One-Off

First appearance and context

The term is used while describing intake and graduation around an upcoming Apert at a concent, contrasting newcomers routed through the Unarian math with those entering the Decenarian cohort. It is noted that early passage from the Unarian side to the Decenarian side via the connecting labyrinth has happened only a few times in recent memory.

Definition and rationale

A One-Off refers to an avout associated with the Unarian Math. Most who begin there spend at least a year under its Discipline before moving on to the ten‑year cohort. Exceptionally gifted One‑Offs may advance sooner by passing through the labyrinth that links the Unarian and Decenarian communities, thereby joining the Decenarians ahead of the usual schedule.

Relationships and references

• One‑Offs stand at the entry point of the mathic path for many Avout, who then typically progress to the ten‑year community.
• The timing of Collection and most graduations aligns with Apert, though rare early advancement for a One‑Off can occur between Apert windows via the inter‑math labyrinth.

Current status

The designation remains in active use within the mathic world. Early advancement from the Unarian side to the Decenarian cohort is acknowledged as possible but uncommon.