An Official Statement From The Eternal Library

[thiccpazuzu 542]

An Official Statement From The Eternal Library

 

 

 

It has been brought to our attention that, during the unfortunate events that have transpired over the course of the previous day, the Eternal Library has not escaped unharmed, and that a rogue band of intruders have sought to vandalise our most blessed sanctuary of progress. On that front, Mali’thill, rest assured that the vandalism has been cleansed, for no foulness can withstand the simple power of soap and water.

 

 

Nonetheless, this should be a propitious moment to remind that, regardless of allegiances and feuds, the tomes of the Eternal Library deserve not to be harmed. They are not mine, nor the Head Librarian’s, nor anyone else’s but the Motherland’s. The thousands of books in the Library’s keeping are nothing else but the fruits of centuries, and embody the collective knowledge of generations, many of whom have long since passed into antiquity. 

 

 

It should be reminded too, that the Eternal Library should not be prized by Mali’thill only, for among the countless tomes housed therein, one can find the wisdom of all races that inhabit this World, the voices of all the Descendants. For many mortals, the Eternal Library is their only natural key to immortality, for long after they have passed, the opinions inscribed and the knowledge shared will still echo in the minds of people yet unborn, who should have the honour to find enrichment in the ancient halls of the Eternal Institutions. 

 

A fool of the highest order is the one that believes, even for an instant, that ideas shared in books can be imprisoned at our whims, or that they abide by the laws we construct. The Eternal Library represents something greater than all of us, and has reached this stage only after centuries of careful considerations, of generous donations from writers who decided to forever inscribe their names in the annals of the immortals. 

 

 

The books need no liberators. The Eternal Library needs no successor, for the Eternal Library is ETERNAL.

 

 

maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.

 

 

 

 

 

[!] This statement would, of course, be made public, to those inhabiting the Motherland, and to those outside of it, by way of couriers well paid for such service.

[HogoBojo 3972]

Frederick I, Founder and Head-Librarian of the Frederick Library would laugh as he read the missive, tossing it into his crackling fireplace. He would proceed to mutter to himself. "The Predecessor Library may have contained many books of knowledge, ye, but it was a place of emptiness. The only thing of value contained within were the texts. But with so many sections restricted, it created a divide. Even the one thing of value to the Library, was something that many could nae even enjoy. Furthermore, no conversation, no laughter, no talking about the many texts would ever ensue in the Library. It was a place deprived of entertainment, fun, and socialization." He'd say as he scratched his chin, confused at how the Eternal Library could be any better then the new one. "For a place about sharing knowledge, there was a lack of communication and intrigue for sure. Alas, the Successor strives to change this, bringing life back into the hallowed walls. I do understand the Librarians of the former Eternal Library did try their best, but I shall relieve them of their duties now and lead the Successor henceforth towards greatness."

[Twinny 1618]

28 minutes ago, HogoBojo said:

Frederick I, Founder and Head-Librarian of the Frederick Library would laugh as he read the missive, tossing it into his crackling fireplace. He would proceed to mutter to himself. "The Predecessor Library may have contained many books of knowledge, ye, but it was a place of emptiness. The only thing of value contained within were the texts. But with so many sections restricted, it created a divide. Even the one thing of value to the Library, was something that many could nae even enjoy. Furthermore, no conversation, no laughter, no talking about the many texts would ever ensue in the Library. It was a place deprived of entertainment, fun, and socialization." He'd say as he scratched his chin, confused at how the Eternal Library could be any better then the new one. "For a place about sharing knowledge, there was a lack of communication and intrigue for sure. Alas, the Successor strives to change this, bringing life back into the hallowed walls. I do understand the Librarians of the former Eternal Library did try their best, but I shall relieve them of their duties now and lead the Successor henceforth towards greatness."

"STARS! FREDEEERRRRIIICCCKKKKK" The Silver Princess yells out, likely waking the denizens of her hall.

[Polysemic 798]

A young 'Ame with an extraordinarily long name quietly complains about having to climb his way into the upper district of the city after requesting access to the Eternal Library because none would let him up. "So much so for... Belonging to all of us."

[Xergarok 297]

A mushroom man would be working in the Haelun'or sewers, obviously cultivating mushrooms. He headed up to his burrow for a nice cuppa tea and as such read the news of the day. "Oh no... T'eyre assaultin' buuks? Can't say oi can appreciate t'at, oi donated ter git access on dah last continent... Per'aps oi shu' check ef t'eir burocreaceh remembers t'at." He spoke to himself as he headed out, only to learn of the more recent raids that had taken place.