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'''Libraries''' are a [[location]]. At a library, [[scholar]]s can advance [[knowledge]] and [[scribe]]s can copy [[book]]s.
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'''Libraries''' are a [[location]]. At a library, [[scribe]]s can copy [[book]]s/[[scroll]]s and [[scholar]]s can write them.
  
 
Scholars of various races will visit your library, often bringing books of their own. Occasionally they will take your books with them when they leave.
 
Scholars of various races will visit your library, often bringing books of their own. Occasionally they will take your books with them when they leave.

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Libraries are a location. At a library, scribes can copy books/scrolls and scholars can write them.

Scholars of various races will visit your library, often bringing books of their own. Occasionally they will take your books with them when they leave.

Setting up a Library

  • Hit i to designate the zone for your library. Set it to a meeting area with m, hit l to designate it as a location. See the location page for more details.
  • Build bookcases to store books and scrolls
  • Build boxes/bags to store writing material
  • Build tables and chairs
  • Designate scholars and scribes as desired