Tulia

Tulia is a young avout associated with a Decenarian math. She is observed by the narrator, Fraa Erasmas, and is addressed as Fid during group instruction led by a senior suur.

First appearance and context

Tulia is first observed outside the Refectory kitchen, working alongside Suur Ala to cut old tires into sandals in the shaded work area by the herb garden. At the same time, Fraa Orolo and Fraa Erasmas confer nearby about preparations leading up to Apert with the Warden Fendant.

Recent context and actions

During a tightly packed lesson in Saunt Grod’s chalk hall overseen by Grandsuur Tamura, Tulia is among a cohort of thirty-two fids reviewing the Iconographies and their origins. She is visibly emotional as the cohort realizes this is their last gathering in that form before Apert, but she quickly shifts to clear, cogent answers when called upon.

• On the Doxan iconography, she crisply explains that Sæculars who hold this view tend to value avout knowledge while assuming it must be subordinated to intuitive, common‑sense leaders. Her responses draw notice for their precision.
• She participates as a peer in the discussion that evaluates relative risks of different iconographies and how to recognize them in outsiders.

Relationships

• Fraa Erasmas: The narrator notes a personal crush on Tulia and pays attention to her during shared settings. In the lesson described above, she avoids meeting his eye while she is upset.
• Suur Ala: Earlier seen sitting and working with Ala on sandal‑making chores; the two are portrayed as comfortable collaborators during routine tasks.

Characteristics

• Young—described as a little younger than the eighteen‑year‑old narrator at the time of observation.
• Quick‑witted and articulate under questioning; able to move from tears to precise analysis in discussion.

Current status

Present within the Decenarian math as one of a thirty‑two‑member fid cohort permitted to go extramuros during the ten days of Apert following the review session.