Orth

First Appearance and Context

Orth is presented in standard references with period labels that track historical stages (e.g., Proto‑Orth, Old Orth, Middle Orth with subdivisions, Praxic Orth, and New Orth). These labels group “earlier” versus “later” senses and are used to organize definitions and usage notes in The Dictionary.

Concept and Description

Orth is the formal language of the mathic world. Avout employ it for study, rites, and everyday intramuros conversation, treating it as the default register for precise, technical, or ceremonial speech. By contrast, Fluccish functions as the extramuros vernacular and is preferred when addressing outsiders or mixed audiences.

Historically, Orth is stratified by period. Older forms persist in quotations, liturgy, and scholarly notes; later Orth supplies most current phrasing. Speakers may shift register intentionally for tone or clarity.

Use in Current Discourse

Recent observations describe practical patterns when avout organize travel under a mass Evocation toward a Convox: - Working language: discussions default to Orth, with ad hoc translation into Fluccish for non‑Orth speakers present. - Proficiency range: usage spans from novice “first‑year Orth” to fully fluent speech; some speakers exhibit distinct accents (including non‑avout specialists), though their Orth is correct. - Travel contexts: while moving through the Sæculum under the spirit of the Discipline, groups continue to use Orth among themselves during Peregrin planning and logistics, switching to Fluccish only as needed for outsiders.

These patterns emphasize Orth’s role in maintaining precision and shared norms when coordinating beyond the walls.

Related Concepts and Affiliations

• Reference standard: The Dictionary catalogs senses across Orth’s historical stages and marks register distinctions.
• Conduct framework: the Discipline shapes when avout rely on Orth internally and when to accommodate outsiders with Fluccish.

Current Status

Orth remains in active, everyday use within maths for scholarship, liturgy, and dialogue. In mixed settings tied to Convox movements and associated travel, it continues as the in‑group medium while concise Fluccish summaries are provided for outsiders when required.