Light and Dark.

You cannot have one without the other. Without Light, one would not know what darkness truly was. It would simply be the norm. Without Darkness, the same applies to light.

They balance each other. Ignoring the fact that Light hurts my eyes and has caused me to don various items to prevent the brightness from reaching my eyes, it is necessary. As with any other tool, Light and Dark must be harnessed in a manner that helps us achieve our goals. As with any other tool, if used poorly it will cause pain, suffering, or other forms of unwanted results.

So then the question comes, how are they to be used?

Beyond the simple answers of knowing day from night, a lit room versus unlit; light and dark play a pivotal role in how we view our surroundings.

Is that man a vagrant, or is he simply caught in the wrong light? Is this man lurking, or is he simply standing, nonchalantly, against a wall in a darkened alley?

Understanding, exercising our knowledge, and expanding our willingness to view each situation from every possible angle is the only way to truly utilize light and dark in its grandest way.

The Archmage alluded to light not being simply one or the other, but rather shades of grey as well. I definitely agree with his conclusion.

More discussions should be convened on this matter.