Laws of Magical Use

Purpose

The Laws of Magical Use is a scroll given to every family and individual on the island of Melra. It outlines the rules one must abide by when using magic, and the punishments for breaking the laws.

Document Structure

Publication Status

The Laws of Magical Use are easily accessible by all residing on the island of Melra. If someone was to lose their copy of the laws, they can be re-acquired for free from any general goods store. Additionally, the laws are present on posters throughout the Kingdom of Gwandrin and the Kingdom of Elura.

Legal status

The Laws of Magical Use are in effect and enforced by both kingdoms on Melra.

Historical Details

Background

The Laws of Magical Use were written jointly by the Kingdom of Gwandrin and the Kingdom of Elura in order to make sure that an organization like the Mages of old don't come to power again. The kingdoms decided that there are plenty of utilitarian uses for magic that don't involve combat, and that magic as a weapon could prove to be too powerful if it got out of hand. As such, the hope with the creation of this document was that people on Melra wouldn't discover the dangerous properties of magic and would instead focus their energy on expanding the more joyful and useful aspects of it.

History

The laws are said to be from a long time ago when the Ancients were still around. Nobody knows the exact reason the laws are what they are (or if they do it's not public knowledge), but they've been proven over history to keep things peaceful and as such are still enforced.

Public Reaction

The general public is pretty accepting of the Laws of Magical Use as a whole, but many feel that the rule stating that magic can't be used when your eyes are closed is a bit silly, especially for adolescents and children just learning to use magic. Many also feel that the punishments for breaking the laws are too severe, such as the one that exiles the offender for a repeat offense.

Term

The Laws of Magical Use have no written expiration date, but they can be repealed if both kingdoms are in agreement.

Read the Document

Laws of Magical Use

The following are the laws that you, a citizen of Melra, must abide by in when using magic. These laws were mutually agreed upon by the Kingdom of Gwandrin and the Kingdom of Elura:

1. Magic must always be used with your eyes open and clearly visible. No exceptions.
2. Magic must never be used to harm others or animals, except in a life or death situation with no other options. If this rule is found to have been broken, the punishment is immediate exile.
3. When coming of age, you must attend a lecture on the proper use of magic in your kingdoms capital.

Punishments for Children:

1. On a first offense, the child will receive a brief lecture on why what they did was wrong.
2. On a second offense, the child must attend a formal lecture in their respective capital on the proper usage of magic.
3. On a third offense, the parents of the child must attend a lecture along with their child, and the parents or guardian of the child are charged a fine equaling 5% of their monthly income.
4. On a fourth offense, the parents or guardian of the child are sent to a counselor and the child is taken from them.

Punishments for Adults:

1. On a first offense, the offender must attend a formal lecture on the proper use of magic.
2. On a second offense, the offender is exiled.
3. If the offender has broken the law while a child 3 times, then on a first offense as an adult they are exiled.

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Type

Decree, Governmental

Medium

Paper

Signatories (Organizations)

• Kingdom of Elura
• Kingdom of Gwandrin