Arbortects

Arbortects are mentioned in connection with the stand of page trees growing on the rise between the Decade Gate and the Century Gate. They are credited with giving the trees stout boughs in the midsection so that young people can clamber up during harvest.

First Appearance and Context

Arbortects are cited when the page trees are described in late‑season conditions, after leaf fall, in a grove situated between the Decade and Century gates. The reference occurs alongside a practical account of how leaves suitable for pages are selected, dried, and pressed for eventual use within the Concent.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

Within this context, arbortects are responsible for shaping the physical growth of the trees—specifically, providing strong mid‑level branches to support climbers during harvest. Their work complements that of the “sequencers,” who are said to have brought the trees into being, while arbortects are noted for configuring the trees’ structure for practical use by the community.

Relationships

• Page‑tree harvest involves youngsters climbing and passing leaves down to older Avout who sort and stack them. Arbortects’ design choices directly support this process.
• The creation of the trees is attributed to sequencers (unelaborated here), while arbortects are associated with shaping and usability.

Descriptions/Characteristics

• Trees shaped by arbortects have stout midsection boughs that are easy to climb, especially suited to harvest work.
• The best yield is described as coming from middle branches closer to the trunk, which aligns with the functional design attributed to arbortects.

Current Status/Location

Arbortects are referenced only indirectly, through the trees they have shaped. The grove described lies between the Decade and Century gates, and its leaves are ultimately prepared for use within the concent. No individual arbortects are identified, and no broader organization is detailed in the current account.