Fraa Arsibalt

Fraa Arsibalt is a Tenner-level avout within a Decenarian math at the Concent of Saunt Edhar. A peer of Fraa Erasmas, he serves on the four-person team that winds the great clock during Provener in the Mynster.

First Appearance and Context

Arsibalt is seen among the Tenners preparing for the aut of Provener in the Mynster. Near the wardrobe in the southwest corner, he and Fraa Jesry are already robed in scarlet while Fraa Lio searches through the garments. When the service begins, Arsibalt takes one of the four poles at the capstan-like hub in the chancel, helping to start and sustain the winding of the meteorite weight that drives the clockwork.

Iconographies Discussion

During a tightly packed evening review of the Iconographies led by Grandsuur Tamura, Arsibalt is called on to explain the image that surrounds the Rhetors. He describes a stereotype in which Rhetors are seen as masters of words who subtly influence Sæculars, grooming loyal minions through Unarian maths and placing them as Burgers under a hidden Rhetor conspiracy. His readiness to answer underscores his familiarity with the common caricatures avout must navigate when dealing with the Saeculum.

Relationships and Functions

• Peer and colleague of Fraa Erasmas; they work together on the Provener winding team.
• Works closely with Fraa Jesry and Fraa Lio during the clock-winding duty.
• Participates in instruction under Grandsuur Tamura and contributes confidently in discussions about the Iconographies.

Current Status

Active as a Tenner within the Decenarian math at the Concent of Saunt Edhar, participating in clock‑winding duties and instruction with his cohort.