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FRESHLING:



Starts: First day of the Month
Ends: Last day of the Month, 11:59pm EST



Rules

1. Feel free to make up a cultural custom from where your kid is from, or check out the racial lore threads for ideas!
   
2. All responses must be at least 150 words. They can be given orally or in written form! (Tethys understands sign language for kids that sign!)
   

SENIORS and JUNIORS:



Starts: First day of the Month
Ends: Last day of the month, 11:59pm EST



Rules

1. Check out the Guide to the Worlds subforum and look at the race info for their values + customs!
   
2. Have your student talk about some kind of value held by a particular race - remember these things are just general values, not every member of that race will think that way.
   
3. All responses must be at least 150 words. They can be given orally or in written form! (Tethys understands sign language for kids that sign!)
   

Charmstar thought long and hard about his answer. There were a lot of historical figures he admired and liked for all sorts of reasons. But he could only pick one for this class. He folded his arms across his chest as he pondered some more before finally rising his hand.

"My favorite historical figure is Argus the Stoneskilled," he began. "They are my favorite because they al-chem-ized," he carefully enunciated, "Soul Stones. If he hadn't done that, a lot of us wouldn't be here. And we wouldn't be as, um," he frowned as he tried to find the right word to use. "Mixed as we are now. And having more of us and more different us is good, right?" He glanced at the teacher as if asking for affirmation because what if his reasoning was wrong? Or worse, it wasn't good enough?

Malachi found himself surprised that Hailey took a turn before him, and even more so that she actually paid attention when they studied together. The little Fallen was pretty proud of his friend and even gave a smile as she finished her answer. He wanted his turn now and raised his hand.

When he was called on, he stood and spoke quietly. "My favorite historical figure is Saint Yurie." he started softly as always. Malachi felt a little worried since his favorite kept Geist out and hoped that Hailey wouldn't be upset. Taking in a deep breath, then then let it out and continued. "Yurie protected Cassiel's Watch with a magical barrier and he died because it took so much from him. He was sainted for the sacrifice he made for everyone." Feeling a little shaky, Malachi took his seat then smiled over at Hailey, who smiled right back at him.

It was Aten's turn to talk about the courting ritual that he liked best. It wasn't really his favourite, but it was one that specifically pertained to him. Despite all his blunders he had never actually been able to implement the traditional courting rituals of his own people. Likely because the times it would have been relevant it went against who he was as a person at the time. Were you even allowed to use it on other races? Some of the racial courting rituals were very different. But when he really considered it, he could tell where Smolder thought too little of Aten's affections when he was younger ...

"I guess ... Imps is what I choose." Aten flashed a charming, but humble smile, flicking his tail reflexively . "With Imps, it's really hard to tell. You can't really assume anything of a traditional Imp because as a people we're known for being highly affectionate, no matter what your status with us is. You could be my friend and I could kiss you and mean nothing by it. Or I could hold your hand as a love interest and it could tell you everything. Imps are also the most likely to be polyamorous. I guess it's because we're known to love so effortlessly and at times impulsively. Kind of like collecting them all, I suppose." Aten chuckled at that.

"That's really all I know about courting with Imps. There is no real 'ritual' as there is just a way of being with us."

[since Charmstar and Pepper asked a question ; DD]


Tethys nodded along with what his students were saying, all of it was very good! He was proud they remembered as much as they did. "I agree, Charmstar... It's good... to have so many different people coming together..." He offered the freshling a small smile, and then looked to Pepper. "Oh yes, Miss Ava does count.... Historical figures don't have to be dead.... Anyone who changes or affects history counts... Miss Ava has done a lot in that regard. You've all chosen wonderful examples so far."

Huni Pi

Random Nobody 13

Social Studies... Prometheus was quite suspicious of this, specifically how well it would talk about races that weren't Demons. But, the teacher was a Geist so maybe things might be a little less... biased. Then again, he didn't know much about Geists outside of the information he was sure was slighted against them that he'd gotten from Demon textbooks. At least, their negative traits seemed quite prominent in them.

He eyed his fellow classmates, and the mutated teacher, waiting for his turn. Since someone had already chosen a well known Litch figure, he'd go with someone else.

"I hev chosen Graven Frostfyre," he started, slipping up briefly on his attempt to stifle his accent. Ah well, he might as well use it. "Because he geyve the Imps a neew home, after it was taken from them by Demons. He did not hev to give up some of our homeland for that. It was a big sacrifice."

Joseth hesitated for a moment, struggling on which race to pick for his assignment on courting rituals. Should he play it safe? Or should he take a step out of his comfort zone and research how Geists court? He was, after all, courting a Giest, and figured it would be advantageous to inform himself on their traditional courting customs. He half-listened to several other students in his class present before picking his topic and standing up slowly.
"I chose to research the Litch's courting ritual because I figured I should be knowledgeable about my own race." he said in his low, warm tone before clearing his throat. "Litches tend to be somewhat shy in how they present their feelings to others, and often become friends with their potential mates before advancing in the relationship. More confident Litches sometimes show their affection bluntly and analytically, but I'm not sure about how that would work out well most of the time." The ruby-eyed Litch punctuated the end of his analysis with a friendly half-smile before turning in his paper and returning to his desk.