Near the center of Larkspur stands the awe-inspiring complex that houses the Guild of Golodrihm, an organization simply referred to by its inhabitants as The Guild. This colossal structure is more than just a building; it is the sanctuary for the greatest repository of knowledge on Kiras—The Great Library.
The Guild is home to a dedicated society of scholars, arcane practitioners, philosophers, and scientists who are united by a singular, noble purpose: the pursuit of pure, untainted knowledge, as espoused by the ancient teachings of Golodrihm. They believe that understanding, when sought honestly and with pure intent, is the highest calling a sentient being can have. One can gain temporary access to the outer ring through an inquiry of intent. A proctor near the entrance will determine if access is granted.
The Guild's complex is in the shape of three concentric rings, with access becoming progressively restricted towards the core.
The Outer Ring: The general public can seek admission here. Upon proving themselves good stewards of the premises, they gain access to a massive library covering every conceivable topic, both mundane and arcane. Histories of empires, treatises on natural science, local lore, and much more fill these towering shelves. This sector is a bustling hub of learning and research. Once inside there is a large crystal imbedded into a large standing slab of silver. It is The Scriptorium Lumina, Lumi for short. This magical, autonomous device is a beacon of guided learning and serves as the primary gateway to the library's countless resources. When asked where resources are on a given topic, it will pulse with a faint blue light. It may ask for further clarification or focus of the subject. Once it determines where the resource is, it will tell the one who offered the query and then a small spark of light will emerge from the crystal and lead the way to their destination.
The Middle Ring: This area is restricted to those who have sworn loyalty and proven their dedication to The Guild's ideals. Only full members of the guild and special guests will have access to the middle ring. It houses deeper, more sensitive secrets of arcane theory and advanced magic. More importantly, this ring contains numerous private laboratories and studies, available for use by senior members to conduct their research and experiments in a secure environment.
The Inner Sanctum: This is the heart of the Guild, a highly restricted area accessible only to the highest-ranking and most trusted members. It is here that the most powerful secrets are kept—knowledge that could be catastrophic in the wrong hands—along with dangerous and potent relics of ages past.
The guild is very cautious with whom is allowed to access their vast wealth of knowledge and they protect it accordingly. Wards and arcane locks are common in the outer ring. Tales of animated statues that lie dormant until an intruder is detected are not uncommon. However, very few know what powerful defenses guard the Inner Sanctum.
Junior Member:
You have attained access to The Guild of Golodrihm's outer & middle halls of study by means of station, funding, or achievement. You have access to some restricted areas of The Great Library and may petition for a secured lab within the middle halls. With this access you gain various contacts on many common and rare subjects. These contacts may aid your research or provide insight you may have difficulty finding anywhere else. You are also familiar with the layout of the Great Library and all research time spent here is reduced by 50%.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one tool: Alchemist's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Cartographer's Tools, Tinker's Tools, Herbalism Kit, or Navigator's Tools
- Languages: Choose two languages
- Equipment: 50 GP
Feature: Junior Member
Junior Member:
You have attained access to The Guild of Golodrihm's outer & middle halls of study by means of station, funding, or achievement. You have access to some restricted areas of The Great Library and may petition for a secured lab within the middle halls. With this access you gain various contacts on many common and rare subjects. These contacts may aid your research or provide insight you may have difficulty finding anywhere else. You are also familiar with the layout of the Great Library and all research time spent here is reduced by 50%.
Near the center of Larkspur stands the awe-inspiring complex that houses the Guild of Golodrihm, an organization simply referred to by its inhabitants as The Guild. This colossal structure is more than just a building; it is the sanctuary for the greatest repository of knowledge on Kiras—The Great Library.
The Guild is home to a dedicated society of scholars, arcane practitioners, philosophers, and scientists who are united by a singular, noble purpose: the pursuit of pure, untainted knowledge, as espoused by the ancient teachings of Golodrihm. They believe that understanding, when sought honestly and with pure intent, is the highest calling a sentient being can have. One can gain temporary access to the outer ring through an inquiry of intent. A proctor near the entrance will determine if access is granted.
The Guild's complex is in the shape of three concentric rings, with access becoming progressively restricted towards the core.
The Outer Ring: The general public can seek admission here. Upon proving themselves good stewards of the premises, they gain access to a massive library covering every conceivable topic, both mundane and arcane. Histories of empires, treatises on natural science, local lore, and much more fill these towering shelves. This sector is a bustling hub of learning and research. Once inside there is a large crystal imbedded into a large standing slab of silver. It is The Scriptorium Lumina, Lumi for short. This magical, autonomous device is a beacon of guided learning and serves as the primary gateway to the library's countless resources. When asked where resources are on a given topic, it will pulse with a faint blue light. It may ask for further clarification or focus of the subject. Once it determines where the resource is, it will tell the one who offered the query and then a small spark of light will emerge from the crystal and lead the way to their destination.
The Middle Ring: This area is restricted to those who have sworn loyalty and proven their dedication to The Guild's ideals. Only full members of the guild and special guests will have access to the middle ring. It houses deeper, more sensitive secrets of arcane theory and advanced magic. More importantly, this ring contains numerous private laboratories and studies, available for use by senior members to conduct their research and experiments in a secure environment.
The Inner Sanctum: This is the heart of the Guild, a highly restricted area accessible only to the highest-ranking and most trusted members. It is here that the most powerful secrets are kept—knowledge that could be catastrophic in the wrong hands—along with dangerous and potent relics of ages past.
The guild is very cautious with whom is allowed to access their vast wealth of knowledge and they protect it accordingly. Wards and arcane locks are common in the outer ring. Tales of animated statues that lie dormant until an intruder is detected are not uncommon. However, very few know what powerful defenses guard the Inner Sanctum.
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