Excommunication to the Aether is a fate reserved for those who have violated the most sacred laws of magic or have been deemed too dangerous to be allowed to live. The process of banishment is a grim and solemn ritual, overseen by a council of powerful wizards who preside over the fate of those who have been condemned. The condemned person is stripped of all possessions and transported to the Aether through a powerful spell, where they are left to fend for themselves against the ravages of the magical energy that surrounds them.

For those who are excommunicated to the Aether, there is no hope of escape or reprieve. The powerful magical energy that permeates the realm makes it impossible to perform any kind of spell or magic, leaving them defenseless against the elements and the dangers that lurk within the shadows. Some manage to eke out a meager existence for a time, subsisting on whatever scraps of sustenance they can find. But eventually, the magic takes its toll, sapping their strength and willpower until they succumb to the forces that surround them.

To the people of the magical world, the Aether is a place of terror and dread, a reminder of the awesome power of magic and the consequences of abusing it. It is a place where only the strongest and most resilient can hope to survive, and where even the mightiest of wizards can find themselves brought low by the raw power of the arcane.