[quote=@boomlover] [@Savage] are there ither countries where magic is used mire freely? [/quote] A big component in the universe, and specifically this RP, is in the chaotic, dark, and mysterious nature of magic. Magic is not something that even in the old tales and legends is wielded lightly. Even simple incantations can backfire into dire consequences, releasing horrible energies and creatures from alternate dimensions into the world. Many stories told among the peasantry feature wizards, warlocks, and witches that succumb to madness due to their fragile human minds being unable to comprehend the twisted cosmic horrors needed to harness magical powers. As such, it is completely extinct in common society among the Star Kingdom. There are rumors of dark practices within the Valedean Empire, the folktales of Fae shamans and witches communing with spirits and demons, and barbarian tribes of far off locations that practice sinister rituals of sacrifice and zealous worship to their gods. With that being said, creating a character that studies and practices magic in complete secrecy is not off the table. You must convince me that you understand the nature I am trying to portray, and are able to roleplay such knowledge accordingly. Magical abilities are only granted to a person by using their body as a conduit for entities from other realms of existence. A wizard calls upon certain beings and uses their power to enter the world in either a small trickle or a massive flood. This requires a person of incredible will to control, as they have to combat the forces they summon in order to only allow what [i]they want[/i] to happen. An unskilled practitioner who cannot reign in the otherworldly entities will find themselves unable to siphon off the appropriate amount of power, resulting in uncontrollable reactions, insanity, or even possession. All of this which I have just described is only known to those who go against Royal Decree and study magic extensively, or are members of other nations were the dangerous practice of magic is less controlled. To nearly everyone in the Star Kingdom, magic is simply the stuff of ghost stories and fairy-tales, and existence of anything outside of their own world of reality is completely unknown. EDIT: I feel that this answer is something that a majority of people would like to know, and have added it to the original post to add more emphasis on the nature of magical forces. I have also included a few links at the bottom that I found useful when writing the history and background. Perhaps some of you may also find inspiration and use for them.