§10.2 - Permits for Binding, Bargaining, or Hosting Non-Mortal Beings

(a) Any individual, collective, or institution seeking to bind, bargain with, or host a non-mortal being—whether extraplanar, elemental, divine, spiritual, or constructed—must obtain a valid Permit for Interaction issued by the Office of Arcane Stability.

(b) This requirement applies to:

(i) Summoning or ritual engagement with sentient extraplanar entities;
(ii) Arcane pacts involving the transfer of knowledge, power, or service;
(iii) Long-term or permanent cohabitation with bound spirits, extraplanar emissaries, or incarnate deities;
(iv) Hosting or anchoring such entities within Rivermarch territory for ceremonies, trade, or research.

§10.2.2 – Application and Review Process

(a) Permit applications must include:

(i) Identification of the non-mortal entity, including planar origin, known affiliations, and classification under §10.1 if applicable;
(ii) Purpose and nature of interaction (e.g., contractual, ceremonial, academic, defensive);
(iii) Detailed outline of magical protections, containment procedures, and contingency plans;
(iv) List of all participating casters, scholars, or faith leaders involved in the engagement.

(b) All applications are subject to review by a triad composed of the Magister, the Counselor, and a third rotating Councilor selected by majority vote.

(c) Permits shall be approved, modified, or denied within fifteen (15) days of submission. Emergency permits may be granted within twenty-four (24) hours if justified and reviewed post-facto by tribunal.

§10.2.3 – Permit Conditions and Limitations

(a) All permits shall include explicit terms governing:

(i) Duration of interaction or hosting period;
(ii) Location and magical containment boundaries;
(iii) Prohibited rites, offers, or exchanges;
(iv) Mandatory reporting of unintended manifestations, disruptions, or influence attempts.

(b) Permits are non-transferable and must be renewed or reviewed prior to expiration. Substantive changes to the nature of the interaction require a new application.

§10.2.4 – Prohibited Interactions

(a) The following interactions are strictly forbidden regardless of permit status:

(i) Bargains involving mortal souls, bloodlines, or binding oaths of lineage;
(ii) Summoning or bargaining with entities designated as hostile under §10.1;
(iii) Ritual fusion, possession, or body-sharing without explicit tribunal approval and magical safeguards;
(iv) Permanent planar gateways without Council sanction.

(b) Violation of this section constitutes a High Crime under §4.1 and may result in immediate revocation of all magical licenses, seizure of property, and tribunal sentencing.

§10.2.5 – Oversight and Inspection

(a) All interactions conducted under permit shall be subject to random and scheduled inspection by arcane agents appointed by the Magister.

(b) Inspectors may:

(i) Verify containment glyphs, runic barriers, and ritual compliance;
(ii) Conduct interviews or evaluations of the hosted entity’s behavior and influence;
(iii) Review caster logs, pact scrolls, or ritual records.

(c) Failure to cooperate with inspection may result in immediate suspension of permit and tribunal summons.

§10.2.6 – Revocation and Repercussions

(a) A permit may be revoked at any time upon:

(i) Discovery of false or omitted information in the application;
(ii) Breach of terms, including security failure or influence beyond authorized bounds;
(iii) Recommendation by the triad following complaint, inspection, or magical instability.

(b) Upon revocation, all interaction must cease immediately. The entity must be banished, dismissed, or transferred to containment under Council supervision.

(c) Continued engagement following revocation is a Major Offense and may be prosecuted as unlawful extraplanar manipulation.