THE ETERNAL LIBRARY

[Amelica 223]

THE ETERNAL LIBRARY

1st of The Grand Harvest, Year 138 of the Second Age

 

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Just down the Main Street of Tahn'miar, a magnificent edifice towers high over the Silver City. Tawny domes arch toward the sky, topped by gleaming marble spires that prod at the clouds. Carefully maintained shrubbery and monuments to figures from centuries past surround the structure, its brick walls complimented by silvery embellishments. Citizens bustle in and out of its perpetually open doors at all hours of the day, tomes and papers spilling out of their arms. Before you stands the ancient heart of the city, one of the first and largest of its kind in all of history. Before you stands The Eternal Library.

 

At the heart of progress is change, and change cannot occur without education. Since Asulon, our blessed institution has served as a bastion for the spreading and sharing of knowledge, the maintenance of historical records, and the preservation of our ancient community. All of these things are paramount to the pursuit of progress.

In accordance with tradition, the Eternal Library shall rise anew in our city of Tahn'miar. As of this elven day, The Eternal Library formally opens its doors – and its catalog – to the public. 

 

 

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LIBRARY RULES

For the establishment to flourish, we must protect the knowledge that lies within, for a sturdy foundation is essential to the integrity of the structure. We invite all permitted visitors and citizens of Haelun'or to the Library, but guests must follow a set of rules under our roof.

We mandate six rules within our hallowed halls.

1. Speak with a low tone in the Library. Do not sully the ears of your studious peers with uncouth barking.
2. Do not bring food or drink into the Library. If you break this rule, you will be subjected to a fine or temporary janitorial employment.
3. Do not alter or destroy Library property. Any damage inflicted upon a Library book will subject you to a fine or a public service task. If severe enough, the damage will be inflicted back upon you yourself.
4. Do not steal books from the Library. Thievery will result in banishment and/or legal repercussions while you are within our walls. Unauthorized reproduction or plagiarism of our tomes is considered thievery as well; offenders will be punished as criminals.
5. Do not redistribute Library books without permission. This, too, may result in punishment and/or banishment.
6. Do not use magic within the Library without express permission from elHeial'thilln. Protect our sacred books by abstaining from spellcasting within our walls. Domestic magic is an exception.

 

 

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REQUESTING BOOKS

At the release of this missive, basic access – the ability to peruse our collection of tomes – is extended to all citizens and visitors who have passed our gateway vetting procedures. But there can be no spreading of knowledge without the sharing of knowledge, and sharing hinges upon a give and take. Thus, visitors of elcihi'thilln must donate writings to our blessed bastion to be able to request copies of books from our regular catalog. These writings must be submitted after the publishing of this missive.

The requirements for these writings are:

• The subject must be non-fiction or philosophy. Personal tales, journals, and documents will not suffice.
• The donation must be a minimum of 9 pages in length.
• The donation must be the original copy.
• The applicant must author the donated book.
• The donation must be reasonably legible with proper grammar.

Once a book fulfilling these requirements is donated, applicants will be granted a library card for proof of their submission. This library card may be presented to elOkarir’maehr or active mediiran’indor at any time to request books.

 

 

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LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT

There are many tasks to undertake to preserve our sacred establishment. A variety of roles lie within the hierarchy of the institution:

• Okarir’maehr – The guardian of knowledge and keeper of records. ElOkarir’maehr is the de facto Head of the Library.
• Tilruir’indor – The second-in-command under elOkarir’maehr who manages books. This mali’thill is in charge of sorting, tracking, and maintaining submissions and book requests as well as guiding the Mediiran’indor under them.
• Mediir’indor: Staff members tasked with safekeeping and sorting our sacred catalogue. Librarians must be deeply acquainted with the books upon our shelves.
• Scholars: Staff members who teach in the Eternal College and/or conduct research in the name of maehr’sae hiylun’ehya. 
• Foreign Librarians: Foreign Librarians from nations that maintain good relations with our State will be granted diplomatic partnership with the Library. 

If you are interested in employment, contact elOkarir’maehr, Celestia Astramaris, via a visit or a letter.

 

 

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THE ETERNAL COLLEGE

Our books may give us knowledge, but knowledge is nothing if not put to use, if not critically engaged with. On the upper two floors of the Library, we have reserved a space for the Eternal College. Here, we will regularly hold courses under four academies – these academies will cover the subjects of thaumaturgy, natural studies, arts, culture, medicine, and history. 

 

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The Eternal Library should be a bastion of knowledge, a foundation for discussion, and a breeding ground for progress. I open its doors in hopes of seeing elcihi flourish under new generations of mali'thill in pursuit of the unknown. 

Maehr’sae hiylun’ehya.

 

Signed,

Okarir’maehr Celestia Astramaris

 

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[[OOC: Here is a link to our Eternal Library discord. Join to request books, apply for jobs, see class schedules, and get important announcements!]]

[Ankan 2712]

Eledar Haler'thilln concludes another shift in the Tahn'miar mines, reminiscent of the triumph in the battle to preserve the Eternal Library fought against the Talarnorian Fennic invaders during the Haelunorian Troubles. After changing into his robes, he immediately departs to submerge himself into his kin's most treasured works! Finally it had been restored!

[puffables 1125]

Lleinde Tillun'sae rejoices, sequestering herself once again in a dusty corner of the library to write more unfinished draft essays.