The Ash and Ink Repository
A sturdy stone building where rows of oak shelves line the walls and freestanding mahogany cases occupy the center floor. A distinct section on the right shows the scars of a past fire, with blackened wood and soot-stained stone. At the far end of the hall, a heavy iron gate prevents access to the most sensitive records.
A sturdy stone building where rows of oak shelves line the walls and freestanding mahogany cases occupy the center floor. A distinct section on the right shows the scars of a past fire, with blackened wood and soot-stained stone. At the far end of the hall, a heavy iron gate prevents access to the most sensitive records.
Sharp, meticulously organized, and intensely protective of her collection.
History
The Vault of Silences
The locked section at the far end of the room contains fragile scrolls, illegal arcane texts, and records of the town's founding families. Entry requires a special permit from the mayor or a significant bribe to Kaelen.
The Scorched Collection
The burned shelves on the right hold remains of historical ledgers. While many are unreadable, a DC 15 Intelligence (Investigation) check reveals snippets of information regarding a lost gold mine.
Research Services
For a fee of 10 gold pieces per day, visitors can access the general collection and receive assistance from Silas, which provides a +2 bonus to any Intelligence (History) or Intelligence (Arcana) checks made within the facility.
Denizens
Sharp, meticulously organized, and intensely protective of her collection.
An elderly man with ink-stained fingers who is obsessed with restoring the burned volumes.
A retired soldier who monitors the locked section and enforces the rule of absolute silence.
Rumors & Plot Hooks
- 1.The fire was started by a thief trying to hide evidence of a stolen relic.
- 2.A secret passage behind the burned section leads into the town's sewer system.
- 3.One of the books in the locked section contains the true name of a minor devil.
Classified Entry
A loose stone behind the charred shelves in the damaged section hides a silver key that opens the gate to the Vault of Silences.
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