Dead scholars are buried in the library with a seedling in their mouth. When the tree grows, its fruit is infertile, but confers knowledge.
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Their society has never known books and writing, or needed either. Large orchards are a thing of power, and closely guarded against arson.
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Families own gardens full of their ancestors' knowledge.
They distil spirits from the fruits for wisdom and madness.