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[LupusYondergirl]

I would assume partly out of necessity and partly to fill their time. They would need to be literate, and probably in multiple languages, to read books about magic. And they would need to take extensive classes in the different schools of magic to control their power. I suspect they have extensive religious instruction for that added bit of psychological trauma, too.

Math and a bit of botany would come into play with herbalism, and I suspect the Chantry makes a good chunk of cash out of selling potions mages make.  Biology and physiology with healing, as well. 

But I would imagine the teachers are all other mages. So it may not be that the Chantry teaches them, say, history or literature, but that they make sure other mages do. And that may not be because the Chantry cares if mages know either of those things, but just because it fills up more of their day, and busy mages have less time to learn forbidden techniques on their own or get into trouble.

Plus, I would imagine the mages who do leave often do so as healers, which would put them into situations where they interact with the highest levels of society. Sending out semi-literate doofuses who can cast a spell but can't count past ten when their shoes are on and don't even know the name of the last king wouldn't paint the Circle in the best light.  They do claim, after all, it's a place of learning. (Wynne says this herself when you meet her, if you comment on the children in the tower).

EDIT :  I believe, as well, that the day to day operations of the tower are run by the mages themselves.  The Chantry supervises, but doesn't intervene (well, unless they start doing something the chantry would object to).  So it could be that the senior mages feel that the children should have a well rounded education, and the Chantry doesn't argue since they see no real harm in it.

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And I still lovelovelove my aimo card. :happy:

Modifié par LupusYondergirl, 21 novembre 2010 - 10:54 .

[Sarah1281]

@Lupus: So my brother and I went to the zoo today and he got a giant stuffed aligator. He tried to name it 'Ally' the minute he found out how much that kind of cliched name annoys me and so I renamed it Maggie in honor of your Warden since I finally finished her first story. He's not pleased but everyone else is going along with the name change.

[LupusYondergirl]

Awesome.
And it's a fine name. She's named after one of the few ass-kicking ladies of the middle ages. (I'm such a history geek)

Modifié par LupusYondergirl, 21 novembre 2010 - 11:45 .

[Wedger]

Sarah1281 wrote...

So, random question: It's pretty accepted that mages are some of the most educated people around, right? Why in the world does the Chantry bother to educate them?

I always thought it was to keep them occupied. What else are going to do with them? Show them mindless puppet shows?

[cave_fatuam]

Wedger wrote...
What else are going to do with them? Show them mindless puppet shows?

All I can think of now is.... Sesame Street...

Modifié par cave_fatuam, 22 novembre 2010 - 03:12 .

[LupusYondergirl]

Anders-Bert?

I always had him pegged as more of an Ernie type...

Either way I'm cracking up, though.

[Sarah1281]

Anders does seem to be more Nicky than Rod, too.

[cave_fatuam]

@Lupus

Originally, it was Nate-Bert and Anders-Ernie. Anders didn't look right with the squish round face though. XD

[Miri1984]

I've been watching quite a bit of sesame street lately and it has come to my notice that Bert is a victim of domestic abuse. Ernie NEVER LETS HIM SLEEP. And he's controlling, and manipulative, and I just want to hug Bert and give him loads of counseling....

[cave_fatuam]

@Miri

Now that you mention it, that does seem to be the horrible, horrible state of things. The only pleasure he gets is staring out the window at his beloved pigeons. Oh, Bert, he knows why the caged bird sings.

[LupusYondergirl]

See, Bert was always yelling at Ernie back when I was a regular viewer. Insulting his intelligence and things like that. (this would be when I was babysitting so... hm... seventeen years ago or so. Lord, I'm old) They seem to be in a codependent mutually abusive relationship. It is very sad.

[Sarah1281]

See, this is why Ernie should introduce Bert to Bernie. They'd get along fabulously, I'm sure.

[Estral27]

 Can I be wayyy late for the prompt fill? We have had house guests since Thursday afternoon, and I am FINALLY back to my computer. I adore everything that was submitted already - you are all so creative and talented!!!!

I wanted to show how Ander's issues with dark spaces could have started, perhaps a curious templar would stop by, and ask questions - prompting anders mother to wait with him in the dark secret cellar they built for just such a time.
I would have LOVED to put more than an hour into the image as I am really drawn to illustrating Anders mom/dad. I bet he had awesome parents.

Also, I love your screenshots Surely - Anderstair (especially smirking Anderstair) never fails to make my day!!!


Edit-- seems I failed at the linking... (trying again)

Modifié par Estral27, 22 novembre 2010 - 05:10 .

[Liliandra Nadiar]

Yeah, I think events like that would give Anders something of an issue with being underground.

Great picture though, love the shading.

[LupusYondergirl]

@Estral: That's fantastic. I love the shading, and it would certainly explain a fear of enclosed or underground spaces.

And can I say, I love how we have an almost unanimous consensus on Anders having awesome parent(s)? That just makes me smile.

(Also, I think the screenshot you mean was one of mine. I've got a bunch more here). It's pathetic how many Alistair mods I have installed just for Anderstair, considering I almost always go with Zevran when I play Origins.

[Estral27]

Oh that is so great! Thank you Lupus for directing me there, I have found a plethora of new sketch material!!! Wooo hoo!!



And it is indeed interesting that there is a consensus on Anders having awesome parents - perhaps its the way he speaks with the commander? His respect for himself and others might be indicative of a loving and *mostly* cheerful home?

[Sarah1281]

I think it's because if Anders DIDN'T have supportive parents (or at least one) then it would have been even more of a miracle that he was able to keep his magic hidden for as long as he was.

Modifié par Sarah1281, 22 novembre 2010 - 05:55 .

[Estral27]

Excellent point Sarah - they could have just shipped him off and not dealt with the whole templars-barging-in-during-dinner thing.

[Liliandra Nadiar]

Especially since Templars aren't known for being cordial house guests. Must be the helmets, hard to eat through them I suppose.

[Estral27]

Ha Liliandra, thats why they are so bitter all the time

[LupusYondergirl]

My thought was that, since he went to the circle so late, he wouldn't have hated it so much unless he was leaving something significantly better.

[Liliandra Nadiar]

Seeing people, let alone mages eating tasty food puts them into such a mood.

[Miri1984]

@Estral OH I love it! Will link it when I can get back to my computer..

[cave_fatuam]

@Estral

That's gorgeous. The textures are very nice.

[Estral27]

Thanks Miri and Cave -- apologies on the lateness!!