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For the eyes of Nicolas Bourbaki, requiring approval for inclusion within training material.
Ethos
Becoming a Vialist within the walls of the city of Dema means your life is structured. The city is to be moved through in silence; words are for prayer, communion, and to give your thanks to the Glorious Gone, who bring light and life to the city.
Heads are to remain bowed throughout all daily work as to constantly show your thanks.
Within this city, there is no need for individual identity.The only exception is for children. Talking is allowed to teach and reprimand only, but a child must not be punished for the questions that they ask. However it must be remembered in the teaching of children that speech is for worship, and as such, words belong to the Bishops.
Structure
You wake when First Bell rings, a signal to rise and prepare yourself for the day, eat a meal, and complete morning prayers and worship. This time may also be used for confession where a glorified citizen may speak with their bishop about any topic or level of concern.
Second Bell signals the beginning of morning service. Move to the Bishop’s tower at the center of your district to hear prayer and give thanks for those glorified citizens who ascended to join the Glorious Gone.
As service concludes, the first shift begins. Each apartment is assigned chores that must be completed daily.
Third Bell is the signal for communal lunch, which lasts for one hour. Each glorified citizen must sit, eat, and clean up after themselves within the designated area of their district's courtyard. Afterwards, afternoon service commences. This is where those who are eligible may volunteer to ascend to join the Glorious Gone, giving their mortal life so that their gravestones may light the city, providing life for those who remain.
The second shift begins immediately after service and consists of a glorified citizen's assigned task. Tasks are assigned when initiation is completed at age 18; they are specifically tailored, and each citizen is trained for the role they will play within the ecosystem of the city’s walls. For children, this time is for classes and learning. The evening meal must be eaten before the day's conclusion.
The final signal of the day is Fourth Bell, the signal for evening service, where those ascendants to the Glorious Gone have their mortal vessels viewed one final time by the citizens of their district. Each citizen must state their thanks before returning to their homes for solitary reflection.
Each day repeats as the one before it.
It's a system, a routine, a cycle.
For the Glory of the Gone