So, are the conjuring materials used up each time you summon something? Cause that seems like a pretty steep cost to summon things...

Basically, what is the usage of the Conjuring Materials on page 340 of the SR4, because my group has read the rules, and we're still unclear on how it works.

Thanks in advance!

AFAIK, you only need them for binding.

KZT has it. THey're used to binding spirits. For summoning on the fly, you do not need any such materials.

But yes, they are used up afterwards.

As aside they also are different depending on your tradition.

Thanks guys! That really makes summoners more viable than we thought!