Rtawahist is one of the Six Darshans, the six main schools of Sumeru Akademiya.
It is specialized in illuminationism,[1] the study of the stars, and includes disciplines such as astronomy and astrology.
Its school color is blue.[2] Azar was formerly its sage and also formerly the Grand Sage of the Akademiya. The mascot on its symbol resembles an elephant.
Overview[]
The untouchable sky conceals the truth about the world... At least, that's what we Rtawahists believe.
—Ashk
Encompassing subjects such as astrology and astronomy, the Rtawahist school believes that studying the stars will lead to the truth, and that the stars write people's destinies.[2] In Sumeru, only academics are allowed to study astrology, although other methods of fortune-telling are allowed.[3]
Members[]
Azar was the Sage of Rtawahist.
There are 15 other characters who are or were part of Rtawahist:
Trivia[]
- Mona's astrology column in The Steambird is well-known among Rtawahist scholars.[4]
- The chief editor of Rtawahist keeps Starlogs that show the fates of all living beings.[5]
Etymology[]
- Like the other Six Darshans, the name "Rtawahist" is derived from one of the six Zoroastrian deities collectively known as the Amesha Spenta. Asha (or Arta), also known as Asha Vahista (Avestan for "Best Truth") and as Ashawahist in Middle Persian, is both a concept and a deity. While the concept is difficult to translate into other languages, it can be understood as a universal, fundamental truth which then writes reality and has an inherent moral quality.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Rtawahist | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 明论派 / 梨多梵谛 Mínglùn-pài / Líduōfàndì | School of the Theory of Enlightenment / Rtawahist |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 明論派 / 梨多梵諦 Mínglùn-pài / Líduōfàndì | |
| Japanese | 明論派 / ルタワヒスト Meiron-ha[6] / Rutawahisuto[!][!] | School of the Theory of Enlightenment[※][※] / Rtawahist |
| Korean | 명론파 / 르타와히스트 Myeongnon-pa / Reutawahiseuteu | School of the Theory of Enlightenment[※][※] / Rtawahist |
| Spanish | Escuela de Iluminacionismo / Rtawahist | School of Illuminationism / Rtawahist |
| French | Rtawahist | — |
| Russian | Ртавахист Rtavakhist | — |
| Thai | ภาควิชาอิลลูมิเนชั่นนิสม์ / Rtawahist | Department of Illuminationism / Rtawahist |
| Vietnamese | Rtawahist | — |
| German | Rtawahist / Himmelskunde | Rtawahist / Astronomy[• 1] |
| Indonesian | Rtawahist | — |
| Portuguese | Rtawahist | — |
| Turkish | Rtawahist | — |
| Italian | Rtawahist | — |
- ↑ German: Himmelskunde is the archaic term for "astronomy," lit. "study of the sky."
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ Event A Parade of Providence Quest: Act I - Comings and Goings, Part 1: Opening Festivities
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 NPC Dialogue: Sitt
- ↑ Traveler's Voice-Over: About Divination
- ↑ Layla's Voice-Over: About Mona
- ↑ Layla's Voice-Over: Something to Share
- ↑ Layla's Japanese Voice-Over: モナについて…
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