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One of seven original noble houses of [[elves]], the '''House of Illistim''' was said to have valued knowledge above all else, its members having been known as great scholars. It was said that no other [[:Category:Races and Cultures|culture]] in [[Elanthia]] valued knowledge more than the Illistim did, and they were the creators of some of the most powerful of artifacts produced by elves due to their mastery of magic. The House of Illistim seat of power was in the City-State of [[Ta'Illistim]], often called "The Shining City." It was held by the [[Argent Mirror]], who is presently [[Queen Myasara]].
One of seven original noble houses of [[elves]], the '''House of Illistim''' was said to have valued knowledge above all else, its members having been known as great scholars. It was said that no other [[:Category:Races and Cultures|culture]] in [[Elanthia]] valued knowledge more than the Illistim did, and they were the creators of some of the most powerful elven artifacts due to their mastery of magic. The House Illistim seat of power was in the City-State of [[Ta'Illistim]], often called "The Shining City." It was held by the [[Argent Mirror]], who is presently [[Queen Myasara]].


"The Shining City" owes its title to a famous poem by [[Isildrich Greyvael Illistim]].
"The Shining City" owes its title to a famous poem by [[Isildrich Greyvael Illistim]].


Illistim society was infamously egalitarian, and divided into a number of recognizable branches. Among these include the [[Masters of Lore|Loremasters]], the [[Elemancers]], the [[Artificers]], the [[Arch Magi]], the [[Sapphire Guard]], the [[Council of Thrones]], and royal representatives such as the [[Seneschal]]. There was also mention of an [[Illistim Ministry of Scholars]]. However, there were many people who were less high profile, being little more than farmers or shopkeeps. It is important to note that these were all branches of the state, and that the funding was generous for the elite.
Illistim society was infamously egalitarian, and divided into a number of prestigious branches. Among these included the [[Masters of Lore|Loremasters]], the [[Elemancers]], the [[Artificers]], the [[Arch Magi]], the [[Sapphire Guard]], the [[Council of Thrones]], and royal representatives such as the [[Seneschal]]. There was also mention of an [[Illistim Ministry of Scholars]]. However, there were many people who were less high profile, being little more than farmers or shopkeeps. It is important to note that these were all branches of the state, and that the funding was generous for the elite.


==Prominent Groups==
==Prominent Groups==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Protocol and Etiquette: Behavior Within the Court of the Illistimi Elves]]
*[[Protocol and Etiquette: Behavior Within the Court of the Illistimi Elves|"Protocol and Etiquette: Behavior Within the Court of the Illistimi Elves"]] - [[Hiraani Gael Illistim]] (5109 Modern Era)
*[[Ta'Illistim Monarchs|"Linsandrych's Legacy: A Detailed Examination of the Dynastic Argent Mirrors and Their Contributions to Illistimi Society With Notes On Selected Post-Lanenreat Figures"]] - [[Hiraani Gael Illistim]] (5110 Modern Era)
*[[Protocol and Etiquette: Behavior Within the Court of the Illistim Elves (saved post)]]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf/illistim_1.asp Illistim Culture at Play.net]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf/illistim_1.asp Illistim Culture at Play.net] - [[Haethera Illuvassas Illistim]] (5109 Modern Era)
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf.asp Official Documentation on Elves at Play.net]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf.asp Official Documentation on Elves at Play.net]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/tomes/elven_history/elvendogma.asp Elven Dogma and Theology at Play.net]




Revision as of 11:47, 14 January 2015

One of seven original noble houses of elves, the House of Illistim was said to have valued knowledge above all else, its members having been known as great scholars. It was said that no other culture in Elanthia valued knowledge more than the Illistim did, and they were the creators of some of the most powerful elven artifacts due to their mastery of magic. The House Illistim seat of power was in the City-State of Ta'Illistim, often called "The Shining City." It was held by the Argent Mirror, who is presently Queen Myasara.

"The Shining City" owes its title to a famous poem by Isildrich Greyvael Illistim.

Illistim society was infamously egalitarian, and divided into a number of prestigious branches. Among these included the Loremasters, the Elemancers, the Artificers, the Arch Magi, the Sapphire Guard, the Council of Thrones, and royal representatives such as the Seneschal. There was also mention of an Illistim Ministry of Scholars. However, there were many people who were less high profile, being little more than farmers or shopkeeps. It is important to note that these were all branches of the state, and that the funding was generous for the elite.

Prominent Groups

Families

There were a number of highly influential families among the Illistim elite, other than the old royal bloodline, whether historically or at the present time. The following are examples with what they were characteristically known for:

Orders

There were also a number of private social clubs of considerable influence, including:

See Also

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