Suur Ala

First Appearance and Context

Suur Ala is first observed outside the Refectory kitchen, working with Suur Tulia to cut old tires into sandals while fraas prepare food inside. This practical scene unfolds in the lead‑up to Apert.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• Within her cohort of fids, Ala is described as the self‑appointed boss of the bell‑ringing team and someone who readily takes charge in crowded or hurried situations.
• She participates actively in a review of the Iconography led by Grandsuur Tamura, offering answers and suggestions during instruction.
• During Provener, after peers returned from Extramuros with injuries, she arrived with rags, covered pooled blood, and helped clean and steady Fraa Arsibalt alongside an extramuros artisan, showing calm, hands‑on leadership.
• Among her peers she is spoken of as most likely to become Warden Regulant one day.

Relationships

• Often seen working companionably with Suur Tulia during chores near the kitchen.
• Engages confidently with instructors such as Grandsuur Tamura in group lessons.
• Assists peers in need (e.g., tending to Fraa Arsibalt and Fraa Lio after they were set upon outside) and cooperates smoothly with visiting artisans.

Descriptions/Characteristics

Ala is assertive, brisk, and comfortable taking charge; peers describe her gaze as piercing and her manner as stern. At the same time, she quickly recognizes and approves of practical solutions, shifting from command to collaboration when effective tools or methods are at hand.

Current Status/Location

Active among the current fids within the Decenarian math. During Apert she is present in and around the Mynster, assisting during Provener and responding to needs arising from brief contact with Extramuros.