Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5424581-20150124173641/@comment-5424581-20150210212232

You thank the mage for his help and ask if he could teach you a defensive spell.

"I'll gladly teach you. I've actually been working on a spell that would make someone invulnerable for a short time. I'll teach it to you and in return you can tell me if it works."

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A little later...

"There. Put it to good use. I'd join you but that wood elf annoys me. If you do away with him I'll assist you on your journey."

(Some followers won't follow you unless certain conditions are met. Sometimes this includes getting rid of other followers or certain items. Any possible followers will still come help you at the end even if they are not currently following.)