CURRICULUM OF CULTURE

[_Sheylo_ 979]

CURRICULUM OF CULTURE

6th of the First Seed

 

 

 

Ancient are we the mali’thill of the Silver state, our civilization long predates the resettling of elcihi’thilln under Malaurir Astoré. 

 

Understanding our origins, the emergence of our philosophical creed and the traditions of which the Motherland is governed. It is essential to mali’thill regardless of their scholarly aspirations. Our cultural course offers an introductory, whilst encompassing the facets of High Elven culture and philosophy, beginning with Larihei and continuing on to the political tumult of the past century.

 

 

High Elves of the Silver State

 

Origins of the Mali’thill

 

Our story begins in deep antiquity, during the first Ibleesian war, when old Malin was still king of a unified elven people. Larihei Lohmanih, the daughter of Malin’s eminent advisor and eventual progenitor of the high elven race. A scholar and a teacher, she became a fierce figure which assisted in the pushing back of Iblees, following the end of the war and settling of what we know as Asulon, became a celebrated figure. Her innovations resulted in her being put at the helm of a new scholastic culture, which soon created a divide between the traditional mali which favoured druidism and nature, to those that embraced science and the void. It is at this time that physically distinct mali’thill emerged, with those that bathed within the golden pools discovered by Larihei and her geologists, developing a taller, more lithe figure, with fairer complexion.

 

 

Artist’s rendition of Larihei, ca. 1693

 

Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

This is a phrase that all mali’thill are familiar with, one that is repeated and echoed through countless generations. Its substance, is unfortunately, often disregarded. It can be most simply defined through its literal translation: Progress and Heath. The first part accounts to scientific progress, as well as arts and elvenities. Though, any morally righteous pursuit that gives one fulfillment can be included in the phrase ‘maehr’sae’. ‘Hiylun’ or health, pertains to a mali’thills literal well being and physical health, but most importantly, physical purity. With the balance of mind and body, health and progress, can purity and philosophical ascendance be obtained.

 

 

Interpreting the Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya

 

The interpretation of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya is an uncoded philosophy, and is essential to both its understanding and its preservation. Its exact character changes with the times; after all, progress is endless. Especially with new observations and understanding can necessitate alterations to traditions. This particular lesson will introduce the nuance of interpretation through establishing differences and similarities between the views of prior Malauriran, namely Dio Astore and Kalenz Uradir. It should be noted that the philosophies flexibility exists only within a breadth, with its core tenets of mental development and physical purity being unassailable.

 

The Importance of Tradition

If mali’thill are beings which place great emphasis on free though, what is the purpose of tradition? This is one of infinite confusion and complexity, one which even our most exalted scholars have yet to fully understand. In this rough and dark sea, that teems with information, tradition is our lighthouse. It is a culminated intellect of a nation and centuries of erudites, one that far supersedes any sole individual. Tradition is not an infallible law of physics, but a collective of ideals which one is to draw inspiration and guidance from, so that the mistakes of the past are not pointlessly repeated. 

 

 

A mali’thill family, date unknown.

 

The Necessity of Logic

Logic is the rules of inference that are used to distinguish well-founded propositions from their baseless counterparts. Tradition and the maehr’sae hiylun’ehya’s malleability is essential to the uninhibited pursuit of progress. However, alterations to our creed must only be made after lengthy and due reasonable discourse. Logical thought is at the very core of mali’thill life, and is necessary for a successful state. This lecture will establish the logical thought process and its importance, warning against the whims of unfounded emotion.

 

 A Herbalist’s Experiment, 1555

 

Haelun’or: Steadfast

An ancient country, our motherland has seen several iterations. Though internal and external duress have seen Silver bend, it has never broken. With the traditional cultural mindset of Mali’thill having been established, this final lecture aims to give a broad account of the various historical conflicts leading up to the present day. Change and conflict is natural and inalienable, and often breeds progress. Dissent should not be unduly stifled, nor should the threat of newness be aggrandized. Silver is eternal, and its path is always corrected by time.