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The Island and Its Inhabitants

Purpose
Part anthropological study of the different cultures of the Island, part personal journal of Sim's travels.

Publication
Published in 534fa, the book has been and continues to be widely accessible to all of the Island and is often used as a primer for children on the history and make-up of the Island.

In 942fa, a group of scholars at The Conservatory in Bramin wrote an updated version of the book, expanding it into 4 sections to include Quyata. While they did their best to match Sim's research and writing style, their additions are lacking the personal emotions and reflections that Sim is so well known for.

Legacy
The publishing and spread of Anyma Sim's book was the first time since the Foaba that the peoples of Gattak's various cultures really began to learn about each other. The resulting increase in trade of both goods and knowledge eventually created both the common language of Belt and the thriving movement of resources up and down the Syhychakwa and Bat Sye rivers.

Related Articles on the Cultures of Gattak
The Kingdom of Bramin
The United Tribes of the Gueta Ko
Tayon Ke
Quyata

Type
Journal, Scientific
Authoring Date
Between 515fa and 534fa
Authors

Book Inscription:

For Amao,
ayha Ooauu Eipaa wimu

(This is a traditional blessing in Pyeske, the local language of the Tribes, translating into something like "May the Moon Mother kiss you." It is unknown who Amao was, although it has been speculated that they were someone Sim had a romantic relationship with during her time with the Gueta Ko.)


Cover image: by cocparisienne - pixabay

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