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The Library

An institution of scholars, scientists, and warriors alike, all marching forward in the name of the preservation and expansion of knowledge. The Grand Library of Dragur has existed for nearly two centuries, having been formalized in the land of Vailor by our founder, Orithur. Although the Library has gone through a number of transformations during its long lifetime, in the modern day, in the land of Arcas, the Library is located inside the Cloud Temple ring, just past the marketplace, which is at the base of the stairs from the central temple. If you’re having trouble, just look for the golden statue of Orithur standing amidst a small sandstone fountain (236, 52, -508).

 

Design

This iteration of the Library follows the previous division of literature into three wings. However, unlike past Libraries, the wings aren’t labeled by number or direction, but rather they are named categorically by the general theme of the contents within. Additionally, instead of having a large and central museum, the Library has two hallways adjacent to the lobby in which are displayed some of our greatest artifacts, divided into those archaic, and those modern.

 

Beyond the threshold of our gate, you will find yourself in a cozy room offering numerous seats, free coffee and pastries, and a central desk at which you can speak to one of our Librarians or Scholars. To the left and right are the relic hallways, displaying some of our more intriguing and powerful artifacts as illusions (we wouldn’t want something getting stolen!).

 

To the left and right of the central desk are short connection hallways bringing you into our central wing, the ‘Academic Wing’. The literature here is that which focuses on scholarly pursuits, such as: theories, studies, guilds & orders, religions, and works of poetry and fiction. To the left is the ‘Historical Wing’, in which is contained all cultural and racial history and literature. Finally, to the right is the ‘Thaumaturgical Wing’, in which is contained all magic, alchemical, and creature literature.

 

In addition to the above, this iteration of the Library has a centrally located lecture and event room, behind the Academic Wing, free for use upon request by any guild or organization. You are free to request to have the room redesigned to fit the theme of your event, festival, or educational session. To the further left of the ‘Historical Wing’ is a private hall in which are placed the dormitories of the Library staff. And to the further right of the ‘Thaumaturgical Wing’ is the Restricted Section, a private wing of the Library for dangerous and misunderstood literature and relics. Access to this area can only be granted by the Caretaker.

 

Services

This Library offers a number of services to the general public, a few of which are free, and a few of which come at a small cost. Although in the past our services have been rather limited, we strive to grow and change with the times to better assist the general public wherever we can.

 

Book Copying

An age old service in which the dying art of bookbinding is put into place to share the vast swathes of knowledge we have within our walls. Any book on public display may be requested, and we offer two means by which to complete this exchange. You may have books copied at a cost of one thousand mina, per book, or you can offer a book for trade, per book, that we do not already have within our walls.

 

Transcribing

The art of the written word, the taking down of notes, stories, and any other orally shared information. Any Librarian or Scholar can be approached to take down a tale you have to share if you yourself lack the skill, or resources, to produce a book. After some minor revision and restructuring, your shared information will be publicized, less it is considered to be dangerous, in which case it will be put into the restricted section.

 

Archiving

A newer service brought about in this iteration of the Library, archiving is the storage of literature, temporarily, and at a cost. In the event that you are concerned about theft, war, or any circumstance in which your valuable books may be put at risk, you are welcome to come to use for their temporary storage! The cost of this service is one thousand mina, per IRL week, per five books. If you fail to make a payment, you will be given a three IRL day grace period before your books will be seized, and made our property.

 

Guidance

The giving of information about the world. Our Scholars and Librarians are very learned people, familiar with the land of Arcas and the nations within it. In the event that you are unfamiliar, or perhaps just looking for a refresher, you are free to approach any Library employee for an explanation about politics, nation leaders, wars, rivalries, alliances, locations, guilds, and most anything else! Additionally, if you’re looking for a specific piece of literature, or a relic, ask a Librarian or Scholar for help, and they will help you locate the item.

 

Public Index

For your benefit, to skip the line at the Librarian’s desk, read ahead and survey our public index to find what you’re looking for! Index.

 

Employment

The cogs that turn the machine of the Library are those most refined and studious, individuals with the highest degree of intellect and ethics. Our Scholars and Librarians are recruited from all walks of life, never a day have we discriminated against applicants, for we operate on a strict meritocracy. Those who fail, are removed, those who succeed, are promoted, regardless of race, age, gender, and health. With this in mind, there is only one position within the Library that can be directly applied for.

 

Scholars

Firstly, the prospective scholar must make way to the Library, and request to speak with a Librarian that is present. Once one arrives, they should pose their interest to that Librarian, and express why they believe they are a fit for the position. Secondly, they will be asked to provide one or two pieces of original work, in the form of literature, for quality and content inspection. If the work is adequate, the prospective Scholar will enter the third, and final, stage of applying. At this point, they will undergo an oral interview, during which they will be questioned about their past, affiliations, interests, magics, political opinions, and so on. The specific questions are different, and entirely up to the interviewing Librarian.

 

Alternatively, you may send a letter (in the form of a response to this post), addressed to the Caretaker of Dragur Library, to arrange a meeting with a Librarian. In this letter you should discuss why you believe you are a fitting candidate for the position. When you arrive for your meeting, bring your original literature with you.

 

Staff Hierarchy

Caretaker

- Darcassan Auceps

 

Librarians

- Slots

- Argus Evaeros

- Lockezi

- Bastien

- Celia

 

Scholars

- Airebys Sylric

- Solirynir Ilmoriel

 

Library Discord

Although primarily used as a place to organize Dragur’s player and community-team staff members, the Discord is also open for non-staff who are friends with existing staff, and for guild leaders/members who wish to use our space for their events. If you would like to join, contact me at Lukariatias#7126.

 

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Airebys smiles to himself upon hearing the news from his office atop the Institute in Fenn, adjusting his gray and red sash over his shoulder to sit more comfortably on his person. “I am glad to see the Grand Library reopen... Ignorance runs rampant in Arcas, and its peoples need to be given access to our vast trove of knowledge.”

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Utaria Helenson-Anarion while on a recent trip to the Cloud Temple noticed the opening of the Library and quickly ran back home to Sutica and sat down and penciled a letter to send back.

 

“To the Caretaker of the Grand Library of Dragur,

 

The Library of Sutica is sending full congratulations to the Library of Dragur for the reopening of your facilities which are crucial to people across Arcas. Knowledge is the key foundation for all of civilization, and we are glad to see a fellow member join in a fight against ignorance. As a child I enjoyed many a day spent inside the Library of Dragur near Belvitz in Adria, and I do hope to visit this establishment some time as well. Perhaps I shall even send some books in to trade for some books in return. I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

 

Sincerly

Her Highness, Head Librarian Utaria Helenson-Anarion, Royal Consort, Captain of the Watch, and Stewardess of the Federation of Sutica.”

 

Utaria leaned back in her chair after finishing, scratching her cheek thinking to herself, “I do wish they made the books cheaper, knowledge needs to be spread and collected everywhere.” See sighs shaking her head as she called for her gecko to send the message off.

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“about tahm, ahm looken forward te meetin ye librariens te discuss future business” says Kazrin (High Remembrancer and Head Librarian of Agnarum) as he looks at a notice

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Nemir, somewhere, smiles.

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Scion, the knowledge seeking graven, ponders if he could work there. 

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This current Guild has been deemed inactive and has hereby been moved. If you wish to appeal this decision you must present evidence to myself proving the guild is still active.

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