Grand Library of Dragur
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The Dragur Library in Atlas
The Library
The Grand Library of Dragur is a massive structure currently located next to Cloud Temple on the isle of Atlas. The Library is a haven of knowledge accessible by all people, regardless of if they're a Human from the Empire, a Mali'Aheral from the Silver State, a Dwarf from Urguan, or a walking corpse from the Abyss, and everything in between. The Library operates on a hierarchical system presided over by the Head Librarian, a post that has changed numerous times since its founding in Vailor by Orithur. Below the Head Librarian are the Curators/Librarians who are the primary aids on the Library floor, assisting visitors, mediating disputes and otherwise maintaining the organization of the Library through the reviewing of donated items and up-keeping of displayed literature/relics. Below them are the Scholars, voluntary writers who are consistent visitors to the Library, creating new works to donate and offering well-informed assistance to visitors not otherwise being aided by a Librarian. The staff of the Library is constantly changing, less so in their structure, with the post of Head Librarian having passed from many individuals since Orithur first held the title.
History
Vailor
The Library of Dragur was founded on the continent of Vailor by a Harbinger named Orithur. Since then, its collection of books and magical artifacts have grown tenfold. However, the Library was beset by many robberies and break-ins, leading to much of its interior becoming Scholars-only. It was once subject to the Second Inquisition by the Canonist Church, which led to the closing of the Library for several days and the original owner, Orithur, leaving the Library.
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Collection
The Grand Library of Dragur maintains a collection of nearly countless books acquired across the years, from as far back as Aegis. The total number of books in the collection cannot be pinpointed exactly, as with the passing of time and changing of staff, certain pieces are lost or destroyed. Presently, as of 1699, the number of books estimated to be in the collection is approximately one thousand and three hundred, in addition to approximately ninety five relics. The books themselves are kept in good condition, with multiple copies kept in storage in the event that those displayed are damaged beyond use or destroyed outright. The range of genres offered is considerable, from literature on every culture in the land, to religious tomes, to descriptions of magics and their applications, to self-help and guide books. Ultimately, anything can be donated with the hopes of it reaching the shelves regardless of the content within, less it is deemed too dangerous or unnecessary by the reviewing staff.
Regarding the relics specifically, Dragur has oft on display nearly the whole of their collection, which too has been gathered across the years from as far back as Aegis. While some pieces are kept private due to their fragile or dangerous nature, most are carefully maintained for the viewing of those who visit. Each iteration of the Library has kept a wing specifically dedicated to this purpose, with the various relics displayed in a number of unique ways, from illusions to the items themselves behind thick glass. Like the Library's literature, relics of any sort can be brought to the employees for donation and review, earning said item the chance at earning a permanent place among the Library's collection. Aside from donation, however, some of the artifacts were collected by the Library staff themselves during self-lead excursions into foreign lands or during times of crisis and magical invasion.
Staff
The Library is home to a large group of Scholars who consistently work for the betterment of the knowledge contained within Dragur's grand walls. In addition to the creation of new works of literature, the Scholars aid the Curators/Librarians in the administration and aid of those who visit. It is the special duty, too, of those who work for the Library to aid those new and unfamiliar in becoming properly acquainted with the lands around them and those within.
Head Librarian:
- Celia
Curators/Librarians:
- Slots
- Razik
- (others...?)
Scholars:
- (to be added...)
