Magic-User
The term magic-user is quite broad and describes anyone practicing magic or alchemy.
Ever since magic was outlawed in most of the world, it occasionally happens that innocent people are accused of being a magic-user. Fear and ignorance among the common folk sometimes lead to unfounded accusations, like a skilled herbalist being accused of dabbling in alchemy, or a blacksmith forging a beautiful blade, of having enchanted it with magic.
A conviction of being a magic-user, usually leads to a death sentence, or worse. Erekiath, a country that follows The Light, has on several occasion been accused of hippocracy for doing so, as The Light preaches protection of everyone, both good and evil.
Proof of someone dealing with any kind of magic, or alchemy is enough to convict anyone of being a magic-user.
If the accused is a person of some renown in the community, a trial will usually be held, mostly to besmirch the accused, and to satisfy the public.
It is extremely rare that a convicted magic-user does not receive a death penalty. if the accused was a well-liked person, leniency may be shown, and the person will be allowed to live out the remainder of their life in captivity. This is, however, extremely rare, and has only been granted to persons of high moral integrity, not counting their illicit use of magic.
During The Second Conflict of the Gods, a lot of magical disasters happened across the world, and many held the magic-users responsible, either directly for causing the disasters, or indirectly for not trying to prevent them.
Ever since magic was outlawed in most of the world, it occasionally happens that innocent people are accused of being a magic-user. Fear and ignorance among the common folk sometimes lead to unfounded accusations, like a skilled herbalist being accused of dabbling in alchemy, or a blacksmith forging a beautiful blade, of having enchanted it with magic.
A conviction of being a magic-user, usually leads to a death sentence, or worse. Erekiath, a country that follows The Light, has on several occasion been accused of hippocracy for doing so, as The Light preaches protection of everyone, both good and evil.
Conviction
Ideally, proof of someone being a magic-user must be produced before one can be convicted, but in some cases just being accused can be enough.Proof of someone dealing with any kind of magic, or alchemy is enough to convict anyone of being a magic-user.
If the accused is a person of some renown in the community, a trial will usually be held, mostly to besmirch the accused, and to satisfy the public.
It is extremely rare that a convicted magic-user does not receive a death penalty. if the accused was a well-liked person, leniency may be shown, and the person will be allowed to live out the remainder of their life in captivity. This is, however, extremely rare, and has only been granted to persons of high moral integrity, not counting their illicit use of magic.
History
Before The Second Conflict of the Gods practicing magic was legal, and in many cases considered a prestigious profession, as very few people had the ability.During The Second Conflict of the Gods, a lot of magical disasters happened across the world, and many held the magic-users responsible, either directly for causing the disasters, or indirectly for not trying to prevent them.
Alternative Names
Heretic, Apostate, Devil Worshipper, Fallen
Type
Illicit
Legality
There are a few countries, like the elven nation Sylvania were magic-users are not considered illegal.
Elves born in neighboring countries that discover they have a magical affinity, usually migrate to Sylvania, to safely practice their abilities. Other races unfortunately do not have that option, as Sylvania rarely allows other races into their country for longer periods of time.
Elves born in neighboring countries that discover they have a magical affinity, usually migrate to Sylvania, to safely practice their abilities. Other races unfortunately do not have that option, as Sylvania rarely allows other races into their country for longer periods of time.
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