Update: Laws of the Land

Laws of the Land

Some information on Sharia regarding magic. In a society that uses magic regularly, there should be accompanying laws. Since mages are essentially living siege engines, they are treated as such. They have much respect and responsibility. Additionally, when people have no ideas what spells you are casting, it's impolite to do so in front of them.
Who knows if you're going to conjure up a puppy or a fireball? With metamagic effects, it's possible to conceal charms and compulsions in something as harmless as a loaf of bread. The Laws of Sharia account for thus.