Preceptor of the Skarsind College of Warcasting
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The Preceptor of The Skarsind College of Warcasting (often shortened to ''Preceptor of Warcasting'', ''Preceptor of War'', or even occasionally ''The Warcaster'') is an [[Imperial Orcs]] [[Imperial title]] created following an [[Construct_the_Skarsind_School_of_Warcasting|announcement]] in Summer 380YE by the Bloodcrow Yargol, [[Civilian Commissioner]] of the [[Imperial Orcs]]. | ==Overview== | ||
The Preceptor of The Skarsind College of Warcasting (often shortened to ''Preceptor of Warcasting'', ''Preceptor of War'', or even occasionally ''The Warcaster'') is an [[Imperial Orcs]] [[Imperial title]] created following an [[Construct_the_Skarsind_School_of_Warcasting|announcement]] in Summer 380YE by the Bloodcrow Yargol, [[Civilian Commissioner]] of the [[Imperial Orcs]]. Construction was completed shortly before the Autumn Equinox of 380YE. | |||
The position of Preceptor is a [[sinecure]], requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana. | |||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
The Preceptor is called on to settle any disputes arising between students. The Preceptor is also responsible for ensuring the college runs smoothly, and dealing with anything that might threaten the good functioning of the college. They may also be called upon to advise on the curriculum, but most of the teaching is performed by veteran orc [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Warcasters|warcasters]]. | The Preceptor is called on to settle any disputes arising between students. The Preceptor is also responsible for ensuring the college runs smoothly, and dealing with anything that might threaten the good functioning of the college. They may also be called upon to advise on the curriculum, but most of the teaching is performed by veteran orc [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Warcasters|warcasters]]. | ||
==Powers== | ==Powers== | ||
===Bounty of Mana=== | ===Bounty of Mana=== | ||
The Preceptor | The Preceptor gains custodianship of a [[sinecure]]. They receive an income of 9 crystal mana each season, paid out of the surplus mana produced by the large [[mana site]] at the heart of the college. | ||
==Selection== | ==Selection== | ||
The Preceptor of the Skarsind College of Warcasting is an Imperial Orc [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Imperial Orc [[Senator|senators]]. | The Preceptor of the Skarsind College of Warcasting is an Imperial Orc [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Imperial Orc [[Senator|senators]]. | ||
Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by an Imperial Orc citizen. | Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by an Imperial Orc citizen. | ||
==Removal== | ==Removal== | ||
The Preceptor serves has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office|tenure]] and serves until they die, step down or are [[revocation|revoked]]. | The Preceptor serves has [[Imperial_title#Term_of_office|tenure]] and serves until they die, step down or are [[revocation|revoked]]. | ||
The Preceptor can be revoked by the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies|Imperial Orc national assembly]], the the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly|General assembly]] or the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Assembly_of_Nine|Assembly of Nine]]. | The Preceptor can be revoked by the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_National_Assemblies|Imperial Orc national assembly]], the the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_General_Assembly|General assembly]] or the [[The_Assemblies_of_the_Synod#The_Assembly_of_Nine|Assembly of Nine]]. | ||
==Skarsind College of Warcasting== | |||
Built on the northern slopes of Estermark, the College is often plunged into shadow even during the day. A dour, blocky building surrounded by a wooden pallisade houses the staff and students dedicated to training [[orc]] [[magical skills#Magician|magicians]] in the battefield arts of the [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Warcasters|warcaster]]. | Built on the northern slopes of Estermark, the College is often plunged into shadow even during the day. A dour, blocky building surrounded by a wooden pallisade houses the staff and students dedicated to training [[orc]] [[magical skills#Magician|magicians]] in the battefield arts of the [[Imperial_Orcs_magical_traditions#Warcasters|warcaster]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:20, 8 February 2018
Overview
The Preceptor of The Skarsind College of Warcasting (often shortened to Preceptor of Warcasting, Preceptor of War, or even occasionally The Warcaster) is an Imperial Orcs Imperial title created following an announcement in Summer 380YE by the Bloodcrow Yargol, Civilian Commissioner of the Imperial Orcs. Construction was completed shortly before the Autumn Equinox of 380YE.
The position of Preceptor is a sinecure, requiring minimal responsibility but offering a regular income of crystal mana.
Responsibilities
The Preceptor is called on to settle any disputes arising between students. The Preceptor is also responsible for ensuring the college runs smoothly, and dealing with anything that might threaten the good functioning of the college. They may also be called upon to advise on the curriculum, but most of the teaching is performed by veteran orc warcasters.
Powers
Bounty of Mana
The Preceptor gains custodianship of a sinecure. They receive an income of 9 crystal mana each season, paid out of the surplus mana produced by the large mana site at the heart of the college.
Selection
The Preceptor of the Skarsind College of Warcasting is an Imperial Orc national position appointed by the Senate. Under normal circumstances it will be appointed by unanimous vote of the Imperial Orc senators.
Because this is a national position, the title can only be held by an Imperial Orc citizen.
Removal
The Preceptor serves has tenure and serves until they die, step down or are revoked.
The Preceptor can be revoked by the Imperial Orc national assembly, the the General assembly or the Assembly of Nine.
Skarsind College of Warcasting
Built on the northern slopes of Estermark, the College is often plunged into shadow even during the day. A dour, blocky building surrounded by a wooden pallisade houses the staff and students dedicated to training orc magicians in the battefield arts of the warcaster.
The college stands in a well defended area, with access to a spring of natural, fresh water, it could easily hold off a small group of attackers for some time. Below the building - and forming part of the cellars of the college itself - is an old mine long since played out at the bottom of which lies a significant mana site that provides crystal mana for use by the orcs studying at the college.