Al-Haytham

After all, the Eye of God was now his, and he could check it at any time. Like the knowledge he had acquired, what he had received would always remain at his disposal.

As he sorted through them, he skimmed through several books he had read long ago. The magazines with good wishes written on the title pages belonged to his mother, and those with reference materials and notes in the margins belonged to his father. On top of them lay a thick book with an elegant emerald cover. On the title page, his grandmother had written, "May my child al-Haytham live a peaceful life." A durable, hard-wearing green belt pouch. Perhaps because its color matches al-Haytham's suit so well, people often mistake it for a wide belt. The bag contains only a few things: his keys, the book al-Haytham is reading, and a portable music player with headphones. Al-Haytham made the player when he first became secretary. The headphones are connected to the device with wires of the same color. Sometimes he uses the device to listen to music, and other times, to block out noise. "The value of language is not limited to words. A single language helps control thoughts. Language is a lower limit, rules, weapons and violence. By making our language unique, we can open a special path to the relative perfection of thoughts. Thought control may seem meaningless to some, but to others it is of great importance. The desire of people for differences gives rise to different languages ​​and means of communication. Under different circumstances, language controls people." Al-Haytham leafed through the pages, reading to the end of the book. Before turning the last page, he noticed something intricate glowing beneath the book. Of course, he knew what it was, the Eye of God, proof of man's power. However, to him, it was not that important. A believer would perceive this divine object as something sublime, but to him, it was nothing more than a useful tool. When al-Haytham received the Eye of God, he was on a research trip. He did not think much about it.

Through reading he acquired the ability to learn, to analyze and correct, and eventually he learned to question. If the crude and primitive method of reading was ever a misfortune, it is a misfortune that al-Haytham values ​​highly. Al-Haytham's grandmother said, "You and your father both love to read. I am not sure that you both have an excess of wisdom, but remember that being different is a gift." To accept knowledge, to seek it, to trust it, but also to never forget to question it. Perhaps these are the necessary conditions for not being easily led by capsules of knowledge and other convenient carriers of information. And only one who meets these prerequisites will be able to accidentally read the Akashic manual hidden in the House of Daena. As al-Haytham's grandmother said, books contain useless information, and sometimes in large quantities. But a lively mind will sift through it. If a book is remembered, it will come in handy one day. After his grandmother passed away, al-Haytham made his own funeral arrangements and inherited her property and a small library. Before she died, she had given him some advice: “You are too smart, and almost all smart people tend to act independently. You are extraordinary and have a broader outlook than ordinary people. This is not bad, but you must be careful and always keep a clear mind. Vain searches bring nothing, you must choose your path with the greatest wisdom.” Al-Haytham applied to the Academy and was accepted immediately. He received high marks in the entrance exam to Harawatat. He was informed that his grandmother had also petitioned for him to attend classes in other darshans. Following his late grandmother’s advice, he always maintained restraint and clarity of mind and made decisions on his own. Years later, when al-Haytham moved to a new house, he moved all his books there.

A person's worldview is limited, but it can be improved by another genius. This is a great opportunity for al-Haytham to observe other aspects of this world and thus better understand what would otherwise remain incomprehensible. The Nation of Wisdom values ​​the Academy and knowledge above all else. A scholar who is recognized by other members of the Academy usually has a higher social status. Al-Haytham was born into such a family of recognized scholars. His parents died very early in an accident, and he was raised by his grandmother, a scholar of Kshahrewara. Al-Haytham remembers little about his parents. From his grandmother, he learned that they both worked at the Academy. His father was a tutor in Harawat, and his mother was a renowned scholar in Wahuman. Al-Haytham inherited his parents' intelligence. He was always the smartest among his peers and began reading arcane scientific journals at about the age of seven. Noticing her grandson's outstanding abilities, her grandmother advised him to go to school early. However, it only took half a day at the Academy for little al-Haytham to become bored. He told his grandmother that everyone he met there was boring, and that he preferred to read alone than listen to their pointless lectures. His grandmother recognized his parents' talent and individuality in al-Haytham, and agreed to homeschool him so that he could educate himself. For al-Haytham, "being self-taught" means reading, sorting, organizing, and questioning. Because of his background, he was fortunate to be exposed to paper books. Interestingly, he enjoys reading the books his grandmother collected more than directly accessing knowledge from the Akashic Record. Compared to the Akashic Record, books are rigid and strict, and there is no guarantee that they are free of errors. To use such a medium of knowledge is to play with potential misinformation. Most people in Sumeru hate books, but al-Haytham is obsessed with them.

But even if their collaboration fell apart, neither of them would deny the other’s exceptional genius. As for their scientific research, the Academy duly handed over the relevant assets to the researchers. Although they did not continue the research after the collaboration ended, the enormous success of the early stage still serves as convincing evidence of al-Haytham’s scientific ability. The Academy later used this project, which they forgot to withdraw, as a benchmark for distributing housing resources, and al-Haytham was thus given a very decent house, befitting a research project of this level. As for the other participant in the project, Kaveh never approached al-Haytham about these assets. Only later did he have someone inform al-Haytham and the Academy that he did not need the house and therefore would not use the property. It was not long before they met again, and Kaveh was broke by then. According to al-Haytham, his former friend has personality traits and ideals that do not match his abilities. They disagree on many issues and still cannot agree. By allowing Kaveh to stay in the house, al-Haytham has an interesting topic for research. From a legal and social point of view, since Kaveh has lost his right to his share of the house, he must pay rent for the duration of his stay. However, paying rent in some way negates his contribution to the research, which is contrary to the academic spirit. The reasoning on this topic is intriguing, but al-Haytham is not interested in the answer. He has sheltered his bankrupt former colleague, collects rent from him that he believes is rightfully his, and assigns him some household chores. He is well aware of Kaveh’s displeasure, but it does not matter to him. The same indifferent scholar, the polar opposite of himself, serves as a mirror for al-Haytham.

By recognizing the differences between people and recognizing the different levels of abilities and mental capabilities, one immediately finds the answer: other people's judgments are unimportant, but leaving judgments in their hands is tantamount to relieving oneself of all responsibility for one's own decisions. "Different" should not be just a label given to others, and talented people should realize that their difference is a gift. In other words, only when a talented person realizes that he is different from everyone else and that he is undoubtedly a genius can he truly understand the value of his abilities. As for the weaklings who are blinded by the worldview of the majority, they simply have not found themselves yet. In order to lead a calm and comfortable life, a person must fulfill several conditions: a harmonious combination of personal qualities and logic, appropriate combat skills, leisurely work, and a cozy home in close proximity to the place of work. Al-Haytham checked all of the above points. He must admit that no other place suits him better than the land of wisdom, where social resources are linked to a person’s academic capabilities. His house, located next to the Academy, is one of the academic resources he acquired through an outstanding project. Speaking of the house, one cannot help but mention his research from his student years. If his classmates still remember him, they should know that he prefers not to be part of a group. As for the only joint research project he participated in, despite its eventual success, it ended in a quarrel and a broken friendship. Few people know about al-Haytham’s role in this story, but they may be familiar with another protagonist, the architect Kaveh of Kshahrevar. Not many people know about this academic incident. In fact, the most common situation in the Academy is when two geniuses quarrel over differences in philosophical views.

Society (or the collective) relies on rules to govern individuals, and language is one such derivative. Turning language against its original intent serves to challenge unreasonable rules, and thus avoid trouble. The word "talent" is overused in the Academy, as are words like "outstanding," "Archon-kissed," and others... In Sumeru, a person's talents are a severe test. Outstanding talents are not necessarily gifts, but rather cause discord among people. For example, when seeing unimaginable achievements, ordinary people often say "genius," "natural," "child prodigy"... But if you think about it, you will notice an unspoken truth that even the speakers themselves do not realize: gifted people and ordinary people are fundamentally different from each other. If a person has abilities that others cannot, he must be blessed with some special talents and gifts. Excessive compliments and wild fantasies about outstanding people only distance them from other people. “They are successful because they are different” is a typical excuse used by those who are lagging behind. For al-Haytham, such ignorant reasoning means nothing. Even if he understood people, he would not waste his time on such trifles. Rules define boundaries and serve to establish restrictions. However, they should not be judged only by the number of people they limit. Therefore, al-Haytham has created his own set of rules with which he perceives everything around him and challenges the world. This is the unshakable foundation of his philosophy. In order to maintain the rules he has established, al-Haytham acts according to his own understanding and gets rid of harmful things. The truth can only be discerned through objective judgment.

Al-Haytham understood her confusion, as anyone would have wondered how he could have remained unharmed while trapped in the Archon's knowledge capsule. But in al-Haytham's opinion, he was in no danger, as he had never used any capsules. As for how he managed to do this, it was all thanks to his position as a secretary. As a scientist who had the good fortune to read the Akashic system manual, he had studied the headset and the knowledge capsule, and knew how to alter the Akashic status signal. He had even considered altering the holographic screen of the Akashic terminal and projecting it onto the back of his head to provide protection from possible attack. It had been proven that the plan was the basis of everything, and preliminary research was the basis of the plan. Al-Haytham, who did not want to boast about his unharmed status, answered Neil's question with another question: "As far as I know, Saino and Dehja are also curious about this, but you are the only one who asked me directly. Are they embarrassed?" Al-Haytham rarely discusses other people's personal qualities and abilities with others. He believes that the prevailing theories about them are wrong. Suppose someone insists that a person's character has nothing to do with his abilities and judgment, and therefore a person with this view cannot evaluate other people. An intelligent person often perceives the stupid and the intelligent differently, and the stupid often think differently when faced with success or failure. People's opinions of al-Haytham are sufficient evidence of this view - given his exceptional talents and egocentricity, no one wants to get close to him, and yet he is considered an outstanding scholar. This is precisely the public image that al-Haytham wants to create for himself. Many scholars are tough and unyielding, but al-Haytham is not one of them. In fact, his occasional sarcasm partly reflects his philosophy.

For the people of Sumeru, those who took part in the rescue of the minor sovereign Kusanali are heroes. However, many of those who offer such praise do not actually know the whole story. They are simply repeating the part that they find inspiring. Al-Haytham, as one of the protagonists in this epic, has no opinion on the "heroes" and does not think the story is worth telling. Meanwhile, al-Haytham has repeatedly rejected the Academy's offer to become the Grand Sage. But given the chaos that reigns in Sumeru, he finally agreed to become the acting Grand Sage. Relinquishing the titles of Sage and Great Sage is already counterintuitive, but what is even more incredible is that rather than cling to power, the acting Great Sage resigned and returned to his humble role as secretary at the appointed time. If he has managed to gain anything from the situation, it is only financial - his salary has remained the same since his resignation, not to mention several high-quality research projects he has completed on his own. There is no doubt that he is set for the rest of his life. In addition, his communication skills have also improved, as he has more or less become friends with the other participants in the Archon rescue operation. They have become so close that al-Haytham can greet them with a nod or two when they meet. Sometimes, Minor Sovereign Kusanali invites al-Haytham to the Temple of Surastana to discuss various matters. He met many different people there: General Mahamatra Saino, the mercenary Dehya, the star of the Zubair Theatre Nilu... One day, Nilu suddenly asked: "How did you manage to come up with such a bold plan? It seems like you were not hurt at all..." Nilu hesitated before continuing.

If the meeting has nothing to do with his interests or has not aroused his curiosity, he will be reluctant to express his opinion. Sometimes, when he sees someone putting forward stupid ideas, he will point them out and openly state his views. Al-Haytham's life principle is: if you want my opinion, then I have every right to use whatever methods I deem necessary. In his words, "You are lucky that I am too lazy to have much ambition." Some scholars seek knowledge and truth for the sake of reputation, others for the sake of their ideals, and others to obtain both and then put them aside to enjoy the feeling of superiority that they bring. Al-Haytham does not belong to any of these groups. His way of acting and seeking knowledge is dictated by interest. He believes that many scholars have lost themselves in this path and have used truth as a tool or rather a shortcut to self-realization. However, whether they seek it or not, the truth is always at the top, like a luminary. It is not the end of the road or the goal of competition, but whether humanity exists or not, it will always remain unattainable. Moreover, man's long journey does not end when he gains some knowledge, and even if he believes that he will be able to enjoy the joy of this achievement, he will soon have to prepare to sacrifice everything, for the thirst for knowledge is insatiable. For those who are unable to see the truth, this journey will become endless, but those whose minds have awakened will say, "Truth does not exist to serve others, so he who does not control his thirst for knowledge will be destroyed by it." This is the principle that guides the nation of wisdom. Of course, if you want to be part of this nation, you had better pretend that you know this principle.

A talented person who does not come out of the shadows will always be considered a mysterious person with a hidden agenda. Al-Haytham is a devastating refutation of this popular opinion: he is both a genius and an ordinary employee of the Academy with a stable job and a comfortable home in Sumeru, as well as a taste for an easy life without fuss and worries. Sometimes no one can find this man, who holds the position of secretary of the Academy, in his office. At most, they know that his name is al-Haytham and that according to regulations he should be at his workplace. But in reality, no one knows where the secretary has gone, so they have no choice but to leave their research materials and files on his desk. Al-Haytham is very happy with this state of affairs. He can be at home, in the library, or wherever people would least like to see him. In order to be free to do whatever he wants, he must ensure that others never know what he is doing. To most students of the Academy, "secretary" sounds very respectable, but in reality such an attractive title was established in accordance with the elite style of job classification. The secretary is not present at all important meetings and does not participate in decisions on important matters, but is responsible for archiving and creating backup copies of the most important documents. In Sumeru, where not long ago books and paper documents were under strict control, the secretary knew more than anyone else, and his position was comparable to that of the Keeper of the Books. As for the latter, everyone assumed that it was he who most often saw the books containing the highest degree of wisdom. Al-Haytham, the current secretary of the Academy, has the ideal job: he does not attend unnecessary meetings, and when he is present, he writes down only matters of exceptional importance. Whether he writes down other things or not depends entirely on his mood.

A talented person who does not come out of the shadows will always be considered a mysterious person with a hidden agenda. Al-Haytham is a devastating refutation of this popular opinion: he is both a genius and an ordinary employee of the Academy with a stable job and a cozy home in Sumeru, as well as a taste for an easy life without fuss and worries. Al-Haytham is only interested in studying what interests him. He also gave up possession of the supposed Archon's knowledge capsule in order to simply study it. He acts purely rationally, which many people tend to find unacceptable, especially Kaveh, who is extremely fed up with him. Al-Haytham is a tall man with a strong build. He has grey hair with pale turquoise streaks. His eyes have light turquoise irises and are outlined with orange eyeliner. He wears large gold headphones with turquoise and emerald accents.

Al-Haytham's attire consists of a cape with a turquoise lining, draped over one shoulder. The cape varies in color from dark green to black, and has many gold decorations and numerous trinkets, as well as a short black overcoat. He wears a tight-fitting black top with a split high collar, trimmed with gold ornaments, and dark pants. He wears vambraces over long fingerless gloves. Around his waist are numerous emerald fabrics with patterns and designs, from which hang a large number of trinkets, including two blue leaf-shaped amulets and three large crystals. He wears black knee-length boots with multi-colored tops. His Eye of God is attached to the cape near his left shoulder.

The current secretary of Sumeru Academy, endowed with outstanding intelligence and ability. A freedom-loving person who cannot be found unless he himself wishes it. Hmm, there have been a lot of poorly completed applications lately. I think I'll have to reject them all. Al-Haytham is a playable Dendro character in Genshin Impact.

He is a researcher at the Haravatat Darshan and the secretary of the Sumeru Academy, responsible for archiving and backing up the most important documents. He is extremely intelligent, I do not deny it. It is only unfortunate that a man of such talent concentrated exclusively on the truth, neglecting everyone around him. Perhaps the source of all these problems is his incomprehensible individualism. Take, for example, the complete lack of respect for elders... I am, of course, not talking about myself personally. Kaveh The current secretary of the Sumeru Academy. It sounds impressive, but only because in the Academy, titles are used to flatter the ego of officials.

The secretary would seem to be a prestigious position, but in reality he is not required to attend major meetings, and does not participate in decision-making at all. He is only responsible for archiving important documents, and his presence is practically not required. But for this reason, in Sumeru, where books and documents were once managed as a resource, it is the secretary who knows more about what is happening than anyone else. In other words, this position is similar to the position of the Keeper of the Books, and the one who is in charge of the books has access to the secret wisdom. The current secretary of the al-Haytham Academy meets these criteria completely. Few people know anything about him, but he knows things that no one else knows. He only participates in meetings when necessary, and even then he only records key points and other details that he pleases. Often, he is simply not noticed, not to mention that no one suspects how many nuances this secretary can learn at an ordinary meeting.