Lore - Magic Ban (Patreon)

Magic was banned in the NM year of 1752.  The Velvet Guard had been campaigning for the ban as the usage became so rampant within the districts that there was no order or real ability to facilitate law.  Magic could alter minds, memory, and physical situations, leaving a lot of crimes to go unpunished.  During the NM 1752, the Velvet Guard was finally able to convince the Barons to come together and create a dampening tool for whoever entered the market. Each person that passed through a gate would automatically have their magic taken from them, only returned when they passed through a gate to leave the market at a later date.  It took another year to perfect but by NM 1753, the market was magic free unless an individual specifically bought Velvet Guard sanctioned items that had limited magical use.

With any sort of ban, there was backlash, and the underground markets became riddled with magical contraband.  The Warden at the time was a Baron, however, and was able to curb most magical influences within the market proper.

As for the rumors that some of the stronger magic users have either maintained their magic or have found a way to access their magic despite the ban, nothing has been confirmed. The only individuals allowed to have free rein of their magic are the Barons.

The Outlands are still lawless and have full control of their magic.