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The first and most accepted moral law is the Law of Mentors. This law states that should a Magician test someone for magic then they are therefore responsible for them should they be seen to possess the ability. For this reason testing others is not something that is performed by a Novice as they do not have sufficient knowledge or power to handle the tutoring of another Novice. An Apprentice level Magician has the right to test others as they are thus proven to have the knowledge and power to teach the basic skill set, but this is frowned upon as they are still considered too weak and unrefined to handle the task of tutoring. Usually those of the level of Skilled or above perform testing as they are competent enough to take on the responsibility and have the knowledge needed for the task. However, this rule does have its boundaries and limitations: once the Novice has passed the Novice grade of testing and shows competent enough in power and knowledge for the tutor to deem them capable of protecting themselves, then the Law of Mentors comes to an end and the tutor no longer has moral responsibility over that Novice. And so, when this time comes the Mentor can simply walk away and leave the Novice to their own education and training, which unfortunately often happens. Preferably, the Mentor will stay with the Novice and continue overseeing their practice, giving tips and lessons and teaching new spells and lore, though there is no obligation and instead they may suggest ways to learn without direct influence. Should a Novice want their Mentor to continue with training and the Mentor be in agreement, then the Novice is sworn to the Magician that has taken on their training. From this point on they are hence referred to as an Apprentice.