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Post by Nowhere on Oct 10, 2017 14:21:01 GMT
In the time I have been in Daring, I have been aware that we do not have one main location for the information we collectively know and gather.
I sit in my room, studying into the small hours working with the books I have obtained in our travels, whilst I am aware Aurelia has her own collections that some of you have used in your research. Whilst the town hall has some history books and municipal records, but all of these sources are lacking.
In all our recent adventures we have often had to learn about our enemy on the job. When i suspect there is knowledge outside of this town that, with prior knowledge, could give us the edge in adventures to come.
I therefore propose we build a library for Daring. A single point where we can collect all of our knowledge, from history to the arcane. A place we can create a Bestiary of those we have fought, there we can record our knowledge of our foes weaknesses so that others may learn and prosper from these.
This can also be a place for us to celebrate our adventures in tome rather than through the tales we tell in taverns, or notes we scratch down on old scraps of parchment.
If built, I, for one, would be happy to fund adventurers to retrieve books of lore or books of the arcane, that I feel would be useful to the towns populace.
So what do you all say? Until now we have funded projects for the accrual or wealth, or strength, or faith. What now of the accrual of knowledge?
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Post by Nuno (Rholor) on Oct 10, 2017 14:23:40 GMT
Funny enough, the plans I've presented for Selune's temple do include a Library in them.
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Post by The Sergeant / Alisha on Oct 10, 2017 15:49:01 GMT
Any building requirements are welcome to be submitted to Val and Anton Construction, VA Constructions, for a competitive quote.
For references, please contact Tarbin of the Erina following the recent construction of their Embassy in Daring Heights.
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Post by Nowhere on Oct 11, 2017 13:08:50 GMT
Val, I trust you well enough to know that quality of work I will have. What I am looking for is a four story structure. Nothing extravagant, but big enough for the town as a whole to have use of it.
I would be looking to have the first floor accessible to all, storing books on any general matters. A second floor should be library for the adventurers of the town, holding anything regarding maps, bestiaries etc The third floor, which would need to be more secure than the first two, should be used for storing arcane books and scrolls. Given the nature of such works we may need to factor in some security and defence around these. Finally I think we may all benefit from having a stone built basement that we can use to carry out any practical experiments for research. Nothing flammable though!
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Post by The Sergeant / Alisha on Oct 14, 2017 14:00:03 GMT
Nowhere We can do this. The Erina Embassy in town was completed in 3 weeks. Its only the single floor, but includes a collection of rooms and additional living facilities for the small garrison of Erina in town. This is a much grander size, and therefore the foundations would need to be of greater depth. And the addition of a basement also adds complexity, and cost. We can certainly work through some costs, and of course you would need planning permission from the Mayor's office. It may be an easier build to spread this over one, or two floors. Do you have the funds, or sponsorship to ensure the completion of such a grand building?
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Post by Nowhere on Oct 14, 2017 15:35:29 GMT
Val I will discuss this with the Mayor once we have dealt with our bigger concerns in the week to come.
Thank you for your guidance on the construction.
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Post by Nowhere on Oct 18, 2017 14:54:03 GMT
I have spoken to the Mayor and come to an agreement regarding construction of a library for Daring. It is significantly more modest that I had originally planned (apparently four storey towers are a little gaudy and will not get planning permission). However, the price is more reasonable, and an arrangement for stocking and administering the building has been agreed.
The Mayor is looking for me to raise 2,500 gp for construction. As I am the one bringing this proposal to everyone, I will put up 1,000 gp towards its construction.
I am therefore looking for others to contribute towards the remaining 1,500 gp.
You should be aware that, other than the pursuit of knowledge, there will be no monetary benefit in this endeavour. But the research we complete may just help save our lives one day.
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Post by The Sergeant / Alisha on Oct 18, 2017 14:57:44 GMT
If you are happy for the Daring Builders to construct this for you, we can do that for 2500. Of course I will discuss with the mayor timing and management of the construction, and a competition date. fyi andycd
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