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By the Motions;

For almost 700 years the religious organization of Aatem Nal has worked to expand the physical and mental archives of human knowledge, recording, copying, and engaging in enlightened dialogue about the known and unknown. Founded in 1302 by the mystic scholar Kshayatha and organized by the guidelines in the holy book of the Amershaman Medrahov, the religions has expanded to become so ingrained in the ethos of Snefaldia that our very government is composed of Arsthaes, or members of the faith.

Each city, town, and village has an Aatem Nal institution in it, serving as library, school, and source of information for the Snefaldian peoples. Books and magazines, newspapers and journals, an increasing access to the internet and the information contained within, physical artifacts, artwork- all these things have been accumulated by the efforts of the Arsathaes and the organization.

I write, therefore, to the nations of the world, in the interest of the greater advancement of knowledge and human understanding. As a duly appointed representative of the faith, I humbly request the construction of Aatem Nal institutions in your countries. I will say, thought, that we are less a group of proselytizers than a group of scholars. We do not convert, nor seek to destroy the faiths of those we come into contact with- we wish to discuss and compile, to teach and to learn, and to understand.

With the establishment of a Library, or an Archive, or a Record comes opportunities for education and employment. Our institutions serve as schools and universities, teaching as many subjects as we can. Joining the faith entails membership in one of the largest educational fraternities in the world- billions of members! Advancement within the ranks is possible, leading to great knowledge and prestige, as well as wealth.

We would purchase land in your nations and construct our own buildings, then begin the work of populating our shelves and vaults with information. There is no charge to use a library- all are free to come and access what we have to offer. Education is the great equalizer- those who have it excel.

I look forward to your response.

By the Motions;

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

The general naming conventions are as follows: institutions in a major city are usually called "Libraries of Aatem Nal" and headed by a Chief/Senior Librarian. Smaller institutions are entitled "Archives of Aatem Nal" and headed by a Chief/Senior Archivist. The smallest institutions are "Records of Aatem Nal" and headed by a Chief/Senior Recordmaster. There isn't much of a hierachy between them- it's just size and location.

Libraries of Aatem Nal abroad
*National Library of Aatem Nal at Carmina Gadalica
Carmina Gadalica, Kanami
*National Library of Aatem Nal at Kartika
Kartika, Kirav
*Library of Aatem Nal at Valëka
Valëka, Kirav

Archives of Aatem Nal abroad
*Autumnia
Autumnia, Kirav
*Brighton
Brighton, Kirav
*Darkwood
Darkwood, Kirav
*Port Kyohomi
Port Kyohomi, Kanami
*Middletree
Middletree, Kirav
*Saar-Kaleforest
Saar-Kaleforest, Kirav
*Saar-Marineforest
Saar-Marineforest, Kirav
*Stanton
Stanton, Kirav
*Xevron
Xevron, Kirav

Because of the nobility of this and the desire to further educate about the LDS Faith, we will welcome you to our country.

Official Statement

The Government of the Armed Republic of the Three Isles of Skibereen
Approves the opening of this religious institution with express understanding that
it be presented as such.

The strict cultural standards by which the Skibereenian populace holds and judges Educational institutions will not allow this type of Fraternal Organization to claim Academy Status, except it the circumstance where the title is "Holy Academy", "Religious Academy", "Sacred Academy", "Divine Academy" and so forth and so on.

As well non-religious curriculum must approved by the Ministry of Education.

Should this terms be found acceptable, then you are welcome to acquire available land as near to the Capital city of New Dublin(the Educational Center of the Nation) with all due haste.

From the Office of the Ministry of Education

Because of the nobility of this and the desire to further educate about the LDS Faith, we will welcome you to our country.

We would like to establish a Library in the capital city of Latterday Saints. The institution would be entitled "Library of Aatem Nal at <insert capital name>." Is this acceptable?

Official Statement

The Government of the Armed Republic of the Three Isles of Skibereen
Approves the opening of this religious institution with express understanding that
it be presented as such.

The strict cultural standards by which the Skibereenian populace holds and judges Educational institutions will not allow this type of Fraternal Organization to claim Academy Status, except it the circumstance where the title is "Holy Academy", "Religious Academy", "Sacred Academy", "Divine Academy" and so forth and so on.

As well non-religious curriculum must approved by the Ministry of Education.

Should this terms be found acceptable, then you are welcome to acquire available land as near to the Capital city of New Dublin(the Educational Center of the Nation) with all due haste.

From the Office of the Ministry of Education

Honored Minister;

To clarify our status somewhat for you; our faith is one that has only one major tenet: that through the study and accumulation of knowledge of can understand the intricate mysteries of the universe. I will not get into detailed concepts such as the "motions," but suffice to say that we regard education as not simply a pursuit, but a divine one. I must emphasize the fact that the institution serves two purposes- religious and educational, with some connexion between the two. We offer scholarly pursuits as well as religious ones.

Non-Arsathaes are not taught the tenets of the faith, nor are they expected to join. Furthermore, all of our institutions are titled according to the Council Conventions of 1402- depending on size and location. For an institution in your city we would give the name of "Library of Aatem Nal at New Dublin." We believe this would communicate clearly the association with our faith, while at the same time emphasizing the educational nature of the establishment.

I must also clarify that we do not offer "curriculum." Per our traditions, all the information available in an institution is the best attempts at cumulative collection. We present information without regard to bias or topic, and expect our scholars to sort it out. The main operative unit of Aatem Nal is not the classroom, but the debate hall.

I will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

Official Response from the Ministry of Education

With regards, if the Institution is center for learning and knowledge then refusing to instruct in its full tenets appears disingenuous.

The title ISN'T metered out based on the particular tenets of the faith, merely that it is a religion, a faith( the language your institution uses in it's own description of itself) therefore. Under Skibereenian Law, it must identify itself plainly as a religious institution. If the title of building is library, then the same pre-fixes apply. Sacred, Holy, Divine, etc etc etc.
We here at the Ministry of Education do not write the laws, we merely ensure they are followed so that foreign institutions can indeed open and remain open.

Our intention is not cultural suppression but exchange. Your society self identifies as a "Faith" and so therefore it must under our laws publicly identify as such.

As to the matter of curriculum, what is presented as factual information for use in any type of educational or reference capacity must be approved by the Ministry of Education. This process may be as simple as a critical analysis of your information collection practices...or as in depth as a large examination of a vast cross section of the materials you present.

The Socrates Method of education is still education, and semantic veils do not change that fact. Almost all higher education in Skibereen(that is outside the realm of empirical proofs) is taught via the Socrates method.

We hope some compromise can be reached.

Ministry of Education.

EDITED Balls!! fecked up a word which changed the entire meaning of the sentence... IS to ISNT

Official Response from the Ministry of Education

With regards, if the Institution is center for learning and knowledge then refusing to instruct in its full tenets appears disingenuous.

The title is metered out based on the particular tenets of the faith, merely that it is a religion, a faith( the language your institution uses in it's own description of itself) therefore. Under Skibereenian Law, it must identify itself plainly as a religious institution. If the title of building is library, then the same pre-fixes apply. Sacred, Holy, Divine, etc etc etc.
We here at the Ministry of Education do not write the laws, we merely ensure they are followed so that foreign institutions can indeed open and remain open.

Our intention is not cultural suppression but exchange. Your society self identifies as a "Faith" and so therefore it must under our laws publicly identify as such.

As to the matter of curriculum, what is presented as factual information for use in any type of educational or reference capacity must be approved by the Ministry of Education. This process may be as simple as a critical analysis of your information collection practices...or as in depth as a large examination of a vast cross section of the materials you present.

The Socrates Method of education is still education, and semantic veils do not change that fact. Almost all higher education in Skibereen(that is outside the realm of empirical proofs) is taught via the Socrates method.

We hope some compromise can be reached.

Ministry of Education.

I am afraid that we cannot operate in a nation which requires the approval of curriculum. Should your government change the laws, we would be more than happy to revisit Skibereen as a site for Aatem Nal.

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

We are willing to open an exchange with you, please see our thread "Religion of ShogunKhan, The spread of Wonderful War" in the NationStates forum, and if you agree with our culture then we can send you some of our Wawis and perhaps even open an embassy. We also have another thread in the International Incidents forum about opening our academies.

You are welcome to establish an academy in Sonomi and welcome to join with of the Convent of Magdalene which is a brother and sisterhood of multiple Christian Faiths

The Kiravian Empire is a civilization where religion and the pursuit of knowledge are central to our culture. As such, we warmly welcome your Order to set up shop in Kirav or any of its colonies.

We are willing to open an exchange with you, please see our thread "Religion of ShogunKhan, The spread of Wonderful War" in the NationStates forum, and if you agree with our culture then we can send you some of our Wawis and perhaps even open an embassy. We also have another thread in the International Incidents forum about opening our academies.

I am pleased to hear this, thought I must stress that I cannot make diplomatic agreements. That is the purview of the Snefaldian Foreign Ministry. Where would you like us to establish institutions, and how many are acceptable?

You are welcome to establish an academy in Sonomi and welcome to join with of the Convent of Magdalene which is a brother and sisterhood of multiple Christian Faiths

I thank you. I am unclear, however- is Sonomi the city in which you'd like us to build? Also, Aatem Nal is not a Christian faith- you may be confusing us with the Snefaldian Catholic Church. How many institutions would you like, and where?

The Kiravian Empire is a civilization where religion and the pursuit of knowledge are central to our culture. As such, we warmly welcome your Order to set up shop in Kirav or any of its colonies.

Many thanks are in order. We would definitely like to establish institutions in the major cities of your Empire, and if you would like to provide a list of where you would like the major Libraries to go we would be more than happy to being business there.

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

Many thanks are in order. We would definitely like to establish institutions in the major cities of your Empire, and if you would like to provide a list of where you would like the major Libraries to go we would be more than happy to being business there.

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

Certainly.

Here is a list of cities, selected for their suitability for the hosting of your Libraries.

Valëka (largest city)
Saar-Kaleforest (college city)
Xevron
Autumnia (academic centre)
Saar-Marineforest
Kartika (capital)
Brighton
Middletree
Stanton
Darkwood

You are welcome to set up in Kanami in Carmina Gadalica, and Port Kyohomi. If needed you can expand into other towns.

Certainly.

Here is a list of cities, selected for their suitability for the hosting of your Libraries.

Valëka (largest city)
Saar-Kaleforest (college city)
Xevron
Autumnia (academic centre)
Saar-Marineforest
Kartika (capital)
Brighton
Middletree
Stanton
Darkwood

Aatem Nal will be establishing Libraries in these cities with jurisdiction over their respective geographic areas in terms of expansion. A Chief Librarian will be assigned from Snefaldia to oversee the Library and administer any Archives or lesser libraries set up, but we fully expect native Kiravians to advance to positions of leadership in these institutions.

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

I am pleased to hear this, thought I must stress that I cannot make diplomatic agreements. That is the purview of the Snefaldian Foreign Ministry. Where would you like us to establish institutions, and how many are acceptable?

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

Well we are building an artificial city specifically geared for cultural and academic exploration and exchange. We are building structures housing our cultural achievements, we would be honored to have your structures neighbor ours. We will allow one huge complex that many can freely visit. As our religious texts teach us: 78-2-3 TT of Botrwa: "One must understand the other and all of his or her ways of being and of doing so that the warrior may surpass the other in their way as well as with the warrior's own way."

Well we are building an artificial city specifically geared for cultural and academic exploration and exchange. We are building structures housing our cultural achievements, we would be honored to have your structures neighbor ours. We will allow one huge complex that many can freely visit. As our religious texts teach us: 78-2-3 TT of Botrwa: "One must understand the other and all of his or her ways of being and of doing so that the warrior may surpass the other in their way as well as with the warrior's own way."

Certainly. We will be establishing a Library Complex of Aatem Nal in ShogunKhan at your earliest convenience- will your capital city be acceptable, or is there another site you would like us to pick?

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

Certainly. We will be establishing a Library Complex of Aatem Nal in ShogunKhan at your earliest convenience- will your capital city be acceptable, or is there another site you would like us to pick?

Sa'at ad Rata'a
Senior Librarian of the Grand Library of Serasarda
Loremaster Rank 4

There is a city that we are building from the ground up which will center our biggest Obsdevar, it is approximately 1hour away from the capital. Since you are the first foreign presence to build an academic structure we will request that you send a delegate to our naming committee so that a jointly decided name can grace the city.