Department of Archaeology

The , alternatively titled at times, is the eleventh (XI) Department of the Clock Tower branch of the Mage's Association. 
==History==
The Department's name comes from the name of its founder. It is at times called AsteaLord El-Melloi II Case Files material and other times called Meluastea.Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Nahui Mictlan: Golden Sea of Trees Travelogue - Section 7: Guns, Wars, Losses One of the most prestigious Departments in the Clock Tower, backed up by hundreds of years of history and the representative of the Neutral Faction.Lord El-Melloi II's Case Files Volume 9: case. Grand Roll (Middle) - Prologue
The Department of Archaeology has always been in constant poverty for its entire history, but its sheer authority has always kept the Meluastea family at the very top of the Neutral Faction even without the money to back it up.The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi II Volume 4: Legacy of the Alchemist (Upper) - Chapter 1 However, the Department has been on the rise ever since Karmaglyph became Lord.The Adventures of Lord El-Melloi II Volume 5: Legacy of the Alchemist (Lower) - Chapter 3
While the Meluasteas were famous for being quite the softies despite being Lords, Karmaglyph’s actions are quite ambitious. Money was always necessary for Archaeology, but come the 20th century, money suddenly became exponentially more needed by everyone. The Meluasteas were the leaders of the Neutral Faction, but the Eleventh Department was always among the weakest. Their leadership status was symbolic and held together by tradition. Karmaglyph knew that and this was why he was so invested in solidifying his position.
As of modern day, it is still under Meluastea jurisdiction, Karmaglyph Meluastea Deluc acting as its Lord as of the early 2000s.
The name of the Department is shared with a Lord named Astea from the 16th century, but it is unknown if they are connected.Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Nahui Mictlan: Golden Sea of Trees Travelogue - Prologue
==Characteristics==
Archaeology is the Department of Universal Research, broadly studying all worldwide and historical matters. The Department of Archaeology's duty is to be the number one most informed about Mystery outside the purview of the Clock Tower; at least, not counting the Department of Lore. It is for this reason that Karmaglyph knows details about the Etherlite of Atlas.
Mythological lore is considered common knowledge among the Clock Tower, spread out through varying Departments, such as Individual Fundamentals, Spiritual Evocation, Astromancy, and Archaeology covering the mythologies of different countries.Fate/Grand Order: Cosmos in the Lostbelt - Nahui Mictlan: Golden Sea of Trees Travelogue - Section 17: Yayauhqui, the Fourth Underworld Border
The Department of Archaeology and the Department of Lore are at odds with each other and keep each other under surveillance. Lore is suspicious that Archaeology is withholding things that should fall under their purview of alien relics, while Archaeology believes that Lore is a hoax and monopolizing their artifacts. However, they often have to cooperate on fieldwork.
The Department of Archaeology has quite a few treasures rivaling the Ark of the Covenant.
The Eleventh Department's college town is known as Rocks Road and earned its name from its streets that are made of bricks and stone. Rocks Road is an area distant from the power struggles of the Association, and is a group of pure academics who study archaeology and nothing else. Lev Uvall is the director of the research building, which looks like a mansion larger than 200- (approximately 661m²) or a small castle.Clock Tower 2015 - 01 Summer - Suburb of London - Clock Tower Eleventh District
==Members==
*Meluastea family
**Karmaglyph Meluastea Deluc - Lord
**Tika Meluastea Tlemac - Karmaglyph's assistant
*Lev Lainur Flauros - Director of the research building
*Mrs. Norwich - Lev's caretaker and secretary
;Students who studied under the Department
*Goredolf MusikFate/Grand Order - Event: Castle of White Sky, Castle of Black Night - Chapter 17
==References==
Category:Clock Tower Departments
Category:Neutral Faction