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In the ''[[Alloy of Law]]'' Ars Arcanum, the author categorizes the three [[Metallic Arts]].{{ref|b|aol|ars}} Every type of Investiture can be classified along these categories.{{ref|name=END|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.{{ref|b|aol|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|name=END2383|post|42117}}

In the practice of an end-negative Investiture, some power is lost.{{ref|b|aol|ars}} It is negative in that it removes some power from someone. End-negative Investiture is very rare.{{17s ref|name=END2383|post|42117}}