New Library

The New Library is a library building within the Decenarian math. It first comes into focus when an artisan from extramuros is permitted inside to address a rotted rafter that had only recently been noticed ahead of Apert. During this visit, Fraa Orolo interviews the artisan while Fraa Erasmas serves as amanuensis.

Description and Use

• The interior includes high rafters that require scaffolding to reach. Extramuros workers erect scaffolding beneath a damaged rafter during the repair effort.
• Windows from the library look out toward the great clock, which dominates the math and can be seen from inside.
• Activity within the library follows the Cartasian Discipline and the math’s regulations; visitors are supervised and directed by the Ita.

Notable Moments

• A discussion about "speeling in" takes place here, during which the artisan produces a speelycaptor and requests permission to record the hour of Provener. Permission is granted with conditions, and arrangements are to be made through the Ita to control where the recording is made.

Status

• In active use by avout. Repairs are underway to address a rotted rafter noted shortly before Apert.