Crystal Architect of the Spires - Revision history

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

2026-01-15T12:40:24Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	The Crystal Architect of the Spires is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. It is chosen by unanimous decision of the [[Urizen]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] instead.		The Crystal Architect of the Spires is appointed during the Spring Equinox each year. It is chosen by unanimous decision of the [[Urizen]] [[senator\|senators]]. If a unanimous decision cannot be reached, the title [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|may be appointed]] by the [[Senate]] instead.

	The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].

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

2026-01-15T12:40:20Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], or [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] that produces crystal mana or vis. An Imperial title is created to oversee the commission, which must be appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. The Crystal Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.		Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], or [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] that produces crystal mana or vis. An Imperial title is created to oversee the commission, which must be appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. The Crystal Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.

	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, and then presents the announcement to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Crystal Architect. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's commission.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, and then presents the announcement to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Crystal Architect. The [[Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's commission.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

AmyMason: /* Overview */

2025-09-03T17:25:25Z

Overview

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	As of the end of the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the Crystal Architect has commissioned three [[sinecure\|sinecures]]: the [[Custodian_of_the_Claw#The_Caves_of_the_Claw\|Caves of the Claw]] in [[Morrow]], and the [[Keeper_of_the_Tower_of_the_Fall#The_Tower_of_the_Fall\|Tower of the Fall]] and the [[Custodian_of_the_Storm_Vault#The_Storm_Vault\|Storm Vault]] in [[Zenith]].		As of the end of the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the Crystal Architect has commissioned three [[sinecure\|sinecures]]: the [[Custodian_of_the_Claw#The_Caves_of_the_Claw\|Caves of the Claw]] in [[Morrow]], and the [[Keeper_of_the_Tower_of_the_Fall#The_Tower_of_the_Fall\|Tower of the Fall]] and the [[Custodian_of_the_Storm_Vault#The_Storm_Vault\|Storm Vault]] in [[Zenith]].

			The Senate further [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Titles_Commissioning_Sinecures\|amended the powers]] during Summer 387YE to include the ability to commission [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouses]] and [[edifice\|edifices]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]].		The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]].

Hailmur at 16:33, 27 August 2025

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|caption=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires was appointed during the Spring Equinox 379YE\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Crystal Architect of the Spires is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[Urizen]], empowered to [[commission]] structures that produce valuable crystal mana. The title was [[Create title of Crystal Architect of the Spires \|created]] at the Spring Equinox summit of 379YE, and was one of the titles [[Amend_powers_of_the_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amended]] in Spring 380YE following the need to restrict the number of projects commissioned each season.		The Crystal Architect of the Spires is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[senator\|senators]] of [[Urizen]], empowered to [[commission]] structures that produce valuable crystal mana. The title was [[Create title of Crystal Architect of the Spires \|created]] at the Spring Equinox summit of 379YE, and was one of the titles [[Amend_powers_of_the_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amended]] in Spring 380YE following the need to restrict the number of projects commissioned each season.

			When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.

	As of the end of the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the Crystal Architect has commissioned three [[sinecure\|sinecures]]: the [[Custodian_of_the_Claw#The_Caves_of_the_Claw\|Caves of the Claw]] in [[Morrow]], and the [[Keeper_of_the_Tower_of_the_Fall#The_Tower_of_the_Fall\|Tower of the Fall]] and the [[Custodian_of_the_Storm_Vault#The_Storm_Vault\|Storm Vault]] in [[Zenith]].		As of the end of the Autumn Equinox 381YE, the Crystal Architect has commissioned three [[sinecure\|sinecures]]: the [[Custodian_of_the_Claw#The_Caves_of_the_Claw\|Caves of the Claw]] in [[Morrow]], and the [[Keeper_of_the_Tower_of_the_Fall#The_Tower_of_the_Fall\|Tower of the Fall]] and the [[Custodian_of_the_Storm_Vault#The_Storm_Vault\|Storm Vault]] in [[Zenith]].
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]]~~, and they can only authorise the construction of structures that provide mana - not votes of any sort~~.		The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]].
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission===		===Commission===
	Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], or [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] that produces crystal mana or vis. An Imperial title is created to oversee the commission, which must be appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. The Crystal Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.		Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], or [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] that produces crystal mana or vis. An Imperial title is created to oversee the commission, which must be appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. The Crystal Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.

	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, and then presents the announcement 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 commission.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, and then presents the announcement to the Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's commission.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|caption='''Tiberius Echostorm''', Crystal Architect of the Spires\|align=left\|width=400}}~~
	{{RecentElections\|Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires}}		{{RecentElections\|Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires}}

	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Hailmur: /* Powers */

2025-08-27T16:31:47Z

Powers

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	The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]], and they can only authorise the construction of structures that provide mana - not votes of any sort.		The Crystal Architect is responsible for overseeing the creation of mana [[sinecure\|sinecures]] in [[Urizen]]. They can only authorise construction in Urizen [[territory\|territories]], and they can only authorise the construction of structures that provide mana - not votes of any sort.
	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission ~~construction of mana structures~~===		===Commission===
	Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of ~~structures in Urizen that will produce mana crystals or~~ [[~~vis~~]]~~. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a~~ [[sinecure]], ~~one~~ that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. ~~Control~~ of ~~the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless~~ it ~~is revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine,~~ or ~~the Urizen Assembly~~.		Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of an [[edifice]], [[sinecure]], or [[Navarr wayhouse\|wayhouse]] that produces crystal mana or vis. An Imperial title is created to oversee the commission, which must be appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. The Crystal Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.

	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 ~~Crystal~~ Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the ~~Crystal~~ Architect's ~~decision.~~		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|announcement]] to the Civil Service, and then presents the announcement 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 commission.

	When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission ~~of structures that produce vis.~~

	~~Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen~~.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Hailmur at 18:05, 7 August 2024

2024-08-07T18:05:47Z

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	When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.		When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}~~
	Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.		Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.

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	The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		The title can be held by any Urizen citizen. They can be [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the Urizen [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|caption='''Tiberius Echostorm''', Crystal Architect of the Spires\|align=left\|width=400}}
	{{RecentElections\|Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires}}		{{RecentElections\|Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires}}

	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

Hailmur at 14:32, 8 December 2023

2023-12-08T14:32:07Z

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	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.

	When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#~~Amend_powers_of_the_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires~~\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.		When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}
	Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.		Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.

Hailmur at 13:26, 8 December 2023

2023-12-08T13:26:22Z

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	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.

	When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[~~Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires Winter 383YE~~\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.		When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[383YE_Winter_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_powers_of_the_Crystal_Architect_of_the_Spires\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}
	Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.		Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.

Hailmur: /* Commission construction of mana structures */ Added power of vis

2022-05-04T16:22:07Z

Commission construction of mana structures: Added power of vis

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission construction of mana structures===		===Commission construction of mana structures===
	Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce ~~crystal~~ mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a [[sinecure]], one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. Control of the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless it is revoked by the General Assembly, the ~~Council~~ of Nine or the Urizen Assembly.		Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce mana crystals or [[vis]]. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a [[sinecure]], one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. Control of the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless it is revoked by the General Assembly, the Assembly of Nine, or the Urizen Assembly.

	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.

	When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion.		When it was created, this power was unlimited. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires\|amend]] the powers during the Spring Equinox 380YE as part of an administrative motion. The Senate chose to [[Amend powers of the Crystal Architect of the Spires Winter 383YE\|amend]] the powers further during the Winter Solstice 383YE to include the commission of structures that produce vis.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TiberiusEchostorm.jpg\|title=The first Crystal Architect of the Spires, Tiberius Echostorm.\|align=right\|width=450}}
	Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.		Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by a citizen of Urizen.

Rafferty: /* Commission construction of mana structures */

2022-04-06T18:21:26Z

Commission construction of mana structures

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Commission construction of mana structures===		===Commission construction of mana structures===
	Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce crystal mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a [[sinecure~~\|sinecures~~]], one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. Control of the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless it is ~~revoced~~ by the General Assembly, the Council of Nine or the Urizen Assembly.		Once per summit, the Crystal Architect can [[commission]] the construction of structures in Urizen that will produce crystal mana. The materials required for construction are provided by the Crystal Architect. Each such commission automatically creates a [[sinecure]], one that is appointed by unanimous decision of the Urizen senators. Control of the sinecure is a lifetime title, unless it is revoked by the General Assembly, the Council of Nine or the Urizen Assembly.

	To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.		To use this power, the Crystal Architect provides an [[Senate_announcement\|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 Crystal Architect. The [[Imperial Synod]] may, however, choose to exercise their [[veto]] over the Crystal Architect's decision.