A Traveler's Guide to Hyrule; Thursday, First Period [11/04].

[in_sidon_we_trust]

In front of the class that day stood no their usual towering teacher, but, instead, a much smaller blacksmith...

Just kidding! Your first-period teaching streak was over, Amaya, because Sidon was there and wouldn't miss his class for anything!

Well, perhaps the impending destruction of his entire world that was a constant looming threat every single day of his life, maybe! But since the actual Hyrule was still quite snug and safe (relatively speaking), he was here to tell his intrepid duo more about it.

( Rocks of Ages )

"But that is," Sidon concluded with a nod, "mostly all there is to say about the Gorons. As I mentioned, I have not personally been able to travel to Death Mountain and Goron City, and may likely never get the chance unless someone were to truly develop a significantly more powerful Fireproof Elixer, but I imagine the two of you would be able to stand the heat far better! And, even then, one may still experience the company of these stolid, joyful, steadfast people throughout all of Hyrule, as they have a traveling spirit themselves and enjoy sharing the wealth of their mines with the world. One does not have to endure the scorching heat of Death Mountain to enjoy the acquaintance of these solid fellows! And we are all quite glad for that!

"So...what do you think?" He looked to them eagerly. "Is Death Mountain a place you might like to visit...despite the name? Or perhaps because of it! What would you be most interested to learn or see about the Gorons? As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions!"

World Mythology, Thursday, Period 3

[atreideslioness]

"Since it's been a chilly week, I thought we might go somewhere a bit more tropical for the day," Ghanima said. "Hawaiian mythology refers to the legends, historical tales and sayings of the ancient Hawaiian people. It is considered a variant of a more general Polynesian mythology, developing its own unique character for several centuries before about 1800. It is associated with the Hawaiian religion, the system of beliefs that represent the beauty and mystery of Hawaiian sacred traditions. The religion was officially suppressed in the 19th century, but kept alive by some practitioners to the modern day."

"In Hawaiian religious lore, Hiʻiaka is a daughter of Haumea and Kāne. She was the patron goddess of Hawaiʻi and the hula dancers, and lived in a sacred grove where she spent her days dancing with the forest spirits. She is also called Hiʻiaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele literally meaning "Cradled in the bosom of Pele". Hiʻiaka was conceived in Tahiti, but carried in the form of an egg to Hawaiʻi by Pele, who kept the egg with her at all times to incubate it. Hiʻiaka is Pele's favorite and most loyal sister, although they have also had their differences."

"At one point in time, Pele appeared at a festival on Kauaʻi where she fell in love with a young chief named Lohiau. Upon her return, she longed for him and decided to send a messenger to bring him to her. Hiʻiaka volunteered to go on the dangerous journey, as long as Pele would protect her sacred grove and her friend, Hopoe."

"Pele agreed to Hiʻiaka's request, but insisted that she return with Lohiau within 40 days. She also instructed Hiʻiaka not to fall in love with Lohiau, or even embrace him. Hiʻiaka's journey was filled with many adventures, such as dueling with the kupuas of the island forests, but when at last she reached Kauaʻi she found that the young chief had died from longing for Pele. She was able to revive him with chanting and prayer, but she was not able to return to Pele within 40 days. Pele, fearing that Hiʻiaka had betrayed her and was keeping the handsome chief for herself, became enraged and not only destroyed Hiʻiaka's sacred lehua forest, but also killed innocent Hopoe, turning her into stone."

"When Hiʻiaka returned, seeing her friend dead and her forest ravaged, she took revenge on Pele and embraced Lohiau. In retaliation, Pele sent waves of lava at the couple. Hiʻiaka was unharmed, but Lohiau was killed by the lava. Again, Hiʻiaka revived him, thus bringing him back to life twice. Pele, once her temper had cooled off a bit, regretted her hasty actions toward Hiʻiaka's forest and friend, decided to let Lohiau choose who he wanted to be with. Some versions of the legend say that Lohiau chose Hiʻiaka over Pele and returned with her to Kauaʻi. Others say he decided to remain with the both of them. Still others say that he retreated to Kauaʻi alone."

"Today we are going to watch a film that is loosely based on this particular myth of Hi'iaka, and then I'd like you to discuss what similarities you see."

Library, Thursday, November 4

[talentforlying]

Since the 'undead' problem had seemed to die down -- he hadn't seen either of those bloody ghosts in a month -- so it was as good a time as any to do the fall cleaning.

The main doors to the library were propped open, with a chalkboard wheeled outside --


NOW HIRING
All Days
No Experience Required
Healthy Sense of Self-Perservation & Tolerance for Weirdness Preferred


The Fandom High Library was open. Make of that what you will.

Bardic Inspiration 2: the Bardening, Thursday, Period 2

[wrongkindofsith]

This class the bar was missing! Oh noes.

And it looked like dark clouds were rolling in! Oh noooooooes!*

But thankfully for everyone involved, the outdoors space was still the Danger Shop. Mostly Jaskier who was a delicate flower after not traveling for so long.

"The world can be unpredictable while you travel," he said. "And a bard does not always have the funds for a plush bed at an inn."

"Or any bed at all if he's an especially bad one," Cara added with a meaningful pause. "Which means sleeping rough."

"Camping," Jaskier corrected to soften the sound of it. "Just you..." Lightning cracked the sky. "...and the elements..." A wolf howled in the distance. "...and nature."

The nature was the best part! If you were a weirdo like Cara who liked the idea of fighting wolves in the rain.

"Hope you remembered to pack a blanket." Because Cara was picky about who she shared with.

"So, let's see what we can get together," Jaskier said, using the power of positive thinking to carry on.

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* does not pay Anakin.