THE RULES OF MAGIC
They say that history is written by the winners. In the Fairy Kingdom the rules of magic are determined by the winners - the fairies who by sheer cunning, sneaky recruitment of those who would assist them, outright banishment or death for those too dangerous for them and by their own considerable magical talents were the winners here. But the fairy royals take the attitude winning is about keeping on to power as well as winning it in the first place. So they were determined to ensure the Kingdom followed its rules on magic. And it did and has, being thoroughly fed up with the magical wars it had suffered. The Chief Witch is the only one to defy but then she’d never be happy with any rules those poxy fairies set.
Never draw a wand or other magical implement on the Fairy Queen and/or her government. They’re quicker on the draw than you think.
Never curse the Fairy Queen and/or her government because they will return it with bells on. They believe in paying back with (compound) interest.
You will not raid the Queen’s private magical library. The Librarian has been known to date-stamp, with some brutaility, areas of invaders generally considered to be personal so unless you like that kind of thing, think again.
You will read other planets’ version of our fairy tales as well as our direct versions. There is truth in all fairy tales.
You will use magical equipment for the purpose for which it was intended, unless there is a desperate battle against all things evil going on. In that circumstance only can you use crystal balls in particular as offensive weapons to be dropped on heads etc.
You will enscribe your spells in the proper manner with all ingredients listed, easily and renewably sourced, and with the method thoroughly explained. You will not make your spell sound like a recipe. You will use plenty of Latin to give your spell the proper gravitas. We are performing magic here, people. We will take it seriously.
Never draw a wand or other magical implement on the Fairy Queen and/or her government. They’re quicker on the draw than you think.
Never curse the Fairy Queen and/or her government because they will return it with bells on. They believe in paying back with (compound) interest.
You will not raid the Queen’s private magical library. The Librarian has been known to date-stamp, with some brutaility, areas of invaders generally considered to be personal so unless you like that kind of thing, think again.
You will read other planets’ version of our fairy tales as well as our direct versions. There is truth in all fairy tales.
You will use magical equipment for the purpose for which it was intended, unless there is a desperate battle against all things evil going on. In that circumstance only can you use crystal balls in particular as offensive weapons to be dropped on heads etc.
You will enscribe your spells in the proper manner with all ingredients listed, easily and renewably sourced, and with the method thoroughly explained. You will not make your spell sound like a recipe. You will use plenty of Latin to give your spell the proper gravitas. We are performing magic here, people. We will take it seriously.