On the matter of the library

Ah, it is done through sorcery? I had known they were protected in some fashion, though not precisely how. Thank you for your input, as always, Father. I was, however, speaking of the need (or lack of need, if we all act on Father Brax's wisdom) to similarly secure any additional libraries. I am certain it would be costly in all manners, if the knowledge to repeat such a ritual is even available to the common librarian.

-Lois

If the books cannot be removed, than why password protect the library itself? unless you are truly trying to limit who may enter?

In many Townships thought the world you have multiple libraries, multiple places of learning and they all benefit from each other's presence. why should it fail here?

Professor Suliman:

As a Scholar, I can attest that we are not known for our physique.  Having a password on the library ensures we aren't attacked by forces who would seek to route out knowledge during our sessions within.  That is my opinion at the least.

In the Name of the Weave

I merely assume it is sorcery, Lois.

As to why the library is "password" protected. please explain what you mean.  As I mentioned, I wrote a sort of memoir, which I called The Art of War.  It had some unique properties and was subsequently either stolen or destroyed.  I am determined it will not happen again.

I believe that until all works possible are acquired there is no purpose in duplicating efforts.  Also, there are some works which must have restricted access, while there are others that are not to be written at all.

I look forward to seeing some of your works in the library in the immediate future.  Also, Professor Suliman, what is it you profess.

Lois,
  Allow me to comment on your message one point at a time.

I ask you not put words in my mouth. When I spoke of libraries within our barony I meant only libraries within our barony and not any other business or institution. The reason for this is that libraries while yes they do require funding to operate as parchment and ink are not free, they are still not the same as the dragons claw inn or the bloody stump. They should not be run at a profit.. They should be run as NOT for profit institutions.

While our dear Jonas said he could leave and return to londwyn as he has seen two Barbarians arguing over books. I see only one Barbarian arguing over books. Moreover even though he said he could not leave I would be astounded if he actually did.

I do not know the password to the baronial library as I have yet to have need to browse the tomes there in. And in most cases if I did there are many other scholars whom I am certain either already Poses the knowledge I would seek or could discover it for me. If at some point however I do need to or am capable of researching things of and for myself I would not share the password with ANYONE. So do not feel it is a slight against you. It is there for a reason and if you wish to know what it is I am certain that the other scholars are aware of it and can share it with you.  

Yes you will need to relinquish your dream of interlibrary loans.
As for having comfortable places it sit and read whilst sipping tea and noshing a bisquit that will be coming sooner than later. The plans for a two story and quite sizable library building are inn the works.

As for escorting you and the other scholars on your adventures to gather funding to supply tomes for the library I have two comments
1) it is not MY duty to assist you in YOUR career unless you decide you wish to take up one of the military arts which I can most definitely assist you in following.
2) if you would like to hire me as an armed escort I would be more than happy to do such. And I am certain that we can come to a mutually beneficial financial arrangement.
Time is money and my time is precious.

As I said in my previous post that I am Quite certain that Fr. Haroldson would be most appreciative if you donated some additions to the library such that the task of filling it was not set squarely and singularly upon his shoulders.

Belegchand makes a gratuitous assumption "As a Scholar, I can attest that we are not known for our physique."  Please, do not attempt to define me by your meager standards.  

Also, I must ask, what makes one a "Loremaster?"  Is it a self-conferred title, or is it earned when Sorcerers  attempt to obtain one's brain as a component?  I'm curious for obvious reasons and would appreciate the benefice of your vast experience in this matter.