Tobius Mundt's page

”I apologize for the sudden intrusion. Did you find what you were looking for?”

”Yes. I have been checking in on them. They haven’t left this room.”

”They are here doing research. They have a letter giving them permission to be here.”

Tobius’ voice comes muffled through the door. ”Um. Can I help you?”

"We have been given leave by Orlando, Guildmaster of the Arcane Collegium, to peruse your rare book section," she produces the scroll given to them by Lady Eshin, "Would you be so kind as to escort us there?"

"The Guildmaster! Oh my. You must have some sort of important business if the Guildmaster is willing to admit you." Tobius reaches his hand out towards Cassandra. "May I?" He asks, looking towards the scroll.

"Ah yes, I am here to learn more about honor, courage, and glory. Where exactly is your section on kobolds located?"

"And please excuse my companion. I've never quite gotten the hang of Kobold humor. I assure you that despite his taste in jokes, he's every bit as intelligent as I."

"No worries, Madam, all are welcome here." Tobius says to Cassandra and turns to Magniventris. "Our Kobold section is quite extensive. It details the full history of the kobolds in this area, though the details are a bit sparse before the Stross Reign. I will make sure to point it out to you." Tobius says as he takes the scroll from Cassandra, and quickly reads it over. As Tobius reads, you hear the orchestra begin their first piece; the concert has begun.

"Yes, it seem everything is in order. Very well! Please, follow me."

Tobius turns around and leads the group towards the large double doors on the northern wall.

"You know, kobolds make up a large portion of our students here at the Collegium. They do not number quite as large as our human or dwarf students, but they do make excellent clockwork mages. Our collection of knowledge about the kobold race, and many of the tribes from this area is written first hand by past students. It is quite fascinating really. You can see it right over there, on the lower two shelves." Tobius points towards a large bookcase on the west wall.

Tobius opens the large double doors and walks into the room beyond. A large table stands at the center of this large room, whose walls are lined with rows upon rows of inset shelves. The set of double doors you entered through is the only way into the room, and two stone statues depicting bearded scholars with open books are the only other decoration.

"And here we are. The rare books collection. If you should need anything, please do let me know. I will make sure to check up on you periodically in case there is anything you need. I should inform you though, that the Collegium closes after the concert concludes, which should be in about two hours, you will have to leave then. Good luck with your research, I hope you find what you are looking for." Tobius nods towards you all, and exits the room, closing the doors behind him.

As the door shuts closed behind you, the man looks up from his reading. "Oh! Hello. I wasn't expecting anyone considering the festivities." He rises out of his chair and approaches the group. "Please excuse my absent-mindedness. Can I be of any service to you?"