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! colspan="2" width="350" style="border-style: solid; font-size:125%; border-width: 2px 2px 2px 2px;" bgcolor=#E9967A  | Region: [[Rodentia]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0px 2px" | '''Minimum Rank:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0px 0" | [[Lord|Lord/Lady]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Travel Requirement:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Crystal Library Card]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Power Type]]s:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Physical]]<br/>[[Tactical]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Weapon]]:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Zurreal's Folly]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Required [[Charm]]:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | [[Scholar Charm]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" |  '''Number of Mice:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''13'''
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Shops:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | [[Crystal Library Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]]
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Gold:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes''' 
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Points:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 0 0 2px" | '''Lose Cheese:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  0 2px 0 0" | '''Yes'''
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  | nowrap align="left" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 0 2px 2px" | '''Release Date:'''
  | nowrap align="right" style="border-style: solid; border-width:  2px 2px 2px 0" | '''9 August 2011'''
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  | colspan="2" align="center" style="font-size:110%; padding:10px;" | A magical barrier originally protected this library from mouse invasion until recently. Bands of magic and mechanical mice have circumvented the library's security measures in an effort to destroy the research Zugzwang once worked so hard to document.
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== Overview ==
The [[Crystal Library]] is a location in the [[Rodentia]] region requiring a minimum rank of [[Lord|Lord or Lady]] and a [[Crystal Library Card]] to enter. Mice in this location may steal points, gold, or multiple pieces of cheese if not captured.

The [[Crystal Library Card]], required for entry to the [[Crystal Library]], can be obtained from '''Knight''', '''Bishop''', '''Rook''', or '''Queen''' mice in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].

All mice found in the [[Crystal Library]] (except the [[Crown Collector]]) are part of [[Zurreal's Breed]].  All mice found here are weak to [[Physical]] and [[Tactical]] weapons.

The [[Crystal Library]] offers Hunters the opportunity to undertake [[Library Assignment]]s in order to earn rewards and [[Library Points]].

===Heads-Up Display===
The [[Crystal Library]] HUD displays the Hunter's current [[Library Points]] total and a button that reads '''Get Assignment''' when the Hunter is not working an assignment, and reads '''Researching!''' when the Hunter is working an assignment.  Clicking this button shows the complete list of available [[Research]] and the requirements necessary to accept the assignment.

==[[Library Assignment]]s==
A [[Library Assignment]] is a set of research tasks that Hunters ranked [[Lord|Lord/Lady]] and above, and with access to the [[Crystal Library]], can do to earn rewards and [[Library Points]]. [[Library Points]] are awarded for each completed assignment and are required to start more advanced assignments.

To start an assignment, Hunters must travel to the [[Crystal Library]] and click on the '''Get Assignment''' button on the HUD. Each assignment has specific requirements the Hunter must meet to be able to accept it. Hunters may only have one assignment open at a time.  The Hunter's current assignment may be found on the [[Special]] tab, under '''Scrolls, Posters, Assignments'''. To discard an assignment (and, with a few exceptions, lose all progress made) Hunters can smash it using their [[Hunter's Hammer]].  Hunters will be rewarded with [[Nothing]] and must wait 1 hour before they can accept another assignment.

===Tracking Library Assignment Progress===
On the traditional user interface, the Hunter's current assignment shows as a '''Task''' window over the trap set-up image on the left side of the '''Camp''' page. The window shows the first uncompleted step of the assignment. Clicking on the window opens a pop-up display that shows the steps of the assignment and the Hunter's current progress.

On the '''FreshCoat''' user interface, the Hunter's current assignment can be accessed by selecting the '''Quests''' tab, which is found over the [[Hunter's Journal]]. Opening the '''Quests''' tab shows the steps of the assignment and the Hunter's current progress.

==Capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]]==
[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can only be attracted and captured if Hunters have the [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap armed and a [[Scholar Charm]] equipped. No other trap set-up will allow the Hunter to capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].

===Obtaining [[Zurreal's Folly]]===
Hunters must obtain 900 [[Library Points]] before they will be able to accept the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]], which they must complete in order to obtain the items necessary for crafting [[Zurreal's Folly]].

====[[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]]====
''This envelope contains an assignment to research a trap capable of capturing Zurreal the Eternal. The Trap's concept is simple: Tempt Zurreal close by displaying a collection of rare knowledge then drain all magical and electrical energy from the area to disable his walking throne. Although the design is straight forward, gathering the rare and unique items required will prove itself to be a challenge! Good luck brave hunter, the safety of the [[Crystal Library]] relies on your success!''

'''Requirement:''' 900 [[Library Points]]<br/>
''Travel across the Kingdom in search of supplies to build a trap capable of disabling Zurreal the Eternal's walking throne long enough to capture him. Such a trap will need some very unique materials to draw all magical and electrical energy away from Zurreal while remaining powered itself.''

'''Tasks:''' Complete all ten of the following tasks
*Collect 1 [[Desert Travel Almanac]] from [[Centaur]] Mice (in the [[Great Gnarled Tree]] or [[Lagoon]])
*Collect 1 [[Encyclopedia Gnawnia]] from [[Master Burglar]] Mice in the [[Town of Gnawnia]]
*Collect 6 [[Luscious Lumber]]s in the [[Training Grounds]] (from [[Kung Fu]], [[Monk]], and [[Samurai]] mouse)
*Collect 1 [[Mesh Netting]] in [[S.S. Huntington IV]] (from [[Leviathan]] and [[Squeaken]] mouse)
*Collect 3 [[Ectoplasmic Essence]] from [[Ghost]] Mice in the [[Mousoleum]]
*Collect 3 [[Warp Nail]]s from [[Realm Ripper]]s (in the [[Forbidden Grove]])
*Collect 3 [[Runestone]]s from [[Stonework Warrior]] Mice (in the [[Jungle of Dread]] with [[Magical Havarti]])
*Collect 1 [[Draconic Book]] from [[Whelpling]] Mice (in [[Dracano]])
*Collect 1 [[Lich Jewel]] in the [[Balack's Cove]] (from [[Balack the Banished]], [[Derr Lich]], [[Elub Lich]] and [[Nerg Lich]] mouse)
*Craft 1 [[Zurreal's Folly]]

'''Note:''' This assignment's progress '''will not be reset''' if it is smashed by the [[Hunter's Hammer]].

'''Rewards:'''
*400 [[Library Points]]
*0-1 [[Blue Tome of Wisdom]] (130,000 points)
*1 [[Scholar Charm]]

====Crafting Formula====
Once all the necessary items have been found, [[Zurreal's Folly]] can be crafted using the following formula:

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! colspan=4 | Formula: {{MHrecipe|zurreals_folly_weapon_recipe|Zurreal's Folly}}
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! align="left" | Item 
! Qty 
! Cost (Each) 
! Source
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| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Desert Travel Almanac]] 
| <!--Qty-->1
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Desert Travel Almanac}}
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Draconic Book]]
| <!--Qty-->1
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Draconic Book}}
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Ectoplasmic Essence]]
| <!--Qty-->3
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Ectoplasmic Essence}}
|-
| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Encyclopedia Gnawnia]] 
| <!--Qty-->1
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Encyclopedia Gnawnia}}
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Lich Jewel]] 
| <!--Qty-->1
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Lich Jewel}}
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Luscious Lumber]]
| <!--Qty-->6
| <!--Cost--> N/A 
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Luscious Lumber}}
|-
| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Mesh Netting]]
| <!--Qty-->1
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Mesh Netting}}
|-
| align="left" |<!--Item--> [[Runestone]]
| <!--Qty-->3
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Runestone}}
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| align="left" |<!--Item-->[[Warp Nail]]
| <!--Qty-->3
| <!--Cost--> N/A
| align="left" |<!--Source-->{{Source/Warp Nail}}
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! colspan="2" | Total || 0 || bgcolor="#dddddd" align="left" |
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===Obtaining a [[Scholar Charm]]===
[[Scholar Charm]]s can be obtained in two ways:
#Completing a [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]]
#Purchasing an [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] in the [[Crystal Library Charm Shoppe]] and then converting it into a [[Scholar Charm]] by having it armed when catching a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]].

The [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] requires 900 [[Library Points]] to begin, but Hunters can earn the necessary [[Library Points]] '''and''' create [[Scholar Charm]]s by undertaking [[Advanced Zugzwang Research]] assignments.  These assignments require 150 [[Library Points]] to accept, require capturing a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]], and reward 150 [[Library Points]] upon completion.

== Crystal Library Mice ==
All mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are part of the [[Zurreal's Breed]] group, except the [[Crown Collector]], which is part of the [[Indigenous Mice]] group.<br/>
All the mice found in this location are weak to [[Physical]] and [[Tactical]] weapons.<br/>
[[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice found in the [[Crystal Library]], except the [[Tome Sprite]], which requires {{SB}}.

===[[Zurreal the Eternal]]===
Hunters must complete the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] in order to craft [[Zurreal's Folly]], which is the only weapon capable of capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]]. <br/>
Hunter's must also obtain a [[Scholar Charm]] and arm it along with [[Zurreal's Folly]] in order to attract and capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].

[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can be attracted with [[Standard Cheese]] and {{SB}}.

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|- bgcolor="#dddddd"
 ! width="150px" align="left" | '''Mouse'''<br/>
 ! '''Points'''<br/>
 ! '''Gold'''<br/>
 ! [[Standard Cheese|Standard<br/>Cheese]]<br/>
 ! {{SB}}<br/>
 ! width="250px" class="unsortable" | Loot
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 | align="left" | [[Aether]]<br/>'''Extremely Rare'''
 | 56,000
 | 18,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]
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 | align="left" | [[Bookborn]]
 | 11,900
 | 950
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Crown Collector]]
 | 1,000
 | 1,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Effervescent]]
 | 16,000
 | 2,400
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Explorator]]
 | 5,500
 | 500
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Flutterby]]
 | 12,000
 | 1,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Infiltrator]]
 | 15,800
 | 1,900
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Pocketwatch]]
 | 6,400
 | 900
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Scribe]]
 | 14,000
 | 9,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Steam Grip]]
 | 8,000
 | 7,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Tome Sprite]]
 | 14,000
 | 1,800
 | 
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" | [[Magic Essence]]
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 | align="left" | [[Walker]]
 | 17,000
 | 3,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" |
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 | align="left" | [[Zurreal the Eternal]]<br/>'''Requires''' [[Zurreal's Folly]] '''and''' [[Scholar Charm]]
 | 79,000
 | 36,000
 | '''X'''
 | '''X'''
 | align="left" | [[Ancient Relic]]<br/>[[Reaper's Perch Blueprints]]
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===Mice with Special Requirements===
*[[Relic Hunter Mouse]] – This mouse visits the [[Crystal Library]] on an irregular basis. It does not consume cheese or charms. Hunters must have an [[Ancient Relic]] in their inventory to attract this mouse. The [[Ancient Relic]] will be taken by the [[Relic Hunter Mouse]] in exchange for a [[Relic Hunter Scroll Case]]. 
*[[M400]] – This mouse will sometimes be available in the [[Crystal Library]] when Hunters are actively working an [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]]. It is attracted only to [[Fusion Fondue]] which will not attract any other mice. It drops a wide variety of loot.

==Hunting Strategy==
Mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are weak only to [[Physical]] or [[Tactical]] weapons. [[Standard Cheese]] will attract all mice in the [[Crystal Library]], except the [[Tome Sprite Mouse]], which is attracted only to {{SB}}.

Hunters can accept a variety of [[Library Assignment]]s in the [[Crystal Library]]. Accumulating [[Library Points]] by completing [[Library Assignment]]s will allow Hunters to accept more difficult assignments.

[[Zurreal the Eternal]] can only be captured once Hunters have crafted [[Zurreal's Folly]] and obtained a [[Scholar Charm]], which can be done by completing the [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]].<br/>
The [[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] requires 900 [[Library Points]] to begin, but Hunters can earn the necessary [[Library Points]] '''and''' create [[Scholar Charm]]s by undertaking [[Advanced Zugzwang Research]] assignments.  These assignments require 150 [[Library Points]] to accept, require capturing a [[Chess Master]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]], and reward 150 [[Library Points]] upon completion. 

The [[M400]] mouse can only be encountered if Hunters complete the [[M400 Bait Research Assignment]] so that they can craft [[Fusion Fondue]] and then complete the steps of the [[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] in order to encounter the [[M400]].

===Location-Specific Effects===
====Charms====
* The [[Uncharged Scholar Charm]] must be charged by catching a [[Chess Master Mouse]] in [[Zugzwang's Tower]]. Doing so creates a [[Scholar Charm]].
* The [[Scholar Charm]] must be armed with the [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap in order to attract and catch [[Zurreal the Eternal]].

====Traps====
* The [[Zurreal's Folly]] trap is the only trap capable of catching [[Zurreal the Eternal]] and must be equipped along with a [[Scholar Charm]] in order to attract and capture [[Zurreal the Eternal]].

===[[Adventure Book]]===
Hunters can [[Capture Zurreal the Eternal]] in the [[Crystal Library]] by luring [[Zurreal the Eternal]] to his folly with a [[Scholar Charm]].

===[[Library Assignments]]===
All [[Library Assignments]] are obtained in the [[Crystal Library]].  The assignments listed below require completing one or more steps in the [[Crystal Library]].
*[[Catalog Library Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
*[[Library Mice Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
*[[Library Power Type Assignment]] - This assignment requires capturing mice in the [[Crystal Library]].
*[[M400 Bait Research Assignment]] - This assignment may require Hunters to track down specific items from [[Crystal Library]] mice in order to complete it.
*[[M400 Hunting Research Assignment]] - This assignment may require capturing the [[M400]] in the [[Crystal Library]].
*[[Zurreal Trap Research Assignment]] - This assignment is required to obtain the materials necessary for crafting [[Zurreal's Folly]], which is required for capturing [[Zurreal the Eternal]].

===[[Tournaments]]===
[[Crystal Library]] mice are worth points during some [[Tournaments]].

===[[Treasure Map]]s===
Many mice in the [[Crystal Library]] are often found on [[Zugzwang Treasure Map]]s and [[Relic Hunter Treasure Maps]].

=== Hunting tips by [[Larry]] ===
The Crystal Library is an ancient trove of knowledge passed down through generations of only the most honored and powerful wizards; it was last under the care of Zugzwang before he vanished.

In the absence of Zugzwang a powerful mouse known as Zurreal the Eternal has managed to infiltrate the library's defences where he has unleashed an army of mechanical and magical mice to destroy the knowledge the library holds.

Your task is to defend the library and conduct research to rebuild the knowledge that has been lost. To start your research, '''pick an envelope to receive an assignment'''. Each individual envelope may contain one of many similarly-themed assignments.

Completing assignments will earn you rewards related to where your assignment took you as well as '''Library Points''' to show you're ready to start more varied and challenging assignments!

Your research will no doubt take you far and wide and test your knowledge of hunting! With enough knowledge you may even be able to discover how to find the elusive Zurreal...

== [[Shops]] ==
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Charm Shoppe|Charm Shoppe]] ===
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Cheese Shoppe|Cheese Shoppe]] ===
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} General Store|General Store]] ===
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=== [[{{PAGENAME}} Trapsmith|Trapsmith]] ===
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== History and Trivia ==
*'''26 August 2011:''' During a weekend event, the [[Pocketwatch]] mouse dropped the [[Special#Acrostic Research Assignment|Acrostic Research Assignment]] envelope as loot, which could then be opened to start the [[Acrostic Research Assignment]].

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