Difference between revisions of "Investiture"

In the ''[[Alloy of Law]]'' Ars Arcanum, the author categorizes the three [[Metallic Arts]].{{book ref|b|aol|part=ars}} Every type of Investiture can be classified along these categories.{{17s ref|2383|post|42117|Can all Investitures be classified as end-positive, neutral, or negative?}}

When practicing an end-positive Investiture, the practitioner draws in power from an external source.{{book ref|b|aol|part=ars}} The practitioner gains power from the external source. The Investiture is positive in that it adds -- in most cases temporarily -- power to the practitioner. Most types of Investiture are end-positive.{{17s ref|2383|post|42117}}

In an end-neutral Investiture, power is neither gained nor lost{{book ref|b|aol|part=ars}}. The practitioner disposes about his amount of power, making it neutral in that power that is invested into an object, can be withdrawn to reinstall the original amount of power.

In the practice of an end-negative Investiture, some power is lost.{{book ref|b|aol|part=ars}} It is negative in that it removes some power from someone. End-negative Investiture is very rare.{{17s ref|2383|post|42117}}

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