A planet built upon intellectual thought and discourse, Iskendar, is home to Hypatia Theon, the next Assistant to the Great Librarian.
The Founders of Iskendar set rules for growth and progress and then faded into the pages of history. Through painstaking slow presentation, discussion, committee and approval Iskendar adapts, creates and uses new ideas and technology. Newspapers, public speeches and gossip are the currency with which those in the Capital trade as the people enjoy lavish gardens, stone architecture and the best coffee in the universe.
An experienced librarian sits alone in the Great Library carefully considering her words as each one could topple the government.
A local barista, coffee bar owner and self made coffee baron seeks the affection of the next assistant to the Great Librarian.
The Catalogue readies herself for her great challenge ascending to the role of Assistant to the Great Librarian.
A stranger sneaks in the night, combing the words of ancient history, looking for a gate that could save the universe.
