Brotherhood of the Better Book
Faction
Area of Operations: Sigil; Dwarven Mountain; Multiverse
Allies: Goldwood Spires; dwarven religious orders
Rivals: no data
Enemies: no data
The Brotherhood of the Better Book is a fraternal order of explorers, archaeologists, and field scientists. It was founded by adventurous dwarven followers of the dwarven gods Dugmaren Brightmantle and Marthammor Duin (aka Muamman Duathal). However, the Brotherhood welcomes members from all races, genders, and worlds. Members don't need to revere or worship the order's divine patrons. Members are generally law-abiding and civic-minded. If they survive their many adventures, members often semi-retire as sages, tutors, authors, or even civic leaders.
Members pay dues to their order's local chapter. A chapter might be based in a library, college, remote waystation, lighthouse, shop of curiosities, or any place that welcomes and supports travelers. Dues are highly negotiable: they can be paid in money, goods, maintenance of the chapter's property, or even new lore or unusual objects, pending the chapter master's approval.
The order's symbol is a book encircled by an unfinished path.
The order's name comes from a children's story about Dugmaren and Marthammor. The gods make a bet to find the most interesting book in the multiverse. Each time one of them finds a promising book they show it to the other god. That god teases, "Ah, yes brother, that is a good book. But I bet I can find a better book."
Commandments:
- Hard trails build strong bonds. Lend a hand to your fellow traveler.
- There is always more to learn. Stay hungry for the horizon.
- Be brave enough to venture far and deep, but be smart enough to make it back.
- Knowledge is one of the greatest gifts. Share it freely.
The Brotherhood of the Book has long-standing relationships with many like-minded organizations. For example, Goldwood Spires frequently contracts with the Brotherhood for hard-to-find books.
