Hmmm... this universe seem like it could do well in D&D or the like.

\ouo/ Maybe one day!

Question is if you're familiar with DMing such things.

rule mongering for wizards 101 enroll now XD

'So no, you are NOT allowed to go down to the nearest village whenever you get bored/hungry and turn it into pudding.'

If you create your own spell do you have to file a liscence for it or are the liscencing based on categories ie: arcane magic, immortality spells, transformation spells, ect?

The license is literally what gives you the magic- there isn't magic TO be had without being licensed. Typically you can 'purchase' spells from your guild, which are the pre-written legaleze, or you can research it yourself and make 'em yourself, which carries the advantage of being able to exploit loopholes if you can find 'em.

"hey guys magic exists"
"yay"
"but its bound behind a wall of bureaucracy"
"boooo"

So, basically- lawyers are magic.

First, how does magic work? And before anyone says 'it's magic it doesn't need to be explained' all the best fictions in the world have at least a basic idea how their magic works. Second, why is there a licence system in place? I mean, the only reason I can think of is if extensive use of magic, or at least using a number of different magics together, causes a backlash of some kind ala Warhammer/Dragon Age and their demon problem.

"just sign on the dotted line(s)" :P

And here. And here. Initial here. Sign here. And here.

Broooo licenses? You just brought back Final Fantasy 12 big time

Does FF do that? ^^ I ain't ever played 'em X3

FF12 did the License Board system, and it was stupid as fuck. For example, you need a license to drink a potion...

Trying to think what system would best run this game. DnD seems a bit too limited for the crazy stuff they get up to. :3c
Savage Worlds and Gurps seems too easy...
Exalted maybe, or even WoD~ I could work with this OwO

\ouo/
Basically, the idea with Deleasean magic, is it's a raw, reality-distorting force generated by a 'thing' they keep locked up- the power is then controlled and shaped via written laws- sort of like the way computer code can create programs, powered by electricity. Strict systems of licensing are written into the laws to control who can use that power- which is why one needs to be licensed to use it ^^

That is so effin' cool! I call myself a wtiter, but your world is so vast and well fleshed out. I hope I can be as good as you are someday :3x