Found on a pamphlet in an info packet
Quote:The Academy of Exceptionally Trained Hydaelyn Explorers and Researchers is one of Eorzea's most unique institutions of learning, in that it encompasses a wide assortment of interests. AETHER prides itself on the caliber of its Academicians as well as its varied innovative research projects, which both contribute to its success and reputation. Having recently undergone internal restructuring, the Academy is completely focused to emphasize these aspects of its mission.
Learning
Many classes will be available for any student-hopeful to pursue with our staff of Academicians. As time passes and experience grows, we hope to expand our knowledge on a variety of subjects so that we may offer new curriculum. Within the four Paths – War, Mind, Magic and Hand, every field of study will find its own place, from reading and writing to mastery of arms and the arcane.
Research and Creativity
AETHER is proud of its mission and aims to be at the forefront of Eorzea's technological and magical innovations and research. In the future, financing programs will be available to support projects that show exceptional potential, whether to develop something new or to improve upon prior research. This covers classic research subjects as well as wholly new fields of study.
Eorzea-Wide
Although Gridania may be considered a perfect place for the main facilities of the Academy, it would be a shame to consider it a restriction. There is constant work to form ties with facilities and organizations in other city-states, and the Academy welcomes all races, sexes, backgrounds, and creeds. This approach contributes to collaboration among a wide variety of backgrounds and schools of thought, which will ultimately help form a broader body of knowledge within the Academy.
The Academy Premises
While the Academy premises are currently under construction, they are and will continue to be a fascinating ensemble of facilities meant to accommodate any and all types of training and study. AETHER tirelessly seeks to take advantage of new discoveries; our refurbished facilities are designed to house the latest tools, which we hope to put to good use for the betterment of the Academy and of society at large. Within Academy grounds also lie social halls which often act as hubs of interaction between adventurers, researchers, politicians, and soldiers; in short, a place where everyone can congregate to discuss anything that they desire.
True to its Goals
Above all, every action the Academy takes is done in pursuit of its overarching goals to provide those who wish to learn, research, or collaborate a place to do so in order to better themselves, and thereby Eorzea as a whole. Young and old will find a welcoming place to learn openly, where they may pursue their mental, physical, and social predilections individually, and contribute to the development of new discoveries and innovations as a larger group of like-minded peers.
This, is the The Academy of Exceptionally Trained Hydaelyn Explorers and Researchers.
The Details
- A.E.T.H.E.R.
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  * Server: Besaid   * Website: Guildlaunch site   * Primary Timezone: Eastern   * RP Level: Heavy   * RP Element: School of Adventurers, Exploration, Learning.   * Linkshell Chat: IC, some marked (( )) OOC allowed   * Ventrilo: Available and encouraged for OOC Chat   * Headquarters: Gridania   * Cross-Guild Interactions: Very Open   * Leadership:
- Illias Naystar - Chancellor
Aldrisi Shirantas - Ambassador
Verence Meillune - Quartermaster
- Â Magic
  This is where everything related to Magic takes place. Secured rooms for offensive casting training, research facilities, and so on. The Theory of Magic can be studied and taught in this wing   Â
- War  Â
   This section is perhaps the most straightforward. Classes for tactical studies, sparring rings and gymnasium, everything needed for such physical activities, including but not limited to sports of all kinds and practice on training dummies  Â
- Hand   Â
  Everything that is manual dexterity, crafts, cooking, and so on. This wing will have dedicated rooms for each, ensuring access to proper facilities for all who have authorization, as well as for all the Academicians to use their talents or develop some new ones  Â
- Mind   Â
  The only thing not covered by game mechanics, philosophy, arts, history, economics, etc. This Path will be dedicated to all of those and other theme that are of the same type. It would also house a small stage for theater and acting, as well as classes with maps and charts as we can all imagine them.
- To become a dedicated Academician, simply follow our new applicant's guide on our site whenever the application status is Open. Make sure to read through the guide entirely and the resources it links to.For a student type membership, it will have to wait until the project is developed and ready. Thank you for your patience, we hope to provide a great experience by having a defined process.Outsourcing request will also be in place soon.
- Illias Naystar - Chancellor
- Information section-New Applicants' Guide-Historical document: IC structure proposal. Feel free to contact us via PM or post on our forums
-=Illias Naystar=-
-=Chancellor of A.E.T.H.E.R.=-
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