Vihai’sae Valleian | Whispering Waters

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Vihai’sae Valleian

Whispering Waters

 

Caras Siol, Caurost

 

Date

11th of Snow’s Maiden | Year 267

 

Publisher

Isilmelire ‘Aduiladyr’ Glorenyl

 

 

The Vihai’sae Vealleian was founded in Eldwyn, Caurost, on the 17th of the Deep Cold, year 216 of the Second Age. In accordance with the arrival on Azura’s shores, the library was reestablished on 10th of Sun’s Smile | Year 259, in Caras Siol. To meet the needs of el’cihi, a plethora of classes will be offered to the patrons upon the requisition of teachers. 

 

The Vihai’sae Valleian is situated two thresholds to the left of the Palace Halls at the bottom of a corridor and beyond a small grotto with a pond fondly coined the ‘Wishing Pond’.

 

A Note

 

Our world changed, we saw the end of Aevos at the hands of Orsathiel. Lives were irrevocably altered. Each community was left to pick up the pieces, to recover from the horror that our lives could be so easily displaced by the whims of a daemon bent by fury and spite. A cycle that our forebathers have bore witness to, and even our peers. Surprisingly, the writing on each end has been sparse, from word of mouth you may learn that Almaris, the land before Aevos fell at the hands of a people that dwelled beneath the earth. 

 

It is clear that the end will repeat, again and again. There is nothing that we as mortals can do to stop the battle waged unto us by beings that belong to another realm. As a library, our goal is to preserve the history that may be lost in this cycle. In that way, the goal remains fundamentally the same. May we nurture our mind just as we do our future.

 

 

HIERARCHY & DUTIES

Spoiler

Filled positions will be altered to add the new name.

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Head Librarian 

El’Maehr Saeir

Spreader of Wisdom

 

This is a role held by the owner of the library. They are in charge of all duties pertaining to archival, scribing, and tutelage. If the positions listed below remain unfilled, they will be tended to by the Head Librarian or Archivist.

 

• Isilmelire ‘Aduiladyr’ Glorenyl @Hergh

Archivist 

El’Indor Okarir

Guard of Books

 

Only a trusted few and whoever shows enough dedication hold the role of archivist. Those who possess this title are allowed access to the storage and help stock the shelves with new tomes. If the Head Librarian is unavailable, the Archivist may act in their stead. 

 

• Narquellion @Wand

 

Scribes

El’Indor Bilokir

Book Maker

 

The role of scribe is held by those who aid in a wide array of duties. From transcribing old tomes to new, recording current events, to writing whatever may strike their curiosity. This position is not yet filled, but it is open to those willing to write. Those who work regularly for the library in this role will be paid an amount of 50 mina per book by the library, but they may also have their own rate of commission custom to the length of what it is they write. 

 

Scribes may also aid in the completion of letters, or missives for the illiterate, the pay for those varies depending on the scribe. Whatever it is they pen, must remain private between the Client and Head Librarian.

 

This position is not yet filled.

 

Mediators

El’Vul Annilir

Clever Guide

 

A remnant of the past hierarchy, the Mediators are a friendly and tactile group; they are to organize meetings between the head scholar and other libraries. They may also aid in seeking out educators and scholars. Those entrusted with this position are to be dressed in the proper regalia and endowed with a seal of authenticity. 

 

Mediators act partly as guides, and as such, they are to be knowledgeable of the aspects of the community they communicate with so that it may be relayed to their peers and the Head Librarian.

 

This position is not yet filled.

Nomads

El’Maehr Linoronn

Wise Nomad

 

In tandem with the Mediators are the adventurers, paid in coin to bring their discoveries to the library. They will not be in charge of mediating between groups, but may accompany the Mediators. In addition, this role is meant to be held by those of both a scholarly and athletic disposition as the various areas to explore may prove dangerous for the unwitting. 

 

This position is not yet filled.

 

Teachers

El’Maehr Annilir

Wise Guide

 

Those that wish to lend their skill as teachers will be provided 50 mina per lesson, or more, if they provide tomes, written by either their hand or that of a Scribe. Unlike the other positions held by the librarians, this one is of a more fluid status, tending in specific to those who participate as part of the Schools. Many of the teachers may come and go, their status is not a permanent fixture. 

 

These positions are not yet filled, more than one teacher of each topic is permitted.

 

The two roles listed below are more fluid than the above, they are meant to be a revolving door and function as proverbial point A to B. While a Pupil may aid the library, those who show proper dedication will be paid for their work, such is the same for Master Scholars. 

Master Scholars

El’Maehr Oem

Wise One

 

This title is held by those who have proven their mastery of a specific field of study. For the ones that hold interest with the library at current; that may include: Alchemy, Religious Theology & Philosophy, the Arcane Arts, and the others listed under “the schools”. If the scholar wishes to produce a tome for the library, they may write it themselves or commission a scribe. 

 

Pupils

El’Maehrii

Little Wisdom

 

Pupils are the first and lowest rank held within the library; they are no less important than their peers. Pupils will be provided a diverse education and recommendations to educators outside of the library, should they desire.

 

Their duties may consist of aiding with transcribing, tending to patrons' needs, dusting the shelved tomes, and filling the herbal supplies for alchemy lessons held within the library.  Similarly to the Schools & Scribes, no task will go unpaid. Pupils will earn a weekly allowance of 45 mina.

 

With enough demonstrated dedication, the pupils may move on from one position to the next, as long as they show skill for that role. 

 

Current pupils would be;

• Tanith Vursur @Urahra
• Lorinthia @SwampWitchIRL
• Naeris @maebinogi
• Wei @meowmaxer

Honorifics

 

Aside from the titles, there is little need for the use of honorifics, excluding of course the below.

 

Those who maintain the dignity of the library and serve in at least some aspect are considered members for life and in death. As such, the deceased will be referred to as Ah’(name) in passing. For example, Ah’Minuvae @Gnomeh, a scholar that passed many years ago, before the fall of Aevos.

 

 

The Schools

Okarn’sae

Oasis of Progress

 

As with all libraries, the desire is to foster a passion for further education. Amongst the mali’kin that have been their duty for generations, upheld first by the cihi’thilln and their library, wherein many lessons are held and books adorn each shelf—an almost idyllic reality for those who consume literature as steadily as the longer-lived. 

 

To honor the lessons of our past and current, the Vihai’sae Valleian will serve as a passage for the future. 

 

Spoiler

This is not a shortcut to being taught voidal magic, alchemy, or anything else. Many of these lessons will be theoretical discussions to spur thought for a broader community in roleplay.  

 

Medical

 

It is a field of study that has proven necessary in times of war and peace. While the Alchemical arts have proven priceless in times of need, the base knowledge of medicine remains essential. These lessons will remain free-form, depicting herbology, the manner in which wounds may be treated and the anatomy of the mortal form. 

 

The library will maintain a storage of medical supplies should the nation ever fall victim to an epidemic or war.

 

Alchemical

 

A useful art and curious topic, this is an essential part of every life. Whether it be through the tonics and salves used by the medics and alchemists, or the treatments that can be applied to clothing for warmth or stealth. The library is intent upon studying both the more mundane uses of herbs outside of the alchemical field and the prospects of symbols.

 

Similar to the medical school, the library will maintain a stock of alchemical herbs and recipes. If a need for them is found outside of the lessons, then they will be donated.

 

Religious Theology & Philosophy 

 

In many ways, Religion and Philosophy have shaped our societies, laws and customs would not be as they were without the morals that bind them. Therefore, the topics remain a curiosity for discussion. Lastly, proselysation is prohibited in Caras Siol. Those found blurring the line between education and conversion are to be held to the same standard as any other. 

 

Monster Hunting | Educational Resources

 

Monster Hunting is perhaps a field that one needn’t have much of an introduction. There exist many scrolls discussing the nature of unholy beasts and more who have battled them. As a militant culture, it is our duty to preserve and maintain the same spirit in education.

 

The elHileia’evaran may request for any journal on the blighted scourges that have been penned by the dutiful Scholars of the library. These journals are expected to remain up to date. Similar to that of reports filed by the Evaran in their duty. 

 

Magical Theory | Moral Debates and Queries

 

Many magicks have found themselves interwoven with each culture. The void for instance, is both a harbinger of disasters and a granter of dizzying delights, it has brought about many historical events. Such as the fall of Ando Alur, and many more.

 

Aengul & Daemonic | The Fundamentals of Creation

 

As children we are told tales of Iblees and his curses, of the progenitors of our peoples, and of the daemons that seek to corrupt sacred and holy teachings. To remember history, through both word of mouth and book, the library will maintain kessons.

 

Caurosian Culture

 

Though young, the history of Caurost and its culture is as diverse as any long-standing nation. The many bloodlines and souls within are lives worth innumerable lessons. The topics held will detail not only the lives of those who have lived, but also of wars, treaties and forged friendships.

 

To summarize, the Library of Caras Siol is open and functioning, for those who wish to partake or have questions reach out to the Head Librarian, Isilmelire Glorenyl (__Hergh) by letter.

Signatures,

 

 

Spoiler

The Library Discord: https://discord.gg/6UW865ZFap

 

[Urahra 5774]

Tanith Vursur was a longtime scholar of Imperial history, aided in the fact that she had lived through and personally witnessed most of it. Her breadth of knowledge was vast, but only when it came to the nations of the valah. When it came to the elves and their culture, she was as ignorant as any layperson. 

 

But not for long! The long-lived dark elf was about to embark on a new journey of learning and understanding, one which she took to with great enthusiasm.

 

Having received her first homework assignment from Head Librarian Isilmelire, she walks home with ideas buzzing in her mind. The Head Librarian tasked them to write a pamphlet about any topic they liked.

 

"Maybe I'll write a cookbook," Tanith murmurs to herself. That would be fun, she thought. Certainly a change of pace from the dreary history books full of war and death.