Cartasian Discipline

The Cartasian Discipline is the rule‑set under which certain mathic communities live. It is invoked explicitly by avout to explain their practices and limitations, especially regarding media and devices.

First noted context

The Discipline is cited by Fraa Orolo during a conversation with an artisan from extramuros in the New Library, explaining why the avout do not keep a speely device or similar apparatus. It is referenced again when the artisan asks to record the chimes at Provener with a speelycaptor.

Principles and restrictions (as shown so far)

• Media austerity: “Our only media are chalk, ink, and stone,” as summarized by avout who live under the Discipline.
• Avoidance of mechanical recording: Devices such as a speelycaptor or a Farspark resonator are not maintained or used by the avout who observe the Discipline.
• Supervision of visitors and devices: Visitors are directed and supervised; for example, communications functions on a jeejah are disabled while inside the math, and any recording—if permitted—must be done from designated places.

Practice and enforcement

The Discipline is described as consisting of many rules, shaping how avout interact with visitors and with extramuros tools. Practical arrangements for visitors are handled through the Ita, and compliance is overseen by mathic authorities (e.g., a Warden Regulant is mentioned as one who would require penance if rules were violated).

Role so far

• Provides the rationale for the community’s preference for firsthand observation rendered into words over mechanical capture.
• Sets boundaries on what artifacts may be brought into or operated within the math, including during notable moments like Provener.

Current status

Actively observed within the math at the time it is discussed, guiding daily practice and interactions with extramuros visitors.