Fraa Haligastreme

First Appearance and Context

Fraa Haligastreme is first observed within the Concent of Saunt Edhar during Decennial Apert, when visitors enter under controlled conditions. He is approached by a visiting priest delivering a message to a small group; Haligastreme listens politely while casting significant glances toward nearby hierarchs, including Fraa Delrakhones and Statho.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• An Avout identified as a theorical geologist.
• Serves as FAE (first among equals) of the Edharian chapter; within the community this aligns him with the Edharian Order.
• During the public opening described above, he engages calmly with an extramuros religious figure while remaining attentive to the hierarchy’s presence.

Relationships

• Professional coordination is implied with Fraa Delrakhones, the Warden Fendant responsible for the outward watch during public openings.
• Observed deferring to Statho, the Primate, by seeking nonverbal guidance while handling a visitor’s approach.

Descriptions/Characteristics

• Physically described as big, bald, burly, and bearded.
• The narrator likens his bearing to someone who has just stepped off the Periklyne after a brisk discussion of ontology with Thelenes.

Current Status/Location

Active within the Concent of Saunt Edhar at the time of Decennial Apert, functioning as the FAE of the Edharian chapter and present near the gates as visitors are admitted.