Education in Avanthal.

[Liyana Winterflame]

I come her to inquire about the state of education in Avanthal.
Mostly because I needed to know what my PC's childhood would have been like if both her parents were busy with work.

Now, I made sure to check out sources about education during medieval times, and found that there were indeed secular schools of and mathematics as early as 700 and 1200, respectively. See this source.

At first they were limited to nobility, but that was at year 700, and even then promising children of lower castes were educated. See this source.

By 1500 schools were allowed to all free men and -- not uncommonly -- women as well.
See here.

Alfred the Great, in the middle of the ninth century, made it a goal to have all free Englishmen who were able to learn become educated. He had great books translated into English, and his family was educated, including his daughters.

See this source for the curricula and the effect of religion.

Edit. Now to apply this to Avanthal.

I imagined that education would be taken of by each hold, which is fine, but what about the primary skills of the liberal arts, such as language?

Also, there does exist a large library, and so I thought that, if a certain person were interested, education would be available to those who search for it.

Also, if one were to take heed from the monasteries the church has in real life, it would be reasonable to expect some for Morwen as well, and priests trained in prayer.

Edit2. Just to invite a wider audience.

Also, knights were usually taught reading and writing, and any who did not know these subjects was frowned upon.

[Noblesse]

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Hey Liyana! I'm glad that you are one to do research first before asking, but Avanthal actually swings a different way from how Medieval Europe did their thing (since it's not really the inspiration for the city).

As you can see, there are no formal schools in Avanthal. A child's primary education is taken care of by his/her parents. Children are taught the tradecrafts of their Holds by them as well. They're also taught how to read and write, sometimes how to do simple mathematics as well if it's relevant to what they do. Every parent are expected to do this, and one who does not are frowned upon the Vantha society.

Now, if a child wanted to learn something different from what his/her parents know, then he/she would have to find a suitable mentor for that (e.g. a Frostfawn who wanted to paint would have to ask someone from Skyglow to teach him). If applicable, he can go to the library and try to learn from books instead. This is actually disapproved of though, for everyone expects you to stay true to the Hold you were born into.

As for churches, Morwen actually has a place of worship built for her, the Temple of Everwinter. Lee'ena Snowsong is the temple's priestess and thus runs the place. I'm not very sure what you meant by priests trained in prayer, but the Vantha just didn't think it necessary to have so many priests in town to lead prayer services when they can just ask for an audience with Morwen at her Palace and talk to her in person.
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[Liyana Winterflame]

...and talk to her in person.

Wow. Just wow. I didn't know people can do that.

Thanks for replying so eloquently and quickly!

It answered all my doubts and questions.

What I did have in mind was that my PC would be a neglected child, at least from the parents.
I can imagine I would have her search for different mentors all over the places.

[Noblesse]

Actually, PCs were given a chance to talk with her earlier this Spring. Although the thread kind of got discontinued after our DS retired mid-season. But yes, you can talk to Morwen in person after requesting to meet her from her assistant.

Searching for mentors is fine, and so much open to a variety of interesting plot ideas! I can't wait to see how your character develops from here onward.

Anyway, I'm glad to have been of help!