Culture Handbook: Aevosian Celians

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Celia’lin Culture Handbook

The Basics

 

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Stars welcome you, friend! In the following handbook all important information regarding our culture & traditions in Celia'lin, the Starhome will be noted.

 

ilMaehr'sae Ilkun'ehya

 

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1. Sayings & Greetings

You are likely to encounter the following sayings or expressions within Celia'lin. Using them is an expression of knowledge of Celian tradition.

 

Stars welcome (you): A simple welcoming phrase used by well-educated Celians.

Stars guide you: A simple phrase you wish those that depart.

Stars!: Another curse used by educated Celians.

ilMaehr'sae Ilkun'ehya: "with knowledge and steel" - the philosophy of the celian 'aheral.

You aren't the brighest star in the veil, are you?: A rather cynical way to express another's low intellect.

 

2. Key believes

You are likely to realize that the Celian high elf isn't like another - they harbor a certain individualism. Yet, they are united by those following values, which largely stem from the Celian philosophy: ilMaehr'sae Ilkun'ehya.

 

Knowledge-seeking (maehr'sae): A good Celian is educated, often a voidal mage. They seek progress through knowledge and like to educate one another. They care for the arts just like the natural sciences. Astronomy and voidal magic is especially popular among the educated elite, as both represent the stars.

Militarism (ilkun): One who does not understand the value of the military is considered a fool who will never rise through the ranks nor gain social prestige. Scars for example, are seen as something of worth: They show one's endurance and will to survive.

Monarchism: The Celian Nation was founded upon what they deemed a failed democracy which led the High Elves into ruin. Hence, elections are something deeply frowned upon.

Meritocracy: The idea that those who work hard and behave properly should rise the ranks of society.

Decency: A proper Celian is well-behaved; one doesn't scream, doesn't fall to alcoholism and doesn't reveal overly much skin. They address their aristocrats as "Lord" or "Lady". Romantic decency is expected too - public kissing for example is frowned upon, sullying one's bloodline with non-High Elves is considered a severe crime.

 

3. Wine

While the Celian people had its taste for wine in Almaris already, the Starlight Winery in Aevos did its rest to turn the Celian people into vintner-folk. Many of them are educated on the craft, just like they are on the sale of wine, often seen selling their produce in Haense, Petra and Aaun.

 

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“From the ashes; salvation. From salvation; a future.”

 - The Silver Princedom

 

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ay’pueran;

Raziel Amethil

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