Fraa Tavener

Fraa Tavener—often called "Barb" by peers—is an avout of the Concent of Saunt Edhar. In formal settings he uses his avout name; among friends, his extramuros nickname is common.

First Appearance and Context

Tavener is seen among the Tenners at the Concent of Saunt Edhar, active in chalk halls and informal study groups. He participates in small peer circles that work through difficult problems together, including sessions at Shuf’s Dowment.

Relationships and Affiliations

• Community: Avout resident of the Concent of Saunt Edhar.
• Mentorship: Studies alongside and is considered for mentorship by Fraa Erasmas, whose learning he accelerates through persistent questioning.
• Family: Extramuros son of the artisan Quin.

Attributes and Skills

• Learning style: Persistent, detail-first questioner who presses until a point is clear; his focus on the immediate problem helps peers correct shortcuts.
• Technical drawing: Exceptionally precise with diagrams, suited to recording technical observations.

Notable Actions and Events

• Technical discussions: Contributes actively to a peer group examining a Praxic-era propulsion concept from an old text, offering concrete, present-focused observations and pushing for immediate measurement and verification.
• Widespread Voco: During a multi-name Voco held in the Mynster, Tavener is named among those Evoked. The Evoked receive ordinary clothing and travel kits, are instructed not to wear bolt and chord in the open, to keep spheres small, and to leave in staggered small groups. Their destination is the Concent of Saunt Tredegarh; the group agrees to rendezvous under cover and coordinate around the ringing of Provener.

Current Status/Location

Evoked and preparing to travel incognito toward the Concent of Saunt Tredegarh with fellow avout, staging departures in small parties and coordinating under cover. He remains closely associated with the Edharian Tenner cohort and their peer study circle.