Mana Echo

When the First Conclave bound the ley lines beneath Fort Steilacoom, they inadvertently created a sentient archive in the mana plane—a consciousness formed from the accumulated spells of thousands of practitioners across generations. The Mana Echo is neither living nor dead, but rather the persistent impression of magic itself, forever watching, forever recording.

The Mana Echo manifests as a translucent, shifting form that resonates with ethereal energy. It appears as luminous trails of captured magic that briefly illuminate the air around particularly powerful throws. The entity causes temperature fluctuations near active ley line intersections and can make discs glow with residual mana when carried by those who have achieved significant standing in the Conclave.

The Mana Echo serves as the ultimate record-keeper of the Lakewood Conclave, validating all territorial claims and tracking magical efficiency across seasons. Its approval is required to permanently alter any ley line agreements, making it the most powerful neutral entity in the rivalry between covens.