Farspark

Farspark is named by avout as a moving‑picture praxis known outside the walls. The term is presented as one of several era‑dependent names used for similar media; avout of different cloister cycles use different labels for the same general idea. An extramuros artisan insists, however, that “Farspark” refers to a distinct content format and system, not interchangeable with ordinary speely recordings.

First noted usage

Farspark is discussed during an interview inside a math’s library, when Fraa Orolo contrasts historical labels he has heard (“cruising the speely” in one period, “Farspark” in an earlier one) while Fraa Erasmas takes notes. The visiting artisan from extramuros reacts strongly to the name and explains technical differences. Shortly after, he seeks permission to make a recording and produces a handheld device, a speelycaptor, while checking his jeejah for the time near Provener.

Devices and format

• Hardware named in connection with the system includes a Farspark resonator, which the avout do not possess.
• The artisan mentions a down-converter as something that could be paired with older Farspark equipment.
• According to the artisan, Farspark content cannot be viewed on a speely without “up‑converting” and “re‑parsing” the format, implying a distinct medium or standard.

Cultural context

Within the math, avout living under the Cartasian Discipline avoid using such devices, relying on chalk, ink, and stone. Fraa Orolo further explains a preference for human‑mediated observation rendered into words over mechanical recordings. As a result, Farspark‑related equipment is absent inside the math, and knowledge of it comes from conversations with visitors extramuros.

Status

As presented so far, Farspark is known by name and by description from an extramuros artisan. The avout present do not own any compatible equipment, and no Farspark content is shown inside the math.