Wizard's certification

In many areas, the legal right for a user of magic to practice their craft was dependent on receiving a magic certification from the government or another recognized authority such as a guild. Different certifying authorities had varying reputations in different areas, and ones certification in one locality wasn't necessarily recognized in another. Mages traveling to a new location were advised to consult a local mages' authority at least as a courtesy to verify their local rights and become advised on local laws and conditions.
Being caught using magic without a locally valid certification was subject to punishments including fines, imprisonment, compulsion to use magic for community service, and temporary or permanent removal of magic powers. Some brutal or manaphobic regimes included death or maiming as penalties.
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