Fids

Fids are younger, novice members associated with a math, typically seen working under the guidance of elder avout (such as a fraa or suur). The term appears in use when an ancient fraa is accompanied by two fids copying out books, and a usage note in The Dictionary mentions “younger fids,” reinforcing the sense of learners within the mathic world.

Role and Activities

• Assist elder avout with practical tasks; one example is copying manuscripts in the Scriptorium.
• Participate in daily life inside a math, appearing in workrooms and along the Cloister as part of the community’s routine.

Relationships and Setting

• Fids operate under the supervision of avout; the narrative shows them paired with a fraa during book‑copying. For broader context on the community they belong to, see avout.

Notes on Usage

• The Dictionary explicitly references “younger fids,” indicating the term is used for learners or novices within the mathic environment. See The Dictionary for evolving terminology across forms of Orth.