The Library of the End

The Library of the End is an episodic freeform writing project meant to combine several projects into one.

## Setting

The Library of the End itself is a massive impossible construct located near the City of Dusk where all paths converge at the End of Ends. It houses books from all worlds. Despite the name, very few know of it and can even find their way as there are many false endings that do not lead to it. Because of its infinite size, Librarians are in charge of organizing the ever-shifting library. Many books are in different wings and sections of the library where patrons need special access. They must pass tests in order to access these wings which are hosted by the librarians.

The books within the Library contain everything from recipes to stories to instructions to containers of the supernatural. Some books hold spells or allow their readers to cast magick. However, connections to magick are heavily dependent on both individuals and worlds. Likewise, mediums and catalysts exist to increase ones familiarity with the arcane such as grimoires or artifacts.

On the opposite side of All Paths is the Station of Beginnings where all paths begin. Those who begin there have no way to navigate and are pulled towards the direction with the strongest pull on them. Those with authority can freely navigate, though it still takes time and acuity.

An overarching theme is that all worlds are connected, and while paths are freely traversable by Librarians, they all intersect at some points or another. These are generally known as Stations.

There are shortcuts that lead between Paths known as the Inbetwixt. However, the laws of the worlds do not apply there. Likewise, monstrous Arbiters roam there; creatures that intersect between life and death.

## Characters

The Cepheus is an Assistant Librarian who is new to the Library of the End. He works under Wallace Gingerman. He and his fellow assistant librarians voyage out on their Trials to become Principal Librarians.

There are six other Assistant Librarians studying under Wallace Gingerman.

Frederik (confident, strong), Khoda (straightforward, fair), Matthias (inferiority complex, sly), Maren (snarky), Anneliese (Ann), Eleanora (El).

Wallace Gingerman is a Head Librarian. He has been with the Library for centuries. He wears round spectacles, is tanned and tall, and has wavy brown hair. He is confident and sociable towards his colleagues.

Castalia Orvis is a Chief Librarian in charge of Wallace and the main character's wing. Cheery, friendly, and knowledgeable but ultimately dangerous when needed.

Inheritors: All the Trials of Inheritance characters will be included.

The Deep: Elements of The Deep will be included such as Blight Doctors (Eckhart and Abigaile).

An exorcist whose name I can't recall.

## Plot

The story will mainly follow Cepheus as he begins on his treatise journey. He will need to travel from the Station of Beginnings to other worlds and finally back to the Library with the requirement of either writing his own book or bringing one with him to the Library's contents. As there are seven assistants, the one who returns with the highest quality work will be made into a Head Librarian while the others will be Principal Librarians.