File #: ADF-60
Danger Class: Gula
Obscurity Class: Hexa
Current Whereabouts: The Infinite Library is located in the Darien Gap inside Panama. The Librarian is located inside the structure.
Description:
ADF-60-1 is a large library consistent with a late 1880’s design. The exterior measures approximately 18.9m wide, 41.8m long, and 27.7m tall, though internal measurements are inconsistent and expand far beyond what is physically possible. Exploration logs indicate no discernible limits to its interior.
The library’s shelves contain books on what appears to be all known and unknown information in the universe. Each book tells about events across the past, present, and future about the topic of the book. Attempts to remove these books from ADF-60-1 have resulted in them melting and manifesting in their original locations.
ADF-60-2 is a humanoid entity standing approximately 1.88 meters in height, presenting as male. Genetic analysis confirms ADF-60-2 lacks a biological gender. The entity wears a white blazer, white trousers, and black, round glasses. ADF-60-2 possesses four arm-like appendages extending up to 2.4 meters from its back, ADF-60-2 also has 2 normal human arms.
ADF-60-2 demonstrates extensive environment-altering abilities while within ADF-60-1, effectively granting it total control over the layout of the Library. In this environment, ADF-60-2 identifies itself as “The Librarian”, showing itself as the over-watcher of the library. ADF-60-2 also shows very little aggression unless provoked.
If terminated, ADF-60-2 will re-manifest behind the main desk of ADF-60-1 near instantly. ADF-60-2 shows a considerable lack of motivation after this process, lazing around and doing nothing for up to days on end.
ADF-60-2 also shows to have a high intellect, possessing a distinct and complex personality, and is generally easy going. ADF-60-2's temper can be quite short, as he's quick to resort to violence or anger in circumstances.
ADF-60-3 is the designation for entities and objects generated by ADF-60-2 within ADF-60-1. These creations cannot leave ADF-60-1, if they were to, they would immediately melt and evaporate. ADF-60-3 instances vary from sentient creatures to immobile items. ADF-60-3 instances serve many purposes including entertainment, comfort, assistance, and defending certain sections of the Library. ADF-60-3 also enforce Rule IV of the Library.
ADDENDA:
Interviewed: ADF-60-2
Interviewer: Dr. ███████
Foreword: Discussion about trading information about an upcoming containment breach with ADF-60-2.
<Begin Log, 13:27>
Dr.███████: So, Mister… Librarian. We heard you mention something about a containment breach upcoming? Is it possible you could point out where a book on it is? It is your duty as a Librarian, no?
ADF-60-2: I don't care of duty, its not like you have a "manager" to call… but whatever, I'll cut you a deal. You have to give me something in return. Does that sound fair?
Dr.███████: What do you want in exchange?
-ADF-60-2 pauses for a few seconds, thinking.-
ADF-60-2: I request 3 Fresh Corpses, dead for no more than 2 hours upon arrival.
Dr.███████: Why would you want that?
ADF-60-2: I have my reasons.
Dr.███████: That is quite concerning, if you don't mind. I would like to know these 'reasons'.
ADF-60-2: And here I was hoping you'd be more cooperative.
-Dr.███████ thinks for a moment, weighing his options.-
Dr.███████: …Fine. I'll arrange with the local morgue…
ADF-60-2: Thank you very much, now… the Book is in Aisle 128 on the Top Shelf in Placement R.
Dr.███████: Pleasure doing business…
ADF-60-2: I'll expect my delivery within 24 hours.
-Dr.███████ is silent.-
ADF-60-2: Don't be late.
<End Log, 13:42>
Closing Statement: The trade proved successful with the swap of 2 Recently Deceased Corpses for the information.
Exploration Video Log Transcript
Date: 11/19/████
Exploration Team:
‘One-Man Army’
Subject: ADF-60-1
Team Lead: Dannie Higgins
Team Members:
No other people were present in this operation.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dannie Higgins: Jeez… what is this place?
-Dannie Higgins looks around at an endless maze of shelves before continuing to walk.-
Dannie Higgins: So many books.
-Dannie Higgins picks up a book, and opens it to reveal a detailed account of how the man, who this book is about, shot a man and got away with it. He promptly closes it and throws it at the shelf.-
Dannie Higgins: Some people man…
-Dannie Higgins continues to walk, beginning to descend down a staircase he found.-
Dannie Higgins: My legs are gonna hurt after this, no doubt about it.
-Dannie Higgins stops at the bottom seeing 2 deformed, massive blob-like things with appendages galore. Dannie Higgins draws his ADR issued Glock-19 Pistol and fires.-
ADF-60-3A: wHHA nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn baaaaaaacccc.
-A tentacle reaches out from one of the blob-like things and grabs Dannie Higgins by the legs. Dannie Higgins lets out a scream.-
Dannie Higgins: LET ME GO! LET ME…
-Dannie Higgins is pulled towards ADF-60-3A, the recording device falls off landing pointing to the stairs. Wet crunching noises are heard before feed is manually cut off by ADR Personnel.
[END LOG]
Report:
Dannie Higgins is considered deceased. ADF-60-3A appeared to have been an immobile instance of ADF-60-3 guarding something, or as a trap. The reason for this is unclear, and ADF-60-2 grew annoyed when asked of it.
Lazar: Yeah man, you lucky as shit. 6 arms is fucking rad.
Lazar takes another drag of his cigarette as ADF-60-2 leans back on its 2 hind arms.
ADF-60-2: I'm quite surprised you don't have 6 arms, I hadn't seen you freaky little creatures in a long while, I'd expected you to have a few more by now. I guess evolution doesn't go that fast does it?
Lazar: Yeah… no.
ADF-60-2: Maaan, bummer. Would've been way cooler.
Lazar: How do you even know modern slang dude? Are you not really old?
ADF-60-2: I'm only 1,759 bruh… and I have books on everything, I can just learn it.
ADF-60-2 chains drags of 4 different pipes of weed.
Lazar: Yeah dude, 1,759 is a bit old.
ADF-60-2: Whhhhatttttt? No way… trails off
Silence falls between the two.
ADF-60-2: What is the goal of your organization?
Lazar: Waddya mean?
ADF-60-2: I'm a pretty normal guy I'd think. So why am I contained, like some sort of… rabid dog…
ADF-60-2 turns to Lazar.
ADF-60-2: I could read it… but I want to hear it from the depths of your heart. What do you hope to achieve?
Lazar gets a notification.
Lazar: I uhh… gotta… go…
Lazar abruptly leaves.
Rules & Regulations for Patrons
Rule I: Silence is not merely requested. It is mandatory. The Library demands reverence, and reverence demands quiet.
Rule II: All books borrowed must be returned. The Library keeps meticulous records, and The Librarian never forgets.
Rule III: The restricted sections are restricted for your protection. Curiosity is appreciated, but recklessness is not.
Rule IV: If you encounter sections of the Library you did not enter through, retrace your steps immediately. The Library is larger on the inside than the outside permits. If you are totally lost, call out for the Librarian to help you. He will be able to hear you.
Rule V: In the event the Library closes, all patrons must vacate. Those who remain do so at their own risk.
⚠ WARNING ⚠
Violations of Library protocol may result in permanent borrowing privileges being revoked, death, or many other consequences.
— The Bibliothecary
