Matarrhites

The Matarrhites are one of the few orders of avout who openly profess belief in God. They are widely regarded as self‑separating and are sometimes referred to as the “cloaked ones.” A contingent associated with them is present at the ongoing Convox at the Concent of Saunt Tredegarh.

Beliefs and Practices

• Theism and devotion: Observers speak of “the God of the Matarrhites,” and their customs include blessing food with a set prayer that ends in a gesture. This meal‑blessing was cited by a scholar as a distinctive practice.
• Reserve: Even when present at shared functions, Matarrhites are described as keeping their distance from other avout, engaging mainly through formal sessions and rites.

Attire and Demeanor

• Dress: They are known for concealing garb that veils the face, contributing to the nickname “cloaked ones.” This habit emphasizes privacy and contributes to their reserved reputation.

Presence and Impersonation at Tredegarh

During a theme messal within the Convox, two figures presenting themselves as Matarrhites—one using the name “Zh’vaern,” accompanied by “Orhan”—were revealed not to be members of the order. After their external communications were cut, the speaker admitted he was an outsider posing as a Matarrhite and stated that the true Matarrhites had been seized at their own concent and were being kept unharmed but incommunicado. He further indicated that the order’s concealing dress had made such impersonation easier. Accounts tied to these impostors should be treated with caution.

Seizure at Their Concent

Accounts from representatives of the Daban Urnud state that a raid was carried out on the Matarrhites’ concent. Subsequent statements during the same period held that the order was being kept there, isolated yet unharmed. Details have been filtered through outsiders and should be treated cautiously.

Accounts and Ambiguities

• Third Sack narrative and cuisine: A story attributing the Matarrhites’ austere cuisine to an exile on a southern polar island during the Third Sack has been voiced at table, and some diners remarked on a pungent, unusual stew said to be “Matarrhite.” In light of the later revelation of imposture, such claims are preserved as reported speech rather than settled fact.
• Spurious “saunt”: The same impostor invoked a supposed authority called “Saunt Atamant” to support extensive theorical claims; he later admitted this was a ruse. This name should not be taken as evidence of Matarrhite doctrine.

Current Status

• Reported condition: The order is said to be held at its own concent, isolated but unharmed, while the Convox at Tredegarh continues under heightened precautions. Their direct participation in current proceedings is therefore uncertain.