Arcane Architect

Overview

The Arcane Architect of the Spires is an Imperial Title appointed by the Conclave.

The title was created at the Autumn Equinox summit of 379YE.

Responsibilities

The Arcane Architect is responsible for supporting the rituals magicians of the Empire in virtuous application of mana.

Powers

Commission construction of mana structures

The Arcane Architect can commission the construction of structures that will produce crystal mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Arcane Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a sinecures, one that is appointed by Declaration of Candidacy. These titles must be Imperial titles, rather than national titles, that can be held by any citizen. The title that comes with overseeing a sinecure cannot be revoked by any assembly of the Imperial Synod.

To use this power, the Arcane Architect provides an announcement to the Civil Service, who present the decision to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Arcane Architect. The Imperial Synod may, however, choose to exercise their veto over the Arcane Architect's decision.

Address the Conclave

Once per summit, the Architect can raise an address to the agenda of a Conclave session for free.

Toad Wand

During the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal Sadogua pledged to provide a smagic item to the Arcane Architect. This item takes the form of a wand surmounted by a toad. Sadogua has pledged to re-empower the wand every year during the Winter solstice, as long as he enjoys the amity of the Imperial Conclave. The powers of the wand have not been made public knowledge.

Selection

The appointment, replacement or removal of the Architect is made by the declaration of candidacy as part of a Conclave session.

Removal

The Arcane Architect serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. They cannot be revoked by any assembly of the Imperial Synod.

History

The title of Arcane Architect was established during the Autumn Equinox 379YE. So far, no citizen has taken the title.