Im glad this wasn't just an instant win, i really want him to have to be smart and not just get by because of some stupid cheat skill magic crap like always.
Using the materials wisely would be a much more interesting story than "whoops god misunderstood what I wanted so now im the most powerful"
Seems rough but the people of hole have legitimate reasons to hate the magic users.
An invading force popping up and killing/mutilating your friends and families just for their own amusement? Yeah I would hate them too.