Fraa Corlandin

First appearance and context

Fraa Corlandin is shown sitting across from Fraa Erasmas in the Refectory on the eve of Apert at the Concent of Saunt Edhar. As FAE of the New Circle, he opens a courteous conversation that amounts to sounding out Erasmas as a prospective recruit.

Role and function

• First Among Equals of the New Circle, acting as a visible leader for the order and informally recruiting Tenners ahead of the aut of Eliger.
• In conversation he practices polite, indirect talk and remarks that he does not know enough about the stars even to “say something wrong.”
• He expresses regret that he has not been suvined by Fraa Orolo more, acknowledging Orolo’s reputation as an impressive theorician.

Relationships and references

• Interacts directly with Erasmas, who is nearing the choice of order; Corlandin’s attention is a notable change after years of near-ignoring him except in chalk hall.
• References Orolo respectfully, while positioning the New Circle as a potential home for Erasmas’s talents.

Current status

Present and active within the community at Saunt Edhar, serving as FAE of the New Circle and engaging prospective members as Eliger approaches.