Sixes

Context and first mention

The Sixes are referenced during a large Convox (large assembly of avout) at the Concent of Saunt Tredegarh, when an avout (cloistered mathic members) identifies herself as “Fifth Sconic” and remarks that differences among the “Fours, Fives, and Sixes” are not relevant to the matter at hand. This usage indicates an internal numbering convention within the Sconic Discipline.

Description

“Sixes” appears to be the shorthand for a numbered sect of the Sconic Discipline (Sconic approach to inquiry), parallel to other groups labeled by number (e.g., “Fours,” “Fives”). A participant notes that Sconic orders adopted numbered designations and that these numbers extend into the low twenties, suggesting that such numbered variants are numerous and well established. No specific beliefs, practices, or dress for the Sixes are provided in the current account.

Relationships and affiliations

• Part of the wider Sconic tradition; see Sconism for background on the Sconic Discipline and its role within mathic thought.
• Mentioned alongside other numbered Sconic groups (“Fours,” “Fives”); exact distinctions among these sects are not described.

Current status

• Recognized as a named Sconic sect by avout at a Convox; whether members of the Sixes are present is not specified. Further details—such as doctrinal emphases, notable figures, or geographic distribution across concents (walled mathic communities)—are not given.

Notes

• Terminology: the numbered labels (e.g., “Fours,” “Fives,” “Sixes”) serve as concise identifiers for Sconic sub‑traditions. The use here does not include an article; “The Sixes” is not attested in this context.