knowitowl | Chapter One - The Library Dictator [Video]

[Now that things seem to have gone back to relative normalcy here in the land of Luceti, Wan Shi Tong decides that it is time to introduce himself to the community. Thus there will be a video feed of a very tall owl as he stands over his journal.]

Greetings citizens of Luceti, I am Wan Shi Tong, he who knows ten thousand things.

Due to my abduction from my own world and library, I have commandeered the one within this village. I will be the sole authority of the collection from this point on, and as such, there are a few new rules.

First of all, anyone who wishes to use the library must first offer new knowledge to add to the collection.

Secondly, none of the material within can be used for malicious intent. There is no exception to this. I do not care how noble your cause may be, whether it is against each other or our captors here.

Finally, I will no longer allow any materials to be removed from the building.

If these rules are not followed, there will be consequences.

Also, in regards to the last rule, all outstanding books and media must be returned for inventory. If you do not comply, I will send my assistants to retrieve them.

That is all.

[And with that the feed will end.]

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No, it's entirely not.

[Not that time was ever really an issue.]

And that is quite impressive. I certainly didn't leave short stories in those books, though hardly all the details of my life. Yet that puts me at a disadvantage, as I know nothing beyond your name. What should I know of you?

Keeping up with centuries worth if information requires me to be a fast reader.

Hm, you are correct. I am from the world of the Avatar, you probably know him. I have my own library that I have kept for centuries, originally built for the betterment of the human race. It did not go as planned.

I'm familiar with both of them, I'd call them friends.

[But he already knew that. And given the spirits seeming dislike of violence, and her own knowledge of humanity in general...]

I take it that the library was abused, thus the reason for your second rule?

Indeed. Wars have been waged by the misuse of knowledge.

And by the lack of knowledge, as well.

[A gentle reminder that ignorance was as much at the root of conflict.]

Yes, that is why I brought my collection to the humans to begin with. However, I now regret this decision.

Because their nature is one of conflict.

[Not a statement, an observation.

Sorry Xellos the Mysterious Priest. Wan Shi Tong has definitely managed to be more reasonable than she'd expected. And they have more in common than not.]

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Indeed. That will never change. I was far too naive.

Gods and spirits aren't that much different though.

[She gestures around her, everywhere.]

You've set yourself up for quite a conflict, trying to exert authority over this place. How do you plan to keep your rules enforced, when there are people who can move through walls or become invisible at will? Will you stamp your feet and attack?

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That will prove difficult. However if they are that insistent on it I suppose they will have to reap the consequences of their own foolish decisions. Still, I will do what I must.

And what do you plan to do? I am curious just how you mean to deal with the residents. Bear in mind that you are the aggressor and the instigator here.

If a child were to pick up a sword and the parent stops them from hurting themselves, is the parent an aggressor? Should they then not punish the child for picking up a weapon that could harm themselves or another? This is no different. I will deal with the situations as they come.

That analogy is incredibly flawed, Wan Shi Tong. You are the newcomer here, and you know little of how this place works, from a practical standpoint. This isn't your home, and you'll find the people here will react badly to you attempting to claim authority over something that's been a community effort.

I have read the journal in it's entirety. I understand well enough. If you had my experience you would understand. I do not see it as flawed. If you are intent on taking their side then we have nothing further to discuss.

There are parts of the journal you have not read, in point of fact.

[Her inhuman fingers begin clicking on the wood of the table again.]

Nor have I taken any side save my own. I rarely bother with taking books outside the library, and I hardly need to read to know how to make violence happen. Your rules don't affect me beyond how they may irritate my less easygoing friends.

You are referring to locked entries. Obviously I can not read those. That is a moot point.

It is interesting how they enjoy hiding information from each other but became angry when it's hidden from them. I am not hiding anything, merely regulating it. Humans have always detested rules when it is not themselves making them. They instead prefer to live in chaos.

I'm referring to a separate network, actually.

[She looks at him pointedly.]

And that is hardly true. As we've already discussed, privacy is the sacred right, that's not hiding information. And this place has no rules, but it's hardly chaotic. If anything, it's rather orderly.

I admit that a few humans have proven reasonable. To those I would be willing to consider exceptions. However the majority has not. As you would protect those you love, I will protect what I love. Even if I'm not entirely successful.

I'm merely advising you, as someone who's been here much longer, but as you wish. I won't help you with these rules, and I want to be clear on that.

[And her spirit-shape offers it's toothiest smile, a clap of thunder rattling the windows outside.]

And if you can't enforce them, then I fear you're in for a frustrating time in a land inhabited by gods, super heroes, magical ninjas, and pirates. I...much like our guest on the bookshelf...look forward to the show.

[She shrinks back down to her human shape and offers Xellos a wave. She turns to go, but stops, suddenly thoughtful. It wasn't that she disliked Wan Shi Tong, she just felt he was jumping in beak first.]

Oh, do you eat or drink tea? It's been a while since I had proper spiritual company and I wouldn't be averse to sharing stories from time to time.

[Perhaps he was, but he had to experience it for himself before he would be convinced. It wouldn't be the first time he's experienced frustration and disappointment. They can't say he didn't try after all. He doesn't think he needs her help anyway. This is his cause.]

Hm. I do not require such but I am capable. I too would enjoy the company of another spirit. It has been some time.

[He's a bit of a hermit. Even in his own world.]

I would like to know more of this network sometime.

[He is in no hurry.]

Another time, then. When things are quieter around here.

[She nods.]

We'll discuss it, but elsewhere. Not in a place of Malnosso manufacture.

Very well.

[He doesn't much like the idea of leaving the library but he will.]

Chapter One - The Library Dictator [Video]

She doesn't announce often, and she has other titles that he wouldn't know either...

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