The Third Law of Magic states that Thou Shalt Not Invade the Mind of Another, forbidding the use of psychomancy.įorcible magical violation of someone's mind by extracting knowledge against their will is inherently destructive – Harry Dresden describes it as not black, but "dark, dark, dark grey". "Thou Shalt Not Invade the Mind of Another" Transformation of oneself through magic is not necessarily as destructive, but still risky and potentially hazardous. Even if done successfully (it is an extremely difficult spell), transformation of another's body against their will – changing a man into an animal, for example – creates an imbalance between body and mind that ultimately degrades the transformed subject's mind to an animal state as well. This demonstrates why, despite Harry Dresden's occasional threats, we will most likely never see him actually turn anyone into a frog. The Second Law of Magic states that Thou Shalt Not Transform Others, forbidding the shapeshifting of other beings. The trial, when one is held, lasts generally less than fifteen minutes and the execution is carried out immediately afterward by beheading. If a person uses magic to kill another human the penalty is death. A wizard may kill, for example, a vampire, ghoul, or any being of the Nevernever without penalty. The Law is very flexible, however, in regards to things that are not actually human. Several times throughout the series, Wardens have fought to kill with magic against other human wizards it's possible Wardens are given somewhat of a free pass in regards to this Law in combat circumstances. This Law is also a primary reason Wardens wield swords. Self-defense is very occasionally allowed as a mitigating factor, though the taint of killing another with magic often remains. This is the Law that Harry Dresden broke in killing his mentor, Justin DuMorne.
Wizards of the White Council are forbidden to kill human beings through the use of their power. The often quoted First Law of Magic states that Thou Shalt Not Kill, forbidding the killing, specifically of humans, with magic. 1.7 "Thou Shalt Not Open the Outer Gates".1.6 "Thou Shalt Not Swim Against the Currents of Time".1.5 "Thou Shalt Not Reach Beyond the Borders of Life".1.3 "Thou Shalt Not Invade the Mind of Another".
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