The existence of a complete record of all knowledge has been debated over throughout human history, across nations and worlds, and even realities. Most believe it a myth, but there are a few who know of the source of these debates. Most only find themselves transported to the Akashic Library for a moment, their search for truth filling them through the fabric of reality to the answers they so desperately sought. Others, however, are called by the Library itself. Called to serve, to protect and retrieve knowledge not meant to be away.
The Akashic Librarians are respected throughout all realities, their ranks filled with the powerful and the talented. To be a Librarian one is tested to their limit and deemed worthy by the compilation of all knowledge. Sworn from participation in any world’s issues, the indomitable force of the Library has still swayed the fate of many worlds simply through the placement of an ill gotten tome.
You are a new recruit to the ranks of the Librarians, distinguished enough to join an elite Team in the Mystic branch. Whatever world you were called from, the Library is your home now, and your duty is your life.
Congratulations on your acceptance as an Akashic Librarian!
Several people sat in the large round room, the domed stained glass ceiling above casting prisms of light onto the stage below, centered between row upon row of low benches and stone tables. On the stage a woman stood, her blonde hair coiled in a tight bun, glasses held in place by a thin golden chain. She outstretched her hand and a perfect copy of herself shimmered into vision, called upon from the air itself. The original walked away with the tapping of heels as her illusory counterpart continued the speech.
“You’ve all worked hard to prove yourselves worthy of becoming Library staff, and today that work sees its fruition as you are all granted licensing in the Mystic branch of the Akashic Library system.”
“For those of you who are not yet aware, the Akashic Library is a sub-dimensional collection of all knowledge. Everything known and unknown rests between the pages of a book in this infinite complex, and the Librarians are the custodians of that knowledge!”
The illusory woman clapped her hands and the image of a building materialized before her, it’s form shifting and changing constantly so that one could not decide what architectural inspiration it drew from. The hallways twisted in upon themselves at impossible angles, the towers stretching and folding back into the building in an möbius strip of a structure.
“The Mystic Branch is in charge of the magical, sorcerous, and miraculous of the library, and we choose its members based upon their origin of reality and aptitude. You’ve been tested rigorously, but your work has only begun! In the next few days your duties will be given to you. They may range from locating books for our inter-dimensional patrons, filing books that have been returned, or locating books that have been out beyond their allotted time.”
The voice of a young male rang from the tiered seating, a cry of excitement at the last prospect. For a moment the illusion on stage faltered and the woman responsible for it glared into the darkened stands. In a split second the illusion returned, the building shifting as if it had never left.
“Ahem. Yes, it is all very exciting.” The illusion seemed flustered. “You have all been assigned to Alpha Team of the Mystic Branch, an elite group that handles more dangerous books and recoveries. You’ve proven yourselves proficient, but remember you’re new librarians. You will find your Team room here,” a piece of the ever changing building blinked in and out of existence, “where your Commanders will be waiting to give you your first assignments. Good luck new recruits!”
This was originally meant to be part of the initial post, but I will pick up from where it leaves off so that you can get a bit of an idea of what the setting will be, for now.
I am so glad you’ve all shown interest and will be setting up the CS page and rp page throughout the day. If you have any questions feel free to ask me through private message or on our Discord server.