Fraa Corlandin

First Appearance and Context

Fraa Corlandin is shown sitting across from Fraa Erasmas in the Refectory on the eve of Apert at the Concent of Saunt Edhar. As FAE of the Order of the New Circle, he opens a courteous conversation that amounts to sounding out Erasmas as a prospective recruit ahead of Eliger.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• First Among Equals of the Order of the New Circle, acting as a visible leader and engaging Tenners ahead of Eliger.
• Has taught modern (post-Reconstitution) history; in that context he is remembered for the adage "There is no right way to build a clock," a gentle way of saying that Saunt Edhar's praxics could be a bit improvised.
• In conversation he practices polite, indirect talk and remarks that he does not know enough about the stars even to "say something wrong."
• He expresses regret that he has not been suvined by Fraa Orolo more, acknowledging Orolo's reputation as an impressive theorician.

Relationships

• Fraa Erasmas: engaged courteously as a prospective New Circle recruit.
• Fraa Orolo: referenced respectfully; Corlandin acknowledges Orolo's standing and work.
• Suur Trestanas: previously in a liaison with Corlandin; after her appointment as Warden Regulant, rumor held that the liaison continued.

Descriptions/Characteristics

Polite and indirect in conversation; remembered for a wry teaching line: "There is no right way to build a clock."

Current Status/Location

Active within the community at Saunt Edhar, serving as FAE of the Order of the New Circle and engaging prospective members as Eliger approaches.