As far as what might be heard, smelled, etc. The building smells old, and not just because the building itself is - albeit it's one of the oldest in Aefenglom - but because of the sheer volume of books. It's arguably the biggest non-magical library in Geardagas. The smell is musty/damp below them and more dry/crisp above them. The scent of blood or fire, or any especially combustible materials, is absent. There will be some gossip to be overheard, too, including:
—A hushed argument in a corner reveals that some aristocrats have attempted to donate money in order to get the mirrorbound removed from the Haven, but that it doesn't match the amount that the Coven brings in to Parliament and the city at large. There seems to be a rather wide split between people who think the mirrorbound should be taken care of ("they're people") to people who think that they should be left to fend for themselves ("they're not our people").
—The Witches responsible for Juril's snow have been reprimanded, but the Agriculture seats in Parliament are, once again, requesting harsher punishments.
—A few members of Parliament can be heard grumbling about the Wilders not sharing all of their knowledge with them, with one going so far as to say "we shouldn't be expected to share anything, but they should be!"
While the Wilders receive some funding from both Parliament and the Coven, and is officially approved by both of them, they are still technically a separate organization. Parliament is not necessarily fond of this idea, and how much or how little control they have over the Wilders depends on who fills their ranks at any given moment.
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AUGUST 2019 (PARLIAMENT VISIT)
As far as what might be heard, smelled, etc. The building smells old, and not just because the building itself is - albeit it's one of the oldest in Aefenglom - but because of the sheer volume of books. It's arguably the biggest non-magical library in Geardagas. The smell is musty/damp below them and more dry/crisp above them. The scent of blood or fire, or any especially combustible materials, is absent. There will be some gossip to be overheard, too, including:
—A hushed argument in a corner reveals that some aristocrats have attempted to donate money in order to get the mirrorbound removed from the Haven, but that it doesn't match the amount that the Coven brings in to Parliament and the city at large. There seems to be a rather wide split between people who think the mirrorbound should be taken care of ("they're people") to people who think that they should be left to fend for themselves ("they're not our people").
—The Witches responsible for Juril's snow have been reprimanded, but the Agriculture seats in Parliament are, once again, requesting harsher punishments.
—A few members of Parliament can be heard grumbling about the Wilders not sharing all of their knowledge with them, with one going so far as to say "we shouldn't be expected to share anything, but they should be!"
While the Wilders receive some funding from both Parliament and the Coven, and is officially approved by both of them, they are still technically a separate organization. Parliament is not necessarily fond of this idea, and how much or how little control they have over the Wilders depends on who fills their ranks at any given moment.