"Yes, but no!" Alexandra declared with a grin. "'Killing someone' is it's most basic purpose, but that isn't what it<em>is</em>.  What it<em>is</em>is a tool: a weapon is a tool.  Tools have a variety of uses, and in that way magic at it's most basic component is a tool for people like you all.  Sure I could cleave a man in twain with an axe, but I can also chop down a tree, split logs, cut a mooring tie, break through a door, and plenty of other ideas!<br/><br/>"As such, the first lesson you'll learn here - the lesson we shall forever build upon in this class and in our lives and that forms the foundation of WHY you need to truly learn how to use non-metaphysical weapons - is that You should always learn, appreciate,<em>respect</em>and understand how to use your tools!  A 'weapon' is simply a tool used for a specific purpose to harm... does everyone understand?<br/><br/>"So..." Alexandra hopped up onto the podium, having a seat and crossing her legs, still addressing the crowd. "Whom can tell me what their preferred weapon would be? BESIDES magic!"