Mage - fun race to play...?

[Axlrose]

Hello!

I am contemplating adding a Mage to my small army of characters. Looking over the available races for a Mage, currently I have other characters that were rolled with each and every possible race. So whatever race I decide to take would be a subtle repeat of my past gaming experiences (in the newbie yards and nearby zones).

I am looking for suggestions of which race to choose based upon your experiences as a Mage. Perhaps one race has some interesting quests to discover that would make this particular Mage stand out. At the same time, I am not looking for a quick and easy path either - I like a challenge. But also, I want to have some fun utilizing that race with the Mage. And short of the casual vendor loot a passing player might pass off, I have no intentions of twinking this character.

Thanks for any and all comments and suggestions!