Life here is much different than any other you may find. There are a few key differences for anyone raised here. (this is information kept private form the outside world)
1. It takes a village to raise a child. This mentality is a staple here, where any and all children find all adults will take part in the raising of the children.
2. School is part of life, form birth to grave. Everyone takes classes, even the Masters. Young children are only expected to take the basics. Yet as you grow you can choose what classes you like and can pick what to learn. Many will take one class and master it, some take many classes at once. Yet it is common for people to try out different classes as they grow.
3. Money is for outsiders. Living here means your basic needs are met. Non magical items and gear is provided. Rooms are open for anyone to clam, and change hands often. And when an item is no longer needed you give it back to the Monastery.
4. Food is provided, and it is breaking the rules to eat any food other then the plain oats, or bread provided, as well as the simple water. Eating or drinking anything other then potions or magic food for its effects is ban.
5. Life is long. For the fist 20 or so years of your life you were only expected to play and be a child, For the next 20 you were expected to take basic classes. For the 20-30 after that you were expected to specialize in something. And by about the age 100 you are expected to start your trials to become an adult. Most people in the monastery look to be in there mid to low 20's, even the ones older than your great great great great grandpa, who may still be alive himself, and look as young as you.
6. Any adult who can not follow the lifestyle of the monastery but are still members live on the boats at the docks. Life on the island may be full of rules and structure. On the boats its quite the opposite.