ibrahim wrote: > Andrew Janssen wrote: > > >>Part of the reason for the development of education in Sedonia is, as I >>said, the Lucian Order. Part of their mission, as they see it, is "to >>illuminate the world". This is generally taken to mean educating it. >>Does this cause conflicts with other groups? You bet your sweet bippy it >>does. >> >>Also, I should note that the various advanced degrees within a category >>are less compartmentalized than they seem. Generally, a first-level >>degree is awarded after three years, and a second-level degree takes >>anywhere from one to three years more. A third-level degree is another >>two to three years. >> >>Finally, the educational system described above was largely pre-war: one >>of the effects of the Sinari and Civil Wars on the University was a loss >>of students and a shifting of resources to the civil engineering courses >>at the expense of the more liberal arts. >> >>Andrew. >> >> >> >> > > I stand corrected Andrew - note it was just constructive feedback that I > offered, not unbridled savage criticism - though that can be provided if > requested ; ) Sorry if I came across as grumpy. :) > Does the Lucian Order parallel the Jesuits etc, in some respects (the > intellectual aspects more than the Count-Reformation parts)? Definitely. Many in the Order firmly believe that widespread education and enlightenment on a societal scale is necessary for justice to thrive. Things like the Second Ice Demon Invasion, the collapse of the Empire, the Sinari War, and the Civil War are merely setbacks on the long march of progress, according to some of the more enthusiastic Lucians--although the older and wiser members of the Order are well aware that progress is not inevitable. It is a core belief of the Orders of the Sedonian Church that since the Creator cannot be contacted in the Dreaming, the only way to understand It is to study Its works in the material world. On a different note, nobility in Sedonia doesn't work like the English peerage--it's much more similar to French nobility in the ancien regime: All persons with titles(Baron, Count, Duke) are noble, but not all nobles have titles. The titles are attached to regions of land, and while normally the title passes from father to son, the Emperor can assign the title as he chooses. The current holder of a title may also sell the title and all privileges attached to it to someone else. The seller loses the title, but retains noble status, while the buyer gains noble status if he didn't already have it. Certain imperial offices also ennoble their holder and his family. For example, Raden Ghere was Empress Yzara's Lord Chamberlain. His family were all Thalcedon merchants, but when Ghere was appointed Lord Chamberlain, he and his wife and children were raised into the noble classes. The Archprelates of the Orders of the Church are also considered noble regardless of their birth. Nobility can also be granted for military service. Andrew > Ibrahim > > ================================ > Confidentiality Statement and Disclaimer > ================================ > This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and contains information that is privileged and confidential. If you, the reader of this message, are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return email and delete the original message. Thank you. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net. > ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send mail to celandra-off@phoenyx.net.
