The Law of Conscious Rule

The Law of Conscious Rule is the aspect of reality that punishes the use of supernatural abilities used in the open. Dreamers control the flow of this rule by collectively, subconsciously deciding what is possible, and what isn't. Almost all dreamers reject the notion of magic, so using it in front of them can draw the attention of the Prefects. This law is not a 100% break it or don't deal. It is possible to use your abilities on dreamers if you take care to conceal your efforts in plain sight. This law serves to explain why non-humans typically have a human form, and why one doesn't see demons and angels fighting in the streets of cities. Violations receive responses based on severity, as the Prefects can not be everywhere at once to enforce the law. Throwing a fire ball in a crowded market-place will warrant much more negative attention than secretly putting a spark in a barrel of petroleum in the same market place. Magic users and nightmarish entities frequently must go through such lengths to avoid being deported or killed by a Prefect. Because Prefects are virtually unkillable, and were even able to deport the Archangel Michael and the Demonic Prince Baal, these measures must be taken seriously.

It is worthy of note that this rule only applies to violations of the collective consciousness of the Dreamers. Using powers in front of non-dreamers elicits no response, as these beings have no connection to the Dream itself. Prefects are not omniscient, relying on what they see themselves or when they can feel disturbances in the consciousness of the Dreaming; making it possible to safely use one's powers with proper precautions. On a darker side-note, the intent of the power is irrelevent, healing somebody's wounds instantly in a crowd, and turning somebody to dust are equally illicit in the eyes of the Dream.