Phase 3: The Investiture of the Sapphire Ring
If the typed decrees from Phase 1 are verified as flawless, the Envoy Legate concludes the ceremony by altering the Initiate’s uniform to reflect their new rank.
- The Transformation: The silver threads are removed from the Initiate’s tunic. The Legate applies the double-braided sapphire-blue piping to their shoulders, symbolizing their connection to the regulatory flowing networks of the vault system.
- The Final Token: The flat silver star over their heart is replaced with the Warden’s star, encircled by a polished silver ring. They are handed their primary operational tool: a specialized mechanical styling tool used to wax-seal the brass capsules