Idle mage time

[Dragar]

I really don’t see the need for it at all - I dislike clams//bloodstones as it is, I think gem scarcity is a good thing; it keeps more focus on troops/mages.

Why would you ever have an idle mage until you've completed all research paths? The only time a mage is ever idle is if in an army and not moving for a turn, with no point in site searching. I don't think that's a situation that requires a mechanic to remove.