Master of Ice and Darkness - Revision history

Hailmur at 17:20, 23 June 2026

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	The Master serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]]. When a Dean loses their title, research on their projects ends although it is possible for a Master to return to earlier projects of interest and have them completed in their name.		The Master serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be [[Revocation\|revoked]]. When a Dean loses their title, research on their projects ends although it is possible for a Master to return to earlier projects of interest and have them completed in their name.
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	==Warlocks of Otkodov==		==Warlocks of Otkodov==
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	As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal in question. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper over time.		As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal in question. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper over time.
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Twiggy at 17:45, 31 May 2026

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	The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.		The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.
	===Thule Warlocks===		===Thule Warlocks===
	A contingent of [[Thule]] warlocks live at and around the Icy Crag. They assist with the research taking place there which has the twin effects of reducing the upkeep of the college by 5 ~~Thrones~~ each season but also ensuring that the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual text codified at the college.		A contingent of [[Thule]] warlocks live at and around the Icy Crag. They assist with the research taking place there which has the twin effects of reducing the upkeep of the college by 5 thrones each season but also ensuring that the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual text codified at the college.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	They've also apparently had a thorough read through the stacks, looking with interest for details of magic previously worked on here. Having learned of the existence of [[Aid Once More]], [[Bitter Mantle of the Leaden Crown]], ''Heaven's Spear Sunders the Mountain'', ''The Never-ending Lullaby'', and ''Sermersuaq Fools the Orca with a Rasp of Her Knuckles'', they are interested to find out more if the opportunity presents itself and eager to acquire ritual texts if the Empire will allow it.		They've also apparently had a thorough read through the stacks, looking with interest for details of magic previously worked on here. Having learned of the existence of [[Aid Once More]], [[Bitter Mantle of the Leaden Crown]], ''Heaven's Spear Sunders the Mountain'', ''The Never-ending Lullaby'', and ''Sermersuaq Fools the Orca with a Rasp of Her Knuckles'', they are interested to find out more if the opportunity presents itself and eager to acquire ritual texts if the Empire will allow it.

	For each of these rituals the Conclave is prepared to [[dissemination\|disseminate]] to Thania of the Blackstaff, she will provide 6 wains of mithril to the individual who raises the [[declaration]] after it passes. The mithril could also be delivered to the Conclave itself (to later be distributed with a declaration of [[endowment]]) if such is specified in the declaration. Alternatively she can provide 35 [[vis#golden apple\|golden apples]] in place of mithril, with the declaration again ~~speccifying~~ if this is the preferred reward. As long as the desired payment is clear, Thania isn't concerned what form is requested as she apparently has been assigned significant resources by the Dragons.		For each of these rituals the Conclave is prepared to [[dissemination\|disseminate]] to Thania of the Blackstaff, she will provide 6 wains of mithril to the individual who raises the [[declaration]] after it passes. The mithril could also be delivered to the Conclave itself (to later be distributed with a declaration of [[endowment]]) if such is specified in the declaration. Alternatively she can provide 35 [[vis#golden apple\|golden apples]] in place of mithril, with the declaration again specifying if this is the preferred reward. As long as the desired payment is clear, Thania isn't concerned what form is requested as she apparently has been assigned significant resources by the Dragons.

	One problem the civil service point out is that some of the rituals - ''Heaven's Spear Sunders the Mountain'', ''The Never-ending Lullaby'', and ''Sermersuaq Fools the Orca with a Rasp of Her Knuckles'' - are not actually part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] and thus ''can't'' be disseminated by the Conclave. There's nothing to stop whoever has those ritual texts entering into negotiations with Thania directly for purchase of the ritual texts but it is not a simple matter to create a new copy of a text.		One problem the civil service point out is that some of the rituals - ''Heaven's Spear Sunders the Mountain'', ''The Never-ending Lullaby'', and ''Sermersuaq Fools the Orca with a Rasp of Her Knuckles'' - are not actually part of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]] and thus ''can't'' be disseminated by the Conclave. There's nothing to stop whoever has those ritual texts entering into negotiations with Thania directly for purchase of the ritual texts but it is not a simple matter to create a new copy of a text.

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 ==The Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun==
 The college takes the form of a white stone castle built atop a high hill overlooking the vale of Volchitrava. Not far from the border with [[Wintermark]], the vale is also home to the powerful Gremani family, [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists|cabalists]] with a long history of mastering [[Summer magic]].
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 Not all the magicians associated with the Icy Crag live within its glittering walls. It is perhaps unsurprising, given the relatively new status of the college and its somewhat isolated location, that many Summer magicians (especially those in the south) prefer to correspond with the scholars here rather than relocate their homes closer. Still, a number of [[Varushka|Varushkan]], [[Wintermark|Winterfolk]], [[Navarr]] and [[Dawn|Dawnish]] have moved their homes north and settled in the vicinity of the college to take advantage of its facilities and libraries.
 Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.
 As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal in question. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper over time.

Dre at 19:49, 14 April 2026

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	The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.		The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.
	===Thule Warlocks===		===Thule Warlocks===
	A contingent of [[Thule]] warlocks live at and around the Icy Crag. They assist with the research taking place there which has the twin effects of reducing the upkeep of the college by 5 Thrones each season but also ~~ensures~~ that the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual text codified at the college.		A contingent of [[Thule]] warlocks live at and around the Icy Crag. They assist with the research taking place there which has the twin effects of reducing the upkeep of the college by 5 Thrones each season but also ensuring that the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual text codified at the college.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
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	Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.		Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thulebanner1.jpeg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thulebanner1.jpeg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	They also play host to a significant number of [[Thule]] warlocks from [[Otkodov]] following the [[Ratify_Thule_Treaty_Spring_387YE\|treaty of 387YE]]. Living and working in [[Miekarova]], their good behaviour has been assured by the Dragons of the north; they will be kept on a tight leash and will do nothing which might offend Imperial sensibilities, so long as the agreement stands. If the treaty fails for any reason, Orobus expects the Empire to agree to give the warlocks safe passage back to Otkodov in return for a promise that they will remain peaceful throughout. The benefits for the Thule are clear - the warlocks are not just be aware of any ritual being researched at the college, they are involved with the work. As a consequence the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual that is codified at the Icy Crag, at the same time as the Empire, as well as information about any [[~~Arcane~~ projection]] submitted but not completed for any reason. In return the Dragons ~~agreed~~ to guarantee that the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] ~~remained~~ under Imperial control.		They also play host to a significant number of [[Thule]] warlocks from [[Otkodov]] following the [[Ratify_Thule_Treaty_Spring_387YE\|treaty of 387YE]]. Living and working in [[Miekarova]], their good behaviour has been assured by the Dragons of the north; they will be kept on a tight leash and will do nothing which might offend Imperial sensibilities, so long as the agreement stands. If the treaty fails for any reason, Orobus expects the Empire to agree to give the warlocks safe passage back to Otkodov in return for a promise that they will remain peaceful throughout. The benefits for the Thule are clear - the warlocks are not just aware of any ritual being researched at the college, they are involved with the work. As a consequence the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual that is codified at the Icy Crag, at the same time as the Empire, as well as information about any [[arcane projection]] submitted but not completed for any reason. In return the Dragons agree to guarantee that the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] remains under Imperial control.

	As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper ~~in the coming years~~.		As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal in question. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper over time.
	{{RecentElections\|Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness}}		{{RecentElections\|Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness}}
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Twiggy at 16:27, 14 April 2026

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	Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.		Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.
	<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thulebanner1.jpeg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200px; clear: left;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Thulebanner1.jpeg\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	They also play host to a significant number of [[Thule]] warlocks from [[Otkodov]] following the [[Ratify_Thule_Treaty_Spring_387YE\|treaty of 387YE]]. Living and working in [[Miekarova]], their good behaviour has been assured by the Dragons of the north; they will be kept on a tight leash and will do nothing which might offend Imperial sensibilities, so long as the agreement stands.If the treaty fails for any reason, Orobus expects the Empire to agree to give the warlocks safe passage back to Otkodov in return for a promise that they will remain peaceful throughout. The benefits for the Thule are clear - the warlocks are not just be aware of any ritual being researched at the college, they are involved with the work. As a consequence the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual that is codified at the Icy Crag, at the same time as the Empire, as well as information about any [[Arcane projection]] submitted but not completed for any reason. In return the Dragons agreed to guarantee that the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] remained under Imperial control.		They also play host to a significant number of [[Thule]] warlocks from [[Otkodov]] following the [[Ratify_Thule_Treaty_Spring_387YE\|treaty of 387YE]]. Living and working in [[Miekarova]], their good behaviour has been assured by the Dragons of the north; they will be kept on a tight leash and will do nothing which might offend Imperial sensibilities, so long as the agreement stands. If the treaty fails for any reason, Orobus expects the Empire to agree to give the warlocks safe passage back to Otkodov in return for a promise that they will remain peaceful throughout. The benefits for the Thule are clear - the warlocks are not just be aware of any ritual being researched at the college, they are involved with the work. As a consequence the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual that is codified at the Icy Crag, at the same time as the Empire, as well as information about any [[Arcane projection]] submitted but not completed for any reason. In return the Dragons agreed to guarantee that the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] remained under Imperial control.

	As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.		As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.

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The Master's Study

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	===The Master's Study===		===The Master's Study===
	The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.		The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.
			===Thule Warlocks===
			A contingent of [[Thule]] warlocks live at and around the Icy Crag. They assist with the research taking place there which has the twin effects of reducing the upkeep of the college by 5 Thrones each season but also ensures that the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual text codified at the college.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Rafferty: /* The Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun */

2026-04-14T14:07:14Z

The Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun

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	Not all the magicians associated with the Icy Crag live within its glittering walls. It is perhaps unsurprising, given the relatively new status of the college and its somewhat isolated location, that many Summer magicians (especially those in the south) prefer to correspond with the scholars here rather than relocate their homes closer. Still, a number of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], [[Navarr]] and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] have moved their homes north and settled in the vicinity of the college to take advantage of its facilities and libraries.		Not all the magicians associated with the Icy Crag live within its glittering walls. It is perhaps unsurprising, given the relatively new status of the college and its somewhat isolated location, that many Summer magicians (especially those in the south) prefer to correspond with the scholars here rather than relocate their homes closer. Still, a number of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], [[Navarr]] and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] have moved their homes north and settled in the vicinity of the college to take advantage of its facilities and libraries.

	Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.		Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.
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			They also play host to a significant number of [[Thule]] warlocks from [[Otkodov]] following the [[Ratify_Thule_Treaty_Spring_387YE\|treaty of 387YE]]. Living and working in [[Miekarova]], their good behaviour has been assured by the Dragons of the north; they will be kept on a tight leash and will do nothing which might offend Imperial sensibilities, so long as the agreement stands.If the treaty fails for any reason, Orobus expects the Empire to agree to give the warlocks safe passage back to Otkodov in return for a promise that they will remain peaceful throughout. The benefits for the Thule are clear - the warlocks are not just be aware of any ritual being researched at the college, they are involved with the work. As a consequence the Dragons receive a copy of any ritual that is codified at the Icy Crag, at the same time as the Empire, as well as information about any [[Arcane projection]] submitted but not completed for any reason. In return the Dragons agreed to guarantee that the [[Guardian_of_the_Maze_of_Zoria#The_Maze_of_Zoria\|Maze of Zoria]] remained under Imperial control.

	As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.		As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.

Hailmur: /* The Master's Study */

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The Master's Study

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	===The Master's Study===		===The Master's Study===
	The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae.		The Master has personal apartments in the central keep of the Icy Crag. The highest point in the college is the Master's study, a circular tower room that allows clear views of the forests of Miekarova. Even at the height of summer, the apartments are chilly - but they are equipped with great furs taken from creatures of the Summer realm, given as gifts by the hunters of Cathan Canae and finely woven tapestries gifted by the weavers of Jaheris.

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Hailmur at 21:53, 10 April 2026

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	The college takes the form of a white stone castle built atop a high hill overlooking the vale of Volchitrava. Not far from the border with [[Wintermark]], the vale is also home to the powerful Gremani family, [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] with a long history of mastering [[Summer magic]].		The college takes the form of a white stone castle built atop a high hill overlooking the vale of Volchitrava. Not far from the border with [[Wintermark]], the vale is also home to the powerful Gremani family, [[Varushka_magical_traditions#Cabalists\|cabalists]] with a long history of mastering [[Summer magic]].

	The only approach to the college is a narrow climbing stairway carved into the side of the sheer cliffs, a vertiginous trek that is not for the faint hearted. Whatever the weather, anyone approaching the castle on foot must contend with unpredictable cold winds that strike without warning, threatening to pluck the unwary from the stairs and send them tumbling down into the forest if they are not careful.		The only approach to the college is a narrow climbing stairway carved into the side of the sheer cliffs, a vertiginous trek that is not for the faint-hearted. Whatever the weather, anyone approaching the castle on foot must contend with unpredictable cold winds that strike without warning, threatening to pluck the unwary from the stairs and send them tumbling down into the forest if they are not careful.

	The four high towers that rise from the castle proper glisten in the sunlight as if they were sheened with frost. Even during the warmest summers, the temperature within the Icy Crag remains cool and wintry. At the heart of the college is a potent Summer [[regio]]. Ownership of this regio appears to shift depending on which eternal is serving as patron. It is currently tied to ~~Jaheris~~, and it is not uncommon to meet with his ~~two heralds~~, ~~Mahine and Esmeray~~, when visiting the college.		The four high towers that rise from the castle proper glisten in the sunlight as if they were sheened with frost. Even during the warmest summers, the temperature within the Icy Crag remains cool and wintry. At the heart of the college is a potent Summer [[regio]]. Ownership of this regio appears to shift depending on which eternal is serving as patron. It is currently tied to Hayaak, and it is not uncommon to meet with his herald, Ernreik , when visiting the college.

	Work on the Icy Crag was commissioned through the Senate by the [[Navarr]] Llewellyn Leafstalker, and the bulk of the materials required to complete it were provided by the Navarr and the Varushkans. In particular the Navarr Eternal Family and the Varushkan Gremani families played a significant part in ensuring the edifice was built while a [[Construct_college_of_magic_in_Morrow\|similar project]] in [[Urizen]] failed for unknown reasons.		Work on the Icy Crag was commissioned through the Senate by the [[Navarr]] '''Llewellyn Leafstalker''', and the bulk of the materials required to complete it were provided by the Navarr and the Varushkans. In particular, the Navarr Eternal Family and the Varushkan Gremani families played a significant part in ensuring the edifice was built while a [[Construct_college_of_magic_in_Morrow\|similar project]] in [[Urizen]] failed for unknown reasons.

	Not all the magicians associated with the Icy Crag live within its glittering walls. it is perhaps unsurprising given the relatively new status of the college, and its somewhat isolated location, that many Summer magicians (especially those in the south) prefer to correspond with the scholars here rather than relocate their homes closer. Still, a number of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], [[Navarr]] and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] have moved their homes north and settled in the vicinity of the college to take advantage of its facilities and libraries.		Not all the magicians associated with the Icy Crag live within its glittering walls. It is perhaps unsurprising, given the relatively new status of the college and its somewhat isolated location, that many Summer magicians (especially those in the south) prefer to correspond with the scholars here rather than relocate their homes closer. Still, a number of [[Varushka\|Varushkan]], [[Wintermark\|Winterfolk]], [[Navarr]] and [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] have moved their homes north and settled in the vicinity of the college to take advantage of its facilities and libraries.

	Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.		Still, the halls of the Icy Crag are open to magicians from all corners of the Empire, as long as they are prepared to commit some of their time to assisting whatever research is being prioritised by the Master.

	As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag ~~has~~ a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.		As a college with an eternal patron, the magicians of the Icy Crag have a vested interest in maintaining good relations between the Empire and the Summer eternal. In particular, a reliable Summer [[archmage]] can only help the college to prosper in the coming years.
	{{RecentElections\|Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness}}		{{RecentElections\|Master_of_Ice_and_Darkness}}
	[[Category:Conclave]]		[[Category:Conclave]]
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Master of Ice and Darkness is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]]. It grants the ability to direct the studies of the ''Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun'', a [[College of Magic]] specialising in [[Summer magic]]. The Icy Crag stands above the vale of [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Volchitrava]], south-west of Olodny, in the territory of [[Miekarova]].		The Master of Ice and Darkness is an [[Imperial title]] in the [[Conclave]]. It grants the ability to direct the studies of the ''Icy Crag of the Eternal Sun'', a [[College of Magic]] specialising in [[Summer magic]]. The Icy Crag stands above the vale of [[Miekarova#Srodkoja\|Volchitrava]], south-west of Olodny, in the territory of [[Miekarova]].

	A college of magic allows the creation of new [[Formulaic_ritual\|formulaic rituals]]. A formulaic ritual can take decades to complete, requiring extensive resources and many dangerous experiments. A college of magic speeds this process up dramatically by providing a forum for expert magicians and magical theorists to collaborate, providing them with good-quality equipment and the guidance of a single individual who directs their research.		A college of magic allows the creation of new [[Formulaic_ritual\|formulaic rituals]]. A formulaic ritual can take decades to complete, requiring extensive resources and many dangerous experiments. A college of magic speeds this process up dramatically by providing a forum for expert magicians and magical theorists to collaborate, providing them with good-quality equipment and the guidance of a single individual who directs their research.
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	If research is not completed, the college keeps notes on their work so far, and may resume it at a later date from where it was left off.		If research is not completed, the college keeps notes on their work so far, and may resume it at a later date from where it was left off.

	At the completion, the master of the college receives a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]] suitable for use in mastering the ritual. They may keep the knowledge of the ritual restricted to themselves and their allies, or through a [[Imperial lore\|declaration of Imperial lore]] the [[~~Conclave\|~~Conclave]] can have that ritual added to the wider body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]], making it available to any ritual magician in the Empire.		At the completion, the master of the college receives a [[Formulaic_ritual#Ritual_Texts\|ritual text]] suitable for use in mastering the ritual. They may keep the knowledge of the ritual restricted to themselves and their allies, or through a [[Imperial lore\|declaration of Imperial lore]] the [[Conclave]] can have that ritual added to the wider body of [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]], making it available to any ritual magician in the Empire.

	'''OOC Note:''' The Master selects the [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] they wish to [[Formulaic_ritual\|formulate]] by e-mail to Profound Decisions {{plot}} before downtime closes. The final magnitude of the ritual text is not guaranteed to be the same as that of the arcane projection.		'''OOC Note:''' The Master selects the [[Spontaneous_magic#Arcane_Projection\|arcane projection]] they wish to [[Formulaic_ritual\|formulate]] by e-mail to Profound Decisions {{plot}} before downtime closes. The final magnitude of the ritual text is not guaranteed to be the same as that of the arcane projection.