Summoning the Council (CWS)

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There are three ways to summon the Council of Wyrms. A meeting can be called by the Grand Custodian, by a member of the Platform of Wyrms, or by a consensus of advocates from three different dragon types. These methods are discussed below. 
The Grand custodian of All Clans Island can call a meeting of the Council of Wyrms at any time. The custodian simply needs a valid reason, perhaps some item that needs to be discussed and voted on. In most cases, the custodian allows a number of petitions to accumulate into a full agenda before summoning the Council. If a desperate situation presents itself, or if important information comes to light that the custodian feels must be shared with all dragons, then a Council meeting will be called immediately. 
Any true wyrm (a dragon of 1,001 years or older) can summon the Council through the magic of the orbs of Io. These orbs can be activated by any wyrm, regardless of type. While a wyrm doesn't need permission to call the Council, by tradition the summoning of the Council should be of crucial importance to all dragonkind, not just to the clan or type of wyrm sending the call. If not, a request should be made of the Grand Custodian to place the topic on the next Council meeting agenda. 
Lastly, a meeting of the Council can be called by a consensus of advocates. If at least three dragons that are dominates of advocate rank or higher (and are of different dragon types) agree that a meeting of the Council is necessary—for whatever reason—then the members must be summoned. One requirement must be met before a group of dragon advocates can be considered a consensus. At least one of the consensus group must be of a different dragon family. For example, if two members of a consensus are an emerald and a sapphire dragon (both gems), then the third member must be either a chromatic or metallic dragon. 
The consensus can take its request to either the Grand Custodian of the Council or to any dragon lord. By tradition, the custodian or lord is honorbound to call the Council via the magic of the orbs of Io. Once the Council is in session, the advocates may address the assemblage, though they are bound by Council conventions such as who can vote and when.
==The Orbs of Io==
Each domain possesses an orb of Io. A matching orb rests within the Council Aerie on All Clans Island, in a chamber in the Grand Custodian's lair. Through the magic of the orbs, the custodian can instantly contact the lords of every dragon clan. It is then up to the lords and their vassals to inform clan representatives that a meeting is imminent. 
Only dragons of wyrm age or older can activate the magic of the orbs. When an orb is engaged, it forms a connection with all 89 existing orbs. Through this connection, the wyrm can communicate with those near an orb. (A character doesn't have to be a wyrm, or even a dragon, to hear and respond to an activated orb.) Once activated, a mass conversation can be initiated between all the orbs. The wyrm who activated the connection can be seen within the swirling depths of each orb. Resonating from the magical glass can be heard the voices of all respondents. 
Activating an orb takes a great amount of personal power, and the enchanted connection lasts for only a short time. Long conversations cannot be undertaken. Instead, messages are usually limited to pertinent information-that a meeting has been called and that all Council members are urged to attend. Sometimes an important topic will be mentioned to inspire more wyrms to journey to the Council Aerie. 
Unless otherwise stated, dragons have one week (fifteen days) to respond to a Council summons. At the end of that time, if enough wyrms are on hand to make quorum, the meeting begins. A quorum consists of exactly half the current membership of the Platform of Wyrms.