Phototype

A phototype is a recorded image medium used by avout and others to fix and share visual information.

Context and Usage

• During discussions at the Convox at Tredegarh, participants refer to “Saunt Orolo’s Phototype,” a picture that clearly shows four planet glyphs on the Geometers’ vessel. The image serves as visual evidence when interpreting the visitors’ iconography.
• Phototypes are also used to preserve historical images; for example, Fraa Orolo kept a phototype of an ancient analemma.

Roles

• Evidence for interpretation: The four planet glyphs visible on the image attributed to Orolo have supported informal human nicknames for four visitor groups (commonly spoken of as Antarcts, Pangees, Diasps, and Quators). These labels are working names only.
• Shared reference: Cited in messal exchanges as a common, authoritative picture for analysis and discussion.

Related Media

• For time‑series recording and replay, avout use a Photomnemonic Tablet. By contrast, a phototype is cited as a single recorded image.

Current Status

Referenced in briefings and messals concerning the visitors; specific custody or storage location has not been stated in current accounts.