This is a report on the lecture notes of Morwen the half-elf on the history of the library, with included information about the library cats.

It reads as follows:

Lecture Notes

The History of the Library

The library was first discovered by humans not long after their arrival through the seam of the world, or, as the elves call it, The Veil. It was said the library was impossible to enter until a human wizard, the only one in history able to do this, outsmarted the warding magic and gained access. He was then able to invite others inside and in this manner, these scholars and wizards started it all.

So who built the library?

There are two minor theories. The first is that the elves built it, but that cannot be. They did not know of its existence until after the humans had access to it. The other theory is that the origin story is a lie and that the humans built it. This also cannot be, however, because the elves kept a close eye on the advancement of the human race, documenting that the humans were incapable of such creation at that time.

The leading theory is that an unknown people came from a different realm, made the library and put a lot of books in it, then left and never came back.

Note: Perhaps they were trying to secret this knowledge away from someone who wished it destroyed?

Note: The library cats have always been there!

Information on the library cats as follows:

The Library Cats

Some people say they are strangely intelligent

They hunt any pests that try to infest the library

Many scholars find lifetime companions in them

They were here in the library when it was discovered

In his report back to the library he made sure to include that the phoenix that he used for this sketch nearly killed him because he got too close to the nest. I should have thought he would have been more wary, going into Acwelan as he did in order to find this phoenix. But nevertheless, I suppose the adventure may have been worth it. Phoenixes are, indeed, magical creatures to behold, I have been told.

At any rate, here is the page he sent back to the library. I should hope that the next time he comes to the library in person, he leaves the dirt and leaves outside instead of tracking them inside as he is apt to do.

This dance is done ritualistically under the full moon, as fae magic is of creation itself. It comes from the dirt, the leaves, the sky, the moon, etc. All fae, young and old alike, dance through the forest, renewing their magic. While very little is known of the faerie way of life, it is known to avoid the fae at all cost. They are deadly even when in the best of moods and it is said that they will hunt humans for sport if ever they manage to capture one.

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