Library of the Senate of Bliznia

Overview

A large library inBliznia

It was attached the Bliznia Senate Building Added during the occupation of Bliznia by the Leonin Empire 
It was burned down during CAMP Year Two .

Summery

The library added to the Senate building during the occupation is a structure that, while less grand than the original Senate hall, still exudes an air of dignity and scholarly importance. Constructed from a darker, more somber stone than the original marble of the Senate, it is attached seamlessly to the main building, blending utilitarian design with subtle nods to the classical architecture of the original structure.
The entrance to the library is marked by a pair of imposing wooden doors, reinforced with iron bands and adorned with carvings of ancient symbols of knowledge and wisdom. Above the doors, a simple pediment features an inscription in a long-forgotten language, hinting at the era of its construction and the intellectual control the occupiers sought to impose.

Inside, the library is a sanctuary of knowledge. High, vaulted ceilings give the space a sense of openness, while rows of tall, wooden bookshelves stretch from floor to ceiling, filled with countless tomes, scrolls, and manuscripts. The shelves are arranged in a grid-like pattern, creating narrow, maze-like aisles that encourage quiet study and contemplation. The smell of aged parchment and leather-bound volumes fills the air, a testament to the library's extensive collection.

The central reading area features large, sturdy tables made of dark wood, worn smooth by years of use. The tables are surrounded by high-backed chairs, each with intricate carvings that echo the classical motifs of the Senate hall. Above, chandeliers with candle-like lamps provide a warm, flickering light, casting long shadows across the room.

At the far end of the library, a grand staircase spirals up to a mezzanine level, where more specialized and restricted collections are housed. This upper level is reserved for the most important and sensitive documents, often accessible only to high-ranking officials and scholars with special permission.

Large windows, framed by heavy drapes, allow natural light to filter in during the day, illuminating the space with a soft, golden glow. The windows are adorned with stained glass depicting allegorical scenes of wisdom, justice, and the pursuit of knowledge—symbols that resonate with the library's purpose and its role within the Senate.

Despite its origin as a tool of occupation, the library has become a treasured resource for the republic, a place where the history of the nation, as well as the knowledge of the world, is preserved and studied. It stands as a quiet, contemplative counterpoint to the bustling debate and decision-making of the Senate hall, a place where the past is both a guide and a reminder of the nation's journey toward freedom and self-governance.