# The Kingdom of Celestia At over four-hundred years old the Theocratic Kingdom of Celestia is the oldest and most powerful kingdom in the region. It is ruled over by the [[Divine Council]], a secretive governing body representing the will of the gods. Together they select a [[High Pontiff]] who acts as a powerful figurehead of the state. ## Laws for Arcane Magic Most schools of magic are strictly forbidden. This is enforced by elite knights called the [[Arcane Watch]] who are known to patrol areas outside of [[Celestia]], including [[The Kingdom of Odessa]]. ### Forbidden Schools The following Schools of Magic are strictly forbidden. That is, magic items and artifacts of an arcane source including scrolls, potions, and salves are strictly prohibited. Spellbooks containing spells from these schools are burned. Wizards and sorcerers seen casting these spells are subject to punishment that can range from fines all the way to hangings depending on severity. - [[Divination]] - [[Enchantment]] - [[Evocation]] - [[Necromancy]] ### School of Conjuration The arcane school of [[Conjuration]] has a particularly complicated history in [[Celestia]]. The summoning of living creatures is strictly forbidden, however non-living things, as long as they are not owned by someone else, is allowed. ### Other Schools This leaves the schools of [[Abjuration]], [[Illusion]], and [[Transmutation]] all of which are allowed. However, even these schools of magic have a stigma attached to them. ## Laws for Warlocks Warlocks are banned outright, the practice of latching onto a higher being, other than a god, for power is seen as blasphemy of the highest order. If you are found to be a Warlock, the only punishment is death.