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July 24, 1999
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Author: Garett Choy (Kung Fu Gecko)
Contact info: geckobeach@xoommail.com
Homepage: http://members.xoom.com/geckobeach/
Date of release: July 24, 1999

Description:

I met a fellow named Warren last night who had an interesting story. A month ago he was excommunicated from the Hammerite order. Being removed from the only element he knew all his life, he has been forced to make a living as a guard for hire. Last night, he gave up on the value system of the order that rejected him and indulged in drunkenness and female "companionship". He and I got to chatting after his brief encounter with the lady of the night and I learned some interesting things. The Hammers apparently have knowledge of more advanced technology then they let themselves appear to possess; and in fact not all Hammers within the order are even aware of this. My ex-Hammerite "friend" accidently stumbled upon a book containing theory and plans for building a "seeing eye" device, something that will allow the wearer to see in complete darkness. It sounded quite far fetched to me. However, finding it irresistibly intriguing, he would sneak in to read these "classified" texts despite repeated reprimands for his actions. This apparently is what lead to his eventual dismissal from the order.

The books are kept within Beggingham Keep, a stronghold of knowledge at the edge of the city where the foothills begin. It's probably the largest collection of books in the land. Most thieves haven't paid much attention to the Keep as they consider gold much more appealing than books. But now my curiosity has been kindled and I'm wondering just how much knowledge is housed within that rather large, ominous structure. Well, if getting books doesn't prove to be that lucrative, I can always visit the Keep's chapel St. Bentano's for a few valuables while I'm there.

In his drunken stupor, Warren mentioned something about "catacombs in the tower" and "great heights" but I'm not sure what he meant by this. I'd better bring a few extra rope arrows just in case. There's a garbage shoot on the East wall that looks like a promising entrance.


Briefing: no (maybe one in the future?)

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* Play Information *

Game: Thief: The Dark Project
Mission Title: The Library
File name: miss15.mis
Difficulty Settings: yes
Equipment store: yes
Map / automap: yes/no
New graphics: no
New sounds: no
Multi language support: no

Briefing : no

Difficulty levels: normal, hard, expert; also designed for stealth style

* Construction *

Base: from scratch
Build Time: 40+ hours

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* Loading information *

Copy the library.zip into "mission" folder and then run the level with Thiefloader.

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* Copyright *

Copyright (c) June 1 1999 by Garett Choy

Permission is granted to freely play and distrubute this level providing it remains whole
and intact.

This level was not made and is not supported by Looking Glass Studios or Eidos Interactive.