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THE MAGE LAW
Pro Re Nata
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The Inquisition of Saint Jacqueline has written new ordinances. They apply within lands under their authority, and are recommended for other states to adopt similar ordinances. It is never the desire of the Inquisition to issue ultimatums or force harsh terms on others, but it has been the observance of its agents that there is much doubt as to the veracity and need for these ordinances, and so they shall be enforced. If mages are to share society, and knowledge of magic not be obliterated, reasonable restrictions on arcane magic are necessary.
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The Five Immutable Truths of Magic
I. The practice of arcane magic is a temptation for those of strong morals and weak ethics. Magic promises a solution to the problems of the world, while destabilizing it through insidious chaos.
II. Arcane magic originates from within. Divine magic originates from the divine. To cast arcane magic is to fundamentally alter oneself to falsely imitate the divine and other higher powers, and enables them to cast magic originating from within. This destabilizes the planes and the mind.
III. Casting magic that originates within oneself on the mortal plane weakens the boundaries between Material and Immaterial. This makes it easier for demons and other spirits to cross over.Active use of magic destabilizes the planes most dramatically within the local area of the caster, causing anomalies such as raining glass, gravity reversing, and other dangerous events.
IV. Magic that is cast within the Immaterial or that originates from there, such as that of a divine servant using the magic of their patron, seems to not have this effect.
With these things being the absolute truth, it follows that ordinances must be laid against the wanton practice of arcane magic to maintain safety and peace in a society that incorporates mages into it.
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The Mage Law
I. Mages are not to freely cast their spells within the vicinity of cities or other major settlements. Mages may freely cast their spells in absolute isolation from where the local destabilization may cause significant harm.
II. Mages may freely cast their spells in defense of themselves or others.
III. Mages may establish their own communes far away from population centers, but mages shall not establish such communes in densely populated areas.
IV. If a mage is to take residence in a city, the mage should notify the local authorities and subject themselves to reasonable suspicion and observance to ensure that all ordinances are followed.
V. Mages may freely cast their spells if those spells are used to save a life and non-arcane healing methods would be insufficient.
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Prosecution and Punishment
I. If a mage has two witnesses against themselves as having cast magic not in accordance with The Mage Law, the mage may be interrogated and arrested at the discretion of the relevent authorities.
II. If the accusations are found to be made falsely against the mage, the witnesses shall be attributed a charge of attempted murder and given the appropriate punishment for such.
III. If the accusations are found to be true and it is the first time in one year the ordinances have been violated, the mage shall be reminded of the ordinances and the immutable truths.
IV. If it is the second time in one year, the mage shall be lashed five times.
V. If it is the third time in one year, the mage shall be exiled for one year.
VI. It is the fourth time in one year, the mage shall be exiled on threat of death or forceful dampening of their spark.
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Special Dispensations
There may arise times where the use of arcane magic outside of these ordinances is necessary. In these instances, mages may receive or petition for special dispensations that permit them to use their magic more freely. These may be delivered by the local authority over the lands which would be damaged by the mages, or by some higher governing authority.
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