The wizard grumbles ineffectually in protest, but picks at the tray as the others talk.
"Rohnan, I need your wholehearted ambition and presence. You have a ferocity and intelligence that will be critical in the coming battles. Your eyes see where I am not present, and I have a feeling your judgement will be of great importance in the coming months. Your specialization does not need to be of an esoteric or theoretical nature: if you have a passion for diplomacy, or for logistics, or any other focus which will aid the Sanctum, then your passion is more important than any one need in our ranks." Evo pauses and eyes her critically.
"All other things being equal, I need mages in battle. I need those who rain the elements down on our enemies, and I need mages to arm and protect our ranks. If no other areas appeal to you, then choose a specialty among war magic, whether that is through channeling raw elements or more refined methods." He softens and continues, wryly, "Though I will never meet a scholar who has anywhere near enough High Magic to meet their needs. "
"Does any of this speak to you? I should also note that a specialization does not necessarily define you as a Wizard-- while I chose to specialize in ecthroxenology, the study of monsters' powers and defenses, I have found very little time to write a bestiary, and there are many others better suited to that task. It was simply a starting point for me."