Difference between revisions of "Palanaeum"

The Palanaeum is located within the Kharbranthian [[Conclave]], deep within a mountain that surrounds the city, and access to it is carefully controlled.{{book ref|sa1|7}} The pyramid-like caverns that form the rooms of the Palanaeum predate the city of Kharbranth,; however, the smaller rooms that house the manuscripts and books were cut into the stone post -settlement.{{book ref|sa1|7}}{{book ref|sa1|45}} How the caverns were created is unknown, however,but some believe that it was the work of the [[Dawnsingers]].{{book ref|sa1|7}}

Entrance to the Palanaeum proper requires a chit of of admittance to the sum of one thousand sapphire [[broam]]s, which also allows for use of the Veil.{{book ref|sa1|7}} Alcoves in the Veil can also be rented for ongoing use for two [[Spheres#Informal_Names|skymarks]], however it is free to temporarily wait for someone while they are within the Palanaeum proper.{{book ref|sa1|8}} Payment to access the Palanaeum is used to fund the hospitals of Kharbranth.{{book ref|sa1|7}} Once admittance has been paid, the Palanaeum proper is available to access at anytime.{{book ref|sa1|36}}

The organizational system used within the Palanaeum filing system is standard across many of Roshar's libraries and archives.{{book ref|Sa1|33}} Patron's are free to locate and collect books and documentation themselves if they wish, however, [[ardent]]s and servants are available to collect materials when requested.{{book ref|sa1|33}} Additionally, ardents will shelve books that are no longer needed for use.{{book ref|sa1|45}} Books can be removed from the Palanaeum, however, they are not to be taken into bathing chambers.{{book ref|sa1|36}} Many of the books stored in the Palanaeum have been tampered with, with changes having been made during the [[HeirocracyHierocracy]].{{book ref|sa2|6}}

* The Palanaeum was named for [[Pailiah]] the [[Herald]]. It'sIts name is based off the Greek word "Athenaeum".{{wob ref|10562}}