The Library

The library is amongst the school's biggest pride; its collection of books and tomes rivals the largest of any nation - and surpasses such, in many instances. Given its size and importance, those charged with caring for it see their job as a very serious matter. The library is dark, though carrying any sort of flame into its depths is enough to warrant expulsion from both the library and the school. Instead, gemstones enchanted with a spark of light are rented out to students at the welcoming desk. Several tables and chairs are lined out within the library so that students can make use of the books without extracting them from the building. This is a necessary exercise for certain rarer tomes, whose worth makes them unable to be rented out.
The rows of books reach to the ceiling, and ladders and step-stools are littered throughout to enable a student to reach texts on higher levels. The darkness grows deeper as a student progresses. It's not uncommon for a person to find themselves lost within its expansiveness upon their first visit, and rumors of secret passageways and rooms located within the darker areas circulate commonly, though remain unconfirmed.
The library is accessible to any individual, though fees are charged to non-students and records of any traveler visiting are diligently recorded.