The Whisperwind Archives
Shelves of tomes open to researchers, book-lovers, information-seekers and those with secrets to share over a warm drink and sweet treat.Open for public RP every Saturday night from 9-11PM ET! Want to use our venue outside of those times? Message Theodora Whisperwind for more information!
New Location! (Coeurl) Lav Beds - Ward 6, Plot 36
About the Library
Shelf-lined walls and the smell of coffee--the perfect place to come browse, relax, research, or commission the retrieval of rare tomes. Come for a short visit or stay a while; we'll help you find what you didn't know you needed.
Our Tomes
The library's shelves offer a wide variety of tomes, from fiction to non-fiction, periodicals to reference materials. Our librarians have a wide range of interests and each contributes tomes of their own personal interest or by request. Does it lead to an eclectic catalogue? Certainly! But we like to think of it as an opportunity to house tomes of all sorts.We offer our tomes for anyone to borrow. If you would like to borrow any for an extended period of time, simply speak with our Head Librarian or one of our Senior Librarians to arrange an extended checkout.
Paid Services
Please note that all services and costs are in-character and for roleplaying purposes only.We offer tome acquisition services as well, for those who have had a hard time tracking down specific titles or tomes on specific subjects. Our librarians have even been known to delve into dangerous or mysterious locations to obtain tomes!Prices vary depending on the request. For more information, please see our Head Librarian or one of our Senior Librarians.Have something that you would like written down or preserved? A collection of family recipes, research findings, or details about important events? We provide transcription and tome binding services! History must be preserved and we're happy to ensure that it happens! Prices vary depending on the size of the tomes, materials, and embellishments requested. For more information, please see the Head Librarian or one of our Senior Librarians for more information.
Rules
1. Be kind.
Remember, there is always someone behind the chair of the characters you meet. If your character has a darker background, ask for consent and check with your RP partners ahead of time before diving in to any upsetting, violent or taboo territory.2. Keep it IC
Be mindful of the separation of IC and OOC. Romances, disagreements and interactions that occur IC should remain IC. Friendships OOC are encouraged, but please do not blur the line between player and character.3. We are a pro-LGBTQ+ space
Many of us are open and proud to be members of the LGBTQ community, and are free to talk about it in and out of character. We are allowed to have gay and trans characters, and be open and vocal about these identities. Negative or disrespectful comments made towards someone or about someone regarding their identity or their sexuality is not tolerated.4. Racism, homophobia, transphobia or sexism are not tolerated IC or OOC
This applies regardless of what your character backstory is, what they went through or where they're from. Comments against someone's identity are not tolerated.5. Be honest
If you are asked details that are needed for informed consent (ie: your age, the age of your character, relationship status, etc.), be honest with your RP partners. If you do not want to disclose that information, please refrain from any intimate RP scenarios.6. Respect consent
If someone says no, it's no. Don't ask again, don't try to convince them otherwise. If they seem uncomfortable, it's time to check-in with them and ask for consent to continue. No one owes you an answer or attention--respect boundaries.7. No public ERP
Please keep adult RP content out of public chats, including say and other channels. Be mindful that the FC house is a public space, including many of the rooms made available to all members. If you are engaging in ERP, please keep it to private spaces only.
Syncshell Information
The information below is for our public syncshell! Feel free to use this any time you drop by the Archives!Syncshell ID: MSS-1C6UEMQ8FM0H
Syncshell Password: WhisperwindArchives
Departments
Department Head
Theodora Whisperwind
Department of Acquisitions
A library is nothing without its catalogue! The Department of Acquisitons seeks to constantly obtain new arrivals for the Archives. It also receives requests from guestswho need works recovered or retrieved. Whether it's daring missions to abandoned locations, liberating tomes of research from the wrong hands, buying wares from bazaars, or anything in between, if you need a tome, the Department of Acquisitons has you covered!
Department of Field Research
Research on the various elements of Etheirys has to come from somewhere! Those in the Department of Field Research focus their efforts on documenting all sorts of information, from flora to fauna, minerals to vegetables, and more! Many of the researchers are constantly on the move, traveling from one location to the next, only stopping at the Archives briefly to submit their findings, regroup, and decide on their next topic of study.
Department Head
Julianne Raeynfeld
Department Head
Gauchissant Lavender
Department of Library Management
Perhaps the lifeblood of the Archives itself, the Department of Library Management oversees the maintenance of the library and everything within it. Keeping things orderly, safe, and in tip top shape are just some of the normal duties for this department. It is said they have also worked with the other departments' mages to produce protective magicks to prevent the Archives' tomes from catching fire.
Department of Logistics & Personnel
If you plan to head out for work on behalf of the Archives, it is of utmost importance that you stop by the Department of Logistics & Personnel. They are the eyes and ears of the Archives, garnering information about people to talk to, places to visit, keeping up with rumors and intel in the markets and taverns. They'll also provide you with whatever requisitions you may need for your work. If you come back from an assignment injured, the Department of Logistics & Personnel has some of the finest healers around available to patch you up.
Department Head
Ahrnlo Lavorde
Department Head
Aranaia Hayes
Department of Restoration & Preservation
Tomes naturally degrade over time. If you've ever stumbled across a dusty old tome, tattered and torn, odds are the Department of Restoration & Preservation can have it looking good as new! If you have a collection of research notes or other information you want preserved, the department also binds tomes, ensuring the knowledge will last for years to come!