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	====Questions about Authenticity====		====Questions about Authenticity====
	The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest surviving copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]](though references to the book in published form can be found in the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]), leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.		The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest surviving copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]] (though references to the book in published form can be found in the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]), leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.

	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant in the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it "consistent with our understanding of the time".		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant in the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it "consistent with our understanding of the time".

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	This revised viewpoint brings the story in line with understood Marconian norms, in that the son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and eventually fell in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public to take her from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to truly express his love for Lyria.		This revised viewpoint brings the story in line with understood Marconian norms, in that the son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and eventually fell in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public to take her from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to truly express his love for Lyria.

			==Gudersnipe Foundation==
			The [[Foundation]] has officially endorsed the authenticity of the diary and incorporates it into school curriculum. Various statements by high-ranking authorities allude to the existence of a [[White Paper\|white paper]] which may shed proof of the authenticity. Why this paper would be classified remains unknown.

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	====Questions about Authenticity====		====Questions about Authenticity====
	The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest ~~known~~ copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]], leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.		The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest surviving copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]](though references to the book in published form can be found in the early [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]]), leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.

	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant in the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it "consistent with our understanding of the time".		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant in the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it "consistent with our understanding of the time".

CourseDirector at 03:57, 27 December 2018

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	This revised viewpoint brings the story in line with understood Marconian norms, in that the son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and eventually fell in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public to take her from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to truly express his love for Lyria.		This revised viewpoint brings the story in line with understood Marconian norms, in that the son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and eventually fell in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public to take her from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to truly express his love for Lyria.

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Siddharth1: /* Lyria's Diary */

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Lyria's Diary

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	She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses; but Lyria's final buyer has only one "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.		She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses; but Lyria's final buyer has only one "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.

	However, the landowner's son, not named in the tale, does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.		However, the landowner's son (not named in the tale) does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion: treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.

	The tale follows Lyria and the landowner's son through the [[Gudersnipe Army]] invasion, and the destruction of the Marcon Alliance. The story provides a unique look at the fall of the Marcon Alliance from the perspective of the Marcons; Lyria writes repeatedly about the anger and frustration of the people around her.		The tale follows Lyria and the landowner's son through the [[Gudersnipe Army]] invasion, and the destruction of the Marcon Alliance. The story provides a unique look at the fall of the Marcon Alliance from the perspective of the Marcons; Lyria writes repeatedly about the anger and frustration of the people around her.

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	Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before ~~the fall and the beginning of~~ the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.		Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.

	The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], wherein it was probably rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.		The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], wherein it was probably rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.

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Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the fall and the begining of the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.

The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age|Golden Age]], where it was probably extensively modified and rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.

==Lyria's Diary==
The Diary of the Slave-Girl Lyria is considered an important work of clasical literature, and continued to be read well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age|Sixth Age]]. It contains much of the information of Marconian life and speaks of many of their customs.

According to the text, Lyria was born on one of the last worlds to be conquered before the Marcon Alliance fell. Having been born into a free life, her diary begins shortly after her initial capture and enslavement at the age of 12. It is likely the early events of the diary were recorded later, thought they are told as if being recorded as the events happen. This is theorized because the young girl seems entirely to mature for the early chapters.

The diary chronchles how she was captured and processed, the Marcons had an effiecient system for dealing with new slaves and distributing them throughout the empire. Lyria's journey lasts nearly a year as she is sold through various processing centers.

She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses, but Lyria's final buyer has only one specific "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.

However, the landowner's son, who is not named in the tale, is a curious young man who does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.

The tale follows Lyria and the landowner's son through the [[Gudersnipe Army]] invasion, and the complete destruction of the Marcon Alliance. The story provides a unique look at the fall of the Marcon Alliance from the perspective of the Marcons, Lyria writes repeatedly about the anger and frustration of the people around her.

Lyria and the son eventually escape. The son, despite being a full-blooded Marconian citizen, escapes death because he is mistaken for an escaped slave. He and Lyria leave the Marcon Alliance for one of the newly-freed slave worlds. Though now free to leave him, Lyria stays with the son who has showed her so much kindness through the years. He asks her to marry him, and she concents, this is the end of the diary.

====Questions about Authenticity====
The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and copied down through the ages to be eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age|Fourth Age]]. The oldest known copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age|Third Age]], leading some to doubt it's authenticity. Since each revision of the story often updated it's language or made small mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.

[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant with regaurds to the tail of Lyria. It presents an idea, an impression of time, who's actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the lens of the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it to be "consistant without understanding of the time."

Critics of the diary often point out how uncharacteristic it would have been for the land owner's son(believed to have been 16 when he recieved ownership of Lyria), to hold such enlightened views. Having been raised in the tradition of the Marcon Alliance, his beliefs would have been regarded as herietical.

The story, they say, probably stels from the [[Ages#The Golden Age|Golden Age]], probably around the era of the [[Earth Sphere Unified Nations]], when it was popular for writers to present a romanticized view of what was then fairly recent history. The story of the Marconian boy who befriended the slave girl and saved her from a lifetime of cruelty would have been viewed as "redeeming" of the Marcon Alliance. By that point in history, the borders of the Marcon Alliance were lost, and anything presenting them as something other than an evil horde would probably have sparked a great deal of curiosity.

Galactis responded to the critics with an alternate theory. Based on his interpretation of certain passages in the text, he presents that it may have been heavily edited during the Golden Age. He believes the son probably partook in his slave, but that he still kept her with kindness and dignity. In her diary, Lyria seems to hint at this notion, but never directly says it. This, combined with her early contempt for the son, is what Galactis presents as support for his theory.

This revised viewpoint presents a much more honest look at the story, that brings it back in line with understood Marconian social norms. The son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and did eventually fall in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public so he could take her away from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to trully express his love for Lyria.

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	Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the fall and the beginning of the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.		Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the fall and the beginning of the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.

	The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], ~~where~~ it was probably rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.		The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], wherein it was probably rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.

	==Lyria's Diary==		==Lyria's Diary==
	The Diary of the Slave-Girl Lyria is considered an important work of classical literature, and ~~continued to be~~ read well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]]. It contains much of the information of Marconian life and customs.		The ''Diary of the Slave-Girl Lyria'' is considered an important work of classical literature, and read well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]]. It contains much of the information of Marconian life and customs.

	According to the text, Lyria was born on one of the last worlds ~~to be~~ conquered before the Marcon Alliance fell. Having been born into a free life, her diary ~~begins~~ shortly after her ~~initial capture and~~ enslavement at the age of 12. It is likely the early events of the diary were recorded later, though told as if in progress. This is theorized because the ~~young girl~~ seems entirely too mature for the early chapters.		According to the text, Lyria was born on one of the last worlds conquered before the Marcon Alliance fell. Having been born into a free life, she begins her diary shortly after her enslavement at the age of 12. It is likely the early events of the diary were recorded later, though told as if in progress. This is theorized because the narration seems entirely too mature for the early chapters.

	The diary chronicles how she was captured and processed (the Marcons had an efficient system of distributing new slaves throughout the empire). Lyria's journey lasts nearly a year as she is sold through various processing centers.		The diary chronicles how she was captured and processed (the Marcons had an efficient system of distributing new slaves throughout the empire). Lyria's journey lasts nearly a year as she is sold through various processing centers.

	She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses; but Lyria's final buyer has only one ~~specific~~ "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.		She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses; but Lyria's final buyer has only one "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.

	However, the landowner's son, not named in the tale, does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.		However, the landowner's son, not named in the tale, does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.
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	====Questions about Authenticity====		====Questions about Authenticity====
	The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and ~~copied down through the ages to be~~ eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest known copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]], leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision ~~of the story~~ often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.		The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest known copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]], leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.

	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant ~~with regards to~~ the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it ~~to be~~ "consistent with our understanding of the time".		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant in the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it "consistent with our understanding of the time".

	Critics of the diary often point out the incongruity of the landowner's son (believed to have been 16 when he received Lyria) to hold enlightened views. ~~Having been raised in~~ the tradition of the Marcon Alliance, his beliefs would have been ~~regarded as~~ heresy.		Critics of the diary often point out the incongruity of the landowner's son (believed to have been 16 when he received Lyria) to hold enlightened views. In the tradition of the Marcon Alliance, his beliefs would have been heresy.

	The story, they say, probably stems from the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], probably around the era of the [[Earth Sphere Unified Nations]], when it was popular for writers to present a romanticized view of then-recent history. The story of a Marconian boy who befriended his slave girl and saved her from a lifetime of cruelty would have been viewed as "redeeming" the Marcon Alliance. By that point in history, the borders of the Marcon Alliance were lost, and anything presenting them as other than an evil horde would probably spark curiosity.		The story, they say, probably stems from the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], probably around the era of the [[Earth Sphere Unified Nations]], when it was popular for writers to present a romanticized view of then-recent history. The story of a Marconian boy who befriended his slave girl and saved her from a lifetime of cruelty would have been viewed as "redeeming" the Marcon Alliance. By that point in history, the borders of the Marcon Alliance were lost, and anything presenting them as other than an evil horde would probably spark curiosity.

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	Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the fall and the ~~begining~~ of the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.		Lyria was a slave captured by the [[Marcon Alliance]] shortly before the fall and the beginning of the [[Mage Wars#The Second Chaotic Period\|Second Chaotic Period]]. The diary covers a span of about 5 years, from 306 [[B.G.A.]] to 300 B.G.A.

	The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], where it was probably ~~extensively modified and~~ rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.		The diary was copied many times and became quite popular during the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], where it was probably rewritten to suit the tastes of the time.

	==Lyria's Diary==		==Lyria's Diary==
	The Diary of the Slave-Girl Lyria is considered an important work of ~~clasical~~ literature, and continued to be read well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]]. It contains much of the information of Marconian life and ~~speaks of many of their~~ customs.		The Diary of the Slave-Girl Lyria is considered an important work of classical literature, and continued to be read well into the [[Ages#The Sixth Age\|Sixth Age]]. It contains much of the information of Marconian life and customs.

	According to the text, Lyria was born on one of the last worlds to be conquered before the Marcon Alliance fell. Having been born into a free life, her diary begins shortly after her initial capture and enslavement at the age of 12. It is likely the early events of the diary were recorded later, ~~thought they are~~ told as if ~~being recorded as the events happen~~. This is theorized because the young girl seems entirely to mature for the early chapters.		According to the text, Lyria was born on one of the last worlds to be conquered before the Marcon Alliance fell. Having been born into a free life, her diary begins shortly after her initial capture and enslavement at the age of 12. It is likely the early events of the diary were recorded later, though told as if in progress. This is theorized because the young girl seems entirely too mature for the early chapters.

	The diary ~~chronchles~~ how she was captured and processed, the Marcons had an ~~effiecient~~ system ~~for dealing with~~ new slaves ~~and distributing them~~ throughout the empire. Lyria's journey lasts nearly a year as she is sold through various processing centers.		The diary chronicles how she was captured and processed (the Marcons had an efficient system of distributing new slaves throughout the empire). Lyria's journey lasts nearly a year as she is sold through various processing centers.

	She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses, but Lyria's final buyer has only one specific "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.		She eventually comes into the hands of a wealthy Marconian land-owner in the heart of the empire, who in turn gives her to his son. Bear in mind the Marcons regard women as property, with few uses; but Lyria's final buyer has only one specific "use" in mind for his son's birthday present.

	However, the landowner's son, ~~who is~~ not named in the tale, ~~is a curious young man who~~ does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.		However, the landowner's son, not named in the tale, does not hold with traditional Marcon beliefs. He keeps Lyria as a friend and companion, treating her with a great deal of respect and dignity, and obviously allowing her to keep the diary.

	The tale follows Lyria and the landowner's son through the [[Gudersnipe Army]] invasion, and the ~~complete~~ destruction of the Marcon Alliance. The story provides a unique look at the fall of the Marcon Alliance from the perspective of the Marcons, Lyria writes repeatedly about the anger and frustration of the people around her.		The tale follows Lyria and the landowner's son through the [[Gudersnipe Army]] invasion, and the destruction of the Marcon Alliance. The story provides a unique look at the fall of the Marcon Alliance from the perspective of the Marcons; Lyria writes repeatedly about the anger and frustration of the people around her.

	Lyria and the son eventually escape. The son, ~~despite being~~ a full-blooded Marconian citizen, escapes death because he is mistaken for an escaped slave. He and Lyria leave the Marcon Alliance for one of the newly-freed slave worlds. Though now free to leave him, Lyria stays with the son who has ~~showed~~ her ~~so much~~ kindness through the years~~. He asks her~~ to marry him~~, and she concents,~~ this is the end of the diary.		Lyria and the son eventually escape. The son, although a full-blooded Marconian citizen, escapes death because he is mistaken for an escaped slave. He and Lyria leave the Marcon Alliance for one of the newly-freed slave worlds. Though now free to leave him, Lyria stays with the son who has shown her kindness through the years, and consents to marry him; this is the end of the diary.

	====Questions about Authenticity====		====Questions about Authenticity====
	The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and copied down through the ages to be eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest known copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]], leading some to doubt ~~it's~~ authenticity. ~~Since~~ each revision of the story often updated ~~it's~~ language or made ~~small~~ mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.		The diary was originally written on hand-made paper, and copied down through the ages to be eventually included in the [[Accepted Histories]] in the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]]. The oldest known copy dated only to the mid [[Ages#The Third Age\|Third Age]], leading some to doubt its authenticity. Because each revision of the story often updated its language or made mistakes in the transcription, it is difficult to reconstruct the original.

	[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant with ~~regaurds~~ to the ~~tail~~ of Lyria~~. It~~ presents ~~an idea,~~ an impression of time, ~~who's~~ actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through ~~the lens of~~ the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it to be "~~consistant without~~ understanding of the time."		[[Herbet Patric Galactis]], author of the Accepted Histories, maintains that authenticity is unimportant with regards to the tale of Lyria, which presents an impression of time, whose actual facts are inconsequential when viewed through the human condition. Galactis did extensive research into the story, and while it was impossible to verify as fact, he did find it to be "consistent with our understanding of the time".

	Critics of the diary often point out ~~how uncharacteristic it would have been for~~ the ~~land owner~~'s son(believed to have been 16 when he ~~recieved ownership of~~ Lyria), to hold ~~such~~ enlightened views. Having been raised in the tradition of the Marcon Alliance, his beliefs would have been regarded as ~~herietical~~.		Critics of the diary often point out the incongruity of the landowner's son (believed to have been 16 when he received Lyria) to hold enlightened views. Having been raised in the tradition of the Marcon Alliance, his beliefs would have been regarded as heresy.

	The story, they say, probably ~~stels~~ from the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], probably around the era of the [[Earth Sphere Unified Nations]], when it was popular for writers to present a romanticized view of ~~what was~~ then ~~fairly~~ recent history. The story of ~~the~~ Marconian boy who befriended ~~the~~ slave girl and saved her from a lifetime of cruelty would have been viewed as "redeeming" of the Marcon Alliance. By that point in history, the borders of the Marcon Alliance were lost, and anything presenting them as ~~something~~ other than an evil horde would probably ~~have sparked a great deal of~~ curiosity.		The story, they say, probably stems from the [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], probably around the era of the [[Earth Sphere Unified Nations]], when it was popular for writers to present a romanticized view of then-recent history. The story of a Marconian boy who befriended his slave girl and saved her from a lifetime of cruelty would have been viewed as "redeeming" the Marcon Alliance. By that point in history, the borders of the Marcon Alliance were lost, and anything presenting them as other than an evil horde would probably spark curiosity.

	Galactis responded to the critics with an alternate ~~theory. Based~~ on his interpretation of certain passages in the text, ~~he presents~~ that it may have been heavily edited during the Golden Age~~. He believes~~ the son probably partook in his slave, but ~~that he~~ still kept her with ~~kindness and~~ dignity. In her diary, Lyria seems to hint at this notion, but never directly says it. This, combined with her early contempt for the son, ~~is what~~ Galactis presents as support for his ~~theory~~.		Galactis responded to the critics with an alternate hypothesis, based on his interpretation of certain passages in the text, that it may have been heavily edited during the Golden Age; that the son probably partook in his slave, but still kept her with dignity. In her diary, Lyria seems to hint at this notion, but never directly says it. This, combined with her early contempt for the son, Galactis presents as support for his hypothesis.

	This revised viewpoint ~~presents a much more honest look at~~ the story~~, that brings it back~~ in line with understood Marconian ~~social~~ norms~~. The~~ son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and ~~did~~ eventually ~~fall~~ in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public ~~so he could~~ take her ~~away~~ from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to ~~trully~~ express his love for Lyria.		This revised viewpoint brings the story in line with understood Marconian norms, in that the son may have used his slave for pleasure, but did not mistreat her, and eventually fell in love with her. The diary even talks about him dressing her as a boy in public to take her from his father's estate unshackled, and treat her with dignity in front of others. Only after the Marcon Alliance fell, was he able to truly express his love for Lyria.