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<quote by ="Lebannon of Haros Water">No, Grandmaster. It is not 'yours'.<br><br>It is ''ours''.</quote>
[[Category:Conclave]]
''<quote by ="Lebannon of Haros Water">No, Grandmaster. It is not 'yours'.<br><br>It is ''ours''.</quote>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Conclave has a store of resources, usually referred to collectively as the Conclave vaults. The resources exist predominantly in the form of crystal mana and [[ilium]], but some other materials also end up in vaults. These reserves are built up from a range of sources including donations, Conclave politics and seizures from sorcerers and barbarians.
Similar to the Imperial Senate, the Conclave has control of a source of wealth that it can use to pursue its goals. Unlike the Treasury, the Conclave Font is composed of crystal mana gathered from a number of sources. The Conclave also receives an amount of ilium each season. The mana and ilium are distributed among the [[Conclave order|Conclave orders]] each season.


Each [[Conclave order]] has its own vault. At the start of each summit, all crystal mana collected by the Conclave since the last summit are divided up between the vaults, in proportion to the size of the order as determined by the [[Principle of Precedence]] at the previous summit. At the start of the summit, the contents of the order vault are given to the [[Grandmaster]] who has responsibility for distributing them in the service of their order.
In addition, each order has a ''vault'' - a rather grandiose terms that refers to a small collection of bequests collected by the Civil Service and delivered to the [[grandmaster]] of each order each season.


==Allocation==
==The Font==
Resources are divided among the orders based on the [[Principle of Precedence]]. Civil servants divide the Conclave resources between the orders based on all the magicians counted in total as belonging to that order. This calculation is based on the number of characters with the correct Arcane Mark who were alive and present at the end of the previous summit.
* '''The Font is a cache of mana available for distribution by Declaration of Endowment at each summit'''
* '''Any mana which is not distributed by Endowment is divided up between the grandmasters according to the Principle of Precedence after the summit is over'''
* '''Any mana collected during those Conclave sessions is then put in the cache to make the new Font for the next summit'''


For example, if the total number of Imperial magicians belonging to an order was 100, and 100 mana crystals were available, and the total precedence for the [[Sevenfold Path]] was 30, then 30 mana crystals would go to their Grandmaster.
The Font refers to the large pool of crystal mana available to the Conclave at each summit. During each summit, the conclave can use a [[Declaration]] of [[Endowment]] to disburse an amount of this crystal mana to a named individual.


Divisions are rounded down and any resources that are not allocated as a result are held over until the next summit.
Anything that is left over once the summit has ended is then distributed between the various orders (via the grandmaster) based on the [[Imperial Conclave##Principle of Precedence|Principle of Precedence]]. Civil servants divide the mana between the orders based on all the magicians counted in total as belonging to that order. This calculation is based on the number of characters with the correct [[Arcane Mark]] who were alive and present at the end of the previous summit. An order which is twice the size of another receives twice as much mana, for example. Divisions are rounded down and any resources that are not allocated as a result remain part of the Font.


===Bequests===
Any mana that has been collected during Conclave sessions under the [[Imperial Conclave##Principle of Proportions|Principle of Proportions]] is then placed into the supply to form the Font for the next summit. On occasion mana may also be added to the Font due to ongoing events in the Empire.
Any Imperial citizen, and anyone with whom the Conclave has declared [[Amity and enmity|amity]], can approach the civil service and donate materials or objects to the order of their choice. When this happens, the materials or object are distributed to the Grandmaster at the start of the next summit. It is often easier to simply give something to the Grandmaster directly - but in some cases this has been used to set up regular ongoing bequests to a specific order.
 
On rare occasions individuals may donate materials to the Conclave as a whole. When this happens, the civil service announces the bequest to the Conclave and any magician can present a [[Declaration#Declaration of Entitlement|declaration of entitlement]] to suggest that the bequest be either added to the vault of an order, or assigned to a specific individual. Until a bequest is assigned, it is kept in trust by the civil service. Once assigned, the assignment is permanent; while a bequest can be assigned by the Conclave, they have no ability to take the bequest back again or reassign it once their decision has been made.
 
Bequests are a common way for [[eternal|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.
 
==Resources==
===Crystal Mana===
There is a large pool of crystal mana available to the Conclave at the start of each solstice or equinox, referred to as ''the font''. The font is divided up between the Orders before the first [[Conclave session]] of each summit. This pool comes from the mana collected under the [[Principle of Proportions]] as well as mana seized from sorcerors and enemies of the Empire. The amount of mana in the font may vary from season to season; any remainder that cannot be allocated to an order carries over to the next season.


Crystal mana can also be added to an order's share by the grandmaster's power to [[Grandmaster#Funding the order|fund their order]]; from mana expended during the [[Grandmaster#hustings|election of a grandmaster]], and from bequests.
Crystal mana can also be added to an order's share by the grandmaster's power to [[Grandmaster#Funding the order|fund their order]]; from mana expended during the [[Grandmaster#hustings|election of a grandmaster]], and from bequests.


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===Ilium===
The Imperial Conclave has control of small reserves of [[ilium]], which are distributed to the orders. The ilium is not distributed pro rata. Rather, it is divided into seven "pots" which are distributed to the orders based on their precedence (the first pot goes to the largest order at the previous summit, and so on down to the smallest order). Ties are resolved in favour of the oldest order.


===Ilium===
==Bequests==
The Conclave has small reserves of [[ilium]], which are distributed to the orders. The ilium is not distributed pro rata. Rather, it is divided into seven "pots" which are distributed to the orders based on their order of precedence (the first pot goes to the largest order at the previous summit, and so on down to the smallest order). Ties are resolved in favour of the oldest order.
Any Imperial citizen, any eternal with whom the Conclave has declared [[Amity and enmity|amity]], and magicians of foreign nations can approach the Civil Service and donate materials or objects to the order of their choice. When this happens, the gifts are distributed to the grandmaster at the start of the next summit (or next Conclave session if sooner). In some cases this has been used to set up regular ongoing bequests to a specific order. Each order receives a trickle of ingots and measures of [[Materials|special materials]], primarily delivered as gifts or bequests from Imperial citizens. Unlike crystal mana, the raw materials are bequeathed to a specific order and distributed directly to the grandmaster.


===Raw materials===
On rare occasions individuals may donate materials to the Conclave as a whole. When this happens, the Prefect of the Conclave announces the bequest to the Conclave and a [[Endowment|Declaration of Endowment]] can be raised to suggest that the bequest be assigned to an order, or assigned to a specific individual. Until a bequest is assigned, it is kept in trust by the Civil Service, generally at the Castle of Thorns in [[Astolat]]. Once assigned, that assignment is permanent; the Conclave have no ability to take the bequest back again or reassign it once their decision has been made.
Each order receives a trickle of ingots and measures of [[Materials|special materials]]. These are primarily delivered as gifts or bequests from Imperial citizens. Unlike crystal mana, the raw materials are bequeathed to a specific order and distributed directly to the Grandmaster.


===Rare Items===
Bequests are a common way for [[eternal|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.
On occasions, enchanted items, scrolls or ritual texts may end up in the possession of a specific order's vault or the Conclave as a whole. Items controlled by the Conclave as a whole are distributed using a [[Declaration#Declaration of Endowment|endowment]].
<quote by="Callus Strategos">"Vault" is such a grandiose term, conjuring up an image of great fortified chambers with foot-think iron doors and humourless guards. The reality is a good deal less impressive, and perhaps it would be more honest if in future we refer to them as the "Order cupboards"?</quote>
{{Conclave further reading}}
{{Conclave further reading}}
[[Category:Conclave]]

Latest revision as of 12:38, 1 October 2024

No, Grandmaster. It is not 'yours'.

It is ours.

Lebannon of Haros Water

Overview

Similar to the Imperial Senate, the Conclave has control of a source of wealth that it can use to pursue its goals. Unlike the Treasury, the Conclave Font is composed of crystal mana gathered from a number of sources. The Conclave also receives an amount of ilium each season. The mana and ilium are distributed among the Conclave orders each season.

In addition, each order has a vault - a rather grandiose terms that refers to a small collection of bequests collected by the Civil Service and delivered to the grandmaster of each order each season.

The Font

  • The Font is a cache of mana available for distribution by Declaration of Endowment at each summit
  • Any mana which is not distributed by Endowment is divided up between the grandmasters according to the Principle of Precedence after the summit is over
  • Any mana collected during those Conclave sessions is then put in the cache to make the new Font for the next summit

The Font refers to the large pool of crystal mana available to the Conclave at each summit. During each summit, the conclave can use a Declaration of Endowment to disburse an amount of this crystal mana to a named individual.

Anything that is left over once the summit has ended is then distributed between the various orders (via the grandmaster) based on the Principle of Precedence. Civil servants divide the mana between the orders based on all the magicians counted in total as belonging to that order. This calculation is based on the number of characters with the correct Arcane Mark who were alive and present at the end of the previous summit. An order which is twice the size of another receives twice as much mana, for example. Divisions are rounded down and any resources that are not allocated as a result remain part of the Font.

Any mana that has been collected during Conclave sessions under the Principle of Proportions is then placed into the supply to form the Font for the next summit. On occasion mana may also be added to the Font due to ongoing events in the Empire.

Crystal mana can also be added to an order's share by the grandmaster's power to fund their order; from mana expended during the election of a grandmaster, and from bequests.

Precedence OrderIlium
First3 rings
Second3 rings
Third2 rings
Fourth2 rings
Fifth2 rings
Sixth1 ring
Seventh1 ring

Ilium

The Imperial Conclave has control of small reserves of ilium, which are distributed to the orders. The ilium is not distributed pro rata. Rather, it is divided into seven "pots" which are distributed to the orders based on their precedence (the first pot goes to the largest order at the previous summit, and so on down to the smallest order). Ties are resolved in favour of the oldest order.

Bequests

Any Imperial citizen, any eternal with whom the Conclave has declared amity, and magicians of foreign nations can approach the Civil Service and donate materials or objects to the order of their choice. When this happens, the gifts are distributed to the grandmaster at the start of the next summit (or next Conclave session if sooner). In some cases this has been used to set up regular ongoing bequests to a specific order. Each order receives a trickle of ingots and measures of special materials, primarily delivered as gifts or bequests from Imperial citizens. Unlike crystal mana, the raw materials are bequeathed to a specific order and distributed directly to the grandmaster.

On rare occasions individuals may donate materials to the Conclave as a whole. When this happens, the Prefect of the Conclave announces the bequest to the Conclave and a Declaration of Endowment can be raised to suggest that the bequest be assigned to an order, or assigned to a specific individual. Until a bequest is assigned, it is kept in trust by the Civil Service, generally at the Castle of Thorns in Astolat. Once assigned, that assignment is permanent; the Conclave have no ability to take the bequest back again or reassign it once their decision has been made.

Bequests are a common way for eternals to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.

"Vault" is such a grandiose term, conjuring up an image of great fortified chambers with foot-think iron doors and humourless guards. The reality is a good deal less impressive, and perhaps it would be more honest if in future we refer to them as the "Order cupboards"?

Callus Strategos

Further Reading

Core Brief

Additional Information