Conclave vault - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

2026-01-15T16:01:34Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Conclave" to "[[Conclave"

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	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.		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 [[~~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.		Anything that is left over once the summit has ended is then distributed between the various orders (via the grandmaster) based on the [[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.

	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 mana that has been collected during Conclave sessions under the [[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.

	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.

Hailmur at 23:32, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T23:32:57Z

Twiggy: /* Bequests */

2025-08-04T12:12:40Z

Bequests

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	Bequests are a common way for [[eternal\|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.		Bequests are a common way for [[eternal\|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.
	<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>		<quote by="Callus Strategos">"Vault" is such a grandiose term, conjuring up an image of great fortified chambers with foot-thick 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}}

Thespaceinvader: /* The Font */

2025-05-01T14:50:46Z

The Font

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	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 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.

	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.

	<div style="width:250px; float: left; margin-right: 15px;">		<div style="width:250px; float: left; margin-right: 15px;">

Beeswax: /* The Font */

2024-10-01T12:38:05Z

The Font

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	==The Font==		==The Font==
	* '''The Font is a cache of mana available for distribution by Declaration of Endowment at each 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 ~~betwen~~ the grandmasters according to the Principle of Precedence after the summit is over'''		* '''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 ~~duing~~ those Conclave sessions is then put in the cache to make the new Font for the next summit'''		* '''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.		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.

Paulwilder: /* Bequests */

2023-09-05T17:04:33Z

Bequests

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	==Bequests==		==Bequests==
	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. 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.		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.

	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.		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.

Dre at 23:36, 12 February 2023

2023-02-12T23:36:21Z

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Similar to the Imperial Senate, the Conclave has control of a source of wealth that it can use to pursue ~~it's~~ 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.		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.

	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.		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.

Rafferty: Conclave Review

2023-02-11T19:55:37Z

Conclave Review

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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 it's 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 betwen the grandmasters according to the Principle of Precedence after the summit is over'''
			* '''Any mana collected duing 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.

	<div style="width:~~350px~~; float: left; margin-right: ~~10px~~;">		<div style="width:250px; float: left; margin-right: 15px;">
	<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Principle of Precedence\|Precedence Order]]</td><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Ilium]]</td></tr>		<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Principle of Precedence\|Precedence Order]]</td><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Ilium]]</td></tr>
	<tr><td>First</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>First</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>
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	</table>		</table>
	</div>		</div>
			===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. 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]]~~

Dre at 21:28, 14 August 2020

2020-08-14T21:28:52Z

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	==Allocation==		==Allocation==
	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 ~~magi~~ 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.		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.

	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.		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.

Matt: /* Crystal Mana */

2019-05-30T16:02:10Z

Crystal Mana

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
	===Crystal Mana===		===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.		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.

	~~The basic font, as of the Winter Solstice 377YE is 122 crystal mana~~. This pool ~~is supplemented by any~~ 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~~, and~~ 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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	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.		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.

	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 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.

	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.

	<div style="width:250px; float: left; margin-right: 15px;">		<div style="width:250px; float: left; margin-right: 15px;">
	<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Principle of Precedence\|Precedence Order]]</td><td style="background-color: LightGray;">[[Ilium]]</td></tr>		<table><tr><td style="background-color: LightGray;">'''[[Principle of Precedence\|Precedence Order]]'''</td><td style="background-color: LightGray;">'''[[Ilium]]'''</td></tr>
	<tr><td>First</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>First</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Second</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>Second</td><td>3 rings</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Third</td><td>2 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>Third</td><td>2 rings</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Fourth</td><td>2 rings</td></tr>		<tr><td>Fourth</td><td>2 rings</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Fifth</td><td>~~2 rings~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>Fifth</td><td>1 ring</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Sixth</td><td>1 ring</td></tr>		<tr><td>Sixth</td><td>1 ring</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Seventh</td><td>1 ring</td></tr>		<tr><td>Seventh</td><td>1 ring</td></tr>
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	==Bequests==		==Bequests==
	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.		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.

	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.		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.

	Bequests are a common way for [[eternal\|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.		Bequests are a common way for [[eternal\|eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.
	<quote by="Callus Strategos">"Vault" is such a grandiose term, conjuring up an image of great fortified chambers with foot-thick 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>		<quote by="Callus Strategos">"Vault" is such a grandiose term, conjuring up an image of great fortified chambers with foot-thick 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>
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