House Of Scholars
The House of Scholars is an organization that started in Freeport devoted to the acquisition and spreading of knowledge. Its members believe that knowing how the world works is the key to fulfilling one's potential, and thus to being able to influence the world in whatever way one desires. In pursuit of this, they travel the world, seeking to learn whatever they can about important and interesting things.
The organization makes most of its own money from creating and selling maps, encyclopedias and travel guides to the merchants and other travellers, - reliable and up-to-date information about foreign lands is very important to such people, and they are usually willing to pay substantial amounts of money for it.
Many people join the organization because they want to learn about the world in order to make it a better place. Others join because they believe knowledge is the key to wealth, and that the group can provide them with the ability to earn more money than they thought possible.
The House maintains a growing library in all of their Chapter houses, filled with the information collected from all over the world by its traveling members. While their libraries are not as vast of some of the temples to Gilidan, the infomaiton in them tends to be more catered toward practicality then general knowledge. This extensive collection of books about all manner of things has made their libraries the place to go for those seeking to know more about the world around them.
Many wealthy people in Freeport have come to rely on the House's supply of information about their foreign suppliers and markets, and have donated generous sums of money to the organization. Some of this is reflected in its new headquarters, a smart marble building in the heart of the Noble's District of Freeport, but the organization proudly proclaims its commitment to using most of the money to further fund its development. This usually means paying travellers to document their experiences and return the manuscripts to the Library of Scholars, which has become filled with the diaries of tourists, merchants and adventurers from all over the world. Unlike the Temples to Gilidan, the Libraries of the the House of Scholars are not free to pursue and they pride themselves on having exclusive tomes that can't be found elsewhere and will often pay well for such items.
The organization was founded by Lady Elizabeta Venda Sua Alma of Freeport, a beautiful and charismatic noblewoman who arrived in Freeport years ago. She proudly supports learning in all its forms, and funds a number of small schools in the poorer parts of the city. Many students from these schools have become loyal supporters and employees of the House, helping it to grow and fund ever more research activities.
The organization has opened a branch in the City of Hilston recently. While this branch maintains the same goals as that of the freeport, it is also interested in chronicling the lineage and history on important Families of Nor, due to the interest of one of its larger but anonymous benefactors.
Many people join the organization because they want to learn about the world in order to make it a better place. Others join because they believe knowledge is the key to wealth, and that the group can provide them with the ability to earn more money than they thought possible.
The House maintains a growing library in all of their Chapter houses, filled with the information collected from all over the world by its traveling members. While their libraries are not as vast of some of the temples to Gilidan, the infomaiton in them tends to be more catered toward practicality then general knowledge. This extensive collection of books about all manner of things has made their libraries the place to go for those seeking to know more about the world around them.
Many wealthy people in Freeport have come to rely on the House's supply of information about their foreign suppliers and markets, and have donated generous sums of money to the organization. Some of this is reflected in its new headquarters, a smart marble building in the heart of the Noble's District of Freeport, but the organization proudly proclaims its commitment to using most of the money to further fund its development. This usually means paying travellers to document their experiences and return the manuscripts to the Library of Scholars, which has become filled with the diaries of tourists, merchants and adventurers from all over the world. Unlike the Temples to Gilidan, the Libraries of the the House of Scholars are not free to pursue and they pride themselves on having exclusive tomes that can't be found elsewhere and will often pay well for such items.
The organization was founded by Lady Elizabeta Venda Sua Alma of Freeport, a beautiful and charismatic noblewoman who arrived in Freeport years ago. She proudly supports learning in all its forms, and funds a number of small schools in the poorer parts of the city. Many students from these schools have become loyal supporters and employees of the House, helping it to grow and fund ever more research activities.
The organization has opened a branch in the City of Hilston recently. While this branch maintains the same goals as that of the freeport, it is also interested in chronicling the lineage and history on important Families of Nor, due to the interest of one of its larger but anonymous benefactors.
Knowledge is Empowering
Founding Date
823
Type
Educational, Society
The World of Nor
