen, usw.
"Esprits d'Orr : For gameplay considerations, each class can cast only a specific type of magic. However, in terms of roleplay, would it be possible for wizards to have a wider magical knowledge or potential, and therefore be able to cast spells from a variety of branches (such as an elementalist fireball coupled with a mesmer illusion) ?
Angel McCoy : I love that idea, as do many people living in Tyria. The reality, however, is that only the most powerful have the time and energy to do this. It’s like getting two doctorate degrees, one in medicine and one in engineering. Few have the time to do this, and usually, an individual doesn’t want to turn her back on everything she’s already learned to start a new magical discipline. She’d much rather continue advancing her knowledge in the discipline she’s invested decades in. Some, however, may dabble and experiment with specific spells. If a master elementalist can find a mesmer to teach her to produce an illusion, then she may explore ways to combine them. Most professions keep their secrets close to their chests though. And, the danger of a conflict between magical energies and thus, an explosion, is very real.
Esprits d'Orr : Magic is a birth gift, but is it hereditary? Without this gift, is it still possible to cast spells using other methods?
Angel McCoy : All creatures in Tyria have a natural ability to access and use magic. It is EXTREMELY rare that a person is born who does not have access to magic, and current theory implies this happens only when magic is at its lowest point in the world—after the dragons have been awake and consuming it for some time.
A person’s profession, however, may be hereditary, more nurture than nature. Just as a young person may want to grow up to be a Seraph like Mama, so a young Tyrian may want to grow up to be a Mesmer like Papa. The opposite could happen as well, especially if the young person is rebellious."