The Librarian



The Librarian resides in the Great Library of Lorenfall, a sprawling citadel carved directly into the living rock of Mount Virmak. One of the most enigmatic Icons of Saadeth, no one has seen him (or her, or them) in living memory, though the Library’s disciples claim that he is the same librarian which presided over the stacks of the Library after its construction in 136 A.F. Visitors to the Library are greeted by the Acolytes of Knowledge, disciples of the library who are for all practical purposes the actual librarians, and shown to the public areas that fill most of the Library’s chambers. The sealed halls of the Librarian’s inner sanctum, where he keeps particularly rare or valuable books as well as tomes containing knowledge he has decided is not for general consumption, are accessible to very few people indeed, though on occasion agents of another Icon or adventurers with great need are allowed inside to search for a book or manuscript. Such cases are entirely decided by the Librarian himself, and often no pattern or reason for his choices can be seen by those not privy to his thoughts.

The Librarian has proclaimed himself dedicated to the collection and preservation of knowledge, and often makes use of large sums of money or capable adventurers to accomplish his aims. The official agents of his acquisitions department are recognized across the known world, and it is not uncommon for those on his business to be allowed privileges and access they might otherwise be denied, with the understanding that the Librarian is not miserly with his purse when he wishes to acquire something of value to the Library.

Allies
The Librarian’s opinions on access of his inner scantum are well known. While there are stories of times when the Librarian was as adamant about the use of knowledge for the benefit of mankind, in these days he is reluctant share his horded lore. He has been known to loan his tomes to the Silver King or his agents from time to time, and has a fairly well established working relationship with the High Enchanter.

Enemies
The Librarian counts as enemies all those who destroy knowledge. He loaths the Pirate Lord, and has been seen to have a particularly strong hatred for the Necromancer, although why the Necromancer in particular has aroused his ire is not known.