Editing Maesters (section)

===Archmaesters===
[[Archmaesters]] are maesters who have demonstrated mastery of a particular subject. They receive a mask, ring, and rod in the metal corresponding to the link of the maester's chain which signifies their expertise on the topic.{{Ref|AFfC|0}} Archmaesters teach the students at the Citadel in their subject of expertise, and they judge whether a novice or an acolyte has shown enough knowledge on their subject to receive a link for their chain.{{Ref|AFfC|0}} While maesters are directly involved in a [[lord]]'s household—teaching children, healing wounds, tending to [[raven]]s—archmaesters can dedicate themselves to research and study.{{Ref|FAB|11}}

Archmaesters have the right to sit on the [[Conclave]], a council which elects the [[Grand Maester]]{{Ref|ASOS|12}} and determines when the seasons change.{{Ref|ACOK|0}}{{Ref|ACOK|7}} The meetings of the Conclave are conducted behind closed doors at the Citadel.{{Ref|ASOS|12}} 

Each archmaester is said to carry a heavy, black iron key that will open most of the doors in the Citadel. They keep them close on their person, or hide them well.{{Ref|AFfC|0}}