http://wiki.project1999.org/Main_Page
If you navigate to the magician page, you'll notice that magicians do not get pets until L4. Until your next spell circle (L4), you are essentially a weaker wizard (their L1 nuke does like 1-3 more damage than yours). Nuke until L4, then purchase your first round of pets. Be sure to also pick up the regent item to summon your L4 pets.
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Good luck, and welcome to our world now.