Oblivion:Books

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As with previous Elder Scrolls games, Oblivion is filled with books. Most books just fill in back story or provide lore material, but a few books will add markers to your map or give you training in a skill. It isn't necessary that you (the player) read the full text of these special books. You will receive the benefit of them as soon as you open them.

There are two other types of reading material in the game: The Black Horse Courier, and random notes and letters. A list of books broken down by subject can be found here.

Skill Books[edit]

Main article: Skill Books

Marker Books[edit]

If you open such a book, a sign will appear on your map, marking a place.

Book Name (ID) Marker Where to find
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Agnar's Journal
000C55DF
Fanacas
Kingscrest Cavern
Quickwater Cave
Dive Rock. Note: This does not work in the same way as the other marker books. Merely approaching the lookout point is enough to get the markers. You don't need to read the book or even look at it. (However, the script that adds the marker points IS on the book, though it's not obvious that this is the case.)
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Cleansing of the Fane
0002C8DD
Malada Mach-Na's bookstore in Cheydinhal, the First Edition bookshop in the Imperial City, or a purple book found in the bookshelf on the east wall of the 1st floor of the Mystic Archives and in the Chironasium upper level on the third shelf of the bookcase in the northeastern corner.
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Knightfall
00022E65
Frostfire Glade The First Edition in the Imperial City during the quest Tears of the Savior.
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Modern Heretics
00026B1D
Azura's Shrine Cloud Ruler Temple, or the Mystic Archives in the Arcane University.

Normal Books

These are the normal books found while playing the game: ones that do not teach you anything, but may be a good read nonetheless.

Book Title (ID) Value Author Description
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2920, First Seed
000243d7
10 Carlovac Townway Volume 3 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire
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2920, Sun's Dusk
000243d3
10 Carlovac Townway Volume 11 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire
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2920, Evening Star
000243db
10 Carlovac Townway Volume 12 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire
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The Adabal-a
xx000ed3
30 Morihaus The memoirs of Morihaus, consort to Alessia and Taker of the Citadel
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Aevar Stone-Singer
00024543
10 Traditional Skaal myth about a young Skaal's journey to recover the Gifts of the All-Maker
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Amantius Allectus' Diary
000355ed
100 Amantius Allectus Notes on an experiment to hybridize Drinkers, and a mysterious recipe
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The Amulet of Kings
00024578
1 Wenengrus Monhona Chronicles the creation of the Amulet of Kings
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Ancotar's Journal
00185934
0 Ancotar The journal of a mage, Ancotar, and his experiments with conjuration and invisibility spells
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Arcana Restored
00024584
50 Wapna Neustra
Praceptor [sic] Emeritus
Cryptic instructions for the restoration of Arcana
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The Argonian Account, Book 2
00024559
25 Waughin Jarth Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 2
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The Argonian Account, Book 4
0002455a
25 Waughin Jarth Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 4
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Ayleid Reference Text
0003353b
10 Raelys Anine A series of Ayleid phrases and their translations
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Azura and the Box
0002453b
10 Marobar Sul Book 11 of a series of fictional stories about the Dwemer
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Beggar Prince
0001fb53
4 The story of Wheedle and their gifts from the Daedric Lord Namira
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Bible of the Deep Ones
000C7B33
90 Irlav Moslin Purportedly the ancient lore of the Deep Ones, given to the author by their Chief
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Biography of Barenziah, v 1
00024550
1 Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 1
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Biography of Barenziah, v 2
00024551
1 Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 2
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Biography of Barenziah, v 3
00024552
00024553
1 Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 3
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A Bloody Journal
0002ff32
0 Viranus Donton The journal of Vilena Donton's son, found alongside his body
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The Book of Daedra
00024563
4 Excerpts from a lengthy tome describing the nature of each of the Daedra
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Brenus Astis' Journal
0002a577
0 Brenus Astis Fragments of a scholar's notes on the fauna of Cyrodiil
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Brief History of the Empire, v 1
00024554
1 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 1 of a description of events in the history of the Empire
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Brief History of the Empire, v 2
00024555
1 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 2 of a description of events in the history of the Empire
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Brief History of the Empire, v 3
00024556
1 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 3 of a description of events in the history of the Empire
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Brief History of the Empire, v 4
00024557
1 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 4 of a description of events in the history of the Empire
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The Brothers of Darkness
00024586
35 Pellarne Assi A brief history of the Dark Brotherhood
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 1
xx013dc3
4 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 1
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 2
xx013dc4
4 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 2
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 3
xx013dc5
4 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 3
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 4
xx013dc6
4 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 4
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Children of the Sky
00024587
65 A description of the Nords and the Thu'um
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A Children's Anuad
00024576
2 Early religious book providing a simplified version of The Anuad creation myth from the Mythic Era
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Dar-Ma's Diary
000280a9
0 Dar-Ma The last entries in the diary of Dar-Ma
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Darkest Darkness
00024564
10 A description of various Daedra
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Diary of Springheel Jak
000152fc
0 Jakben, Earl of Imbel, a.k.a. Springheel Jak Rarely used diary of the vampiric Earl of Imbel
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Drothan's Field Journal
xx001a76
25 Frathen Drothan The final stages of the search for Mehrunes' Razor
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Drothan's Journal
xx00148a
1 Frathen Drothan A mage's search for Mehrunes' Razor
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Dwemer History and Culture
00022b17
25 Hasphat Antabolis A scholar's review of the Dwemer essays written by Marobar Sul
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The Eastern Provinces
00024565
5 On the benefits and liabilities of the ongoing management of Morrowind and Black Marsh
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Fall of the Snow Prince
00024544
10 Lokheim An account of the Battle of the Moesring as transcribed by Lokheim, chronicler to the chieftainIngjaldr White-Eye
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Feyfolken I
000243e7
10 Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 1 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters
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Feyfolken II
000243ed
10 Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 2 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters
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Feyfolken III
000243f1
10 Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 3 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters
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The Firmament
0002457b
25 Ffoulke A book of constellations and their meanings
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Five Songs of King Wulfharth
00024588
100 A summary of five epic songs of the Ash King, plus an apocryphal song of the Tribunal, Dagoth-Ur and Nerevar
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The Five Tenets
00024596
50 The honorable code of the Dark Brotherhood
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Followers of the Gray Fox
00024595
3 Detailing the principles and guidelines of membership in the Thieves Guild
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Fragment: On Artaeum
00024589
45 Taurce il-Anselma A work explaining some of the history of the Psijic island of Artaeum
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Frontier, Conquest
00024566
7 University of Gwylim Press, 3E 344 Details the presence of humans in Tamriel prior to the original Nordic conquests thought to bring humans to Tamriel
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Frostcrag Spire Memoirs
xx000d56
25 Taris Rendil, Arch-Mage Excerpt from the Memoirs of the former owner of Frostcrag Spire
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Fundaments of Alchemy
00024567
5 Alyandon Mathierry A fundamental primer on Alchemy
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Galerion The Mystic
00024568
8 Asgrim Kolsgreg A biography of Galerion, a Psijic who founded the Mages Guild
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Gelebourne's Journal
00038447
0 Gelebourne The journal of an enterprising Brotherhood tomb robber
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Glories and Laments
0000a2b3
45 Alexandre Hetrard The "glories" of the Ayleid city Ceyatatar and "laments" over the collapse of the Ayleid civilization
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Gods and Worship
0002456f
6 Brother Hetchfield Speculation concerning the worship of gods and their benefit from such
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Greywyn's Journal
xx0046ac
10 Greywyn The history of the Crimson Scars
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Guide to Anvil
0002455b
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Anvil's people and notable places
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Guide to Bravil
0002455f
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Bravil's people and notable places
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Guide to Bruma
0002455e
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Bruma's people and notable places
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Guide to Cheydinhal
00024561
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Cheydinhal's people and notable places
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Guide to Chorrol
0002455d
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Chorrol's people and notable places
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Guide to the Imperial City
00024562
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of the Imperial City's people and notable places
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Guide to Leyawiin
00024560
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Leyawiin's people and notable places
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Guide to Skingrad
0002455c
1 Alessia Ottus An overview of Skingrad's people and notable places
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Hanging Gardens
0002458a
30 A travel guide to the Hanging Gardens of Wasten Coridale, written in both Dwemeris and Aldmeris
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Hiding with the Shadow
0001fb52
0 Concerning the nature of thieves and their relationship with Nocturnal
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History of Lock Picking
0001fb51
20 Chronicles the development of modern locks and lockpicking
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Imbel Genealogy
000152fd
5 A look at the descent of the Imbel name through the male offspring
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Journal of Claudius Arcadia
00072296
0 Claudius Arcadia The story of a desperate man's attempt to gain his revenge
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Journal of the Lord Lovidicus
00038b2f
35 Lord Lovidicus The tragic journal of a vampire in search of love
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The Knights of the Nine
xx000ed2
25 Karoline of Solitude The founding and breakup of the original Knights of the Nine
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The Last King of the Ayleids
00058EEE
25 Herminia Cinna Chronicles the downfall of the Ayleid Empire in the First Era
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The Legendary Scourge
00024583
60 A short story and poem about Scourge, the mace of Malacath
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A Less Rude Song
00024569
6 Anonymous A standard bawdy ballad
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A Life of Uriel Septim VII
000aa07d
8 Rufus Hayn A short biography of Uriel Septim VII's accomplishments
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Lithnilian's Research Notes
00185377
0 Lithnilian A scholar's notes on Welkynd Stones
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Log of the Emma May
000366b1
5 Journal of a mutinous crew member aboard the Emma May
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Lord Jaren's Journal
xx0142ef
0 Lord Jaren A description of the tragic end of a brave Knight of Lainlyn
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Lost Histories of Tamriel
0000BF8C
000C4A2B
50 Excerpt concerning the Aedric Prophecies, otherwise known as the Elder Scrolls
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The Lusty Argonian Maid
00078562
10 Crassius Curio A short excerpt from Crassius Curio's bawdy play
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Macabre Manifest
0001D046
0 List of recently deceased persons in Cyrodiil
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The Madness of Pelagius
0002457d
12 Tsathenes Profiling the renowned Mad Emperor
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Mages Guild Charter
00026D8B
1 Rules for membership of the Mages Guild
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Magic from the Sky
00078563
10 Irlav Jarol Treatise concerning Ayleid Wells, Welkynd Stones, and Varla Stones
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Manifesto Cyrodiil Vampyrum
xx005093
1 Tenets of the Cyrodilic vampires
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Manual of Armor
000aa288
6 Guide to the various types of armor available for Imperial use
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Manual of Arms
0002456a
3 Guides to the various types of weaponry available for Imperial use
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Manual of Spellcraft
0002456b
3 An introduction to magic and the Mages Guild
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Messenger's Diary
0001C16C
750 The notes of a messenger showing the way to an ancient Akaviri fort
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Mixed Unit Tactics
0002456c
5 Codus Callonus A book about the strategies of the Khajiit during the Five Years War
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More Than Mortal
0002453a
10 Marobar Sul Book 10 of a series of fictional stories about the Dwemer
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Mysterious Akavir
0002456e
10 Information about the continent Akavir
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Mysterium Xarxes
0008B60A
00005599
0 Mehrunes Dagon A book supposedly written by Mehrunes Dagon
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Mystery of Talara, v 5
00024580
25 Mera Llykith Part five of the story of Princess Talara
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Mysticism
0002458b
40 Tetronius Lor A treatise on the school of Mysticism
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Myth or Menace?
0001f113
10 Conjecture as to the existence of a modern Thieves Guild
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Necromancer's Moon
00002DD1
5 A note of forewarning to the Order of the Black Worm
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Nerevar Moon and Star
0002458C
75 An Imperial scholarly work on the legend of Indoril Nerevar
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N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis!
0002458D
90 N'Gasta An obscure text written in the language of the Sload by a necromancer
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The Old Ways
0002458e
45 Celarus the Loremaster A guide to the Psijic Order and their beliefs
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On Morrowind
0002456d
8 Erramanwe of Sunhold A historical synopsis of the Imperial conquest of Morrowind
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On Oblivion
0002457e
15 Morian Zenas A guide to Oblivion and the Daedra
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Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie
xx005095
25 Mabei Aywenil, Scribe A brief account of Lamae Bal and the Restless Death
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Origin of the Mages Guild
0002458f
70 The Archmage Salarth Where and how the Mages Guild started
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Palla, volume 2
000243dd
10 Vojne Mierstyyd A conjurer's tragic infatuation with a dead woman (volume 2 of 2)
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The Path of Transcendence
0003647E
0 Celedaen A necromancer's diary of efforts at becoming a lich
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Pension of the Ancestor Moth
000982f0
40 A Temple novice's initiatory pamphlet on the Cult of the Ancestor Moth
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The Pig Children
00024590
40 Tyston Bane Discusses the history of the Orcish threat in the Iliac Bay
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The Posting of the Hunt
00024585
85 A document announcing a ritualistic hunting of a mortal by Daedra
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Provinces of Tamriel
0002457f
25 A brief analysis of the Imperial provinces of Tamriel
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The Real Barenziah, v 1
00024570
5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 1
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The Real Barenziah, v 2
00024571
5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 2
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The Real Barenziah, v 3
00024572
5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 3
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The Real Barenziah, v 4
00024573
5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 4
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The Real Barenziah, v 5
00024574
5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 5
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The Red Book of Riddles
00024591
35 Small collection of riddles
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Remanada
000BF1CF
80 Fragmented, mythical recounting of the conception of Reman and the return of the Chim-el Adabal with the people of Tamriel
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Report: Disaster at Ionith
00024558
1 Lord Pottreid, Chairman An Imperial-scripted dispatch concerning Uriel V's invasion of Akavir
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Ruins of Kemel-Ze
00024575
10 Rolard Nordssen An archaeologist's adventure through ancient Dwemer ruins
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The Seed
000243FF
10 Marobar Sul Book 2 of an incomplete series of fictional stories about the Dwemer
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Shezarr and the Divines
xx000ed4
25 Faustillus Junius The relationship between the god Shezarr and the other Cyrodilic deities
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Sir Amiel's Journal
xx000ede
0 Sir Amiel Dying confessions of the founder of the Knights of the Nine
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The Song of Pelinal, v 1
xx000edc
80 A description of the origins of Pelinal's name
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The Song of Pelinal, v 2
xx000edb
80 A history of Pelinal's origins
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The Song of Pelinal, v 3
xx000eda
80 A description of Pelinal's mortal enemy, Umaril the Unfeathered
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The Song of Pelinal, v 4
xx000ed9
150 A brief list of Pelinal's great deeds
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The Song of Pelinal, v 5
xx000ed8
150 Notes about Pelinal's friendship with Morihaus
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The Song of Pelinal, v 6
xx000ed7
150 Thoughts on Pelinal's madness
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The Song of Pelinal, v 7
xx000ed6
150 On Pelinal's battle with Umaril, and his dismemberment
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The Song of Pelinal, v 8
xx000ed5
150 Pelinal's words at the deathbed of Alessia
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Spirit of the Daedra
00024582
35 A look into the Daedric mindset
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Tamrielic Lore
0002457A
15 Yagrum Bagarn A list of ancient artifacts, compiled by the last living Dwemer at the behest of Divayth Fyr
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Ten Commands: Nine Divines
00024577
1 The Ten Commands of the Nine Divines
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Thief of Virtue
0001F112
10 A bawdy tale of one thief's quest for coin, and capture of a lady's virtue
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The Third Door
000243F3
10 Annanar Orme Tale of a heart-broken, vengeful, axe-wielding woman
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Tome of Unlife
00003AA3
350 A mysterious, blood-stained lexicon belonging to Lorgren Benirus
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Traitor's Diary
00003968
0 Mathieu Bellamont The insane ramblings of a traitorous member of the Dark Brotherhood
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Treatise on Ayleidic Cities
xx0014a2
5 The history of Varsa Baalim and Mehrunes' Razor
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Trials of St. Alessia
00024579
1 Excerpt from a greater work detailing the creation of the Amulet of Kings
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The True Nature of Orcs
00024592
45 Book detailing the Orsimer race and their origin
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Varieties of Daedra
0002457C
10 Aranea Drethan An analysis of Daedra forms, focusing primarily on the Dremora
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The Waters of Oblivion
00024593
75 A work on the dangers of Daedra and Oblivion
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The Wild Elves
00024594
80 Kier-Jo Chorvak Brief description of the Ayleids, or Wild Elves
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The Wolf Queen, v 8
00024581
25 Waughin Jarth Life of Queen Potema, Book Eight

Notes[edit]

The Lorem ipsum text found on books being read by NPCs
  • When NPCs carry out their "book reading" animation, the text written in the book they read is a commonly used placeholder text known as "Lorem ipsum", which is often used to demonstrate the graphic elements of a document. Note that the text is the same no matter what book the NPC is actually reading.