GREAT LIBRARY OF DÔRGON


Hook: You stand before the massive marble construction built by the Lumenorians centuries ago, directly following the Strixian Apocalypse. The Cockerel King, Calibor IV invited all in the league to donate whatever materials they wished to preserve, and they would be kept for the perusal of the public, the careful study of scholars, and for posterity, so the world will never forget the Strixians didn't wipe out all knowledge. You have been tasked by the wizard who runs it to find whatever materials you can on your adventures, and return them to him for a good price.

Details: The Great Library of Dôrgon was built after Lumenoria fell, commissioned by the Cockerel King, Calibor IV, to save what was left of the library at Lumenor, and whatever else could be saved from the Strixian Apocalypse. The library is run by only by one man, the magician and scholar, Artimoros, and a select few assistants (which include 1 or 2 apprentices at any given time). Artimoros doesn't advertise his magical background, but, he doesn't particularly hide it, either. He and his helpers are often sought after for wisdom and insight. Artimoros advertises to those who have an adventurous attitude and lifestyle. 'Bring me ancient and modern texts. If they are of of use, I will pay you for them.' The entire library is made of white marble and covered in Late Apocalypse style carvings of notable scholars from throughout the ages, of all ethnicities. An Ashamite sun lamp was commissioned to keep everburning at the entry to the library to be seen day and night, and even in storms. It is a beacon of enlightenment and hope for a better tomorrow through education and the study of  the world and its cultures and wildlife... No scroll or book may be removed from the collection, even on loan. Only under extreme circumstances will they be leant out. The three primary statues inside near the back centre are the three gods, The Triad. The Sage stands between them, larger and more aggrandised, made of marble, with gilt accessories and a book with a page with the following writing in Old Lumenorian across the pages... ‘The Emptiness was vibrating, so full of potential… So, I decided to write about it… And did...’ All of them are painted in rich, bright colours, as with the scholars surrounding the building. King Calibor IV is the central marble statue outside the library surrounded by a ring of red roses. Hibiscus flowers are in the other flower beds and inside the library in pots. Any trees are cypress trees, arranged around the library's outer walkways. The two fountains have as their sculptures a yellow granite dragon, each, wings outstretched. The three sculptures between the dragons are the Triad, The Lady of Light on the right, The Sage in the middle, and The Beast on the right. The two sculptures flanking Calibor IV in the planted areas are cockerel bulls. The 20 scholar sculptures in arched niches facing out from the building are:


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