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			:: '''This material can be found at the [[Guild:ATU\|Avlis Tower University]] library.'''

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	The Illithids took the People from the First World and brought them to the False Worlds. As the People labored upon the False Worlds, the Illithids taught them the Way of the Flesh. Through them, the People came to Know loss. They came to Know suffering. They came to Know death, both of the body and mind. They came to Know what it is to be the herd of another and have their flesh consumed. The Unbroken Circle is the Knowing of how the People lost themselves. And how they came to Know themselves again.		The Illithids took the People from the First World and brought them to the False Worlds. As the People labored upon the False Worlds, the Illithids taught them the Way of the Flesh. Through them, the People came to Know loss. They came to Know suffering. They came to Know death, both of the body and mind. They came to Know what it is to be the herd of another and have their flesh consumed. The Unbroken Circle is the Knowing of how the People lost themselves. And how they came to Know themselves again.

	Two Deaths as One has said: Strength lies in ~~knowing~~ oneself. I learned that once someone does not Know themselves, they are lost. They become tools for others. Know the First Circle. Now Know the Second. Know that flesh cannot mark steel. Know that steel may mark flesh. In Knowing this, Zerthimon became free.		Two Deaths as One has said: Strength lies in Knowing oneself. I learned that once someone does not Know themselves, they are lost. They become tools for others. Know the First Circle. Now Know the Second. Know that flesh cannot mark steel. Know that steel may mark flesh. In Knowing this, Zerthimon became free.

	One of the places where flesh served their will was the Fields of Husks on the False Worlds of the Illithids. The Fields were where the bodies of the People were cast after the Illithids had consumed their brains. Zerthimon worked the Fields with no Knowing of himself or what he had become. He was a tool of flesh, and the flesh was content. It was upon these Fields that Zerthimon came to Know the scripture of steel. During one of the turnings, as Zerthimon tilled the Fields with his hands, he came across a husk whose brain remained within it. It had not been used as food. Yet it was dead.		One of the places where flesh served their will was the Fields of Husks on the False Worlds of the Illithids. The Fields were where the bodies of the People were cast after the Illithids had consumed their brains. Zerthimon worked the Fields with no Knowing of himself or what he had become. He was a tool of flesh, and the flesh was content. It was upon these Fields that Zerthimon came to Know the scripture of steel. During one of the turnings, as Zerthimon tilled the Fields with his hands, he came across a husk whose brain remained within it. It had not been used as food. Yet it was dead.
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	With greed beating in his heart, Vilquar came upon the Illithid Zhijitaris and spoke to his master of his success. He said that the Rising had fallen, and the Illithids were safe to turn their eyes outwards once more. He praised their wisdom in using Vilquar's eye, and he asked them for his reward. The Illithid gave to Vilquar his reward, opening the cavity of his skull and devouring his brain. Vilquar's corpse was cast upon the Fields of Husks so its blood might water the poison-stemmed grasses.		With greed beating in his heart, Vilquar came upon the Illithid Zhijitaris and spoke to his master of his success. He said that the Rising had fallen, and the Illithids were safe to turn their eyes outwards once more. He praised their wisdom in using Vilquar's eye, and he asked them for his reward. The Illithid gave to Vilquar his reward, opening the cavity of his skull and devouring his brain. Vilquar's corpse was cast upon the Fields of Husks so its blood might water the poison-stemmed grasses.

	Know my Truth, as Dak'kon's Two Deaths as One Truth, as Zerthimon's Truth. Zerthimon was the first to ~~know~~ the way of freedom. Yet it was not he that first came to Know the way of rebellion. The ~~knowing~~ of rebellion came to the warrior-queen Gith, one of the People. She had served the Illithids upon many of the False Worlds as a soldier, and she had come to Know war and carried it in her heart. She had come to Know how others might be organized to subjugate others. She Knew the paths of power, and she Knew the art of taking from the conquerors the weapons by which they could be defeated. Her mind was focused, and both her will and her blade were as one.		Know my Truth, as Dak'kon's Two Deaths as One Truth, as Zerthimon's Truth. Zerthimon was the first to Know the way of freedom. Yet it was not he that first came to Know the way of rebellion. The Knowing of rebellion came to the warrior-queen Gith, one of the People. She had served the Illithids upon many of the False Worlds as a soldier, and she had come to Know war and carried it in her heart. She had come to Know how others might be organized to subjugate others. She Knew the paths of power, and she Knew the art of taking from the conquerors the weapons by which they could be defeated. Her mind was focused, and both her will and her blade were as one.

	She Knew the Riddle of Steel - But not the Riddle of Will. The turning in which Zerthimon came to ~~know~~ Gith, Zerthimon ceased to Know himself. Her words were as fires lit in the hearts of all who heard her. On hearing her words, he wished to Know war. He Kknew not what afflicted him, but he Knew he wished to join his blade to Gith. He wished to give his hate expression and share his pain with the Illithid. Gith was one of the People, but her Knowing of herself was greater than any Zerthimon had ever encountered.		She Knew the Riddle of Steel - But not the Riddle of Will. The turning in which Zerthimon came to Know Gith, Zerthimon ceased to Know himself. Her words were as fires lit in the hearts of all who heard her. On hearing her words, he wished to Know war. He Kknew not what afflicted him, but he Knew he wished to join his blade to Gith. He wished to give his hate expression and share his pain with the Illithid. Gith was one of the People, but her Knowing of herself was greater than any Zerthimon had ever encountered.

	She knew the ways of flesh, she Knew the Illithids and in Knowing herself, she was to Know how to defeat them in battle. The strength of her Knowing was so great, that all those that walked her path came to Know themselves. She Knew herself, yet she was Divided. Gith was but one. Her strength was such that it caused others to Know their strength. And Zerthimon laid his steel at her feet. Know: In Unity Lies Strenght. Know the Fifth Circle.		She knew the ways of flesh, she Knew the Illithids and in Knowing herself, she was to Know how to defeat them in battle. The strength of her Knowing was so great, that all those that walked her path came to Know themselves. She Knew herself, yet she was Divided. Gith was but one. Her strength was such that it caused others to Know their strength. And Zerthimon laid his steel at her feet. Know: In Unity Lies Strenght. Know the Fifth Circle.
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	Know the Seventh Circle. Know that the Rising of the People against the Illithid was a thing built upon many turnings. Many were the People who lived and died under time's blade while the Rising was shaped. The Knowing of much of the ways was slow, and in all these things, time's weight fell upon all. From the Knowing of one's reflection in a steel blade, to the Knowing of submerging the will, to the Knowing of seeing itself. All of these things and more the People built upon. In time, they came to Know the whole. Know the Missile of Patience cannot be stopped; And thus, Know the Eight and Last Circle.		Know the Seventh Circle. Know that the Rising of the People against the Illithid was a thing built upon many turnings. Many were the People who lived and died under time's blade while the Rising was shaped. The Knowing of much of the ways was slow, and in all these things, time's weight fell upon all. From the Knowing of one's reflection in a steel blade, to the Knowing of submerging the will, to the Knowing of seeing itself. All of these things and more the People built upon. In time, they came to Know the whole. Know the Missile of Patience cannot be stopped; And thus, Know the Eight and Last Circle.

	Know that it is the most difficult to Know. Know that a mind divided divides the man. The will and the hand must be as one. In ~~knowing~~ the self, one becomes strong. Know that if you Know a course of action to be true in your heart, do not betray it because the path leads to hardship. Know that there is nothing in all the Worlds that can stand against unity. When all ~~know~~ a single purpose, when all hands are guided by one will, and all act with the same intent, the Planes themselves may be moved. A divided mind is one that does not Know itself. When it is divided, it cleaves the body in two. When one has a single purpose, the body is strengthened. In Knowing the Self, Grow Strong.		Know that it is the most difficult to Know. Know that a mind divided divides the man. The will and the hand must be as one. In Knowing the self, one becomes strong. Know that if you Know a course of action to be true in your heart, do not betray it because the path leads to hardship. Know that there is nothing in all the Worlds that can stand against unity. When all Know a single purpose, when all hands are guided by one will, and all act with the same intent, the Planes themselves may be moved. A divided mind is one that does not Know itself. When it is divided, it cleaves the body in two. When one has a single purpose, the body is strengthened. In Knowing the Self, Grow Strong.

	Thus is the story of The People; The story of Zerthimon; The story of The Queen. From Daika's Truth, from Dak'kon Two Deaths as One's Truth, from Zerthimon's Truth."		Thus is the story of The People; The story of Zerthimon; The story of The Queen. From Daika's Truth, from Dak'kon Two Deaths as One's Truth, from Zerthimon's Truth."

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	===Preface One: The Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai===		===<div style="text-align:center;">Preface One: The Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai</div>===

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	===Preface Two: Githzerai Sentience===		===<div style="text-align:center;">Preface Two: Githzerai Sentience</div>===

	This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, on September 8th, 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows". The word "turning" denotes one full turn of seasons, or in other words, one year.

	- Sage Miriel Xilo		This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, on September 8th, 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows". The word "turning" denotes one full turn of seasons, or in other words, one year. - Sage Miriel Xilo



	===The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon===		===<div style="text-align:center;">The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon</div>===

	"Know I shall tell you The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon as it was told to me by Dak'kon Two Deaths as One. To learn, you must Know the People. To Know the People, you must Know The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon.		"Know I shall tell you The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon as it was told to me by Dak'kon Two Deaths as One. To learn, you must Know the People. To Know the People, you must Know The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon.

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	[[Category:Lectures]]		[[Category:Lectures]]

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	===Preface Two: Githzerai Sentience===		===Preface Two: Githzerai Sentience===

	This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, on September 8th, 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows".		This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, on September 8th, 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows". The word "turning" denotes one full turn of seasons, or in other words, one year.

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	By enduring and quenching the fires of his hatred, he allowed Arlathii Twice-Deceased to think him weak. When the time of the Rising came, Arlathii was the first of the Illithid to Know death by Zerthimon's hand and die a third death. Endure, in Enduring Grow Strong.		By enduring and quenching the fires of his hatred, he allowed Arlathii Twice-Deceased to think him weak. When the time of the Rising came, Arlathii was the first of the Illithid to Know death by Zerthimon's hand and die a third death. Endure, in Enduring Grow Strong.

	Know the Fourth Circle. Know that the Rising of the People against the illithid was a thing built upon many ten-turnings of labor. Many of the People were gathered and taught in secret the ways of defeating their Illithid masters. They were taught to shield their minds, and use them as weapons. They were taught the scripture of steel, and most importantly, they were given the Knowing of freedom. Some of the People learned the nature of freedom and took it into their hearts. The Knowing gave them strength. Others feared freedom and kept silent. But there were those that ~~knew~~ freedom and ~~knew~~ slavery, and it was their choice that the People remain chained. One of these was Vilquar.		Know the Fourth Circle. Know that the Rising of the People against the illithid was a thing built upon many ten-turnings of labor. Many of the People were gathered and taught in secret the ways of defeating their Illithid masters. They were taught to shield their minds, and use them as weapons. They were taught the scripture of steel, and most importantly, they were given the Knowing of freedom. Some of the People learned the nature of freedom and took it into their hearts. The Knowing gave them strength. Others feared freedom and kept silent. But there were those that Knew freedom and Knew slavery, and it was their choice that the People remain chained. One of these was Vilquar.

	Vilquar saw no freedom in the Rising, but opportunity. He saw that the Illithid had spawned across many of the False Worlds. Their Worlds numbered so many that their vision was turned only outwards, to all they did not already touch. Vilquar's eye saw that much took place that the Illithid did not see. To the Rising, the Illithid were blinded. It seemed that the Rising would die before it could occur, and the Illithid were pleased with Vilquar's eye. On Knowing Vilquar's eye, Zerthimon forced the Rising to silence itself, so that Vilquar might think at last his treacheries had succeeded, and the Rising had fallen. He knew that Vilquar's eye was filled only with the reward he had been promised. He would see what he wished to see.		Vilquar saw no freedom in the Rising, but opportunity. He saw that the Illithid had spawned across many of the False Worlds. Their Worlds numbered so many that their vision was turned only outwards, to all they did not already touch. Vilquar's eye saw that much took place that the Illithid did not see. To the Rising, the Illithid were blinded. It seemed that the Rising would die before it could occur, and the Illithid were pleased with Vilquar's eye. On Knowing Vilquar's eye, Zerthimon forced the Rising to silence itself, so that Vilquar might think at last his treacheries had succeeded, and the Rising had fallen. He knew that Vilquar's eye was filled only with the reward he had been promised. He would see what he wished to see.

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	This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, ~~in the summer of~~ 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows".		This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, on September 8th, 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows".

	- Sage Miriel Xilo		- Sage Miriel Xilo



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	This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows".		This record is the history of the Illithidae, Githyanki and Githzerai as told amongst the Githzerai. I have recorded it under dictation by the Githzerai known as Daika, in the summer of 2201 AAoP. To understand the text below, it is important to remember that knowing, awareness, conscious will are key points to the Githzerai culture. After centuries of slavery under the Illithids who suppressed their mental functions, the People as they call themselves believe Knowledge to be sacred. Also, you will find that they refer to their Prime Material home world as to the one original plane of existance, refering to all other places as "false worlds" or "false images", "reflections", "shadows".

	- Sage Miriel Xilo		- Sage Miriel Xilo

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The Unbroken Circle of Zerthimon - Revision history

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VoidHamlet at 17:15, 8 September 2008

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