The Catacombs of Knowledge

The Catacombs of Knowledge is an infinite, ever-expanding labyrinth of libraries, study chambers, and echoing halls where the walls themselves are lined with ancient tomes, scrolls, and etched stone tablets. The structure is constantly shifting, with shelves and hallways moving of their own accord.

Appearance

A maze-like, endless library cloaked in dim blue light from magical lanterns that never extinguish. Shadows stretch unnaturally, giving visitors the sense of being watched. The air smells of old parchment and ink.

Atmosphere

Visitors are greeted by an oppressive, eerie quiet, broken only by the rustle of unseen pages turning. Whispers of ancient knowledge echo in the distance, audible but not always understandable.

Notable Inhabitants

• Custodians of Knowledge: Spirits or spectral librarians tasked with organizing and retrieving lost knowledge.
• Echoes of the Past: Shadows of those who died seeking knowledge, now bound to the Catacombs as echoes of their former selves.
• Sentient Tomes: Some books possess a will of their own, offering knowledge in exchange for riddles, favors, or even sacrifices.

The Catacombs serve as a repository for every piece of knowledge in existence. It grows as Thalor’s followers collect new lore, and the labyrinth becomes more complex with each addition. Mortals who venture here risk becoming lost for eternity, wandering in search of a forgotten answer.

Type

Plane of Existence

Included Organizations

• The Custodians of Thalor

Owner/Ruler

Thalor, God of Knowledge and Wisdom

Owning Organization

The Custodians of Thalor

Characters in Location

• Thalor, God of Knowledge and Wisdom