*temp notext false
*temp books_today 0
You step into the Sect Library, your nostrils inhaling the old, woody smell containing hints of vanilla. To your left and to your right are shelves filled with books that seem to contain knowledge from the dawn of times. They stretch and stretch, going beyond the scope of your vision and you don't dare to count their amount: hundreds, thousands, [i]millions[/i]?

"Welcome to the Sect Library, fellow disciple." — a clerk, sitting behind a table littered with ancient tomes and various papers, welcomes you.

She fixes her huge, round glasses and glances at you.

*label library_choice

*gosub_scene cslib_string find history "visited_sect_library|"
*if cslib_ret > 0
	"How can I help you today?"
*else
	"I've never seen you before. Is this your first time here?" 
	
	"Yes." 
	
	The clerk smiles as she puts down her pen, and you can feel the joy she emits.
	
	"It's always good when young people strive for knowledge." — she says — "Let me give you a quick rundown of how things work here."
	
	"You can browse anything in our extensive collection for 5 Sect Points. We don't limit the time you can spend on a book, though keep in mind that we close at night." 
	
	"If you wish to take a book with you, we can make you a copy —  though it'll cost you 15 Points instead of 5."
	
	"If you need a specific tome and can't find it — which isn't rare, considering the sheer vastness of the library — you can request us to look for it. This will require 10 Points." 
	
	"Any questions?"
	
	You shake your head, the clerk's explanation as clear as it can be.
	
	"Great. I recommend you start with the works of Fundamental Scholar, since the Writing of Yang Chen contain almost everything a Martial Artist of your level should know." 
	*set history history&"visited_sect_library|"
	
*choice
	#Browse books.
		*label browsing_books
		*if books_today >= 2
			The clerk pats you on the shoulder.
			
			"Apologies, but the library is closing. I have to ask you to leave." 
			*goto_scene free_roam
		*if (not (notext))
			The collection of works by Yang Chen, the most prolific and well-known author in the Celestial Empire, includes:
		*else
			*set notext false
		*choice
			#[i]Three Rebirths: Post-Natal, Innate and Celestial. Volume I.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_4
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_threerebirths_1
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]New item gained: [i]Three Rebirths: Post-Natal, Innate and Celestial. Volume I.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_4 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Martial Skills: From Initial Success to Perfection. Volume II.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_5				
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_martialarts_2
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Martial Skills: From Initial Success to Perfection. Volume II.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_5 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Summary of the Great Nine.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_6				
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_clansummary
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Summary of the Great Nine.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_6 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Danger Zones or Lands of Opportunity?[/i] 
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_7
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_dangerzones
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Danger Zones or Lands of Opportunity.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_7 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Essay on Affinity and Talent.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_8				
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_affinitytalent
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Essay on Affinity and Talent.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_8 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Rules of Conduct for Martial Artists.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_9
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_martialrules
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Rules of Conduct for Martial Artists.[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_9 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Alchemy?[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_10
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_basicalchemy
						
						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Alchemy?[/i][/b]
						
						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_10 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Physiques?[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_11
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_physiques

						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Physiques?[/i][/b]

						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_11 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#[i]Devils and Breakouts.[/i]
				*gosub_scene descriptions book_12
				*choice
					#Read it.
						*if mc_sect_points < 5
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -5
						*set books_today +1
						*gosub_scene inv_scene book_breakouts

						*page_break Put Down The Book
						*goto browsing_books
					#Request a copy.
						*if mc_sect_points < 10
							*goto not_enough_points
						*set mc_sect_points -10
						*set books_today +1
						[b]Devils and Breakouts.[/i][/b]

						You return to browsing books.
						*set books_12 true
						*set notext true
						*goto browsing_books
					#Look for something else.
						*goto browsing_books
			#Request a "Basic Botany: Know Your Plants. Volume I." (10 Points).
				*gosub_scene cslib_string find history "basic_plant_knowledge|"
				*if cslib_ret > 0
					You have already read this book.
					*page_break Read Something Else
					*goto library_choice
				*if mc_sect_points < 10
					*goto not_enough_points
				*else
					*set mc_sect_points -10
				You tell your order to the clerk, who nods and heads off in the search for your book.

				She comes back in about half an hour and hands the manuscript over to you.

				"Please enjoy."

				[b][i]You have read through a book containing basic knowledge about plants and their uses. You feel confident in discerning most plants from each other and are comfortable mixing them in concoctions.[b][/i]

				*page_break Read Something Else
				*set history history&"basic_plant_knowledge|"
				*set books_today +1
				*goto library_choice
			#Leave the Library.
				*if books_today = 0
					*goto_scene free_roam free_time
				*goto_scene free_roam				
	#Return another time. 
		*if books_today = 0
			*goto_scene free_roam free_time
		*goto_scene free_roam


*label not_enough_points
You come to the clerk and tell her of your intention. She takes your Sect Badge and checks it, before shaking her head.

"I'm sorry, but you don't have enough Points."
*goto browsing_books