I had a level 14 mage, who could make water defy the laws of physics and flow backwards up the river. He died from a ruptured artery (and a evil dungeon master)

I had a level 14 mage, who could make water defy the laws of physics and flow backwards up the river. He died from a ruptured artery (and a evil dungeon master) when he used his skills in close combat on a water golem.