Danai Library of Ilurial

The Ilurial Danai Library stands as a towering edifice of stone and iron in the northern quadrant of the city. The exterior of the building is constructed from huge blocks of gray granite, giving it a somber and imposing facade. Narrow slit windows pierced along the upper floors allow thin streams of light inside, but overall the library has a solemn, impenetrable atmosphere.
The most striking feature of the library's exterior is the giant domed roof made of dark iron bands interlaced together and rising to a peak. The dome is visible from many districts throughout Ilurial as a defining landmark. At the main entrance, two massive wooden doors etched with scrollwork designs and wards provide entry to the vast interior.

Swag

• Pin: The Ilurial Danai Library pin is a round enamel pin about two inches in diameter. The background depicts a stylized image of the sun, with warm golden rays radiating out from the center. The rays fade from a bright golden shine at the middle to a deep reddish-orange around the edges, evoking the changing light in the Tower of the Sun throughout the day. In the foreground, the prominent silhouette of the Tower of the Sun is etched in black. The tall, circular tower is unmistakable, with its tiered shape and peaked conical roof. Delicate tracery patterns etched along the edges of the tower mimic the ornate stained glass window designs.
• The Sunstone Amulet: is an ornate golden amulet shaped like a disc, reminiscent of the sun emblem featured on the Ilurial Danai Library pin. The front face of the amulet has a polished sunstone gem at its center that seems to glow faintly from within. Intricate etched filigree radiates out from the sunstone in looping swirling patterns. It can be actived once per day to cast the spell Daylight centered on itself. When activated, the amulet calls forth daylight, but in a unique spectrum of colors that evokes the stained glass windows of the Tower of the Sun. During dawn, sunset and twilight hours, the light shifts in hue, cycling from dim blue, to vibrant gold, to bold crimson, and finally to soft violet. At noon, the light burns bright white, mimicking the sun high in the sky shining directly through the tower windows.

Books

Legends of the Araduk Desert: This tome details legends and folklore of the various nomadic tribes who traverse the harsh Araduk Desert. It contains information on significant landmarks, oases, and sites of mystical importance in the desert, including tales of Kuoppa and the Syva pit.

• The oasis city of Kuoppa was built around the Syva pit centuries ago when it was still filled with water.
• Deep in the desert stands the ruins of Saranthium, an ancient city destroyed ages ago by a sandstorm.

Flora and Fauna of the Enmel Mountains: This bestiary catalogues the diverse wildlife, plants, and fungi found in the craggy, lush Enmel Mountains along Nabera's western border. It includes identification tips, habitat information, and notes on useful/dangerous properties.

• The blue-spotted firebloom flower grows only in the upper elevations and can counter most poisons.
• The horns of the ramok mountain goats are prized for use in potion-making and fetch a high price.

A History of Nabera: This extensive chronicle documents the full history of Nabera from its earliest recorded days to present times. It covers major events, leaders, wars, and cultural shifts that have shaped the diverse kingdom over the centuries.

• The kingdom was originally divided into numerous warring tribes until King Saros united them through diplomacy.
• Nabera has been ruled by the Naros dynasty for the past 350 years since the civil war over succession.

The Architectural Wonders of Ilurial: This tome admiringly describes the most iconic buildings and monuments of the capital city Ilurial in detail. It naturally includes extensive discussion and drawings of the awe-inspiring Tower of the Sun.

• The Tower of the Sun was designed by the legendary architect Aramon Telvanni and took over 50 years to complete.
• The soaring Grand Cathedral in Ilurial has the highest arched ceilings of any temple in the entire continent.

Tales of the Ancients:This collection of myths includes the legend of Paimen Sankara, who journeyed from the sea to build a shrine to Eldath under the Syva pit long ago:
When evil threatened the eastern sands, A triton heeded the goddess's commands. Paimen voyaged from sea to town, Seeking the oasis of some renown.
In Kuoppa's depths a shrine she built, Where Syva's waters her soul felt. Statues carved and mosaics laid, An homage to Eldath was made.
Darkness rose, Paimen fought long, Gifted with powers to banish the blight. Though victory came, Eldath foretold, A winged champion may yet be so bold.
Now legends say gifts remain, For a devoted hero to claim. One born to soar but who delves below, Eldath's blessing may come to know.

Parent Location

Ilurial

Owning Organization

Order of Danai