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Burn It Down

A dangerous and libelous pamphlet, Burn It Down is a radical guide for magicals and their mundane supporters in current-day society.

Most people don't see physical copies of Burn It Down, although certain people have made a habit of printing copies out to be posted on public buildings, handed out in subversive meetings, etc. It is most commonly posted on Internet forums, circulated in email lists and social media.

For those who have not read it, Burn It Down advocates a complete restructure of contemporary society in favor of giving rights to magical creatures and recognizing the existence of magic. It also insists that the mundane world needs to cede a portion of its governmental controls to the magical beings that have equal right to the world.

It is condemned by every major government and religion as inflammatory and impossible. It is also routinely cited by magical firebrands and change idealists.

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