Rooms

  Unusually maintained in comparison to the remainder of the city, this

expansive and well lit room is constructed from smooth, polished ivory

stones.  Support pillars of obsidian are spaced periodically along the walls

of the room, creating a stark contrast to the otherwise continued flow of

alabaster masonry that form the perimeter of the library.  Atop each panel

of white block resides the detailed imagery of gruesome acts glorifying the

patron Deity of Abaddon.  Two rows of mahogany shelves filled with a variety

of holy texts, documents, and manuscripts run parallel to the east and west

walls, leaving enough space between for two additional rows of large,

rectangular tables of matching wood stretching far enough to seat a dozen

individuals.  Set in the center of these tables, a large pillar of onyx

stone bearing glowing red runes lifts a tall translucent jar housing a

swirling mist that seems to move as if alive.  Along the far north end of

the room, a large fireplace burns, with a black banner draping from the roof

to the top of the mantle.  Centered within a platinum circle, a serrated

knife stands boldly in view of any who enter.  Along the southern wall, an

elaborate circular stairwell winds upwards to the entrance of the library.