Edharian Chapter

First Appearance and Context

The Edharian Chapter is the formal chapter of avout (cloistered scholars) at the Concent of Saunt Edhar (monastic complex) that resides within the Decenarian Math (ten-year order). In rites and official announcements, members are identified using the phrasing “of the Edharian chapter of the Decenarian math.” This phrasing is also used when identifying oneself beyond the concent; for example, Fraa Erasmas (a Decenarian) gives his affiliation as “of the Edharian chapter” when addressing the gatekeepers at Orithena.

Role and Structure

• Functions as a chapter within the Decenarian community at Saunt Edhar; the chapter designation is also used when referring to Edharians in other precincts (e.g., “of the Edharian chapter of the Centenarian Math (hundred-year order)”).
• Led locally by a First Among Equals (FAE) (local convener) and supported by senior avout who coordinate service, study, and ritual participation.
• Inducts new members during internal rites; the chapter chorus is noted for vigorous singing.

Notable Actions and Mentions

• During a Voco (Evocation rite) held in the Mynster (great church), multiple avout were Evoked in a single aut (formal rite). Among those named were Edharian Decenarians Fraa Jesry and Fraa Goradon; additional names were read “of the Edharian chapter of the Centenarian Math.”
• In a later encounter beyond Saunt Edhar, Fraa Erasmas identifies himself as “Fraa Erasmas of the Edharian chapter of the Decenarian math of the Concent of Saunt Edhar” when requesting parley at the gates of Orithena, illustrating the chapter’s use as a formal identifier.

Current Status

Active within the concent. After Evocation rites, named individuals depart as called while the chapter continues its normal functions within the Decenarian Math.