Leaves of Learning - Revision history

Jerichothebard at 17:11, 15 December 2023

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	The slim-spired temple of ~~ORB~~ known as the Leaves of Learning soars above the walls of [[Forest of Illumination#Luminaux\|Luminaux]] at the western end of the city. The finest library west of the Spire resides in the stout stone chambers of the central tower, cloaked in wards to reduce the threat of fire, water, or mold.		The slim-spired temple of Pelor known as the Leaves of Learning soars above the walls of [[Forest of Illumination#Luminaux\|Luminaux]] at the western end of the city. The finest library west of the Spire resides in the stout stone chambers of the central tower, cloaked in wards to reduce the threat of fire, water, or mold.

	==Purpose==		==Purpose==
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	::— from ''Truth in the Stacks'' by [[Hasicor Danali]], Learned Father</blockquote>		::— from ''Truth in the Stacks'' by [[Hasicor Danali]], Learned Father</blockquote>

	Under the leadership of Learned Father Hasicor Danali, the [[~~ORB~~]]’s clergy have assembled an unparalleled collection of written records of life in Crescent, many of them newly compiled, including diaries, war histories, and even campfire accounts from across the region. Clerics keep busy buying and reading new books brought to the temple and going out asking specific questions of the elder folk of the region and recording their answers.		Under the leadership of Learned Father Hasicor Danali, the [[Pelor]]’s clergy have assembled an unparalleled collection of written records of life in Crescent, many of them newly compiled, including diaries, war histories, and even campfire accounts from across the region. Clerics keep busy buying and reading new books brought to the temple and going out asking specific questions of the elder folk of the region and recording their answers.

	===The Index of Danali===		===The Index of Danali===
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	===Guild Council Guards===		===Guild Council Guards===
	In addition to the followers of ~~ORB~~, the [[Luminaux Guild Council\|Guild Council]] keeps a small contingent of Guild Council Guards at the temple. Guard shifts at the temple last eight hours before the next detail arrives to offer relief. Sergeant Mourn Deepwood, a member of [[the Congregants]], commands the guard contingent and lives on site at the temple; the guards live off site.		In addition to the followers of Pelor, the [[Luminaux Guild Council\|Guild Council]] keeps a small contingent of Guild Council Guards at the temple. Guard shifts at the temple last eight hours before the next detail arrives to offer relief. Sergeant Mourn Deepwood, a member of [[the Congregants]], commands the guard contingent and lives on site at the temple; the guards live off site.

	==Visitors==		==Visitors==
	Visitors to ~~ORB’s~~ temple are welcome, and many travelers passing through Luminaux make a point of visiting this famed house of learning. There is always a bard or two about the premises, causing the sounds of gentle harp chords to waft over the gardens.		Visitors to Pelor's temple are welcome, and many travelers passing through Luminaux make a point of visiting this famed house of learning. There is always a bard or two about the premises, causing the sounds of gentle harp chords to waft over the gardens.

	==The Printing Press==		==The Printing Press==
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	==Game Notes==		==Game Notes==
	===Research and Knowledge Checks===		===Research and Knowledge Checks===
	The Leaves of Learning functions as one of the best libraries in Crescent. Almost any type of ''Knowledge'' check can benefit from a perusal of the temple’s tomes. Characters using the library for its reference books receive a +10 circumstance bonus to any ''Knowledge'' checks except ''Knowledge (arcana)''. Guests unfamiliar with the temple’s reputation may be disappointed to learn that, as a matter of policy, the clerics here store no tomes of magic or even those discussing arcane matters within the library’s walls. (They believe this policy greatly reduces the number of thefts, attempted and successful.) Under the supervision of a member of the clergy, visitors to the Leaves of Learning can peruse tomes within the library for periods of up to a full day upon payment of 15 gp. (Clergy of ~~ORB~~ pay only 1 gp, a price that applies only to themselves and not their inquisitive friends.)		The Leaves of Learning functions as one of the best libraries in Crescent. Almost any type of ''Knowledge'' check can benefit from a perusal of the temple’s tomes. Characters using the library for its reference books receive a +10 circumstance bonus to any ''Knowledge'' checks except ''Knowledge (arcana)''. Guests unfamiliar with the temple’s reputation may be disappointed to learn that, as a matter of policy, the clerics here store no tomes of magic or even those discussing arcane matters within the library’s walls. (They believe this policy greatly reduces the number of thefts, attempted and successful.) Under the supervision of a member of the clergy, visitors to the Leaves of Learning can peruse tomes within the library for periods of up to a full day upon payment of 15 gp. (Clergy of Pelor pay only 1 gp, a price that applies only to themselves and not their inquisitive friends.)

	====Translations====		====Translations====
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	====Scrolls====		====Scrolls====
	:Spell scrolls of clerical spells can be purchased at the Leaves of Learning as well, although the clerics remain so busy with other activities that they produce fewer such scrolls than do other temples of ~~ORB~~. Typically available divine scrolls include '''comprehend languages, detect magic, detect poison, detect undead, divination, find traps, glyph of warding, make whole, read magic,'' and ''tongues''. Sometimes passing clerics and bards leave scrolls on consignment with the temple that are available for sale as well, although in very limited numbers. Typically available bard scrolls include ''influence, disrupt thoughts, inspire confidence, create object, momentary charm, burst of speed,'' and ''fascinate''.		:Spell scrolls of clerical spells can be purchased at the Leaves of Learning as well, although the clerics remain so busy with other activities that they produce fewer such scrolls than do other temples of Pelor. Typically available divine scrolls include '''comprehend languages, detect magic, detect poison, detect undead, divination, find traps, glyph of warding, make whole, read magic,'' and ''tongues''. Sometimes passing clerics and bards leave scrolls on consignment with the temple that are available for sale as well, although in very limited numbers. Typically available bard scrolls include ''influence, disrupt thoughts, inspire confidence, create object, momentary charm, burst of speed,'' and ''fascinate''.

	[[Category: Places]]		[[Category: Places]]
	[[Category: Locations]]		[[Category: Locations]]
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Jerichothebard at 21:58, 8 December 2023

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	====A Treasure Trove of Lore====		====A Treasure Trove of Lore====
	:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[~~Star Islands~~]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.		:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[Shattered Isles]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.

	==Layout==		==Layout==

Jerichothebard: /* The Fist of Reverence */

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The Fist of Reverence

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	===The Fist of Reverence===		===The Fist of Reverence===
	The safety of the tower and it's residents is assured by the presence of five ~~monks~~ of the Order of [[the Fist of Reverence]]. The leader of the monks at the temple is Lorewarden [[Rowan Silvercrown]]. Danali largely delegates the temple’s security concerns to Rowan, leaving the monks free to protect the complex however they see fit.		The safety of the tower and it's residents is assured by the presence of five [[monk]]s of the Order of [[the Fist of Reverence]]. The leader of the monks at the temple is Lorewarden [[Rowan Silvercrown]]. Danali largely delegates the temple’s security concerns to Rowan, leaving the monks free to protect the complex however they see fit.

	===Guild Council Guards===		===Guild Council Guards===

Jerichothebard at 19:01, 31 May 2007

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	====Restoration====		====Restoration====
	:The Leaves of Learning is home to some of the most skilled bookbinders in Crescent As such, wealthy patrons from as far away as [[~~Sae duChaad#the Spire\|~~the Spire]] and [[~~Iron Hills#Ferrodyne\|~~Ferrodyne]] bring books to be restored within the temple walls. The cost runs between 10 gp and 100 gp, depending on the time and materials required to complete the restoration. In cases where no copy of the book in question exists within the library, the clerics usually waive the fee if the owner grants them permission to make copies.		:The Leaves of Learning is home to some of the most skilled bookbinders in Crescent As such, wealthy patrons from as far away as [[the Spire]] and [[Ferrodyne]] bring books to be restored within the temple walls. The cost runs between 10 gp and 100 gp, depending on the time and materials required to complete the restoration. In cases where no copy of the book in question exists within the library, the clerics usually waive the fee if the owner grants them permission to make copies.

	====Scrolls====		====Scrolls====

Jerichothebard at 19:00, 31 May 2007

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	====Restoration====		====Restoration====
	:The Leaves of Learning is home to some of the most skilled bookbinders in Crescent As such, wealthy patrons from as far away as [[Sae ~~du Chaad~~#the Spire\|the Spire]] and [[Iron Hills#Ferrodyne\|Ferrodyne]] bring books to be restored within the temple walls. The cost runs between 10 gp and 100 gp, depending on the time and materials required to complete the restoration. In cases where no copy of the book in question exists within the library, the clerics usually waive the fee if the owner grants them permission to make copies.		:The Leaves of Learning is home to some of the most skilled bookbinders in Crescent As such, wealthy patrons from as far away as [[Sae duChaad#the Spire\|the Spire]] and [[Iron Hills#Ferrodyne\|Ferrodyne]] bring books to be restored within the temple walls. The cost runs between 10 gp and 100 gp, depending on the time and materials required to complete the restoration. In cases where no copy of the book in question exists within the library, the clerics usually waive the fee if the owner grants them permission to make copies.

	====Scrolls====		====Scrolls====

Jerichothebard at 19:39, 18 May 2007

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	[[Category: Places]]		[[Category: Places]]
	~~[[Category: Cities]]~~
	[[Category: Locations]]		[[Category: Locations]]

Jerichothebard: The Leaves of Learning moved to Leaves of Learning

2007-05-10T23:17:08Z

The Leaves of Learning moved to Leaves of Learning

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Jerichothebard at 04:42, 9 May 2007

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	====A Treasure Trove of Lore====		====A Treasure Trove of Lore====
	:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[Star Islands]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.		:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[Star Islands]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.

	~~===The Printing Press===~~
	Though the recent invention of the printing press, by the gnomish tinkers [[Barnabus and Nobble, Gnomish Book Printers\|Barnabus and Nobble]], will inevitably lead to less demand for the services of Danali's scribes, he is nonetheless fascinated by the possibilities it represents. He was, in fact, an early funder of the project, and is hoping to have copies of the Index, and an instruction manual for cataloging any library's collection, printed next year, to be distributed wherever there is a love of knowledge. His scribes and clerics have all been given instructions that, whenever possible, they should refer their customers to B&N's bookstore.

	==Layout==		==Layout==
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	==Visitors==		==Visitors==
	Visitors to ORB’s temple are welcome, and many travelers passing through Luminaux make a point of visiting this famed house of learning. There is always a bard or two about the premises, causing the sounds of gentle harp chords to waft over the gardens.		Visitors to ORB’s temple are welcome, and many travelers passing through Luminaux make a point of visiting this famed house of learning. There is always a bard or two about the premises, causing the sounds of gentle harp chords to waft over the gardens.

			==The Printing Press==
			Though the recent invention of the printing press, by the gnomish tinkers [[Barnabus and Nobble, Gnomish Book Printers\|Barnabus and Nobble]], will inevitably lead to less demand for the services of Danali's scribes, he is nonetheless fascinated by the possibilities it represents. He was, in fact, an early funder of the project, and is hoping to have copies of the Index, and an instruction manual for cataloging any library's collection, printed next year, to be distributed wherever there is a love of knowledge. His scribes and clerics have all been given instructions that, whenever possible, they should refer their customers to B&N's bookstore.

	==Game Notes==		==Game Notes==
	===Research and Knowledge Checks===		===Research and Knowledge Checks===

Jerichothebard at 04:40, 9 May 2007

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	====A Treasure Trove of Lore====		====A Treasure Trove of Lore====
	:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[Star Islands]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.		:Within the past few years, Danali’s tireless labors have extended his famed Index beyond the books found within the Leaves of Learning. Those in search of rare or unique books are increasingly likely to find a record of their last known location and a summary of their contents within the Tower of Tomes, even if that location is as far away as the [[Iron Hills]] or the [[Star Islands]]. Those who do not wish to walk every last mile of Crescent’s roads in search of some lost bit of lore usually find a consultation of Danali’s Index invaluable before beginning their search.

			===The Printing Press===
			Though the recent invention of the printing press, by the gnomish tinkers [[Barnabus and Nobble, Gnomish Book Printers\|Barnabus and Nobble]], will inevitably lead to less demand for the services of Danali's scribes, he is nonetheless fascinated by the possibilities it represents. He was, in fact, an early funder of the project, and is hoping to have copies of the Index, and an instruction manual for cataloging any library's collection, printed next year, to be distributed wherever there is a love of knowledge. His scribes and clerics have all been given instructions that, whenever possible, they should refer their customers to B&N's bookstore.

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	====Scrolls====		====Scrolls====
	:Spell scrolls of clerical spells can be purchased at the Leaves of Learning as well, although the clerics remain so busy with other activities that they produce fewer such scrolls than do other temples of ORB. Typically available divine scrolls include '''comprehend languages, detect magic, detect poison, detect undead, divination, find traps, glyph of warding, make whole, read magic,'' and ''tongues''. Sometimes passing clerics and bards leave scrolls on consignment with the temple that are available for sale as well, although in very limited numbers. Typically available bard scrolls include ''influence, disrupt thoughts, inspire confidence, create object, momentary charm, burst of speed,'' and ''fascinate''.		:Spell scrolls of clerical spells can be purchased at the Leaves of Learning as well, although the clerics remain so busy with other activities that they produce fewer such scrolls than do other temples of ORB. Typically available divine scrolls include '''comprehend languages, detect magic, detect poison, detect undead, divination, find traps, glyph of warding, make whole, read magic,'' and ''tongues''. Sometimes passing clerics and bards leave scrolls on consignment with the temple that are available for sale as well, although in very limited numbers. Typically available bard scrolls include ''influence, disrupt thoughts, inspire confidence, create object, momentary charm, burst of speed,'' and ''fascinate''.

	~~TODO: Add note about relationship to Barnabus And Nobble, and a map key~~

	[[Category: Places]]		[[Category: Places]]
	[[Category: Cities]]		[[Category: Cities]]
	[[Category: Locations]]		[[Category: Locations]]

Jerichothebard at 04:34, 9 May 2007

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	==Layout==		==Layout==
	[[Image:LeavesofLearningMap.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Leaves of Learning Map]]		[[Image:LeavesofLearningMap.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|right\|Leaves of Learning Map - Click for more details including key]]
	The Tower of Tomes is flanked by a pair of cloisters that face inward toward a walled, forested garden where cascades of endlessly pumped water babble past many small bowers and contemplation nooks. At the far end of the East Cloister is the Scroll House, where the temple staff dwell amid newly acquired books and scrolls to be repaired and cataloged.		The Tower of Tomes is flanked by a pair of cloisters that face inward toward a walled, forested garden where cascades of endlessly pumped water babble past many small bowers and contemplation nooks. At the far end of the East Cloister is the Scroll House, where the temple staff dwell amid newly acquired books and scrolls to be repaired and cataloged.