Stormwind Antiquarian Society

The Stormwind Antiquarian Society, SAS for short, formerly the Library of Arindell Society, formerly The Knights of the Pen, is a non governmental body tasked by Uther himself with preserving, recording, and updating the records of history. Famous members include many Slayer Dragons, Herbet Patric Galactis, and even such accidental explorers as Jake Omaze. Formally a fraternal organization, the Society is open to both men and women.

History

The society has it's roots during Uther's Long March, in which he tasked those literate among his lietenants with recording all that they saw and experienced. He asked only that they focus on descriptions of what was seen and heard, and that they leave out their own feelings on the matter. Called initially "Knights of the Quill" or "Knights of the Foundation", these soldiers were provided with materials and had their writings safeguarded.

Diary keeping was common practice at the time for anyone able to write. However, Uther requested these men keep their records focused on passive observance of events. Thus, many kept two journals: a personal account complete with their own thoughts and feelings, and a passive account, to be provided to Uther. Little did Uther know what importance later scholars would place on the former; so while many accounts survive, very few are paired with the writer's personal journal. These are considered priceless.

At the end of the Mage Wars the society was formally christened the Knights of the Pen. This organization was short-lived, and dissolved during the second collapse of the Alliance in A.Y. 136. The remaining members quickly re-formed as the self-governed Library of Arindell Society, which added new members and carried on the traditions. At the end of the Golden Age, the society moved to a new headquarters in Arindell(having previously met at the library), and formally changed it's name to the Stormwind Antiquarian Society; which signified how it's mission had changed from not just preserving a record of history, but also re-discovering lost portions and preserving artifacts.

The Stormwind Antiquarian Society operates a museum in Arindell that is considered the finest in the Alliance. However, most of the society's catelgoeu, as well as their records, are stored in the Library of Arindell.

Explorer In Residence

Important title, that.