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-- == + The Library of Dragur + == -- The Library of Dragur from Athera to Axios The Library of Dragur as it is know was founded in Vailor by Orithur, however, it was originally founded in Athera by a Dragaar named Aedrex and a Harbinger named Orithur. Throughout Athera, the Library remained a secret to most of the world save a very small group of people including some of the world leaders and the scholars that were recruited by Aedrex and Orithur to assist in the Library’s growth. Aedrex, Orithur and the scholars went throughout the world, scouring every corner of Athera in search of new books and the Library of Dragur became the largest collection of books known to the descendants despite its secrecy. After a series of catastrophic events in late Athera including the destruction of the well hidden Library, Aedrex left the Library in Orithur’s most capable hands. The existing roster of scholars was disbanded and the remains of the original Library of Dragur sealed for good. After much deliberation, Orithur decided that the Library was to no longer remain locked up in halls accessible to few but rather to be open to all. And so in Vailor the construction of the Library began. Once construction was complete the doors to the largest library known to the descendants opened. The Library found great success, procuring many donations over the years while providing everyone with access to an ever-growing pool of knowledge. Orithur also began recruiting new scholars to assist him in managing the Library as well as producing new books to stock the shelves. Throughout the Library’s stay in Vailor many new books were acquired and placed upon the shelves under Orithur’s watch and despite this he deemed it fit that he were to depart the Library, leaving it in the hands of an elf named Lyeth who is the Librarian of the Library of Dragur to this day. Under Lyeth’s watchful gaze the Library continued to grow much like it did under Orithur as she prepared the Library for evacuation should disaster strike, and strike it did. Orgon, the Spirit of Disease, Pestilence and Failure, descended upon the realm and so the Scholars of the Library of Dragur took to the seas on their boat which Lyeth made named ‘The Archivist’. Once landed upon the shores of the Isles of Axios, the scholars set out to find a suitable location for the Library. After much searching, they decided upon a clearing on the Southern shores of the Isle of Tahn and construction began. Once construction was complete and the shelves filled with books, the Library of Dragur was reopened to the public. The Library of Dragur’s Purpose “Within our world exists an eternal, unquestionable constant, and it is named ‘Time’. This variable is the single most destructive thing any reality may ever hope to observe. Time withers trees, it crumbles rock, and it takes lives. But time brings about discovery and new life, it ushers existence itself. And while time will forever establish events as inevitable, it can never entirely control them. This, remains up to us. Whether Dwarf, Orc, Human or Elf the path is never fully laid for us, and it is our combined efforts that see the future carved in our image.” - Orithur, Founder of the Library of Dragur The Library of Dragur’s purpose is to provide readily available knowledge that is accessible to all. By doing this the Library allows the descendants to shape the world around them for the better. The way the Library goes about accomplishing this is not only maintaining and growing the largest collection of books known to the descendants in the main Library, but by also setting up sister libraries spread across Axios. Throughout Vailor three sister libraries were established in Felsen, Celein and Willow Hollow. The Library of Dragur seeks to increase the number of sister libraries throughout her time in Axios and details on how to request a sister library in a city can be found below. In order to make knowledge available to all the Library must practice and maintain her neutrality among the peoples of Axios. Sister Libraries The sister libraries exist to allow the Library of Dragur to spread knowledge to those who would otherwise not have access to it. Whether they don't wish to make the trip to the main library or it being too dangerous to do so the sister library is there to accommodate. In order to have a sister library built within your city an agreement and a set of terms must be met and kept. These being: The sister library is to be stocked and maintained by a scholar of the Library of Dragur and they are to maintain possession of any books procured by the sister library throughout its stay. All book donations to the sister library must have a copy sent to the main Library as well as being stocked upon the shelves of the sister library. No harm is to be brought upon the sister library intentionally by the people or government of the city it resides in. If this becomes an ongoing issue then the city will lose its right to a sister library. In return for meeting these requirements the city shall receive: A fully capable scholar whose additional duties involve maintaining the sister library. An initial loan of 20 books from the main library chosen by either the city leaders or the scholar who will be maintaining the sister library. If the sister library continues to flourish addititional loans from the main library will occur with the maximum amount of books loaned capping at 60. To further discuss the possibility of receiving a sister library please contact either the Librarian or Assistant Librarian. -- == + == -- Current Sister Libraries: - Halfling Library Librarian: Armin Assistant Librarian: Mirabelle Peregrin -- == + == -- The Library’s Facilities The Library of Dragur has more than just books available to patrons. In its Northeast and Southeast towers there are public labs available for use by the public to conduct basic experiments as well as meeting rooms and classrooms that are available for temporary use upon request. To request one of these facilities for use please ask a scholar of the Library. Additionally, there is a tea shop in the Southwest tower that is run by Mirabelle Peregrin. Donations and Acquiring Copies -- == + Current book count: 940 + == -- The Library of Dragur always accepts donations of books or relics for us to display upon our shelves. The donation can be left in the donation bin at the front of the Library’s desk or given directly to a scholar. In order to get a copy of a book on the shelves you must donate a book that we currently do not have. This book can be your own work of someone else’s that you have come into possession of. In order to request a copy of a book, place the book that you are donating that we do not have into the bin labeled ‘Book Copy Requests’ in the main Library. Along with this book you must submit a signed book in the same bin with the following details: Your name The date ((/date)) The book you have donated The book you wish to obtain a copy of To pickup your copy you must come into the library and ask one of the librarians or scholars. If the copy has been made they will give it to you. Note: In order to request a copy the donated book must be approved by either the librarian or assistant librarian. Additionally, we do not loan or sell books. The Scholars of Dragur The scholars of the Library of Dragur exist to help maintain the Library and her facilities as well as to generate additional writings and discoveries throughout their stay. The current roster of the Library of Dragur is as follows: -- == + == -- Librarian: - Lyeth Assistant Librarian: - Armin - Nemir Relic Curator: - Artemis Scholars: - Sarrion - Maaz - Lefkos - Nemir - Bell - Marroc - Elwrick - Crumena - Mark - Steven - Beranabus - Glacio - Quinton - Daniel - Dirk -- == + == -- In order to join the ranks of scholar at the Library of Dragur one must apply during a designated application period. Notices will be posted when one of these application periods begins. The application for the library must contain the following: An original work in written form. If the work was written by another or plagiarized immediate voiding of the application will occur. An interview must be conducted with at least the one handling the hiring process (will be specified on the notice). 3 people must come and vouch for the applicant ensuring the Library's staff that the applicant is a trustworthy, hardworking and reliable individual as well as answering some other questions. Vouchers can be given to any existing staff of the Library of Dragur. Duties of scholars include but are not limited to: Writing books to be displayed on the shelves Manning the front desk Assisting and answering questions guests may have General upkeep of the Library's facilities Note: there is no pay for being a scholar of the Library of Dragur. ((Credit to @Chamo for the screenshot of the library))

OOC note: The basis of this lore is taken from Swgrclan's original redstone lore found here and this post serves to add and modify certain properties of redstone. Everything displayed here must be found out through roleplay means. Quote taken from Swgrclan's redstone lore found here. Properties of Redstone Due to redstone’s origins as compressed mana it has. First off, Not only does redstone need to be digested or directly injected into the bloodstream to take effect but it takes a much higher dosage than thanhium to be fatal. Redstone also does not emit the same consistent draining of heat as thanhium does. redstone dust is a very strong oxidizing agent. This trait stems from redstone dust being a compressed form of mana and so when put into a fire it will erupt into flames breaking the tight bonds between the mana, releasing an immense amount of energy. Throwing about a handful of redstone dust into a fire will see it gain ~100 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of seconds. Thirdly, redstone dust interacts strangely with water. When water comes into contact with redstone dust the dust will clump up into a thick gel. When in this gel form the redstone dust becomes about two times more potent of an oxidizing agent than its dry form. Turning redstone dust from this gel back into its base dust form can prove to be quite a difficult task as one must boil the water off it. Lastly, redstone dust has the ability to be hardened into a solid form and be used in smithing. Hardened Redstone To make hardened redstone requires the melting of the dust and then rapid cooling of the dust. The melting point of redstone dust is roughly 5500 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly the same temperature as it takes to melt carbarum. Once melted the liquid must be poured into its mold and then rapidly cooled through some means. If not cooled quickly enough the liquid redstone will not harden properly and revert back to its dust form. Hardened redstone is similar to ferrum in its strength and durability, but lacks the ability to refine an edge capable of piercing even leather armour. Hardened redstone is also much lighter than ferrum while also emitting a constant and dull glow around it. If it were to come into contact with redstone dust it would be observed that it emits a constant source of energy to it. If one were to succeed in creating hardened redstone they would find its properties quite different than the dust form. First off, it not longer is a strong oxidizing agent, being able to be present near fire without even a significant increase in temperature. Hardened redstone also behaves differently than dust when in the presence of water, mostly for the worse. If hardened redstone were to come into contact with water it would experience a violent reaction, combusting into flames and releasing a very large amount of heat into its surrounding area. Uses of Redstone Redstone serves three main purposes being: tattoos, wiring and smithing. Redstone Tattoos https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/84492-lore-redstone-tattoos/ Redstone Wiring Quote taken from Swgrclan's redstone lore found here. Redstone Smithing As stated earlier, redstone dust has the ability to be melted and then cooled into a hardened form. If the melted redstone is poured into a mold and then cooled quickly it will take the shape of the mold. However, unlike ferrum, hardened redstone is quite brittle and lacks the ability to be refined a great deal once hardened. For this reason it is impossible to create blades or sharp edges out of hardened redstone. However, hardened redstone still has the ability to be made into blunt weaponry such as warhammers or clubs. Redlines of Redstone Quote taken from Swgrclan's redstone lore found here. If redstone is being used in roleplaying circumstances the properties and its unique interactions with certain substance MUST be taken into account. Hardened redstone CANNOT be made into any form of sharp edges or points. This includes but is not limited to: swords, pickaxes, daggers, knives, etc. If hardened redstone armour is worn its effects and interactions with water MUST be taken into account accordingly. This means that if your character is wearing hardened redstone armour in the rain the armour will spontaneously combust and release A LOT of energy in a very short time period and will cause at least 3rd degree burns to skin in contact with the hardened redstone if only a very small portion is on your person. If you are wearing full hardened redstone armour and it comes into contact with even a few drops of water, you will die. Placing a cloth over hardened redstone will NOT stop it from experiencing the reaction with water as if even a damp cloth comes into contact with hardened redstone it will experience the violent reaction. Despite redstone releasing a very large amount of energy in a short period of time when burned it CANNOT be made into a makeshift bomb. The energy released is heat and therefore does not cause an explosion.

Name: Belegar Age: 220 Race: Dwarf Intended topic of book: Applied Physics [[MCname]]: mono_poly [[Timezone]]: AST (EST +1)