[quote]It would be nice if we point out in our posts how knowledge is moving around the world, because technological advances, especially sciences like math, herbology, medecine, philosophy, theology and astronomy are constantly moving around the world. The written word is so powerful, and libraries should be a big concern as we near the end of the history-writing![/quote]

I'm only bringing this up again because this part directly concerns our roleplay, to which I'd love to make a note and ask a question.

The note: this is something I've been discussing with a couple folks for the upcoming third century: the trade of ideas, philosophical and scientific and religious, throughout the eastern region. There's actually quite a lot that ought to be going on soon, and an event that I'm planning to write up should create a general connectivity between folks in this part of the world. (Note: this doesn't mean "friendly meetings between everyone" necessarily, just "exposure to other civilizations to drive RP onward.")

The question: I notice you mentioning libraries, and that implies books. On paper-making and books and the ancient versions of the printing press: do any of these exist yet? I was going to have Zaqir invent paper-making in the third century, but if paper-making already exists that's not a big deal.