Education in the Isles of Greater Mycorzha is part of everyday life and based on community and shared experience. Formal schools are rare, and most islanders do not attend traditional classrooms. Instead, learning happens naturally through daily activities and guidance from others. Knowledge is passed down from elders, skilled workers, and community members. There is no set schedule for learning. Children and adults learn at their own pace by watching, listening, and doing. From a young age, children are cared for by elders or other community members. Elders often teach stories, skills, and traditions. This helps children connect with their culture and learn practical skills through hands-on experience.

Communities vary across the Isles. In some places, specific elders teach small groups of children. In others, every adult helps with learning. Children may learn mushroom foraging, sailing, herbal medicine, and other skills by joining adults in their daily work. In Cove City, for example, Nalin is a park ranger who teaches people of all ages about the local environment through the city’s parks. Groups learn about foraging and how to care for the land to keep resources abundant. In Luna Valley, Glinda, a retired academic, mostly homeschools her two children. However, the children often explore with friends and neighbors who teach them many skills, such as cheese making, making healing salves, and even simple tricks like rubbing leaves together to make sounds. Amani grew up in a nomadic community where elders told stories to children in large cloth huts. As she grew older, she was taught fine arts by her mentor Ostran, who was a leader in her community. These examples show the different ways learning happens on the Isles. Education is flexible and focused on the needs of the individual and the community.

Because resources are plentiful and communities support each other, there is no pressure to attend formal institutions. People are free to follow their interests without needing formal qualifications. For those who want deeper study, the Mystveil Academy in Cove City offers focused education. The Academy studies the Mysts, mushroom science, and the land’s ecology. It has large libraries and supports reading and writing, which are rare elsewhere on the Isles. Admission to the Academy is based on a strong interest in learning rather than prior schooling or social status. Many students there have unique perspectives and learning needs. The Academy’s buildings are accessible, with no stairs and tactile text is the norm for most books so all can read.

Education on the Isles is a lifelong process. People are encouraged to ask questions and pursue what interests them, whether it is arts, trades, or sciences. Learning is based on experience and community involvement rather than formal tests or schedules.