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The Library of Citadel

Innenstadt

This large tower spirals chaotically into the sky. It is the home of one of the largest--if not the largest--libraries of Midian. This repository of literature is overseen by a Demon known only as the Librarian, a massive blue-skinned beast with bull's horns. The Library of Citadel is the home of the original copy of the Concise Compendium of Codices, a listing containing the description and location of all books in the library. Rare books not found in the library are also described, along with their last known location. The Concise Compendium of Codices is frequently copied by librarians, scholars, and loremasters throughout the realms, or at least they check frequently to keep their personal copies updated.

The lower floors are mostly reading rooms. Anyone may peruse general books free of charge there. The lower floors have also become something of a minor hub of literary discussion, and people sometimes seek out loremasters or mages there. Some books have restricted access; these are found on the upper floors. Restricted books may be old and fragile, especially rare and difficult to copy for some reason, or contain dangerous mystical secrets. Books may be checked out of the library for a small fee (generally 1-5% of their price) for a month as long as the book is kept safe and within the city.