Procians

Procians are referenced as an order within the mathic world whose name derives from Saunt Proc and the associated Procian interpretive stance. The term appears in both avout discourse and in Saecular portrayals.

First appearance and context

During a chalk‑hall discussion of the Iconographies held before Apert, a hierarch warns that Saeculars do not distinguish among orders, noting that all of the maths—“not just the Procians”—are vulnerable to certain portrayals. In the same context, a Dictionary entry for the Incanter remarks that popular fiction pairs Incanters with their supposed foes, “the Rhetors,” who are said to be linked to Procians; the citation is attributed to The Dictionary (4th edition, A.R. 3000).

Role and associations

Within the mathic world, the name ties to Saunt Proc and to the syntactic orientation represented by the Syntactic Faculty of the Concent of Saunt Muncoster. Avout also use “Procian” as a label for a posture in argument or interpretation. No formal doctrine or internal organization for the Procians has been described in the available material.

Perception and iconography

In the iconography summarized during the discussion, “Rhetors” are imagined (by Saecular audiences) as fiendishly skilled at twisting words and subtly influencing others, with rumors that they exploit Unarians to groom minions who seek office extramuros. The text frames this as a stock portrayal rather than a report of actual practice and emphasizes that such depictions can be misapplied to any order.

Characteristics and usage in speech

The singular “Procian” appears in avout parlance as a descriptor (e.g., in a jab calling someone a “Procian‑hater”), indicating the term’s everyday use. Beyond this, no distinctive garb, rites, or leadership are stated.

Current status

Active as a recognized order in name and reference. Specific leaders, houses, or locations have not been identified in the material seen so far.