Cool, Xen !
You have become a real dangerous magician! [img]smile.gif[/img]
You should try combining both worlds into one mean destroying machine:
FIGHTER/MAGE - multiclass - THEY ROCK !
Don't forget to report how Improved Irenicus went.
My fighter/mage solo didn't need a reload. (I confess - on core [img]smile.gif[/img] )