Magic and how it's viewed

The Mortal Laws of Magic

  After the restoration of the Arcane Weave at the end of 'The God Fall' age, magic took a drastic change. Where it was once chaotic and saturated the lands of the world, the weave, had now become stable under the new goddess of magic. With this, the mortal races of the world sought to set up rules for the use of magic, and The Mistralian Sanctum was created, in order to safeguard the future of magic, so that the reckless abuse of it, would not shatter the weave once more.  

Control

Magic as a resource is a power that should not be taken lightly, and though all can learn magic, it is not all who hold the potential to become greater witches or wizards. As such, people with the potential of magic are required to be part of the numerous Magical Academies to get trained in the proper use and control of magic, as it is meant to serve and rule. All academies that teach the proper use of magic, are under the supervision of the Mistralian order, which is deeply rooted in the study and safeguarding of magic. Minor magics, considered cantrips or first tier of magical skills, are often seen as immediately non-lethal unless used in a lethal capacity. There are exceptions to such rules, but often it is dictated by common sense. It is important to inform you that magic is not a Curse, but neither is it a blessing. It is a skill, a tool, and a gift, to be used in a manner that can serve and not control.   Even those born with the innate ability to shape and control magic, such as sorcerers, are required to attend a magical academy, in order to be tutored in the proper use of their innate power. In agreement with a magic wielders academy, however, a wizard with a proper grasp on the ethics of magical use, who has yet to graduate, can apply to take their studies alongside an adventuring party.    

Scholarships

Magic wielders who finish their studies and graduate from an academy receive scholarship documents and a personalized item, that marks them as one who has proven control and respect towards magic and the ethics in which it should be used.    

Hedge Magic

Magic casters, who do not follow these rules, will often find themselves isolated and hunted, should they pose a threat to the communities surrounding them. Mage hunters and Mistralian Sanctum are active in keeping the magic wielders who are a danger in check, either by capturing and putting them in incarceration or eliminating them.