Library Inn
It is the most famous place in the entire world, renowned as a place of amazing food, stellar entertainment, and all of the world's literature and knowledge. But to me...it is as it has ever been: my home.
Like most castles, Library Inn is comprised of several buildings situated on large and lavish grounds, surrounded by a secure wall with limited points of entrance or egress. It once housed between 7,000 and 8,000 people: royals, courtiers, nobles, staff, and servants. It was expanded under Shiv's ownership to comfortably accommodate 10,000 people inside the walls, though only about 3,000 sages, scholars, and staff live there full-time.
Purpose / Function
The Inn
Used as a colloquial catch-all, 'the inn' can refer to Crossroads Island, the old castle and its grounds, or the actual inn itself.
The Old Castle
Meaning, quite literally, the entirety of the old castle. Local slang for everything inside the walls. This includes all of the grounds, the astronomy tower, the library, the inn, the gardens, the north dock, and several other buildings of purpose.
The Old Palace
Meaning, quite literally, the old royal palace. The apartments and rooms were converted into rentable guest space almost as soon as Shiv took over. There are rooms for every need and budget, from tourists seeking only a bunk to sleep, to the noble houses and courts of both the Eastern Kingdom and the Western Empire.
The Library
The old guard tower with its armory and barracks was converted into the library. It offers an amazingly secure place to store all of the books, scrolls, tapestries, and other media that were collected as part of the toll for using Crossroads Island.
The Town
Inside the walls but away from the Inn itself is the town: the storefronts, shops, and forges of the crafters that sustain any town, as well as their homes. A number of important merchants and members of the Councils of Regions keep small homes or apartments on the island, particularly if they are involved in any sort of trade. As well, there is a college devoted to the research of history, folklore, language, anthropology, and the advancement of the arts.
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