Deolaters

First Appearance and Context

  • In mathic teaching displays, Deolaters are presented as followers of Deät in contrast to Hylaea.
  • During openings, pilgrims identified with this community have been seen leaving offerings at Deät’s pedestal during Apert.

Practices and Perception

  • Avout sometimes cite Deolaters in examples of miracle claims; one in-text remark mentions Deolaters walking barefoot over hot coals to demonstrate supernatural powers.
  • Among avout, “like Deolaters gazing upon a heavenly omen” is used as a simile for a silent, devout crowd.

Roles and Affiliations

  • Situated extramuros; the capitalized term “arks” is used for organized religious communities (Arks), and Deolaters are frequently connected to such settings in avout explanations.

Current Status

Active beyond the walls; referenced frequently in explanations and comparisons and observed during Apert.

Summary:

An extramuros religious community identified as followers of Deät; their worship spaces are called "arks." Avout use them as a familiar comparator for nave layout and congregational behavior, and Deolater pilgrims have been seen leaving offerings at Deät’s pedestal during Apert.

First seen:
Part 1: Provener - Chapter 4: Saunt
Most recently seen:
Part 5: Voco - Chapter 25: Terrible Events
Known as:
Deolaters