Library

Lore & Background

The fall of Krat transformed this beacon of wisdom into a tomb of silence. As the Puppets revolted against their creators, the Library became a battleground where scholars were slaughtered amidst stacks of books that could no longer save them. The knowledge contained within was left to rot, and the automated systems designed to maintain the facility eventually turned hostile or fell into disrepair. Now, the only 'readers' are the twisted automatons that wander the aisles, their movements jerky and unnatural, guarding secrets they can no longer comprehend.

In Their Own Story

The dust here tastes of old paper and dried oil, a cloying mixture that coats the back of the throat. Pinocchio steps over a fallen bookshelf, the spine of a leather-bound volume cracking under his boot. A rusted automaton, its face a mask of shattered porcelain, rises from behind a stack of encyclopedias, its single remaining eye glowing with a dim, erratic light. It does not attack immediately; instead, it tilts its head, as if trying to recall the purpose of the room, before letting out a mechanical screech that echoes off the vaulted ceiling.

Reader's Guide

The Library is characterized by towering shelves that create narrow, claustrophobic corridors, forcing players into close-quarters combat. The lighting is dim and atmospheric, relying on flickering gas lamps and shafts of light piercing through broken windows to illuminate dust motes dancing in the air. Key landmarks include the grand reading hall with its central staircase, now blocked by debris, and several private study rooms that serve as safe havens for crafting. Environmental storytelling is rich here; overturned chairs, scattered papers, and the skeletal remains of scholars tell the story of a sudden, violent evacuation. As players progress, they will encounter various types of Corrupted Puppets, including agile librarians and heavy brutes. The area changes dynamically as players unlock shortcuts by climbing ladders or pushing through collapsed walls, revealing hidden alcoves containing rare puppet parts that are essential for upgrading Pinocchio's abilities.

Did You Know?

• The Library is one of the few locations where the contrast between Krat's former elegance and its current decay is most visually striking.
• Many of the books found in the area are intentionally left unreadable to emphasize the loss of human knowledge.
• Certain puppet enemies here mimic the movements of scholars, such as turning pages or adjusting glasses before attacking.