It's only set up that way because of the Lone Power's choice. At least for the time being.

[One day, perhaps, the rest of It will tire of being alone and let death be something more than just way to harm others. But that's on the long term goals for wizards.]


I get what you mean. That said, not all modern stuff is bad. There's Star Wars books! ...And mystery novels too, I guess.

So even if things change, there'll be something to look forward to, literary-wise.