Monks of Yytera

The Monks of Yytera (jɪ.tɛɹ.ə/jɪ.tɛ.ɹə) (also known as the Yyteran Order) are an ancient group of monks who have survived eras in isolation in Castle Yymaas in the Ancient Lands of the Northern Province.

Creation

Many scholars dispute the origin of the Yyteran Order but one belief stands with the strongest following. First proposed by Kjalic scholar, Jalos Kyn, he claims the Order was founded in the Before Eras, possibly some 1500 years before the First Era's beginning. Jalos's research pinpoints the founding monk as Ugryl Riis, better known as being a semi-god during early history.

Riis likely founded the order for three reasons: Jalos claimed that Riis felt "mortals must keep to mortal affairs while monks must keep to monastic affairs." (Who are the Monks of Yytera?, Kyn)
 * 1) To keep him and his associates safe from the many barbaric tribes
 * 2) To provide a place where advanced magic could be studied
 * 3) To refrain from interfering in the advancement of the mortal races

Besides Ugryl Riis, Jalos points to five other original members: (It was confirmed in the Second Era that at least three of these monks are still alive, but it is unknown which)
 * Ayl Mermus
 * Plse Redmin
 * Syrkin Vorgel
 * Nemser Cystil
 * Wyller Theserstyn