Suur

Suur is the mathic honorific for women among the avout; the male counterpart is Fraa.

First Appearance and Context

The term is part of the core mathic lexicon that distinguishes members of the Avout as either a fraa or a suur, and it is used in everyday speech inside maths. During a gate opening for Apert, suurs are seen alongside other avout receiving visitors just inside the outer gate. A senior form, Grandsuur, is also observed in use for elder women.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• Used throughout the Mathic World as a general title for female avout, both in informal address and formal contexts.
• Within a Decenarian Math, suurs appear on routine work details (e.g., bell‑ringing teams) and other communal tasks.
• Holders of offices may be addressed with this honorific; for example, a Warden Regulant may be styled "Suur [Name]" in formal mention.
• During Apert, suurs may help manage interactions with visitors at the gates.

Relationships

• Counterpart to Fraa, the male form of address within the maths.
• Senior feminine form: Grandsuur.
• All suurs are members of the Avout.

Descriptions/Characteristics

• Placement: precedes the bearer’s personal name (e.g., "Suur Trestanas").
• Grammar: singular "suur"; plural "suurs" when speaking collectively.
• Usage: commonly capitalized before a name; can appear in lower case when used generically mid‑sentence.

Current Status/Location

Active, everyday usage across maths within the Mathic World; observed in work, instruction, and public‑facing moments such as Apert.