Arcane Architect
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The Arcane Architect is an [[Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The title was [[Create title of Arcane Architect|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during the Autumn Equinox 379YE. | The Arcane Architect is an [[Imperial title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Conclave]]. The title was [[Create title of Arcane Architect|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] during the Autumn Equinox 379YE. | ||
When the title was initially created, it had an unlimited power to [[commission]] the construction of mana structures. The Senate [[Amend powers of the Arcane Architect|amended]] the power to once per season as part of an administrative motion. The Senate voted to further [[Amend powers of the Arcane Architect Autumn 383YE|amend]] the powers of the Arcane Architect during the Autumn Equinox 383YE by extending their power of commission to ministries and great works. | When the title was initially created, it had an unlimited power to [[commission]] the construction of mana structures. The Senate [[Amend powers of the Arcane Architect|amended]] the power to once per season as part of an administrative motion. | ||
In Summer 382YE, the civil service raised [[382YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Administrative|an administrative motion]] to confirm that the Arcane Architect could commission sinecures that would produce [[vis]], as well as those that would produce crystal mana. The Senate confirmed this was their intent. | |||
The Senate voted to further [[Amend powers of the Arcane Architect Autumn 383YE|amend]] the powers of the Arcane Architect during the Autumn Equinox 383YE by extending their power of commission to ministries and great works. | |||
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== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:19, 3 September 2025
Overview
The Arcane Architect is an Imperial title appointed by the Imperial Conclave. The title was created by the Imperial Senate during the Autumn Equinox 379YE.
When the title was initially created, it had an unlimited power to commission the construction of mana structures. The Senate amended the power to once per season as part of an administrative motion.
In Summer 382YE, the civil service raised an administrative motion to confirm that the Arcane Architect could commission sinecures that would produce vis, as well as those that would produce crystal mana. The Senate confirmed this was their intent.
The Senate voted to further amend the powers of the Arcane Architect during the Autumn Equinox 383YE by extending their power of commission to ministries and great works.
The Senate further amended the powers during Summer 387YE to include the ability to commission wayhouses and edifices.
Responsibilities
The Arcane Architect is responsible for supporting the ritual magicians of the Empire in virtuous application of mana.
Powers
Commission
Once per summit, the Arcane Architect can commission the construction of an edifice, sinecure, ministry, wayhouse, or great works that produces crystal mana or vis. In the case of a sinecure, wayhouse, or ministry, this would create a new Imperial title, one that is appointed by Declaration of Candidacy. The Arcane Architect can only announce the construction of an edifice or wayhouse if it produces crystal mana or vis.
These titles must be Imperial titles, rather than national titles (meaning they can be held by any citizen). As with any other title appointed through the Imperial Conclave, these subsidiary titles cannot be revoked by any assembly of the Imperial Synod.
To use this power, the Arcane Architect provides an 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.
Toad Wand
During the Winter Solstice 379YE, the eternal Sadogua pledged to provide a magic item to the Arcane Architect. This item takes the form of a wand surmounted by a toad. Sadogua has pledged to re-empower the wand every year during the Winter Solstice, as long as he enjoys the amity of the Imperial Conclave. The powers of the wand have not been made public knowledge.
Appointment
The appointment, replacement, or removal of the Arcane Architect is made by the Declaration of Candidacy as part of a Conclave session.
The Arcane Architect serves until they are replaced by another magician using the Declaration of Candidacy. As a title in the Conclave, they cannot be revoked.
| Summit | Nation | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Solstice 386YE | The League | Amalia da Regario |
| Autumn Equinox 384YE | Varushka | Aleksandr Zoravich Novosad |
| Winter Solstice 379YE | The League | Vitore |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Amalia Vicente; it can be reelected at any summit by a declaration of candidacy. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.