Barbol Library

Barbol Library was the second largest library in the Selea Republic until its closure in 421. At its peak, the library contained nearly 7 million books on a large variety of subjects. It is inhabited only by the Faceless Ladies.

Pre-Purist
Barbol Library was first opened in 79 with a collection of only 422 books. The collection slowly grew, due to the lack of printing presses near Elsk Temar.

Purist Regime
The Purists closed many of the libraries in the Selea Republic, including Barbol Library, during their reign. About 15% of the collection was burned as anti-government propaganda, but the majority of the collection, about 6 thousand books in all, was saved by residents of the city.

Post-Purist
Barbol Library quickly grew under the establishment of the Selea National Library. The collection exploded to 7 million books. In 412, a series of book thefts prompted the creation of the Faceless Ladies. The tragic death of Geo Volami triggered the library's final closing in 421.