Magic thrived in the world all up until the Tudor era, which was the last epoch truly powerful mages were prevalent. However, as society progressed and the demands of increased, the shortcomings of magic became apparent. Magic genes, being recessive in nature, required both parents to carry the genes for a child to inherit magical abilities. As the population grew and diversified, the chances of two individuals with magic genes coming together diminished significantly. This was made worse by the penchant for the rich and the powerful to make sure that magic genes were bred only among those in power. There are countless examples in history showing entire bloodlines being eradicated due to this. The witch hunts during the medieval ages. The crusades.

In contrast, shaking the dark human urges of the past, science and technology offers tangible and consistent solutions to societal challenges, especially to the wider non-magical populace which is the majority of people. The advancements in machinery, engineering, and scientific principles provides practical and reliable means to improve various aspects of life. The reproducibility and scalability of scientific methods offers a level of control and predictability that magic just can't match anymore, which is driving the scientific and industrial advancement in recent decades.

As industrialization gains momentum, the reliance on magic for everyday tasks becomes increasingly impractical. Magic, with its inherent variability and unpredictability, poses risks and limitations that hinder progress. The need for standardized and efficient systems to power manufacturing, transport goods, and provide essential services has led society to turn to science and technology as more reliable alternatives.

Current Victorian Society & Etiquette
In the refined realm of the British Empire, where decorum and propriety hold sway, the treatment of magic mirrors the social dynamics surrounding wealth and privilege. Just as the upper echelons of society control the majority of the material riches, so too they monopolize the vast wellspring of magical potential. Magic, akin to wealth, is regarded as a symbol of prestige and elevated status. The possessors of significant magical prowess, often found within the gentry, are accorded deference and admiration. Their abilities are seen as an extension of their privileged position, giving it even more legitimacy (like the royal bloodlines), commanding awe and reverence from their peers.

However, etiquette demands that those blessed with magical capabilities conduct themselves with utmost grace and subtlety. The ostentatious display of magical powers is considered distasteful, akin to flaunting one's wealth. Instead, a restrained and understated approach favoured at all times, in keeping with the refined sensibilities of the ton.

Society at large harbours a sense of fascination and curiosity towards magic, viewing it as an elusive and enchanting realm beyond the reach of common mortals. Those outside the privileged circles regard the adept practitioners of magic with a mixture of admiration, envy, and a touch of apprehension. They are both captivated by the possibilities magic presents and humbled by their own lack of access to its realms. Or so the rich and the noble would like to think. While the nobility empathizes with the commoners' trepidation towards magic, it is their lack of understanding that perpetuates such fears, for in truth, magic is a refined and noble art that, when wielded responsibly, can bring wonders and enrichment to our realm.