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 a Tenth Night feast under the canopy at Apert, he was introduced to speak on behalf of the Edharian chapter. Repeated jeejah interruptions and the setting flustered him—he is noted to be funniest in spontaneous exchange but less effective with prepared remarks. He closed with: “If this all seems ambiguous, that’s because it is; and if that troubles you, you’d hate it here; but if it gives you a feeling of relief, then you are in the right place and might consider staying.”

Relationships

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

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 at public moments where chapters address visitors.