Procians

First Appearance and Context

Procians are referenced in discussions of mathic Iconographies around Apert, where a hierarch warns that Sæcular portrayals blur distinctions among orders and may sweep all groups together. In the same milieu, an entry for the Incanter cites a popular pairing of fictional “Rhetors” (said to be linked to Procians) with their supposed foes; the citation is attributed to The Dictionary (4th edition, A.R. 3000).

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

Within the Mathic World, the name ties to Saunt Proc and the Syntactic Faculty of the Concent of Saunt Muncoster. Avout also use Procian as a label for a posture in interpretation and argument. Visitors from extramuros who study under Procians are noted to go on to careers in law, communications, or politics.

Relationships (as relevant)

• Patronage and lineage: Associated by name with Saunt Proc and, historically, with the syntactic line of study.
• Perceived counterparts: In popular iconography, “Rhetors” are paired against figures like the Incanter; some stories make further claims about influence in other maths. Such depictions are presented as stock portrayals rather than reports of practice.

Descriptions/Characteristics (as relevant)

The singular “Procian” appears in avout speech as a descriptor for a certain interpretive bent. No formal doctrine, rites, distinctive garb, or leadership have been described in the material available. In avout discussion, certain metatheorics aligned with this lineage are described in Procian terms as "a sort of religion." In current avout debate, Procians are said to deride interest in the Hylaean Theoric World—using that label as a backhanded way to imply naivete—and their stance is contrasted with doctrines like Protism.

Current Status/Location

Active as a recognized name and tradition within the maths; specific leaders, houses, or locations have not been identified in available sources.