It was established in the aftermath of the war against Vex, when much of the Otherworld was still recovering from years of conflict. Its original purpose was to protect magical society and prevent any individual or organization from accumulating enough power to threaten the world on that scale again.
Over time, the Magistration grew far beyond that original role.
Authority
The Magistration oversees many areas of modern magical life and has considerable influence over how dangerous forms of magic are studied and used. It is frequently involved when powerful artifacts, restricted forms of magic, or other threats to public safety are discovered.
Supporters consider this oversight necessary. The war against Vex remains a powerful example of what can happen when dangerous magic is allowed to grow unchecked.
Critics argue that an institution created to protect magical freedom has gradually become one of its greatest regulators.
The Magistration and Ethra
The Magistration has become one of the strongest supporters of Ethra, which is used throughout their operations. Magistration officers are often equipped with powerful ethra weapons and accessories, depending on the task at hand.
Magical Relics
The Magistration is also known to take custody of magical objects considered too dangerous to remain in private hands.
Exactly what happens to these objects afterward is less clear. Rumors have persisted for generations that the Magistration maintains a large secret archive of confiscated artifacts somewhere within its facilities. The Magistration denies the existence of such a collection.
The Magistration and Bogmire
The Magistration maintains relationships with universities throughout the Otherworld and frequently works with researchers in areas considered important to magical security. Its influence is particularly noticeable in Ethranomics, Dark Studies, and research involving dangerous artifacts.