The history of the city is a long and complex one, with many caretakers having come and gone over the years. In the beginning, it was a home for the artifacts and books salvaged from Thiil's library after the exodus from the old continent. The lifework of Athryl Mithtanil was housed in a city designed by the architect Edric Stone and given a new place to flourish. The Compendium, as it was called, set out to be the safeguard of Altera's remaining knowledge, swearing to preserve and protect the secrets and treasures of the past. Within the vale of a stark mountain range, deep in the heart of a dense forest, the city's collection grew. Patrons came from all corners to add their works to the library halls, and to offer mementos of eras long passed so that it may be saved forevermore.
Sadly, Edric Stone passed away not long after a demonic beast invaded the lands and Athryl Mithtanil grew distant from the endeavor. Compendium fell under the protection of caretaker after caretaker, but few stayed the term. Today, the city memorializes its founders and contributors with a hall of stone busts for each of their contributions. The most recent addition is the face of Melarue Lydril, who has been giving reign of the city by a distant benefactor. A resident and physician in the Rose Ward originally, Melarue was gifted a sum of money to see that the city was maintained after the last caretaker grew quiet.
Despite the differences in vision over the years, Compendium has remained as a font of knowledge for any that would seek its secrets. It has solidified its claim as a scholar's respite, as well as a beacon for physicians, alchemists, and mages alike.
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To journey to The Compendium, seek travel at Storm's Landing docks. One of the stalls will take you along the road safely.
The mountain is enveloped by a dense jungle to the north and even farther west the trees thin out to the continent's vast desert. To the east is the murky swamp and yet farther south is the expansive plains. It is well within reach of a variety of flora and fauna, meaning that it is a perfect refuge for traveling adventurers and researchers.
- Griefing will not be tolerated in any form. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Theft of Items
- No removing books, artifacts, or decorations without knowledge and consent of region owners AND the owners of the specific property in question.
- No removing contents from chests without consent from the region owners
- Altering/Adding Builds
- If someone is given property within Compendium, they may not alter the exterior of that build without consent of region owners.
- No basements or additional rooms may be added without knowledge and/or consent.
- No adding buildings without knowledge and/or consent.
- Theft of Items
- After a month of inactivity, the region owners have permission to empty abandoned residences and offer the houses to others. Possessions left within the chests become part of the town storage.
- The region is considered Moderate.
- Residence/employement is granted solely through RP. It is not guaranteed that it will be given. Visitors, however, are always welcome.
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