Forbidden Magic

Forbidden magic is a form of Magic that is considered inherently immoral. Practicing or even just learning them is considered one of the highest of offenses to Katie's Way of Harmony, instantly punishable by banishment.

An example of forbidden magic is necromancy, which Katie is not interested in learning, nor having anyone else learn it. Forbidden magic tend to have highly cruel or immoral uses, such as Mind Control, which is also banned, and punishable by banishment even if it is used as a prank. The worst of forbidden magic tends to touch upon topics such as fates worse than death or torture, and The Protectorate is tasked with constantly making sure that none of the forbidden magic techniques are ever cast, and that all documentation and research into them is destroyed immediately.

At worst, Forbidden Magic is punishable by removal from the Pillar of Life and executed immediately for Permadeath, in cases where Katie is at serious risk if she allows the caster to live.

An example of Forbidden Magic is Mesh with Earth, which can have no other use than to entrap someone in a cruel way.