Using Orolo's samples, they conduct a great deal of research. They are all gathered to discuss the alien presence and how to respond. Orolo sacrifices himself to save the dead alien, an act which earns him the title of Saunt Orolo.Īt Saunt Tredegarth, Erasmas finally attends the Convox, a council between both the avout and the Sæcular Power. Shortly after they all meet up, the men are forced to flee the area with the alien corpse because the alien ship launches a metal rod into a nearby volcano causing a deadly eruption. When they find him at last, they learn that he has discovered a dead female alien and preserved her body for research, along with four vials of alien blood. After some encouragement from Fraa Jad, however, Erasmas and others set out to locate Fraa Orolo. They are supposed to attend a war council at the Concent of Saunt Tredegarh. The leaders of the Sæcular Power evoke - or deploy - many from the consent, including Erasmas and Fraa Jad. Not long after, the aliens shine a laser form their ship upon Saunt Edhar, contaminating all of the residents.

Unfortunately for everybody, he is discovered and banished from the planet, according to a rite called Anathem, for unlawfully possessing technology within the concent.Īfter Orolo is banished, Erasmas learns about his discovery of the aliens. Orolo owns a video camera with which he's spotted an approaching alien spaceship. The protagonist, Fraa Erasmas, favors Orolo and keeps his secret. In the Concent of Saunt Edhar, one teacher, Fraa Orolo, possesses forbidden technology. They are called upon to lead pure lives, devoid of any Sæcular influence. On the fictional planet of Arbre, the great intellectual leaders - the avout - live separate from the rest of society in concents. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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