The Great Library of Palanthas

An Aesthetic shows you to a small reading room.

Stories of Ansalon from the view of Lynx.

A little gully dwarf runs by and says 'Wordwrap is at 65. 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 book on the table in front of you.
You note the spine bears the word 'Lynx' scribed in dark yellow ink.


Author:    Lynx           
Date:      Wed Apr  1
07:52:20 2009
Subject     Preparing to protect the
balence...

* Highmaster Lynx looks up from his paperwork,
and over to an
apprentice.* Apprentice Gorin says Highmaster? You
asked to see me?
Highmaster Lynx says I did.' Highmaster Lynx
says I have a job for you, but
it is one that must be
accomplished in utmost secrecy.' *Apprentice Gorin
waits
patiently, as befits an apprentice* Yes, Highmaster.' *
Highmaster
Lynx passes a sheet of parchment across the desk to
the apprentice. * He
says We have received intelligence that
renegades are flocking to a new
group of soldiers, and we need to
know why.' *Apprentice Gorin, unable to
avoid the slight sneer in
his voice, says * Renegades, Highmaster? *picks up
the parchment*
*Highmaster Lynx nods* These magi are receiving
unconventional
training that is a threat to the balance. Your mission is not
to
kill them, as of yet. Only to gather information.' I need to know
the
layouts of their fortifications, armaments, and troop
counts.' You will fit
in quite well there, I believe. Many of the
followers of Nuitari have been
seen traveling to these...camps'
*Highmaster Lynx pauses for a second* You
will of course be paid
well for your services...and your discresion'
Apprentice Gorin
says Highmaster, not to be impetuous, but I am here for
the
magic. What would be in it for me? Why should I spy on these
lesser mages?'
Highmaster Lynx says For one, your duty to the
magic requires you to deal
with the renegades.' * Lynx waves over
to another apprentice, who approaches
with a satchel of furs,
with a dusty old book on top. * Apprentice Gorin
says My life is
devoted to Nuitari, Highmaster. I will seek out these
renegades.'
Highmaster Lynx says You one new spell per fortnight will
show
itself to you in this book, but any other who looks at it
will see naught
but blank pages.' Apprentice Gorin says A fine
prize indeed. ' * Lynx nods
to the apprentice to hand the
satchule to apprentice Gorin* * Lynx says Wear
those cloths at
all times, they will make you more astute in your magic,
and
better able to handle what ever comes at you. * * Lynx then
waves to another
apprentice and whispers something in his ear,
then watches as he runs out of
the room. * *Apprentice Gorin
feels the enchanted fabric* This would do well
to turn the knife
in the dark. My thanks, Highmaster. I must make ready for
my
journey. Where should I go first?' * Magus Egam looks up as
the
apprentice comes to him. Listening to his quick words, he
rises, and makes
his way to the Highmaster's chamber. * * He
looks in, before stepping to the
chamber, bowing his head at
Highmaster Lynx. "Yes Highmaster?" * Highmaster
Lynx nods at the
magus Magus Egam, this young apprentice is now in our
services.'
*Apprentice Gorin bows before Egam* Magus.' Highmaster Lynx
says
He is to handle the task we discussed last evening.'
*Highmaster Lynx turns
to the apprentice* Apprentice, Magus Egam
will be your contact within the
tower. Speak to no one about
this, not even your master.' Apprentice Gorin
says Yes,
Highmaster. ' Highmaster Lynx says You will be paid
handsomely
when this is all over, as well as what you have
already been paid...' I now
have more pressing matters to deal
with, good day. *looks down at his
paperwork, as a obvious sign
of dismissal*' * Egam looks over Gorin, a frown
building in his
brow. He catches Lynx' eye for a moment questioningly.
*
Apprentice Gorin says Indeed. Magus Egam, I will alert you once
I have
arrived at my destination. *bows* I will prepare for my
Journey now.' *
Magus Egam nods absently, his questioning gaze
still locked on Lynx. * The
Apprentice, Gorin, leaves the office
to prepare for his mission.*'
*Highmaster Lynx looks over to
Magus Egam, a thin smile appearing on his
lips.' Magus Egam says
A black mage Highmaster?' Highmaster Lynx says Yes,
not my first
choice I assure you.' But we would not be able to
infiltrate
their ranks with a member of the balance, not
surrounded by the evil that
seeps from that area of Kyrnn.' And
if we loose a black robe along the way..
*shrug* Tis no great
loss.' 
contined...

Author:    Lynx          

Date:      Wed Apr  1 07:53:13 2009
Subject    
pt2

Magus Egam says *purses his lips in thought, before
stating in a hushed
tone* Of course, just the more mouths we
bring in, the greater the chance of
one opening unexpectedly..'
Highmaster Lynx ssighs This is true, but the
garments he has just
left with hold a maledict on them. If, while wearing
them he does
not use the proper disgreshion...' Magus Egam says Also,
I
imagine you'll want me to keep my eyes on him in case of any
mishaps?' *
Lynx nods. " That is correct, I wish to know what hes
doing, when hes doing
it." I will require a report filed weekly,
and if anything out of the
ordinary a immediate report. * Magus
Egam says As you wish Highmaster. Is
there anything else?'
Highmaster Lynx says That will be all. Tonight I have
plans that
involve you. I will need to see you at Midnight.' Magus Egam
says
I shall make myself available for your summons. *bows and
turns around,
leaving the chamber.*' 
.
to be contined...

The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD

Astinus points to the massive wall of books behind him and bids you to make a selection.


Authors: All|A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

Astinus sighs as he recants 'We saved 868 books from Ansalon from before the great Cataclysm through today.'
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