Sæcular Power

The Sæcular Power is a non‑mathic authority acknowledged by avout as providing protection for the maths and their way of life. The text to date does not describe its structure, leadership, or laws, only that the avout recognize it as an external protector.

First mentioned

The term arises during an interview in the New Library, when Fraa Orolo reflects on how outsiders perceive the maths while speaking with an artisan admitted to address an urgent repair before Apert. The reference is used to contrast the avout’s lived discipline with extramuros assumptions.

Role and function (as understood so far)

• Stands outside the mathic orders and disciplines (i.e., part of the non‑mathic world).
• Regarded by avout as the protector of the maths.
• No details yet given about organization, jurisdiction, or representatives.

Perception and rumors

Orolo frames certain extramuros ideas as misconceptions, such as the notion that the maths are guarded because they sit on treasure or because the Millenarians can convert base metals to gold. These are presented as rumors rather than facts.

Relationships

• Mathic world: Recognized as an external protector of avout communities and their practices.
• Extramuros society: Belongs to the secular sphere outside the walls; specifics have not yet been provided.

Current status

Active as a protecting authority for the maths; further particulars have not been revealed.