The Ai-Naidar are storytellers and writers. Their civilization's focus on educating a member of society creates a need for books and literature that will serve this function.
Aphorisms
Aphorisms are expressions of wisdom or succor crafted by artists, such as calligraphers.
Incense Stories
Fil ekain are incense stories, short but lingering. They are a form of fiction of 500 words or less. Incense tints the air of an entire household, and yet the source of the perfume is so insignificant you may overlook it. What is implied by an incense story is greater than what is written.
Notable Fil Ekain
- The Aphorisms of Kherishdar (collection)
- The Admonishments of Kherishdar (collection)
Maraleva
A maralevani ekain is a reverse guided-tour story, where those who read indicate to you their points of interest, and so enrich the narrative.
Notable Maraleva
Parables
The aridkedi of the broken pot
The Ai-Naidari have parables and sometimes many versions of the same parables. One popular parable with many versions is "The Parable of the Broken Pot," sometimes called the fable of the cracked pot.
Notable Parables
- The Parable of the Broken Pot
- The Regal and the Farmer
Poetry
Poetry is frequently sung and comes in several varieties, including spiritual poems, pastoral lyrics, and historicals.
Notable Poets
Wisdom Tales
Wisdom tales may be collected and are used in the painting of philosophy floors.