Golden Pyramid - Revision history

Hailmur at 11:16, 11 February 2026

2026-02-11T11:16:46Z

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	==Symbol==		==Symbol==
	The most popular symbol of the order is a step pyramid of three levels with bronze at the bottom, silver in the middle, and gold at the top.		The most popular symbol of the order is a step pyramid of three levels with bronze at the bottom, silver in the middle, and gold at the top.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Economic magicians.jpg\|title=~~Knnowledge~~, wealth, power\|align=left\|width=360\|height=540}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Economic magicians.jpg\|title=Knowledge, wealth, power\|align=left\|width=360\|height=540}}
	==Membership of the Order==		==Membership of the Order==
	This Golden Pyramid appeals to artisan-magicians and magicians versed in economic magic (from [[Rampant Growth]] and [[Blood and Salt]] through [[Rivers of Gold]] all the way to [[Verdant Bounty of the Twilight Bayou]] and [[Hallow of the Green World]]). After the [[Sevenfold Path]] this is the order that has the largest number of magician-priests, albeit usually priests dedicated to [[Prosperity]]. Its members work to enrich themselves, but they also safeguard the rights of magicians to expect fair recompense for their magic. They are often at odds with the [[Rod and Shield]].		This Golden Pyramid appeals to artisan-magicians and magicians versed in economic magic (from [[Rampant Growth]] and [[Blood and Salt]] through [[Rivers of Gold]] all the way to [[Verdant Bounty of the Twilight Bayou]] and [[Hallow of the Green World]]). After the [[Sevenfold Path]] this is the order that has the largest number of magician-priests, albeit usually priests dedicated to [[Prosperity]]. Its members work to enrich themselves, but they also safeguard the rights of magicians to expect fair recompense for their magic. They are often at odds with the [[Rod and Shield]].

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

2026-01-15T15:50:02Z

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

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	==Conclave vault==		==Conclave vault==
	Each summit, the [[Conclave vault]] of the Golden Pyramid garners a pro rata share of the [[Conclave_vault#Crystal_Mana\|Font]] based on the [[~~Imperial~~ Conclave#Principle of Precedence\|precedence]] of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of [[ilium]] based on their [[Conclave_vault#Ilium\|position]] among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.		Each summit, the [[Conclave vault]] of the Golden Pyramid garners a pro rata share of the [[Conclave_vault#Crystal_Mana\|Font]] based on the [[Conclave#Principle of Precedence\|precedence]] of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of [[ilium]] based on their [[Conclave_vault#Ilium\|position]] among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.

	These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.		These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.

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

2026-01-15T12:51:06Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	<tr><td>72 Crowns</td><td>50 crystal mana</td></tr>		<tr><td>72 Crowns</td><td>50 crystal mana</td></tr>
	</table></div>		</table></div>
	As befits an order fascinated by wealth, members of the Order often strive to cultivate good relations with the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] and magicians who also occupy Bourse seats are often actively wooed by the Golden Pyramid. When it works well, this relationship gives the Golden Pyramid access to the wealth of the Bourse on behalf of other members of the Conclave, and the Pyramid has been adroit at using this access for political capital. Even when their influence in the Bourse is limited, the Golden Pyramid has a tradition of encouraging the performance of economic rituals to garner support or influence with Imperial citizens who own [[business\|businesses]], [[mine\|mines]], [[forest\|forests]], [[fleet\|fleets]], and mercenary [[military unit\|warbands]].		As befits an order fascinated by wealth, members of the Order often strive to cultivate good relations with the [[Bourse]] and magicians who also occupy Bourse seats are often actively wooed by the Golden Pyramid. When it works well, this relationship gives the Golden Pyramid access to the wealth of the Bourse on behalf of other members of the Conclave, and the Pyramid has been adroit at using this access for political capital. Even when their influence in the Bourse is limited, the Golden Pyramid has a tradition of encouraging the performance of economic rituals to garner support or influence with Imperial citizens who own [[business\|businesses]], [[mine\|mines]], [[forest\|forests]], [[fleet\|fleets]], and mercenary [[military unit\|warbands]].

	Members of the Golden Pyramid traditionally consider it completely acceptable, even expected, for their [[Grandmaster]] to gain their position by open bribery. It is also common for the grandmaster to take advantage of their access to wealthy patrons to help [[Grandmaster#Funding_the_Order\|fund the order]].		Members of the Golden Pyramid traditionally consider it completely acceptable, even expected, for their [[Grandmaster]] to gain their position by open bribery. It is also common for the grandmaster to take advantage of their access to wealthy patrons to help [[Grandmaster#Funding_the_Order\|fund the order]].

Hailmur at 22:34, 16 August 2025

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	The Order of the Golden Pyramid began as a reaction against a perceived culture of entitlement; as the nations increasingly assumed that magicians should donate their skills to the Empire for free. Since their creation many members have supported the right of artisans, as well as magicians, to have a voice in the Conclave; but this attitude is far from universal within the Order. At its most altruistic, the Order tries to represent the interests of artisans as fellow practitioners of esoteric lore, and often approaches them for support and funding.		The Order of the Golden Pyramid began as a reaction against a perceived culture of entitlement; as the nations increasingly assumed that magicians should donate their skills to the Empire for free. Since their creation many members have supported the right of artisans, as well as magicians, to have a voice in the Conclave; but this attitude is far from universal within the Order. At its most altruistic, the Order tries to represent the interests of artisans as fellow practitioners of esoteric lore, and often approaches them for support and funding.
			<div style="width:350px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
			<table><tr><th colspan="2" style="background-color: LightBlue;">'''Funding the Order'''</th></tr>
			<tr><td>12 Crowns</td><td>14 crystal mana</td></tr>
			<tr><td>25 Crowns</td><td>26 crystal mana</td></tr>
			<tr><td>44 Crowns</td><td>36 crystal mana</td></tr>
			<tr><td>60 Crowns</td><td>44 crystal mana</td></tr>
			<tr><td>72 Crowns</td><td>50 crystal mana</td></tr>
			</table></div>
	As befits an order fascinated by wealth, members of the Order often strive to cultivate good relations with the [[Imperial Bourse]] and magicians who also occupy Bourse seats are often actively wooed by the Golden Pyramid. When it works well, this relationship gives the Golden Pyramid access to the wealth of the Bourse on behalf of other members of the Conclave, and the Pyramid has been adroit at using this access for political capital. Even when their influence in the Bourse is limited, the Golden Pyramid has a tradition of encouraging the performance of economic rituals to garner support or influence with Imperial citizens who own [[business\|businesses]], [[mine\|mines]], [[forest\|forests]], [[fleet\|fleets]], and mercenary [[military unit\|warbands]].		As befits an order fascinated by wealth, members of the Order often strive to cultivate good relations with the [[Imperial Bourse]] and magicians who also occupy Bourse seats are often actively wooed by the Golden Pyramid. When it works well, this relationship gives the Golden Pyramid access to the wealth of the Bourse on behalf of other members of the Conclave, and the Pyramid has been adroit at using this access for political capital. Even when their influence in the Bourse is limited, the Golden Pyramid has a tradition of encouraging the performance of economic rituals to garner support or influence with Imperial citizens who own [[business\|businesses]], [[mine\|mines]], [[forest\|forests]], [[fleet\|fleets]], and mercenary [[military unit\|warbands]].

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2025-08-16T22:29:46Z

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	* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.		* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.
	* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the miners at [[Long_shadows#Crimson_Peak_Mining\|Crimson Peak Mining]] since Summer 386YE for as long as mine remains operational.		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the miners at [[Long_shadows#Crimson_Peak_Mining\|Crimson Peak Mining]] since Summer 386YE for as long as mine remains operational.
	* Two wains of [[mithril]] from [[Fundindelve]] ~~since~~ the ~~start~~ of the ~~Autumn Equinox~~ 387YE.		* Two wains of [[mithril]] from [[Fundindelve]] with the completion of the Grand Lodge in [[Mareave#Clisearn\|Clisearn]]. The first wains will be received at the Winter Solstice 387YE.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption='''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption='''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}		{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Conclave order]]		[[Category:Conclave order]]

Hailmur: /* Conclave vault */

2025-08-16T22:28:50Z

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	* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.		* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.
	* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the miners at [[Long_shadows#Crimson_Peak_Mining\|Crimson Peak Mining]] since Summer 386YE for as long as mine remains operational.		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the miners at [[Long_shadows#Crimson_Peak_Mining\|Crimson Peak Mining]] since Summer 386YE for as long as mine remains operational.
			* Two wains of [[mithril]] from [[Fundindelve]] since the start of the Autumn Equinox 387YE.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption='''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption='''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}		{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Conclave order]]		[[Category:Conclave order]]

Hailmur at 23:37, 4 March 2025

2025-03-04T23:37:41Z

Hailmur: /* Conclave vault */

2024-07-22T15:36:18Z

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	* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].
	* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.		* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption=Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the miners at [[Long_shadows#Crimson_Peak_Mining\|Crimson Peak Mining]] since Summer 386YE for as long as mine remains operational.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption='''Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato''' (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}		{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Conclave order]]		[[Category:Conclave order]]

Hailmur: /* Conclave vault */

2024-04-18T17:05:27Z

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	* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].
	* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.		* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=GrandmasterGoldenPyramid.jpg\|caption=Arsenio Sanguineo Rezia di Tassato (centre)<br>Grandmaster of the Golden Pyramid\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}		{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Conclave order]]		[[Category:Conclave order]]

Dre: /* Conclave vault */

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	These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service, and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.		These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service, and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.
	* Two ingots of [[green iron]] ~~has~~ come from the town of [[Karsk#Kopevnost\|Kosti]] in return for support provided by the Order during the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE.		* Two ingots of [[green iron]] have come from the town of [[Karsk#Kopevnost\|Kosti]] in return for support provided by the Order during the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE.
	* Three measures of [[beggar's lye]] ~~has~~ come from Little Ribston, a quiet settlement in [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]]. The bequest began in 368YE and involves recognition of support offered to [[Emperor Walter]] during his ascent to the Throne.		* Three measures of [[beggar's lye]] have come from Little Ribston, a quiet settlement in [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]]. The bequest began in 368YE and involves recognition of support offered to [[Emperor Walter]] during his ascent to the Throne.
	* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] ~~comes~~ from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].		* Three ingots of [[orichalcum]] come from the Yesun family of [[Faraden]], as part of a deal made in 305YE involving a ritual text of [[Revelation of the Jewel's Sparkling Heart]].
	* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] ~~has~~ come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.		* Three measures of [[ambergelt]] have come from the Carmine Band of [[Tassato#Tassato Regario\|Regario]] since 206YE and will continue for as long as they promote the interests of [[Crafting_skills#Artisan\|artisans]] across the Empire.
	{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}		{{Grandmaster\|Grandmaster_of_the_Order_of_the_Golden_Pyramid}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Conclave order]]		[[Category:Conclave order]]

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	The Order of the Golden Pyramid holds the following to be true:		The Order of the Golden Pyramid holds the following to be true:

	* Magic is a commodity like any other and its practitioners should not be subjected to any undue expectation or requirement		* Magic is a commodity like any other, and its practitioners should not be subjected to any undue expectation or requirement
	* The talents of the Empire's artisans are no less a valuable magical resource than spellcasting and rituals		* The talents of the Empire's artisans are no less a valuable magical resource than spellcasting and rituals
	* Magic has the power to strengthen by enriching and prospering		* Magic has the power to strengthen by enriching and prospering
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|title=Order of the Golden Pyramid\|align=right\|width=241\|height=240}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=OrderGoldenPyramid.jpg\|title=Order of the Golden Pyramid\|align=right\|width=241\|height=240}}
	==Symbol==		==Symbol==
	The most popular ~~symbol~~ symbol of the order is step-pyramid of three levels with bronze at the bottom, silver in the middle, and gold at the top.		The most popular symbol of the order is a step pyramid of three levels with bronze at the bottom, silver in the middle, and gold at the top.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Economic magicians.jpg\|title=Knnowledge, wealth, power\|align=left\|width=360\|height=540}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Economic magicians.jpg\|title=Knnowledge, wealth, power\|align=left\|width=360\|height=540}}
	==Membership of the Order==		==Membership of the Order==
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	Each summit, the [[Conclave vault]] of the Golden Pyramid garners a pro rata share of the [[Conclave_vault#Crystal_Mana\|Font]] based on the [[Imperial Conclave#Principle of Precedence\|precedence]] of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of [[ilium]] based on their [[Conclave_vault#Ilium\|position]] among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.		Each summit, the [[Conclave vault]] of the Golden Pyramid garners a pro rata share of the [[Conclave_vault#Crystal_Mana\|Font]] based on the [[Imperial Conclave#Principle of Precedence\|precedence]] of the orders at the previous summit; a portion of [[ilium]] based on their [[Conclave_vault#Ilium\|position]] among the orders as determined by precedence; and additional materials due to outstanding bequests.

	These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service, and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.		These [[Conclave vault#Bequests\|bequests]] are collected by the Civil Service and provided to the Grandmaster at the start of each summit.
	* Two ingots of [[green iron]] have come from the town of [[Karsk#Kopevnost\|Kosti]] in return for support provided by the Order during the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE.		* Two ingots of [[green iron]] have come from the town of [[Karsk#Kopevnost\|Kosti]] in return for support provided by the Order during the [[Thule]] invasion of [[Karsk]] in 368YE.
	* Three measures of [[beggar's lye]] have come from Little Ribston, a quiet settlement in [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]]. The bequest began in 368YE and involves recognition of support offered to [[Emperor Walter]] during his ascent to the Throne.		* Three measures of [[beggar's lye]] have come from Little Ribston, a quiet settlement in [[Upwold#Birchland\|Birchland]]. The bequest began in 368YE and involves recognition of support offered to [[Emperor Walter]] during his ascent to the Throne.