The Eternal Library and College

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THE ETERNAL LIBRARY AND COLLEGE

A BASTION OF KNOWLEDGE

 

 

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San’Evarir from above, cca. 1797

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The Eternal College is a bastion of progress and history, where old and new intertwine in one singular home. It contains archives of ancient records, all neatly arranged upon the shelves of this bastion of wisdom. Yet, The Eternal College is more; it is a source of education for the studious thill who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the realm. Honoring the wisdom and legacy of the first malil’thilln practitioners, it has also taken on the responsible teaching and practice of the voidal arts. Holding to its name, The Eternal College, under the governance of Larihei’s children, shall see that knowledge endures, eternal and undying.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I – Ah’aethaindo (Honorable History)

CHAPTER II –  Aeiye’naeuleann (Teachers/Library staff)

CHAPTER III – Fer’maehr (Library Card)

CHAPTER IV – Tir’ Indor’lin (College/Library Law)

 

 

Ah’aethaindo

(Honorable History)

 

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To understand the realm's oldest collection of books and relics, we must understand its history and why it became the fount of intellect that it is today. From the shores of Athera and Asulon in the Emerald Peninsula, the mali’thill found their home. Haelun’or prided itself on its rich scholastic culture, after Larihei departed Malinor and led her people into a new dawn and the infancy of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya.  These same elves who readily partook in the golden pools transcended mundane elvendom  

 

There is no clear record of how The Eternal College was running before Atlas, which saw both the fall and resurrection of the Silver State under the leadership of Dimaethor Visaj and the library itself under the Okarir’maehr, Odessa Visaj. Following Odessa’s passing, The Eternal Library was headed by a long line of Okariran’maehr, with policies changing between each. 

 

It is during the descendants’ time on Almaris that the College rose to popularity once again and amassed favor amongst the hungry scholars and promising mages beyond elvendom under the leadership of Illyara Valarieth and then Valindra Liavyre under Sohaer Othelu Orrar. Debates and lectures were held frequently to instill traditional and longstanding values into the ranks of the Blessed Citizenry as well as the spreading teachings in the subjects of Alchemy, the Void, and foreign history. It was during this time in Karinah’siol that the silver state had become the land where dozens of individuals could come and learn under the intellectual society of the Mali’thill.

 

 

 Aeiye’naeuleann

 (Teachers/Library staff)

 

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The Eternal College and Library faculty carry out many tasks from simple record keeping to more advanced events and lectures. The Eternal College hosts a variety of teachers and specialized professors who strive to see progress made in the minds of all who respect elmaehr’sae hiylun’ehya. It matters not the subject, for the staff of The Eternal College seek to ensure that all is taught to the same immaculate standard, as befitting a society that has thrived on the pursuits of intellect and wisdom for millennia. The Eternal Library, on the other hand, requires staff to guide and aid in research personally. It is this, along with the basic stewardship, that would preoccupy a majority of a librarian's time.

 

Tilruir’naelu - The headmaster of The Eternal College and direct assistant to the Okarir’maehr. They oversee the daily functions of the college, managing faculty, and ensuring the curriculum is up to par with intellectual and cultural ideals.

 

Tilruir’indor - The head librarian of The Eternal Library and direct assistant to the Okarir’maehr. Tasked with the preservation, organization, and expansion of the Library’s vast archives. 

 

Naeulonn -  Teachers, representing various disciplines, ranging from the classical to the arcane. They are held to the highest standards of scholarship and conduct, entrusted with the spreading of knowledge. Above all, they must uphold safe and responsible practice.

 

Diraar’indor - A librarian of The Eternal Library entrusted with the most basic tasks. Assisting in cataloging books, guiding visitors, and ensuring all rules are observed properly.

 

Fer’maehr

 (Library Card)

 

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The Eternal Library Card grants one access to the wealth of knowledge contained within the library. Each card is personally inscribed with the bearer's name to prevent duplication, along with being placed within the records of The Eternal Library. Some advanced cards are reserved for senior researchers and officials, allowing permission to access restricted collections.

An application must first be submitted to obtain a library card, requiring the donation of one unique book [original or copy of original] or a donation of fifty minas, to demonstrate the applicant’s sincere pursuit of knowledge and a basic understanding of the rules. The Blessed Citizenry are allowed some leeway in this process due to their lifelong commitment, but anyone else will be expected to contribute to the library first through what is deemed an appropriate donation. Should all the papers fall into order, a librarian will offer a brief explanation of the layout and finally issue the library card. Violating any rule will result in the revocation of your card.

 

 tir’ Indor’lin

(College/Library Law)

 

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While adhering unfalteringly to Silver Law, The Eternal Library upholds its own set of rules to ensure the library remains a hub of learning for all. A high class institution is one bound by civility. As such, additional laws are set in place to ensure that lessons go uninterrupted and nothing is permitted to disturb the peace within both The Library and the College. College Staff retains the right to enforce these laws, though if a visitor to the library proves particularly resistant to removal, elsillumiran may be called to remove them forcibly. 

 

It should be noted that while Silver Law takes precedence and elsillumiran are permitted to enforce Silver Law within the halls of The Eternal Library, they should still strive to follow library rules unless it is necessary to do otherwise.

 

LIBRARY LAWS

1. One must maintain either silence or a low tone of voice. This is to ensure that all who are studying may do so without interruption.
2. Eating and drinking within the citadel is wholly disallowed to ensure that the volumes remain clean.
3. Casting magic within the halls without membership or permission is prohibited.
4. Tearing, burning, stealing, straining, or even risking the damaging or destruction of knowledge within the citadel is strictly prohibited. Those caught doing so are subject to immediate arrest and trial.
5. Running and climbing within the halls of The Eternal Library is prohibited, as it risks damage to the building and books within.
6. All who lack citizenry and ‘thill blood must donate a book not already in possession of The Eternal Library to make use of the Library’s facilities outside of lessons hosted by The Eternal College.

 

COLLEGE RULES

1. Classes must be planned before hosting them within the library; unplanned or unscheduled lessons will not be allowed unless hosted by a member of the College staff.
2. Classes hosted must be approved by the Okarir’maehr or Sohaer.
3. Classes may not be interrupted, unless in the event of an emergency or at the discretion of Elsohaer or Okarir’maehr. Those who do so shall be charged by the silver law.

 

GENERAL RULES

1. Drinking alcohol or smoking is strictly prohibited. 
2. Students and staff alike must wear appropriate attire.
3. Foul language is prohibited.