A Guide to the Classification of Records across Thalevir and Earth
Symbols need not be neutral
Every record is a mirror, but only if you know how to read the glass.
Are these symbols merely classifications, or are they the coordinates to truth you’ve been avoiding?
They should inform
Master the Language of the Archive
Introduction to the Archival Keys
To navigate these archives is to understand the language of the surveyor. Each record in this collection is marked with specific Archival Keys. These insignia denote the nature of every inquiry, ranging from the grounded physics of our soil to the shifting psychological realism of those who walk it.
Insignia of Research
I did not choose these Archival Keys lightly. Essentially, they represent the six pillars of human experience: the literal soil of our borders and the internal architecture of our choices. To understand the icon is to understand the intent of the record. Therefore, these symbols serve as your primary guide through the history of Thalevir.
Quill & Book (Personas): As one of the core keys, this symbol represents the Lives of Thalevir. It highlights the journals and psychological journeys of those who shaped history.
Maze & Question (Dilemmas): This entry in the archive signifies The Human Choice. It marks moral crossroads where characters—and often the readers themselves—must decide who they are without divine guidance.
Chest & Scrolls (Artifacts): This category of the keys focuses on Personal Effects. Specifically, it marks records containing the letters and physical remnants left behind by the people of the past.
Hourglass (Chronological Evolution): The Hourglass tracks the Chronological Evolution of the world. Because Thalevir lacks magic or prophecy, these keys focus strictly on the march of human consequence.
Atlas & Glass (Topography): Within the system of Archival Keys, this symbol marks Homes & Borders. It explores the intimate connection between the land people inhabit and the lives they lead.
Astrolabe & Scroll (Comparisons): Furthermore, these keys highlight Familiar Echoes. They help the researcher recognize the same human struggles in Thalevir that exist in our own Earth’s history.
Oil Lamp (Inquiry): Finally, the Oil Lamp serves as one of the most interactive Archival Keys. It represents Uncovering the Truth and invites you to join the search for the hidden motivations buried deep within the records.
Certified for public study. All records categorized under these insignia remain the intellectual property of the Archive
