The Library of Per-Hathor is the largest library on Eressea. It houses an exquisite collection of books, scrolls, and other items of interest. Some of the most rare and notable works of all time are stored here, including items from beyond the material plane. However, not all knowledge preserved in the Library is of historical importance. The library holds thousands upon thousands of lost recipes, old songs, collections of folklore, and journals written by folks whose time has long since passed. The abundance of these ancillary works makes finding notable tomes an exercise in patience and perseverance. Fortunately, a large number of scholars and sages look after the library and remain vigilant in the care and cataloging of all the knowledge it holds.
The library is run by a mysterious individual known as Amenset. The other archivists manage the day to day operations while Amenset remains cloistered away in her own private collection seeking to understand all the mysteries of the world. The library uses aggressive and well-funded tactics to procure texts.
Orders of Accordance
All who enter the Library must agree to the Orders of Accordance. Violating one or more of these rules results in banishment from the Library, and those who are so banished are seldom allowed to return. The rules are simple:
- No fighting - All arguments must follow the rules of cordial debate and discussion. Violent altercations are not tolerated.
- No stealing - This rule applies to all objects in the library, not just the books and scrolls.
- No copying - Visitors are permitted to take notes, but anyone who wants to make a full copy of a work must pay to have the manuscript created by the Library scribes.
- No damaging, marking, or otherwise modifying the works - This rule doesn't apply to privately owned books, scrolls, and other documents that are not a part of the Library's collection.
Important People
- Amenset - Keeper of Knowledge
- Khalida - Head Archivist
- Sumail - Chief Sentinel
- Eldrazi al Jamil - Archivist
- Little One - A semi-permanent guest of the Library
Important Locations
- Way of the Egret - Road leading to the Library
- Main Gate - Entrance into the library grounds
- House of Quiescence - a place for seekers of knowledge to rest and store their belongings
- Moonstone Door - The entrance to the library's collection, always watched by a Keeper of the Moonstone Door