Magic in Yvard

Yvard is not a low-magic world, but there are many regions where mages are regarded with scorn and/or using magic is a punishable offense. Gehrland is not aggressive against mages, but culturally they are looked down upon and very few Gehrish people choose to study magic or pursue innate abilities. Barid Hold is the opposite and holds mages in high regard. Barid Hold is home to one of the last great magical institutions, The Royal Arcane Academy of Neras (often simply called The Academy). Einborg and The Quercan Woods are also supportive of magic use. Forelia is more or less indifferent to magic in everyday life but Craftsmen frown upon using magic to boost the quality of a Forelian profession unless it is an innate aspect of said profession, such as artificing or alchemy.
Territorial Settlements vary in their responses. Any given rural village will have its own opinion that may or may not be similar to the nearest nation or city-state. Many of them prioritize efficiency and survival; magic as a means to achieve both is often not offensive at the very least.