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==Motto==
==Motto==
Explore the unknown and master it
''Explore the unknown and master it.''


==Symbol==
The Order of the Unfettered Mind has used a range of symbols across its history, including an open and unblinking eye, and a ray of light.
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==The Manifesto==
==The Manifesto==
The Order of the Unfettered Mind holds the following to be true:
The Order of the Unfettered Mind holds the following to be true:
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* The Empire's rich understanding of magic is one of its great strengths
* The Empire's rich understanding of magic is one of its great strengths
* As the Empire's knowledge and use of magic increases, so does its power and influence
* As the Empire's knowledge and use of magic increases, so does its power and influence
* The Empire must stay at apex of magical knowledge and power and not cede this ground to another force
* The Empire must stay at the apex of magical knowledge and power and not cede this ground to another force


The Order of the Unfettered Mind therefore exists to:
The Order of the Unfettered Mind therefore exists to:
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* Challenge any constraints to the practice and expansion of such knowledge
* Challenge any constraints to the practice and expansion of such knowledge
* Boldly consider possibilities and opportunities that others may not consider
* Boldly consider possibilities and opportunities that others may not consider
 
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==Symbol==
The Order of the Unfettered Mind has used a range of symbols across its history, including an open and unblinking eye, and a ray of light.
<div style="float:right; width: 400; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage|file=Unfettered mind.jpg|title=As above...|align=left|width=400}}</div>
==Membership of the Order==
==Membership of the Order==
Researchers, theoreticians and magicians for whom magic is both a mystery and the greatest calling flock to the Unfettered Mind. Members are often frustrated that other orders do not appreciate the joy of pure research, or the way that everyone is enriched by greater understanding of the theories of magic. They are sometimes seen as frivolous but nothing could be further from the truth. They tend to be ritual magicians rather than spellcasters, because ritual magic is seen as offering the greatest opportunity to expand the power and knowledge of Imperial magicans. They are second-only to the [[Celestial Arch]] in their interest in the [[Eternals]], and they compete regularly with the [[Rod and Shield]] for the position of [[Dean of the Lyceum]].
Researchers, theoreticians and magicians for whom magic is both a mystery and the greatest calling flock to the Unfettered Mind. Members are often frustrated that other orders do not appreciate the joy of pure research, or the way that everyone is enriched by greater understanding of the theories of magic. Members tend to be ritual magicians rather than spellcasters, as ritual magic offers the greatest opportunity to expand the power and knowledge of Imperial magicians. They are second-only to the [[Celestial Arch]] in their interest in the [[eternal|eternals]], and they compete regularly with the [[Rod and Shield]] for the position of [[Dean of the Lyceum]].


It would be wrong to consider them naive or politically weak; they have a great need for crystal mana and other resources, and can be quite ruthless in their acquisition. Their membership includes a number of magicians interested in understanding magic specifically to gain more personal power, or more power for the Empire, and they often ''love'' to use magic, especially in new ways. There is no doubt that more members of the Unfettered Mind have been found to be sorcerers through the [[Conclave session#Declaration of Sorcery|declaration of sorcery]] than any other order; their recklessness and their tendency to reach for their crystal mana rather than seek more mundane solutions to vexation are well known. The order was very nearly [[Conclave order#Creation and Dissolution of an Order|dissolved]] in 264 YE following the unwise application of a major curse to an entire delegation of visiting dignitaries from the [[Principalities of Jarm]].
It would be wrong to consider them naive or politically weak; they have a great need for crystal mana and other resources, and in the past they have been ruthless in acquiring it. Their membership includes a number of magicians interested in understanding magic specifically to gain more personal power, or more power for the Empire, and critics claim they are more interested in ''novel'' uses of magic than in ''wise'' uses of magic. Their tendency to reach for their crystal mana rather than seek more mundane solutions to vexation are well known and it is undeniable that more members of the Unfettered Mind have been [[Declaration#Declaration of Sorcery|declared to be sorcerers]] than any other order. The order was very nearly [[Conclave order#Creation and Dissolution of an Order|dissolved]] in 264 YE following the unwise application of a major curse to an entire delegation of visiting dignitaries from the [[Principalities of Jarm]].


The magicians of this order are often at odds with both the [[Celestial Arch]] and [[Sevenfold Path]] because they oppose all efforts to needlessly restrain, constrain or censor Imperial understanding of magic. After all, they often point out, the enemies of the Empire are under no such constraints. They sometimes find unlikely allies in the [[Shuttered Lantern]] and even the [[Rod and Shield]] in this regard.
The magicians of this order are often at odds with both the Celestial Arch and [[Sevenfold Path]] because they oppose all efforts to censor or limit Imperial magic. As they often point out, the enemies of the Empire are under no such constraints. They sometimes find unlikely allies in the [[Shuttered Lantern]] and even the [[Rod and Shield]] in this regard.


The order generally has far more ideas of things to try and do than it has [[Conclave session#Hearing the Gambits|gambits]] available to it, and its members are among those most likely to risk five crystals of mana on a personal gambit if their scheme is not selected by the Grandmaster.
The order generally has far more ideas of things to try and do than it knows what to do with. It carefully guards its own [[Conclave vault]] and often enjoys periods of surprising wealth - it is one of the orders most often chosen to receive [[Conclave vault#bequest|bequests]] from retired or deceased magicians, especially ex-members of the [[Dean of the Lyceum|Lyceum]]. Despite the suspicion with which the Order is viewed by the more politically savvy orders, it has also been regularly responsible for discoveries that have proved of great value to the Conclave and the Empire as a whole


[[Category:The Conclave]]
==Conclave vault==
Each summit, the [[Conclave vault]] of the Unfettered Mind garners a pro rata share of the [[Conclave_vault#Crystal_Mana|Font]] based on the [[Imperial Conclave#Principle of Precedence|precedence]] of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of [[ilium]] based on their [[Conclave_vault#Ilium|position]] among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.
*Three ingots of [[tempest jade]] provided by Dawnspire in [[Spiral]]. The bequest began in 298YE, and despite the tumultuous recent history of the territory has continued without interruption since.
*Four measures of [[iridescent gloaming]] come from rival guilds in [[Tassato]]. Two come from the Sapphire Boots Carta of [[Tassato#Tassaro Regario|Regario]] on behalf of their founder, Eliza, who served as grandmaster for two years during the reign of [[Empress Giselle]], and a further two measures from their bitter rivals, the Guild of Amber Masks of Mestra, whose merchant-prince Angélica unseated Eliza.
*Two ingots of [[weltsilver]] have come from a secretive [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists|cabal]] from [[Volodmartz#Livardz|Livardz]] since 132YE and will continue for as long as the order works to expand Imperial lore.
{{Grandmaster|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Unfettered_Mind}}
[[Category:Conclave]]
[[Category:Conclave order]]

Latest revision as of 20:08, 13 April 2024

Motto

Explore the unknown and master it.

The Manifesto

The Order of the Unfettered Mind holds the following to be true:

  • The Empire's rich understanding of magic is one of its great strengths
  • As the Empire's knowledge and use of magic increases, so does its power and influence
  • The Empire must stay at the apex of magical knowledge and power and not cede this ground to another force

The Order of the Unfettered Mind therefore exists to:

  • Expand the body of magical lore, theory and practice throughout the Empire
  • Challenge any constraints to the practice and expansion of such knowledge
  • Boldly consider possibilities and opportunities that others may not consider
Order of the Unfettered Mind

Symbol

The Order of the Unfettered Mind has used a range of symbols across its history, including an open and unblinking eye, and a ray of light.

As above...

Membership of the Order

Researchers, theoreticians and magicians for whom magic is both a mystery and the greatest calling flock to the Unfettered Mind. Members are often frustrated that other orders do not appreciate the joy of pure research, or the way that everyone is enriched by greater understanding of the theories of magic. Members tend to be ritual magicians rather than spellcasters, as ritual magic offers the greatest opportunity to expand the power and knowledge of Imperial magicians. They are second-only to the Celestial Arch in their interest in the eternals, and they compete regularly with the Rod and Shield for the position of Dean of the Lyceum.

It would be wrong to consider them naive or politically weak; they have a great need for crystal mana and other resources, and in the past they have been ruthless in acquiring it. Their membership includes a number of magicians interested in understanding magic specifically to gain more personal power, or more power for the Empire, and critics claim they are more interested in novel uses of magic than in wise uses of magic. Their tendency to reach for their crystal mana rather than seek more mundane solutions to vexation are well known and it is undeniable that more members of the Unfettered Mind have been declared to be sorcerers than any other order. The order was very nearly dissolved in 264 YE following the unwise application of a major curse to an entire delegation of visiting dignitaries from the Principalities of Jarm.

The magicians of this order are often at odds with both the Celestial Arch and Sevenfold Path because they oppose all efforts to censor or limit Imperial magic. As they often point out, the enemies of the Empire are under no such constraints. They sometimes find unlikely allies in the Shuttered Lantern and even the Rod and Shield in this regard.

The order generally has far more ideas of things to try and do than it knows what to do with. It carefully guards its own Conclave vault and often enjoys periods of surprising wealth - it is one of the orders most often chosen to receive bequests from retired or deceased magicians, especially ex-members of the Lyceum. Despite the suspicion with which the Order is viewed by the more politically savvy orders, it has also been regularly responsible for discoveries that have proved of great value to the Conclave and the Empire as a whole

Conclave vault

Each summit, the Conclave vault of the Unfettered Mind garners a pro rata share of the Font based on the precedence of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of ilium based on their position among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.

  • Three ingots of tempest jade provided by Dawnspire in Spiral. The bequest began in 298YE, and despite the tumultuous recent history of the territory has continued without interruption since.
  • Four measures of iridescent gloaming come from rival guilds in Tassato. Two come from the Sapphire Boots Carta of Regario on behalf of their founder, Eliza, who served as grandmaster for two years during the reign of Empress Giselle, and a further two measures from their bitter rivals, the Guild of Amber Masks of Mestra, whose merchant-prince Angélica unseated Eliza.
  • Two ingots of weltsilver have come from a secretive cabal from Livardz since 132YE and will continue for as long as the order works to expand Imperial lore.
SummitNationElected
Summer Solstice 386YEVarushkaZlata Ruznikova Perenel, The Weaver
Summer Solstice 385YEThe LeagueEliza
Autumn Equinox 384YEThe LeagueEliza
Summer Solstice 384YENavarrCadogan Stranger's Song
Summer Solstice 383YEUrizenPalaphon Ankarien
Summer Solstice 382YEDawnLord Severin De Rondell
Summer Solstice 381YEKyra of Halcyon Spire
Summer Solstice 380YEKyra of Halcyon Spire
Summer Solstice 379YEKyra of Halcyon Spire
Summer Solstice 378YEUrizenPalaphon Ankarien
Summer Solstice 377YEVarushkaAlexei
Winter Solstice 376YEVarushkaAlexei

Grandmaster

Each Conclave order is led by a grandmaster who is elected by their members. This title is currently held by Zlata Ruznikova Perenel, The Dread Auntie; it will be reelected at Summer Solstice 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected as grandmaster of the order in the years since Empress Britta died.