Magic used to be more common. It practically flourished hundreds of years ago. But even then, the magicians of old seemed to be scholars and explorers more than conquerors or fighters.

[ Because when a faerie army rolls into town and takes over the northern chunk of England, YOU KIND OF LET SAID FAERIE ARMY BE AND DO WHATEVER THE HELL IT WANTS. ]

I'm afraid that I don't recognize one of your terms. Is the Vigil some sort of organization?