The university district has a different feel to the rest of the Nobel level almost as if it's its own world.

Grand buildings and small plazas dot the area, from one plumes of oddly coloured smoke rise, another seems to be surrounded by a series of copper rods. There is a general but quiet bustle people you guess to be students, the younger ones, and professors the older ones move about the place.

A few discret inquires suggest that the new college has the most active history and pre-modern languages departments.

Dei headed for that then.

You find the building easily enough, the entrance seems to be in a wall courtyard as you approach an elderly seemingly dwarf steps out of a small office "Excuse me miss, but you can't just walk in here it's for students and staff only" he says blocking your way "Are you lost perhaps"

"I'm here lookin; for a book for a patron," Dei said.

"Have you tried a library or maybe a book store?" The Dwarf said and then cackled "Nervermind just a joke. But still we don't let people in off the streets, now if you want an appointment. I can let the fellows of the university know and they will get back to you"

"Okay, well, I'm Deiluci Scarmiglione and I'm here on the behalf of Lady Daweldin," Dei said.

"Lady Daweldin you say?" His busy eyebrows rose dramatically "My, my why didn't you say so? She her family have made many contributions to the university..." he leads to the office and begins to flip through a book "Hmm they might able too fit you in, in oh.. about 2 months?"

Dei's eyes bug out.

"Uh, is there anything I can do to speed that up?"

The dwarf glanced about and the smiled "Well it gets  I spend a lot of time out here in the gatehouse, and I could do with some beverages to make the day go quicker. I small contribution could mean I find a way to move you up the list"

"So, ten gold then?" Dei asked, getting it out.

The dwarf hesitates for a moment and then looks around furtively and scoops the coins into a pouch "Well now it looks like there is a visitors slot open" he said reaching across to a rack of small wooden plaques and passes one to Dei "Keep this on you, shows you're an expected visitor, good luck on yer book search" he cackles again "If you get lost or bored you know where old Denly is"

Dei took the pass and head to the library.

You walk through the courtyard and approach the old building at the far side, there are a few people in the courtyard, but the mostly seem engrossed in their own activities and pay you no heed.

You enter the building and spot signage that directs you towards the library, you are directed to a what would be a small seeming room given the size of the building. The door opens at your touch and blink at the unexpected brightness.

You find yourself in a huge vaulted room, that stretches before you. Shelves that almost groan under the weight of tomes and scrolls fill the space and glancing up and down there seems to be more levels in both directions.

A short distance away you can see someone moving a small cart of books and placing them back on shelves.

"Excuse me," Dei said, walking over to the person. "Who do I speak with? I'm tryin' to find an old diary"

"Hmmm...Let's see" they mumbled to themselves and then turned you could see that the figure was a warforged wearing a long robe "Oh my, sorry I was busy putting the returns back on the shelf"

"I am Drake" Drake said introducing himself "I am currently the only one in. Chief Librarian Zakron is..." Drake hesitates as if groping for the correct word "working else where" he straightens and looks at you "I would of course be glad to help you in his stead. A diary you say? Do you have more information the library is rather large.."

"I have this here letter 'bout what I'm lookin' for," Dei said, handing it over.

Drake takes the notes and examines it "Hmm... interesting" he commented "I think this was what Zakron was working on when he.." he stops "Well, I think we had best start in the ancient history section" he says and gestures you to follow him.

Dei followed.

"What's going on with this Zakron fella? It seems pretty unfair for ya to be doin' all the work. Don't worry, you can tell me an I won't tell a soul. We all need a chance to vent."

(OOC: Deception check - Deiluci Scarmiglione rolled 22 using 1d20+8.)

Drake hesitates for a moment "Well he received a book from someone. I think it was the book you are looking for. They wanted it translated" he explained "That required finding some older books so the dialect could be done" I've not seen him since he went to the lower levels to look for them" Drake sighed "He's probably just lost track of time. He tends to when he's working. But I've not had a chance to go check"

"Now is that the lower levels of the city or the library?" Dei asked.

"Oh the Library" Drake said "This Library is quite special" he explained cheerfully "It's actually connected to all the colleges in its own space, and it can be extended as needed. The chief Liberian can even create study rooms or the like when he wants" he continues on for a bit extolling the virtues of the library.

You descend several levels down staircases and through stacks of books, but eventaully he stops and indicates and area "This is the Ancient History section, I think this is the best place to start your search"