The Great Library of Palanthas
An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.
Stories of Ansalon from the view of Korlia.
A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap is at 80. You change? Off 65 80.'
The gully continues 'Eyes hurt? Turn Color OFF!! (regular story dates)
Astinus says 'Enter the main library here to view only the author list.'
Astinus gently places a large tome on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Korlia' scribed in burnt red ink.
Author: Korlia Date: Sat Oct 16 05:17:31 2010 Subject When the bough breaks, Leaving the light Born into a noble family in the elven city of Silvanost, Korlia wanted for nothing as a child, other than friends. Showing remarkable promise in magic at a young age, she was kept secluded and tutored extensively in the arcane arts, giving up any semblence of a normal childhood in return for advanced knowledge. By the age of 50, Korlia had proven herself more advanced then others her own age, and even than those older than her. However, she grew distant, aloof, and cold-hearted, rebuffing even the friendliest of advances, desiring only to learn more. Her parents, once proud of her, grew to be worried as her antisocial behavior continued to worsen. Her tutors and masters noticed as well, but cared little, for having such a magical prodigy raised their status and their pride. For twenty-five years, Korlia grew more and more distant, but stronger and stronger. Her parents feared that no one would ever thaw the icy shell around her heart, they feared that she would consume herself in her thirst for knowledge. To combat that fear, they threw young elven men at her, trying to find one whom she would show interest in. Little did they know, their efforts pushed korlia further and further away from their society. Korlia grew disgusted with her parents and their obsession with appearances. All she really cared about was magic and knowledge. Whether she married or not, whether she had children or not, did not matter to her. She had her whole life ahead of her for that, for now, she wanted to focus only on learning as much as she could. Her parent's couldn't, or wouldn't understand that, and continued their pushing, til one day Korlia decided that she could take no more. Late one night, she gathered her things, bid farewell to her birthplace, and magically transported herself to the city of solace. Her new life awaited... For 25 years, Korlia lived in the outskirts of solace, practicing her magic and researching all she could. Once a week, she made a trip to the library of palanthas to check out a variety of books. After awhile, her research, and desire for knowledge, led her to a temple of Lunitari. Talking to a priest within, she came to realize that the way of Solinari was not for her. Her thirst for knowledge could, and already had, come between her and Solinari's precepts. Such times had led to a loss of power, a feeling of abandonment. And so, praying that Solinari would forgive her, Korlia severed all ties to Solinari, praying instead to Lunitari, and begging the goddess to take korlia into her fold. Hence began the story of Korlia Cor-Dryadalis, silvanesti magus of the moons.
The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD
Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.
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