A Cowan is a person who is curious about the Old Ways, but may not know much (or anything) about them, or about this particular coven. In other words, a beginner.
Cowans do not attend classes or rituals, but are welcome to come and chat and ask questions.
Cowans may wear a {C} before their name if they wish.
Should a Cowan wish to study more in-depth, s/he needs to make their intentions known to a member of The Synod, who will then ask the Cowan to become a Postulant.