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<quote by ="Lebannon of Haros Water">No, Grandmaster. It is not 'yours'.<br><br>It is ''ours''.</quote>
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''<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 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.
 
Each [[Conclave order]] has its own vault. At the start of each summit, all materials collected 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. Once the resources have been added to a vault, they are considered to be the property of that order; they may only withdraw materials from their vault to fund a [[gambit]].
 
==Allocation==
Resources are divided among the orders based on the [[Principle of Precedence]] as recorded at the previous summit. Civil servants divide the Conclave resources between the orders based on all the magi counted in total at the previous summit. For example, if the total precedence of the previous summit was 100, and 100 mana crystals were available, and the total precedence for the [[Sevenfold Path]] was 30, then 30 mana crystals would go into their vault.


Divisions are rounded down and any resources that are not allocated as a result are held over until the next summit.
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.


===Bequests===
==The Font==
Any Imperial citizen, and anyone with whom the Conclave has declared [[Amity and enmity|amity]], can approach the civil service and donate materials to the order of their choice. On rare occasions they 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.
* '''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'''


This is a common way for [[Eternals]] to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.
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.


==Gambits==
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.
Conclave materials and resources are granted to the orders to allow them to pursue their political and magical agendas for the good of the Empire. However, to prevent corruption, the only way for an order to access the contents of their vault is by resourcing a [[gambit]].
==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 amongst the vaults of the Orders before the first [[Conclave session]] of each summit.  


The basic font, as of the Winter Solstice 377YE is 122 crystal mana. This basic 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 a vault carries over to the next season.
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 vault directly 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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<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>3 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>2 rings</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>
</table>
</table>
</div>
</div>
===Ilium===
===Ilium===
The Conclave has small reserves of [[ilium]], which are distributed to the vaults. They are predominantly requested by gambits that involve either permanent enchantments or the creation of artefacts to be used by magicians.
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.


The ilium is not distributed pro rata. Rather, it is divided into six "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).
==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.


===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's vault 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 an order and are placed directly in that order's vault.


As with the ilium, these materials are generally used to resource gambits that involve crafting items for magicians, although some gambits intentionally substitute materials for crystal mana (for those rituals that allow materials to be substituted for crystal mana, or for those covens with access to covenstones that allow such substitution for a specific realm).
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>
===Rare Items===
{{Conclave further reading}}
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 using a [[Declaration#Declaration of Endowment|endowment]]. It is important to note that an item held in a vault can only be accessed using a gambit that specifically requests the item. This is risky - if the order refuses the gambit then the entire gambit fails.
 
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 5 September 2023

No, Grandmaster. It is not 'yours'.

It is ours.

Lebannon of Haros Water

Overview

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 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.

The Font

  • 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

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 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 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 fund their order; from mana expended during the election of a grandmaster, and from bequests.

Precedence OrderIlium
First3 rings
Second3 rings
Third2 rings
Fourth2 rings
Fifth2 rings
Sixth1 ring
Seventh1 ring

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.

Bequests

Any Imperial citizen, any eternal with whom the Conclave has declared 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 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 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 eternals to support either the Conclave or the specific orders for which they have an affinity.

"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"?

Callus Strategos

Further Reading

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