On the matter of the library

the matter is closed, but i see no reason i can't clear up some small misconceptions, and continue an open dialogue.

the shop''s purpose is, or will be, to generate an income for the academy so as to purchase tomes, stock a library, and facilitate the payment of instructors. There are other expenses such as the hiring of guards to protect from the errant highwayman.

as for cheating members, members receive discounts for purchasing from the shop, and a better sale rates to the shop. the shop only purchases wholesale, so as to be able to continue selling and staying open. the shop also would purchase in bulk.

member buying  for the purpose of selling on their own would make about 20% list price, but not have to make them. and members selling to the shop would and selling would make 30% less than selling on their own, but gain the ability to sell in bulk, and not have to run around advertising. in such cases the shop takes about 10% off the top for expenses.

Or at-least that is the theory. I'm certainly open to better suggestions. Other ways to fund the academy.

You are aware that a library exists.  It contains around 30 MS, 8 Codices and at least 3 tomes. 

Yes, and i think that one is far too few. i hope to raise enough money to begin the commissioning of many tomes, and coxedes, but that is all down the line.

Perhaps you can tell me in which you believe manuscripts, codices. and tomes are lacking?  I have four MS I will be adding next month along with two codices.  I am working on finishing two more.  Less talk, more writing.  We do not need two separate libraries.

So you are suggesting that all knowledge should be kept in one location? that duplication and pervasive of knowledge is pointless? that education should not be spread to all that it can reach?

True you can only teach those who seek it, but the act of spreading the idea that it can be sought, that's the goal.

We need as many libraries and as many professors and as many students as there are people in travance and more, for only when we truly understand something can we truly appreciate it.

Education may be a personal journey, but it should never be exclusive.

there will always be more codexes and manuscripts to attain as our knowledge and understanding Arawyn expands. Two libraries means two dedicated groups of people searching. Perhaps once the Academy reaches it's full potential, we can even set up lending programs between my proposed library and your practiced one.

Regardless i do not mean to suggest that the current library in Travance is lacking. I'm certain that someday it will even compare to some of the great libraries across the rift. I only wish to say that competition breads success. and Monopolies breed stagnancy.

Gentlemen, this topic has been considered closed by Rudolf Von Kreutzdorf, Chancellor of Trade and Guild Master to the Merchants Guild. Please take this to private message or speak to each other when we gather for the next feast.

And Father Edwin, I would appreciate you using my name correctly, it is Sister Ekatarina or Sister McKregar, I am not asking you to use all of my last names, just the correct spelling of it.