Nimrodial Library
The Nimrodial Library based on Yeronime's description, drawn as accurately as possible by Xander
The Nimrodial Library is a grand living fortress standing proudly among Amaarion’s southern mountain range, the Steel Dam. Throughout the years, Yellow Grdzneulni have protected numerous manuscripts housed in its countless shelves. Many historical documents are one of a kind, making the Nimrodial Library a centre of knowledge on Ayonerra.
Reaching the library is no easy feat, with the Steel Dam’s towering cliffs looming overhead. Those travelling from outside Amaarion often employ small flying islands and carefully maneuver between the ridges. Yet, one must be cautious not to tread close to k’nksh’s weapon pyramids and fall victim to their powerful beams.
Several aakhir mages ensure the library stays invisible from the unwanted eyes. Yellow Grdzneuli Anni reads any approaching person or creature’s thoughts, and if their intentions are pure, unveils the library and welcomes them inside.
Reaching the library is no easy feat, with the Steel Dam’s towering cliffs looming overhead. Those travelling from outside Amaarion often employ small flying islands and carefully maneuver between the ridges. Yet, one must be cautious not to tread close to k’nksh’s weapon pyramids and fall victim to their powerful beams.
Several aakhir mages ensure the library stays invisible from the unwanted eyes. Yellow Grdzneuli Anni reads any approaching person or creature’s thoughts, and if their intentions are pure, unveils the library and welcomes them inside.
Description
Thousands of books fill the interior, with spiralling ladders stretching between the shelves. One would have trouble finding a single bare wall amidst the manuscripts. Anni gladly guides the new apprentices, teaches the sorting methods and how to swiftly find their desired texts.
Nimrod
“Was there an earthquake right now?”
“No. Why?”
“The walls moved.”
“That’s just him breathing.”
“No. Why?”
“The walls moved.”
“That’s just him breathing.”
- Whispering apprentices
When the Rain of Amaars struck, Goddess Apor gathered the Sun's children and was ready to turn herself into a powerful eruption. Her three sons couldn’t leave their beloved mother alone.
Nimrod embraced the mother’s head, devastated by her choice, but deeming it a necessity.
Qasim grasped her arm, begging for her to reconsider.
Weeping, Sharaakh fell upon the ground, clutching Apor's feet, unable to utter a single word.
But the goddess’s heart didn’t waver. Every nearby Amaar met their demise, yet Nimrod didn’t have a single scratch. As he glanced downwards, he saw the goddess's severed head rest in his arms.
Cradling Apor’s head, Nimrod ascended the neighbouring mountains and turned himself into an impenetrable fortress. The devoted son forbade Sharaakh and Qasim from meeting their mother and swore to always keep Apor safe.
Nimrod embraced the mother’s head, devastated by her choice, but deeming it a necessity.
Qasim grasped her arm, begging for her to reconsider.
Weeping, Sharaakh fell upon the ground, clutching Apor's feet, unable to utter a single word.
But the goddess’s heart didn’t waver. Every nearby Amaar met their demise, yet Nimrod didn’t have a single scratch. As he glanced downwards, he saw the goddess's severed head rest in his arms.
Cradling Apor’s head, Nimrod ascended the neighbouring mountains and turned himself into an impenetrable fortress. The devoted son forbade Sharaakh and Qasim from meeting their mother and swore to always keep Apor safe.
I'm so obsessed with mystical libraries. I'd love to learn more about that slithering creature on top!
Eyy! She'll get an article eventually!