Grandsuur Ylma

First Appearance and Context

During the opening of the gates at Apert, a woman from extramuros who recognized Grandsuur Ylma approached her at the Day Gate of the Concent of Saunt Edhar. The visitor explained that her late father had supported the concent and used to enter to attend lectures and read; the family brought a potted sapling to be transplanted on the grounds as a memorial.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

Ylma holds the Grandsuur title among the Avout. In this scene she serves as a point of contact for visitors and donations, stating that the transplant would be acceptable if the specimen were "of the One Hundred Sixty-four"—a rule the visitors affirmed they had followed.

Relationships

No named personal relationships are given. She is recognized by the visiting woman, indicating some public-facing familiarity at the gate during openings.

Descriptions/Characteristics

No physical description is provided. Ylma speaks with formal authority and applies stated rules when evaluating a requested donation.

Current Status/Location

Present within the Concent during Apert. No further status is specified.