Daggerfall:Books

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The following is an alphabetical list of the books found in Daggerfall and a brief notation of what is in them. If nothing is noted, the contents of the book were simply background information on Tamriel and the provinces. More literature from Tamriel can be found at The Imperial Library.

• The Alik'r by Enric Milres
• Ark'ay The God by Mymophonus the scribe
  • Tells of how he became the God of Birth & Death.
  • There is also a german version of this book. The content is the same.
• The Arrowshot Woman by Anonymous [a funny story]
• The Asylum Ball by Waughin Jarth [strange story about a loony emperor of Tamriel named Pelagius]
• Banker's Bet by Porbert Lyttumly [disgusting story]
• Biography Of Queen Barenziah, by Stem Gamboge, scribe
• Brief History of the Empire, by Stonach
• Broken Diamonds by Ryston Baylor
  • A holiday, the 19th of FrostFall, to remember the murder of Kintrya II, Empress of Tamriel.
• The Brothers of Darkness by Pellarne Assi
  • Discusses the history of the Dark Brotherhood, Back to the Morag Tong.
• Confessions Of A Thief by Anonymous
  • Thieves' guild train, teach and keep you out of prison, and they have a forgery expert on the premises.
• Divad The Singer by Destri Melarg
• A Dubious Tale Of The Crystal Tower by Bibenus Geon [funny short story]
• The Ebon Arm by Witten Rol
• The Epic of the Grey Falcon by Anido Jhone, editor [good short story]
• Etiquette With Rulers by Erystera Ligen [you should definitely read this one]
  • Eight kingdoms in High Rock in the following regions - Northpoint, Daggerfall, Shornhelm, Camlorn, Farrun Evermore, Wayrest, and Jehanna.
• The Fall of the Usurper by Palaux Illthre
• The Faerie by Szun Triop
• The War Of Betony by Fav'te
• The First Scroll of Baan Dar by Akan
  • The proper way to repay a favor, is not to - Pass it on instead.
• Fools Ebony, by Frincheps
• Fragment: On Artaeum by Taurce Anselm
  • Isle of Artaeum is home to the Psijic Order the oldest monastic group in Tamriel.
  • The Ceporah Tower is still used in certain rites by the Psijics.
• Galerion The Mystic by Asgrim Kolsgreg
• Ghraewaj by Tidasus
  • Harpies are common around Illic Bay, particularly around Lainlyn.
• The Healer's Tale by Anonymous
  • Temple Of Sendarr is the only Temple in Illic Bay that offers healing and curing for both the faithful and heathen alike.
• A History Of Daggerfall by Odiva Gallwood
• Holidays of the Iliac Bay
  • Discusses the Holidays but not the benefits.
  • For more specific information, see the Holidays section.
• Invocation Of Azura by Sigillah Parate
  • Azura - Daedric Prince of Moonshadow, mother of the Rose, Queen of the Night Sky - summon on Hogithum, the 21st of First Seed.
  • Do not summon when thunderstorms are present on that night, for those nights belong to Sheogorath, the Mad One.
  • She may be summoned on other dates too, the only ones forbidden are those prescribed to one of the other 15 princes.
  • Molag Bal on the 20th of Evening Star except in stormy weather.
  • Boethiah on the 2nd of Suns Dusk.
  • Nocturnal on the 3rd of Hearth Fire.
  • The twelve other dates are listed; each date belongs to one of the further twelve Daedric Princes.
• Ius, Animal God by Buljursoma
  • explains why there is an Equipment Store blocking the palace gate in Rockcreek. Apparently.
• Jokes by Butha Sunhous
• King Edward, by Anonymous
• Legal Basics by Anchivius, M.Z.F.
• The Legend of Lover's Lament by Croll Baumoval [good short story]
• The Light And The Dark by Irek Unterge
• The Madness Of Pelagius by Tsathenes
• Mara's Tear by Zhen [Lovers and death story]
• The Memory Stone by Makela Leki
  • Found in the Bankorai pass in the year 1E 973
  • Makela bought the Stone from the Mages Guild for 25,000 gold.
  • Stone will record thoughts as soon as it touches your flesh.
• Mysticism by Tetronius Lor
• The War Of Betony by Vulper Newgate
• Notes For Redguard History by Desri Melarg
• Oelander's Hammer by Krowle - An Instructive Tale for Children
  • Tells of a fabled weapon stuck in a hole in the ground with thorny plants forming a wall around the protruding handle.
• Of Jephre by Anonymous
• The Old Ways by Celarus
  • Cruelty feeds the Daedra Boethiah.
  • Hatred feeds the Daedra Vaernima.
• On Lycanthropy by Varnard Karessen
  • The Werewolf can be found in every part of Tamriel.
  • Werecrocodiles in Black Marsh and Southern Morrowind swamps.
  • Werelions in Black Marsh, Imperial Province, and wetter parts of Elsweyr.
  • Werevultures in Valenwood.
  • Wereboar in High Rock and Hammerfell.
  • Werebear, the most common lycanthrope in Skyrim, can be found in the Northern parts of High Rock, the Imperial Province, and Morrowind.
  • Wereshark can be found in the oceans around Tamriel.
  • Lycanthropy can be cured shortly after infection but after that time, the victim is doomed.
  • After the first transformation, there is no way of curing, however there is a coven of witches in the Glenpoint foothills of High Rock that is rumored to have a cure.
• On Oblivion by Morian Zenas
  • demon, or 'daimon' is probably a misspelling of 'daedra' which is the Elvish word.
  • Summoning daedra is expensive.
  • Most Mages Guild's have a summoning room.
  • Also Witches covens, the Necromancers, the Dark Brotherhood, and many secretive Kings and Queens of Tamriel have private summoning rooms.
• The Origin Of The Mages Guild by Salarth
• An Overview Of Gods And Worship by Brother Hetchfield
  • Holy deeds win the attention of Deities
  • Artifacts have been awarded for services to Deities
• The Pig Children by Tryston Bane
• The Real Barenziah by Plitinius Mero
• Redguards, History & Heroes by Destri Merlarg
• Rude Song by Anonymous
• The Sage by Aegrothius Goth
  • Became immortal by drinking many potions he made.
  • Moved into Kurallian Mountains and built a magic fortress.
  • Only the most worthy magic user could gain access and help from the Sage.
• The Story of Lyrisius by Bresne Smyth
  • The story mentions the shield Fearstruck, a gift of daedra Boethiah
  • There is a scholar's note that states - if this legend has a basis in fact, the artifact Fearstruck was utterly destroyed and no other reference to it has ever been found.
• A Scholar's Guide to Nymphs by Vondham Barres
  • If you ever meet a Nymph, speak to her.
• Special Flora of Tamriel by Hardin
  • Black and white poppies crushed with milk of the agile footed mountain goat will produce a potion for levitation.
  • A petal of Fire Fern, a native of Morrowind, placed under the adventurers tongue will provide protection from heat and fire.
  • Dragon's Tongue, found in Black Marsh, is deadly poison. Argonians can use the root sap to enhance endurance.
  • Domica Redwort grown in Valenwood enhances appearance.
  • Ironwood Nut grows deep in forests of Skyrim and enhances strength.
  • Ginko leaves found along the banks of rivers and lakes in Hammerfell mixed with the pulp of Aloe plant increases stamina.
  • Somnalius Fern found in swamps of Black Marsh can be used to put enemy to sleep.
  • Arrowroot found in Valenwood can be ground to paste and eaten to improve accuracy with a bow.
  • Nightshade found in parts of Elsweyr - tuck a piece inside armor to increase ability to skulk, hide, and become invisible.
• A Tale of Kieram by Vegepythicus, editor [long story]
• Vampires Of The Iliac Bay, by Anonymous
  • Part I
    • Covers the different types & clans of Vampire, and infection.
  • Part II
    • Covers being a vampire, and mentions a cure but no details.
• Wabbajack by Anonymous [very odd, but strangely informative]
  • Sometimes on stormy nights, summonings go awry and you get Sheogorath instead of whomever you were trying to get.
  • Mentions a summoning day.
• Wayrest: Jewel Of The Bay by Sathyr Longleat
• The Wild Elves by Kiergo Chorvak