Ars Magica Fantasy Setting

I agree with others that adding AM mage to a stereotypical fantasy setting won't work unless the assumption is that AM magic is new.

That said the more I ponder this question the more difficult it gets.

  1. What type of stories is this world meant to tell?

  2. What kind of history does this world have?

  3. What kind of inherent conflicts and obstacles are there?

  4. AM magic as is or modified?

  5. If modified, what modifications?

Etc

Personally I'm a fan of mageocracies ruling the world and fighting with each other.