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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Conclave]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}
	===Plenipotentiary===		===Plenipotentiary===

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	Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.		Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.

	The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave\|Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Conclave\|Conclave]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}
	===Plenipotentiary===		===Plenipotentiary===

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	Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.		Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.

	The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

Rafferty: /* Plenipotentiary */

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Plenipotentiary

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	'''OOC Note:''' The message can then be handed to the referee at the Regio. Attempts by other characters to send missives in this way will fail, as will any attempt to send more than one missive per summit.		'''OOC Note:''' The message can then be handed to the referee at the Regio. Attempts by other characters to send missives in this way will fail, as will any attempt to send more than one missive per summit.

	It is not illegal for an archmage to use the power of plenipotentiary to send a missive to an eternal who is under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], although it is possible that the contents of such a missive might constitute a crime.		It is not illegal for an archmage to use the power of plenipotentiary to send a missive to an eternal who is under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], although it is possible that the contents of such a missive might constitute a crime. During the Winter Solstice 386YE, the [[Prefect of the Conclave\|Prefects of the Conclave]] put together a method whereby the Archmages could be empowered to make the content of their plenipotentiary missives public. Details of the proposal (which has not been implemented as of this writing) can be found in the '''[[Secret_meeting#Have_a_Little_Faith\|Secret Meeting]]''' wind of fortune.

	A list of historical plenipotentiary responses can be found [[:Category:Plenipotentiary#Previous Plenipotentiaries\|here]].		A list of historical plenipotentiary responses can be found [[:Category:Plenipotentiary#Previous Plenipotentiaries\|here]].

Rafferty: /* Parley */

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Parley

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	===Parley===		===Parley===
	If an eternal chooses, they respond to a missive sent by an archmage with a formal parley ~~that takes~~ place in the Hall of Worlds. The civil service will be aware of the timing of the parley and will communicate the information to everyone attending the summit through the normal means.		If an eternal chooses, they respond to a missive sent by an archmage with a formal parley which will often take place in the Hall of Worlds. The civil service will be aware of the timing of the parley and will communicate the information to everyone attending the summit through the normal means.

	A formal parley follows similar rules to those that govern speech during a Conclave session, but it is the archmage with whom the eternal has come to treat who determines who may speak. The archmage cannot forbid entry to the Hall of Worlds during the parley but the laws of Conclave mean that no magician may speak unless they are granted permission. Speaking does not require a payment of mana, and the archmage may silence the speaker at any point.		A formal parley follows similar rules to those that govern speech during a Conclave session, but it is the archmage with whom the eternal has come to treat who determines who may speak. The archmage cannot forbid entry to the Hall of Worlds during the parley but the laws of Conclave mean that no magician may speak unless they are granted permission. Speaking does not require a payment of mana, and the archmage may silence the speaker at any point.
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	It is not illegal for an archmage to engage in a parley with an eternal under enmity, but otherwise the usual rules apply. An archmage who parleys with an eternal under enmity must be scrupulous in their conduct if they wish to avoid investigation for potential [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]].		It is not illegal for an archmage to engage in a parley with an eternal under enmity, but otherwise the usual rules apply. An archmage who parleys with an eternal under enmity must be scrupulous in their conduct if they wish to avoid investigation for potential [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]].

	===Arcane Colloquium===		===Arcane Colloquium===
	During each summit, the Civil Service helps arrange the [[Arcane Colloquium]] in the [[Hall of Worlds]]. Taking place on Saturday afternoon, each archmage is given a fifteen minute period during which they can address their fellow magicians, engage in discussion and debate, or host other speakers with important matters to discuss. Each segment of the Colloquium takes place under the rules of [[#parley\|parley]] - the archmage determines who can speak - and is an opportunity to talk about matters relevant to the magicians of the realm the archmage represents.		During each summit, the Civil Service helps arrange the [[Arcane Colloquium]] in the [[Hall of Worlds]]. Taking place on Saturday afternoon, each archmage is given a fifteen minute period during which they can address their fellow magicians, engage in discussion and debate, or host other speakers with important matters to discuss. Each segment of the Colloquium takes place under the rules of [[#parley\|parley]] - the archmage determines who can speak - and is an opportunity to talk about matters relevant to the magicians of the realm the archmage represents.

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen ~~who is a member of the Conclave~~.		The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen.

	An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy, or until they step down. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy, or until they step down. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
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	* [[Archmage of Day]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Day_occupant}}		* [[Archmage of Day]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Day_occupant}}
	* [[Archmage of Night]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Night_occupant}}		* [[Archmage of Night]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Night_occupant}}

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune		* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune
	* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary		* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary

Paulwilder: /* Appointment */

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Appointment

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen.		The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen who is a member of the Conclave.

	An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy, or until they step down. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy, or until they step down. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
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	* [[Archmage of Day]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Day_occupant}}		* [[Archmage of Day]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Day_occupant}}
	* [[Archmage of Night]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Night_occupant}}		* [[Archmage of Night]] - {{#lst:Archive:All_Election_Results\|Archmage_of_Night_occupant}}

	==Further Reading==		==Further Reading==
	* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune		* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune
	* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary		* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary

Rafferty: Conclave Review

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Conclave Review

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			[[Category:Conclave]] [[Category:Title]]
	<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=An archmages job is never done.png\|caption=The archmages attend to the magical business of the Conclave. They support fellow magicians, and serve as Imperial representatives to the eternal realms - and vice versa.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>		<div style="float:left; width: 500px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=An archmages job is never done.png\|caption=The archmages attend to the magical business of the Conclave. They support fellow magicians, and serve as Imperial representatives to the eternal realms - and vice versa.\|align=left\|width=500}}</div>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]].		Each archmage position is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Imperial Conclave\|Conclave]].

	~~===Addressing the Conclave===~~
	Once per summit, an archmage can raise an [[Conclave address\|address]] to the [[Conclave_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|agenda]] of a [[Conclave session]] for free. This power is ''intended'' to be used to let an archmage appraise the Conclave of a magical problem or development related to their realm of mastery, but the archmage is free to address the Conclave however they wish.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ExuberantBriar.jpg \|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The archmages act as ambassadors to the eternals of their realm.}}

	===Plenipotentiary===		===Plenipotentiary===
	Each archmage is expected to represent the Empire to the eternals of their realm, and vice versa. While it is perfectly legal and extremely common for individual citizens to speak with [[Treason_guidance\|almost all]] eternals and their heralds, the archmages are the closest the Empire has to having a formal representative to the realms, similar to an [[ambassador]]. Most eternals understand that the archmage is a representative of the Empire and look to them for assistance on formal matters. The majority of eternals will meet with the appropriate archmage before meeting with other magicians, and will sometimes ask the archmage to be present at any meeting. They also instruct their heralds to look to the archmage for support and protection should it be necessary.		Each archmage is expected to represent the Empire to the eternals of their realm, and vice versa. While it is perfectly legal and extremely common for individual citizens to speak with [[Treason_guidance\|almost all]] eternals and their heralds, the archmages are the closest the Empire has to having a formal representative to the realms, similar to an [[ambassador]]. Most eternals understand that the archmage is a representative of the Empire and look to them for assistance on formal matters. The majority of eternals will meet with the appropriate archmage before meeting with other magicians, and will sometimes ask the archmage to be present at any meeting. They also instruct their heralds to look to the archmage for support and protection should it be necessary.
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	The nature of the missive is such that it serves as a powerful invitation making it easier for the eternal to respond. An eternal who is sent a missive by an archmage of the Conclave is able to enter the Hall of Worlds at the next summit regardless of any state of enmity that may exist. It is not unknown for an eternal to take the opportunity to appear with their entourage in the Hall of Worlds in parley, though most choose a more low-key response. A peaceful response is not the only option however; though it is exceptionally rare for an eternal to respond with force.		The nature of the missive is such that it serves as a powerful invitation making it easier for the eternal to respond. An eternal who is sent a missive by an archmage of the Conclave is able to enter the Hall of Worlds at the next summit regardless of any state of enmity that may exist. It is not unknown for an eternal to take the opportunity to appear with their entourage in the Hall of Worlds in parley, though most choose a more low-key response. A peaceful response is not the only option however; though it is exceptionally rare for an eternal to respond with force.

	To send a missive, the archmage must cast [[operate portal]] at the [[Regio#Imperial Regio\|Imperial Regio]] while clearly naming the eternal who is the intended recipient. '''OOC Note:''' The message can then be handed to the referee at the Regio. Attempts by other characters to send missives in this way will fail, as will any attempt to send more than one missive per summit.		To send a missive, the archmage must cast [[operate portal]] at the [[Regio#Imperial Regio\|Imperial Regio]] while clearly naming the eternal who is the intended recipient.

			'''OOC Note:''' The message can then be handed to the referee at the Regio. Attempts by other characters to send missives in this way will fail, as will any attempt to send more than one missive per summit.

	It is not illegal for an archmage to use the power of plenipotentiary to send a missive to an eternal who is under [[~~Amity_and_enmity~~\|enmity]], although it is possible that the contents of such a missive might constitute a crime.		It is not illegal for an archmage to use the power of plenipotentiary to send a missive to an eternal who is under [[Alignment#Enmity\|enmity]], although it is possible that the contents of such a missive might constitute a crime.

	A list of historical plenipotentiary responses can be found [[:Category:Plenipotentiary#Previous Plenipotentiaries\|here]].		A list of historical plenipotentiary responses can be found [[:Category:Plenipotentiary#Previous Plenipotentiaries\|here]].
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	If an eternal chooses, they respond to a missive sent by an archmage with a formal parley that takes place in the Hall of Worlds. The civil service will be aware of the timing of the parley and will communicate the information to everyone attending the summit through the normal means.		If an eternal chooses, they respond to a missive sent by an archmage with a formal parley that takes place in the Hall of Worlds. The civil service will be aware of the timing of the parley and will communicate the information to everyone attending the summit through the normal means.

	A formal parley follows similar rules to those that govern speech during a Conclave session, but it is the archmage with whom the eternal has come to treat who determines who may speak. The archmage cannot forbid entry to the Hall of Worlds during the parley but the laws of Conclave mean that no magician may to speak unless they are granted permission. Speaking does not require a payment of mana, and the archmage may silence the speaker at any point.		A formal parley follows similar rules to those that govern speech during a Conclave session, but it is the archmage with whom the eternal has come to treat who determines who may speak. The archmage cannot forbid entry to the Hall of Worlds during the parley but the laws of Conclave mean that no magician may speak unless they are granted permission. Speaking does not require a payment of mana, and the archmage may silence the speaker at any point.

	A violation of parley by a citizen is prosecuted as an act of subversion against the state - but this may be the least of the magician's concerns if the eternal chooses to take offence at this breach of protocol.		A violation of parley by a citizen is prosecuted as an act of subversion against the state - but this may be the least of the magician's concerns if the eternal chooses to take offence at this breach of protocol.
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	It is not illegal for an archmage to engage in a parley with an eternal under enmity, but otherwise the usual rules apply. An archmage who parleys with an eternal under enmity must be scrupulous in their conduct if they wish to avoid investigation for potential [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]].		It is not illegal for an archmage to engage in a parley with an eternal under enmity, but otherwise the usual rules apply. An archmage who parleys with an eternal under enmity must be scrupulous in their conduct if they wish to avoid investigation for potential [[List_of_Criminal_Offences#Crimes_of_Position\|treason]].
			===Arcane Colloquium===
			During each summit, the Civil Service helps arrange the [[Arcane Colloquium]] in the [[Hall of Worlds]]. Taking place on Saturday afternoon, each archmage is given a fifteen minute period during which they can address their fellow magicians, engage in discussion and debate, or host other speakers with important matters to discuss. Each segment of the Colloquium takes place under the rules of [[#parley\|parley]] - the archmage determines who can speak - and is an opportunity to talk about matters relevant to the magicians of the realm the archmage represents.

			{{Archmage seniority}}

			===Ambassador to the Realm===
			{{Power of Declaration\|archmage\|Alignment}}

			The Declaration of Alignment submitted by an archmage ''must'' involve an eternal of the realm the archmage represents.

	===Master of Magic===		===Master of Magic===
	In situations where it is unclear if a specific act of magic breaches a [[Declaration~~#Declaration of interdiction\|declaration~~ of ~~interdiction~~]] or association with a herald or eternal breaches a [[~~Declaration~~#Declaration of Enmity~~\|declaration of enmity~~]], an Imperial magistrate may issue a formal request for the appropriate archmage to provide a ruling. Control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, but the archmage's ruling on whether the act is a breach of the relevant declaration is binding.		In situations where it is unclear if a specific act of magic breaches a [[Interdiction\|Declaration of Interdiction]] or association with a herald or eternal breaches a [[Alignment#Enmity\|Declaration of Enmity]], an Imperial magistrate may issue a formal request for the appropriate archmage to provide a ruling. Control of the judicial process remains with the magistrate, but the archmage's ruling on whether the act is a breach of the relevant declaration is binding.

	An archmage is legally obligated to provide a ruling when requested by a magistrate or else to direct the magistrate to another archmage better able to clarify the situation.		An archmage is legally obligated to provide a ruling when requested by a magistrate or else to direct the magistrate to another archmage better able to clarify the situation.

	===Regalia of the Archmage===		===Regalia of the Archmage===
	Each archmage receives a [[#Staff of the Archmage\|staff]], a [[#Chain of Aesh\|chain]], and a [[#Belt of Stars\|belt]] when they take the title. Together these are referred to as the regalia of the archmage. These items are re-enchanted each year ~~just before the Winter Solstice~~. If an archmage loses their position, then the items must be given to the new archmage. If part of the regalia is lost or stolen it may be replaced depending on the resources available to the Conclave; otherwise it remains lost until the next Winter Solstice when a replacement is made. Theft of part of an archmage's regalia is a very serious business. Archmages are encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep these items safe.		Each archmage receives a [[#Staff of the Archmage\|staff]], a [[#Chain of Aesh\|chain]], and a [[#Belt of Stars\|belt]] when they take the title. Together these are referred to as the regalia of the archmage. These items are re-enchanted each year. If an archmage loses their position, then the items must be given to the new archmage. If part of the regalia is lost or stolen it may be replaced depending on the resources available to the Conclave; otherwise it remains lost until the next Winter Solstice when a replacement is made. Theft of part of an archmage's regalia is a very serious business. Archmages are encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep these items safe.

	The regalia is created by a reclusive order of [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] in [[Weirwater]], the Five Rings, who pledged themselves to this task in the first years of the Conclave.		The regalia is created by a reclusive order of [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] in [[Weirwater]], the Five Rings, who pledged themselves to this task in the first years of the Conclave.
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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[~~Declaration#Declaration Of~~ Candidacy\|~~declaration~~ of ~~candidacy~~]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen.		The appointment, replacement or removal of an archmage is made by [[Candidacy\|Declaration of Candidacy]] as part of a [[Conclave session]]. A candidate can be presented for the post of archmage only once a season, and the title can be held by any Imperial citizen.

	An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the ~~declaration~~ of ~~candidacy~~. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].		An archmage serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy, or until they step down. As a title in the Conclave, an archmage cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]].
	===Incumbent===		===Incumbent===
	The current archmages are listed below - see the individual pages for a full election history for each position.		The current archmages are listed below - see the individual pages for a full election history for each position.
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	* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune		* [[:Category:Plenipotentiary\|Plenipotentiary]] - a list with links to all the [[#Plenipotentiary\|plenipotentiary]] Winds of Fortune
	* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary		* [[Talking to eternals]] - a chatty game design article with some advice about getting the most out of plenipotentiary
	~~[[Category:Conclave]]~~
	~~[[Category:Title]]~~

Hailmur: /* Regalia of the Archmage */

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Regalia of the Archmage

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	===Regalia of the Archmage===		===Regalia of the Archmage===
	Each archmage receives a [[#Staff of the Archmage\|staff]], a [[#Chain of Aesh\|chain]], and a [[#Belt of Stars\|belt]] when they take the title. Together these are referred to as the regalia of the archmage. These items are re-enchanted each year. If an archmage loses their position, then the items must be given to the new archmage. If part of the regalia is lost or stolen it may be replaced depending on the resources available to the Conclave; otherwise it remains lost until the next Winter ~~solstice~~ when a replacement is made. Theft of part of an archmage's regalia is a very serious business. Archmages are encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep these items safe.		Each archmage receives a [[#Staff of the Archmage\|staff]], a [[#Chain of Aesh\|chain]], and a [[#Belt of Stars\|belt]] when they take the title. Together these are referred to as the regalia of the archmage. These items are re-enchanted each year just before the Winter Solstice. If an archmage loses their position, then the items must be given to the new archmage. If part of the regalia is lost or stolen it may be replaced depending on the resources available to the Conclave; otherwise it remains lost until the next Winter Solstice when a replacement is made. Theft of part of an archmage's regalia is a very serious business. Archmages are encouraged to take all appropriate precautions to keep these items safe.

	The regalia is created by a reclusive order of [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] in [[Weirwater]], the Five Rings, who pledged themselves to this task in the first years of the Conclave.		The regalia is created by a reclusive order of [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Crafting skills#Artisan\|artisans]] in [[Weirwater]], the Five Rings, who pledged themselves to this task in the first years of the Conclave.

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	Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.		Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.

	The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Senate\|~~Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].

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	Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.		Archmage (plural archmages, rarely archmagi) is an Imperial title bestowed upon a [[Magical skills#Magician\|magician]] by the members of the Conclave. There are six archmages in the Conclave; one for each of the magical realms. They serve as a focal point for ritualists of that realm, as well as helping to guide the use of the Conclave's resources.

	The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.		The six archmages match the six realms into which magic is divided. Where the influence of a [[grandmaster]] is primarily political, the archmages are responsible for attending to the magical business of the Conclave. They are assumed by the [[Senate\|Senate]], the [[Military Council]], foreign dignitaries and [[eternal\|eternals]] alike to be well-versed in the capabilities and lore of their realm. The archmages are often seen as the public faces of the Conclave; they are the individuals most likely to be consulted by other Imperial bodies when they wish to know what magical possibilities exist.

	Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].		Each archmage is addressed by their title and the name of the realm of magic they stand for - ''Tavistock, Archmage of Spring'' or ''Archmage Reyon d'Esange of Summer''. The title archmage comes originally from [[Urizen]], a development of the title [[Urizen magical traditions#Magi\|mage]].