It ' s a general code of conduct among licensed Symbiotics to not go into detail about certain important practices to nonSymbiotics . For example , saying I can magnetize my opponent is fine , but explaining the ritual and process behind it is not . All registered Symbiotics are monitored by the Foundation Magisterium and they are very strict about this sort of thing revealing too big of a secret can cost a Symbiotic their job or even their license , and using Symbiosis without a license can get you locked up in the special prisons maintained by the Magisterium for some period of time . If need be , they can render repeat offenders mute while outside of Magisterium buildings , or create a mental trap that makes them go unconscious when about to reveal secrets .