I would say, in respect to how I've explained magic (I will be posting this explanation concurrently), those applications of magic are rather too difficult to do because of a couple of variables that, to the people in the realm are not properly known.

For one, magic is heavily restricted by understanding and knowledge, in both the processes involved and the actual execution of said magic. Earlier (as will be posted in the FAQ), I explained that magic needs to be a deliberate choice and also have a clear intent in order to be properly used in spellcasting. Now, it's easily arguable that telekinesis is simple, but that's considering that fact that we know about the existence of gravity and its basic function. Unfortunately for the people in the RP, they do not. I mean, we didn't get (that is have the beginnings of proper comprehension of) gravity until the late 16th century in our very world, anything prior to that was primitive or incorrect. And this RP takes place in a time closer to the dark ages. Thus, telekinesis, although possible, is really severely limited. Telekinesis will only take form in the lifting of some lighter objects and the like, when done by an individual (see [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/mageHand.htm]Mage Hand[/url] for a nice reference point).