Invocation

The Invocation is a ceremonial text intoned by the Primate during Apert at the Concent of Saunt Edhar. It is explicitly said to have been written by Diax, "while the rake blisters were still fresh on his hands," linking it in spirit to Diax’s Rake. The language of delivery is Proto-Orth.

First Appearance and Context

At a Tenth Night banquet under the canopy, the Primate had already addressed the gathering to seat guests; the second address was to intone the Invocation. The scene frames it as part of a long-established program of rites and announcements observed during the closing hours of Apert.

Roles/Actions and Affiliations

• Functions as a formal opening or blessing within the evening’s order of service, helping to set a solemn tone before entertainment and speeches.
• Its authorship and tone make it inhospitable to number‑worshipping Enthusiasts, while most other attendees regard it as adding decorum to the occasion.

Relationships

• Authorship: Attributed directly to Diax and thematically connected to Diax’s Rake as a caution against credulous enthusiasm.
• Officeholder: Recited by the Primate as part of the observed Apert program at Saunt Edhar.

Descriptions/Characteristics

• Language and register: Delivered in Proto-Orth; the effect is described rather than quoted.
• Reception: Those sympathetic to Enthusiast tendencies would feel unwelcome; others perceive it as a dignifying, traditional element.

Current Status/Location

In current practice at Saunt Edhar, the Invocation is still intoned by the Primate during the Tenth Night festivities of Apert. Its text is not presented, but its authorship, language, and perceived tone are noted in context.