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This section contains all the books, letters and notes from The Elder Scrolls games.

Commander Adrethi

  • Jailor's Letter
    Instruction for the Drothmeri Jailor. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.

Ababael Timsar-Dadisun

Abdul-Mujib Ababneh

  • Skyrim's Rule
    An overview of Skyrim's political arrangement, including moots, Jarls, and the High King.

Acatto, Imperial Battlemage

  • Tiram Gadar's Credentials
    Is this supposed to be a letter from Occato, Imperial Battle Mage for Tiram Gadar's position in Vivec Mages Guild. Is this authentic?

Acilius Bolar

Adamus Phillida, Imperial Legion Commander

Adonato Leonetti

  • Olaf and the Dragon
    Explores the various legends of the story of King Olaf and his capture of the dragon Numinex.

Adonato Leotelli

  • Ghosts in the Storm
    The author's caravan is attacked by unidentified creatures in the middle of a snow storm.

Aegrothius Goth

  • Final Lesson
    Another lesson imparted by the Great Sage (from the Feyfolken books) to his students.
  • The Sage
    A story about a great mage who spent numerous years learning and researching, finally settled in the Kurallian mountains in High Rock and started teaching younger Mages. Looks like this story was initially meant as a gameplay hint, but I don't know about anything of the like in the game.

Aeri

  • Aeri's Note
    A letter to Jarl Skald concerning lumber and soldiers.

Agna

  • Note from Agna
    Aunt Agna's encouragement to her milk-drinker nephew when it comes to killing necromancers.

Agnar the Unwavering

  • Agnar's Journal
    Journal of Agnar, chieftain of Thirsk after the departure of the Nerevarine.

Agnes

Agneta Falia

Agnis

  • Complaint Letter
    An angry letter about dirty soldiers and persistent skeevers.

Agrippa Fundilius

Agrius

Aicantar

Aicantar of Shimerene

Ajira

Aldetuile

Alessia Ottus

Alethius

Alexandre Hetrard

Alexandre Simon

Alla Llaleth

  • The Marksmanship Lesson
    The basic argument against mistreating your Bosmer slaves, especially those with exeptional bow ability.

Alva

Alyandon Mathierry

Amanda Alleia

Amantius Allectus

Amaund Motierre

Ampyrian Brum

  • The Gold Ribbon of Merrit
    An amusing story of two friends, one a self-centered buffoon and the other a quiet but gifted warrior, reuniting for some idle archery.

Anchivius, M.Z.F.

  • Legal Basics
    A brief codex of Iliac Bay law. Quite relevant to gameplay.

Ancotar

  • Ancotar's Journal
    Journal of Ancotar, a mage who lives near the village of Aleswell. Due to his dislike of the locals, he has apparently used a mass invisibility spell on them.

Anders

Andoche Marier

  • Sentinels of the Isles
    A treatise of Golden Saint and Dark Seducer, covering their custom, society and belief.

Angaredhel

  • Hospitality Papers
    A paper, produced by the owner of Sadrith Mora's Gateway Inn that states a certain person is allowed to roam freely in Sadrith Mora.

Anido Jhone, editor

Aniis Noru

Anise

Annanar Orme

  • The Third Door
    A humerous song about the love and scorn of Ellabeth, Queen of the Axe.

Anonymous

Anonymous Black Bow Bandit

  • Brugo's Take Note
    Brugo is the leader of the Black Bow Bandits. This note is about his take of the profits.

Anthil Morvir

Antoinette

  • Bloody Note
    Note found in a dead body in Frossel cave, Solstheim.

Anuriel

Aramril

Aranea Drethan

Aranea Drethan, Healer and Dissident Priest

  • Varieties of Daedra
    Mostly information about the ranks and types of the Dremora. It mentions Divayth Fyr.

Archcanon Saryoni

  • Yngling's Letter
    A letter from Archcanon Saryoni with 50,000 drakes "donation" from the temple.

Archcanon Tholer Saryoni

Archcanon Tholer Saryoni, Tribunal Temple

Archmage Deneth

  • On the Great Collapse
    The history of the Great Collapse and its aftermath, through the eyes of the Collge of Winterhold.

Archmage Salarth

Arielle Jurard, the Lich

  • Decrepit Note
    A note of Arielle Jurard, after she has been imprisoned in the grotto of Battlehorn Castle.

Arkan

Arkved

  • Arkved's Notes
    Proof that stealing the Orb of Vaernima can have unpleasant consequences. Each note is a separate book ingame, but I have kept them together since they are so short.

Arnie the Scrib

Arondil

Arrianus Arius

Arvel

  • Arvel's Journal
    Arven's musings on his latest theft: the Golden Claw key to Bleak Falls Barrow.

Asgrim Kolsgreg

Astrid

Athal Sarys

Athel Newberry

  • No Word Yet
    Response to request of information about parents.

Atheneum Monks at Old Anthel

  • Song of the Askelde Men
    A traditional song about the Askelde Men. A Nordic warband covered in the ash of their fallen brothers.

Athyn Muendil

Audens Avidius

Aurane Frernis

Bakarak

Balaherne

Baloth-Kul

Bandit Ringleader of Vilverin

  • Dirty Scroll
    A dirty scroll found in the Ayleid ruins of Vilverin.

Baren Alen

  • Rethan Manor Land Deed
    A letter that states the player is the owner of Rethan Manor, or a land northeast coast of the River Odai south of Balmora.

Bashuk

Bedal Alen

  • Handwritten Letter
    A letter for Forven Berano, a conspiracy letter to bring down Helseth.

Beram, Foreman

  • Beram Journal
    The journal of Beram, the foreman of the construction operation that was digging a dungeon underneath Tel Vos. Something suspicious happens, and Beram and his crew are trapped in the dungeon with something quite nasty. Master Aryon was either oblivious or uninterested, I suppose.

Berdier Wreans

  • The Mirror
    A story about an exceptional fighter and his showdown with his greatest enemy.

Bereditte Jastal

Berel Sala

  • Public Notice
    A wanted letter for the Nerevarine - before he was truly accepted by Vivec.

Bernadette Bantien

Bibenus Geon

Boali

Bolli

Bols Indalen

Bothiel

  • Note from Bothiel
    A request note from Bothiel, the keeper of Arcane University Orrery.

Bouyant Armigers

Branwen

Brarilu Theran

  • Twin Secrets
    Describes the nature and limits of enchanting.

Brenith Aralyn

Brerama Selas

Bresne Smythe

Bristin Xel

  • The Poison Song
    A fascinating epic set in the aftermath of the War with the Dwemer and House Dagoth. A story of secrets, betrayal, survival, love, incest and redmeption, this is one you can't miss.

Brother Annulus, ed.

Brother Hetchfeld

Brother Kithral

Brother Mathnan

Brother Mikhael Karkuxor of the Imperial College

Brother Piner

  • Brother Piner's Notes
    Piner's drafts of a letter to his mother and the letter itself. Originally multiple books, but I have kept them together since they are so short.

Brynjolfr

Bthuand Mzahnch

  • The Egg of Time
    A very important work about the Dwemer and Lorkhan's Heart.

Bugrol

Buljursoma

Butha Sunhous

  • Jokes
    Mostly old ones. Gives you an idea of different races of Tamriel though.

Caius Cosades

  • Mission to Vivec -- from Caius
    A detail mission letter for the future Nerevarine when he had to collect information about Sixth House Cult and Nerevarine Cult in Vivec.

Calcelmo

  • Dwarves
    Summary of Dwemer culture and achievements.
  • Letter from Calcelmo
    A request to the player for the delivery of a certain artifact.
  • Love Poem
    Calcelmo's poem to his lover, Faleen

Calixto

Camilonwe of Alinor

  • Liminal Bridges
    This document provides "hypothetical" instructions on how to travel between Mundus and Oblivion using sigil stones.

Captain Dugal

  • Cap'n Dugal's Journal
    The journal of Captain Dugal, the Pirate Captain defeated by Commodore Fasil Umbranox and trapped beneath what is now Castle Anvil.

Captain Gepard Montrose

  • Notes: Captain Montrose
    A note by Imperial Guard Captain Montrose after examining a slain Mythic Dawn cult member.

Captain Roberto Jodoin

Carlovac Townway

Carnius Magius

  • EEC Stock Certificate
    Stock certificate of Raven Rock division of the East Empire Company.
  • Tattered Note
    A letter from Carnius Magius to kill all Raven Rock inhabitant.

Celarus

Celarus the Loremaster

  • The Old Ways
    The definitive guide to the Psijic Order and their leader, Celarus.

Celedaen

  • The Path of Transcendence
    A journal of Celedaen, a member of Mages Guild who practiced Necromancer and in the process to gain lichdom.

Charwich, Koniinge

Chimere Graegyn

Christophe Bartlet

Cinda Amatius

Cindanwe

  • Cindanwe's Notebook
    The notebook of Cindanwe, the owner of a spore farm and hated by her subordinates.

Clarentavious Valisious

Clarisse Vien; Tredayn Dren, ed.

Claudius Arcadia

  • Journal of Claudius Arcadia
    Claudius Arcadia is the man who prayed to the Night Mother, dealing for the life of Rufio. He's currently arrested and spending his days in Imperial Prison.

Codus Callonus

  • Mixed Unit Tactics
    This is a book about the Khajiiti strategies during the Five Years War

Commander Maro

  • Letter from Father
    A note from Commander Maro to his son, Gaius, about the duties of a Penitus Oculatus officer.

Commander of the Imperial Watch and the Gray Fox

  • Lists of Candidates
    Both the original and the fake lists. The original list's author is the Commander. Found in the Thieves Guild quest "Taking Care Of Lex".

Council of Healers, Imperial University

Crassius Curio

Crendal the Breton

Croll Baumoval

Cumanya

  • A Fair Warning
    Fair warning to those who would enter the Greater Cavern of Dubdilla- don't!

Cuseius Plecia

Cutter

Dagoth Ur

Dar-Ma

  • Dar-Ma's Diary
    Diary of the Argonian Dar-Ma, found during the Miscellaneous quest "Shadow Over Hackdirt".

Daravyn the Gray

Daynas Valen

Delphine

Delvin

Delvin Mallory

Destri Melarg

Dileno Lloran

  • Note from the Archcanon
    A secret invitation to the Nerevarine from the Archcanon. This is the initiation of the Nerevarine's meeting with Vivec.

Dissident Priests

  • Progress Of Truth
    A book that questioning the doctrine of the Tribunal temple and even the Tribunal godhood.

Divayth Fyr

Dranor Seleth

Drifa

  • Mara Smiles Upon You!
    Response from the temple of Mara in regards to incorporating Argonian rituals in a marriage.

Dro'Zira; Sonia Vette, ed.

  • The Tale of Dro'Zira
    A Khajiiti account of the battle of Red Moutain. Interesting parallels with the Songs of King Wulfharth.

Drokt

  • Journal of Drokt
    A madman's musing about the puzzle machine that drove him insane.

Dryston

  • Dryston's Note
    Dryston considers "roughing up" the player an easy task.

Duke Vedam Dren

Dumag gro-Bonk

Dwennon Wyndell

Dyryn

Earana

  • Earana's Notes
    These notes are given to the player during the Mages Guild quest "Chorrol Recommendation".

Edras Oril

Eduardo Corvus

Eisa

  • Eisa's Journal
    Treasure hunters uncover something that definitely isn't treasure.

Elante

  • Elante's Notes
    Elante seems to be a Necromancer searching for great power in Mordrin Hanin's tomb, as detailed in this journal.

Elbert Nermarc

Elenwen

Elone

Elynea

  • NoteToCalderaGuard
    The title is like that, don't blame the Librarian. It is a note to the guard to keep an eye to a certain Argonian.

Endrast

Enric Milnes

  • Sacred Witness
  • The Alik'r
    Impressions of a poetic nature who seems to have fallen in love with the Alik'r Desert of Hammerfell. Reminded me of Herbert's "Dune".

Erj

Erna

Erramanwe of Sunhold

Erystera Ligen

  • Etiquette With Rulers
    A brief explanation of how nobility of High Rock is organized. Reading this book in the game does not raise one's Etiquette skill.

Faendal

Fal Droon

Falcar

  • Hastily Scrawled Note
    A note accidentally dropped by Falcar that contains locations of altars that can be used to create black soul gems. Found during the Mages Guild quest "Necromancer's Moon".

Falco Galenus

Faleen

Faralda

Faustillus Junius

Fav'te

Favoril

Felyn Saranas

Fenroy

Ffoulke

Finch

Finn

Fiona

  • Andre's Letter
    A letter to Andre from his daughter with a warning and a request to cancel his expedition.

Firir

  • Torn Note
    Note by a man captured by vampires.

First Adjunct Oronrel

  • Research Log
    Instructions to a researcher conserning a focus crystal and Oculatory.

Florin Jaliil, trans.

Frathen Drothan

  • Drothan's Field Journal
    Describes how to open the gate to the chamber that contains Mehrunes' Razor. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Drothan's Journal
    Journal of Frathen Drothan, a rogue Telvanni who wants to topple the Imperial authorities in Morrowind. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Steward's Note
    An instruction to the Drothmeri Steward by Frathen Drothan. Found in Sundercliff Watch.

Frilgeth Horse-Breaker

Frincheps

  • Fools' Ebony
    An interesting, somewhat funny reading. Contains some lewd hints, but nothing explicit. Rather long.

Froda

Fryssa

  • Journal of Fryssa
    A journal of ill-fated magic user, she created a robe that supposed to make her turned into the very essence of snow, but without her knowledge the robe also drain her life force.

Gadayn Andarys

Gaeldol, the Funniest Wood Elf Ever

  • I'm My Own Grandpa
    From the official Entertainer plugin. Jokes by Gaeldol. This suppose to be funny...oh well.

Gallus Desidenius

  • Gallus's Encoded Journal
    The encoded journal of Gallus Desidenius, former Nightingale guildmaster. Implicates Mercer Frey in the author's murder.
  • Gallus's Journal
    The journal of Gallus Desidenius, former Nightingale guildmaster. Implicates Mercer Frey in the author's murder.
  • The Nightingales
    Learn about the legendary Nightingales

Galur Rithari

Ganpheril Kimeth

  • Silence
    A tale of an adventurer who needs to learn a Silence spell in order to defeat two very perilous foes.

Gaston Bellefort

Gelebourne

  • Gelebourne's Journal
    The journal of an adventuring brotherhood member, found during the Miscellaneous quest "A Brotherhood Betrayed".

Gelyph Sig

  • Watcher of Stones
    A man's attempts unsuccessful to draw blessings from the star-sign stones of Skyrim.

General Duvais

General Tulius

  • Imperial Missive
    Reports that Thorald Graymane has been captured by the Thalmor.
  • Imperial Order
    Note from Tullius allowing for release of prisoner from Northwatch Keep

Geocrates Varnus, ed.

Geros Albreigh

  • The Refugees
    A group of people hiding from the Camoran Usurper witness the unusal birth of his son.

Ghola gro-Muzgol

Gi'Nanth

  • Master Zoaraym's Tale
    This a story about Master Zoaraym and his students at the Temple of the Two Moons in Elsweyr.

Gilvas Barelo

  • Kagrenac's Tools
    On the Dwemer, the Heart, the Tools for the Heart (Wraithguard, Keening, and Sunder), and the Battle at Red Mountain. Summarized by the Dissident Priests.
  • The Lost Prophecy
    One of the Nerevarine Prophecies, annotated by the Dissident Priests.
  • The Seven Curses
    From the Apographa of the Dissident Priests. Part of the whole Nerevarine/House Dagoth oral tradition

Giraud Gemaine

  • Songs of Skyrim
    The lyrics of a collection of songs from Skyrim. Including Ragnar The Red, The Dragonborn Comes, The Age of Oppression and Dragonborn .
  • Songs of Skyrim - Revised
    The lyrics of a collection of songs from Skyrim, updated after the completion of the main quest with a new song: Tale of the Tongues.

Glabrio Bellienus

Glarthir

Golldir

Gorgic Guine

  • The Black Arrow
    A tale which shows that nobles do not always get what they want.

Gorm

Grantham Blakeley

Greywyn

  • Bloodstained Note
    A letter from Greywyn, giving away his lair upon realization that his time was almost over. Found in the The Vile Lair official plugin.
  • Greywyn's Journal
    The journal of Greywyn, the former owner of the Vile Lair. Found during the The Vile Lair official plugin.

Grommok

  • Grommok's Journal
    Journal of the orc warrior Grommok, telling his feat recovering the Akaviri Dawnfang/Duskfang.

Guissur

  • Guissur's Note
    Reminder to keep an eye out for the player in Riften.

Gulum-Ei

Haderus of Gottlesfont

  • Modern Heretics
    This is a rare book containing Haderus of Gottlesfont's research on Daedra worship in Cyrodiil.

Hadrik Oaken-Heart; Ashad Ibn Khaled, ed.

Hadrir

Hajvarr

Haliel Myrm

Hamelyn

Hanibal Traven

Hardin

Hardin the Herbalist

Hargar

Harrald

Hasphat Antabolis

Hassour Zainsubani

  • Zainsubani's Notes
    Notes on the Ashlanders and the Nerevarine cult prepared for the Nerevarine by Hassour Zainsubani.

Heddic

Heidmir Starkad

Heinlen the Heavy

  • Old, Wet Note
    A plan to steal Snow Prince's armor from Jolgierr Barrow.

Hela Thrice-Versed

Helena

  • Odd Rumor
    A strange note about witches sighing in Solstheim.

Herbane

Herminia Cinna

Herne

Heseph Chirirnis

Hetman Abelmawia

Hetman Abelmawia and Knight-Protector Darius

Hirrus Clutumnus

Hlaalu Councilors

Horicles

Hrothmund Wolf-Heart

Huleeya

Idgrod the Younger

Imago Storm

Imperial Cult

Indaryn

Indie

Irek Unterge

  • The Light and The Dark
    This work is the precursor to all the theology that surfaced in and after TES:Redguard. It mentions the struggle of the two entities, Order and Chaos, it also mentions et'Ada... In other words, The Monomyth and its aspects evolved from this book.

Irlav Jarol

  • Magic from the Sky
    A valuable treatise on Ayleid magic. This is a great reference source on Welkynd Stones and Varla Stones.

Irlav Moslin

Isabelle

Iszara

Itermerel

  • Itermerel's Notes
    Itermerel discusses Magicka streams from Oblivion and the harnessing thereof.

Ivulen Irano

J'datharr

Jacques

Jagar Tharn

  • Brown Scroll
    A threatening message from Jager Tharn to Lakvan. Found in the Snowline, Lakvan's Stronghold.
  • Jagar Tharn's Letter
    A note from Tharn affirming the authority of one Sirran Angada.

Japhet

Jaree-Ra

  • Note from Jaree-Ra
    Tells his sister where to deliver the stolen goods, and to make sure to kill the player after.

Jaspus Ignateous

Jeanette Sitte

  • A Short History of Morrowind
    A history book about Morrowind, mostly containing information about the settlements of the Vvardenfell district.

Jolda

Jole Yolivess

Jon

Jonquilla Bothe

  • Incident in Necrom
    Four adventurers set out to clear a cemetery from vampires. Exults the benefits of illusion magic.

Justianus Quintius, Legate

  • The Great War
    A description of the events between 4E 22 to 4E 180, including the resurgence of the Aldmeri Dominion and the decline of the Cyrodiil Empire.

Justinius Poluhnius, Anstius Metchim

K

Kagrenac

Karan

Karmelle

Karoline of Solitude

Katar Eriphanes

Kendhall

Kier-Jo Chorvak

  • On Wild Elves
    A treatise on the remainders of the Ayleid civilization.

Kiergo Chorvak

  • The Wild Elves
    Describes a rare breed of Elves that was never featured in Daggerfall, but resurfaced later.

Kilthinius Dandoril

  • To the Owner
    Thankyou note from a trap-maker to the man who contracted him.

King of Worms (apparently)

  • Arkay The Enemy
    King of Worms instruction to his people. Not sure that this was really written by KoW himself.

Kirellian Odreniu, Editor

  • Knightfall
    The legend of Garridan Stalrous, as told by Jaren Aethelweald. Required in the Miscellaneous quest "Tears Of The Savior".

Kodlak White-Mane

  • Kodlak's Journal
    The diary of Kodlak White-Mane, Harbringer of the Companions. Speaks of his relationship to the player.

Krag

  • Krag's Journal
    From the archaeological expedition into Nechuand-Zel, beneath Markarth.

Krowle

Kyr

Lathenil of Sunhold; Praxis Erratuim, ed.

  • Rising Threat
    Summary of the late 3rd and early 4th eras in Summurset and Cyrodiil, with specific focus on the rise of the Thalmor.

Lentulus Inventius

Leonora Venatus

Linwe

Lithnilian

  • Lithnilian's Research Notes
    These are Lithnilian's notes of his expedition into Bramblepoint Cave and his discovery of a Welkynd Stone.

Livillus Perus

Livillus Perus, Professor at the Imperial University

  • Interviews With Tapestrists
    An interesting interview with a famous Khajiit Tapestrist, focusing on a tapestry immortalizing a battle between Valenwood and Elsweyr during the Five Year War.

Lod

Lokheim

Loraine

Lord Jaren

  • Lord Jaren's Journal
    The journal of Lord Jaren, tells the story about the unfortunate fate of the Lainlyn rebel leader, Lord Kain.

Lord Kelvyn

  • Lord Kelvyn's Will
    A note and last will of Lord Kelvyn the last descendant of Lord Jaren of the Knight of the True Horn, while defending his Battlehorn Castle.

Lord Lovidicus

  • Journal of the Lord Lovidicus
    Lord Lovidicus is Agronak Gro-Malog's father, Arena Grand Champion. This journal proves that Vampires are fertile. Found during the Miscellaneous quest "Origin Of The Gray Prince".

Lord Pottreid

Lord Pottreid, Chairman

Lord Vivec

Lorgren Benirus

Lu-ah

Lucien Lachance

  • Orders From Lucien Lachance
    A letter from Dark Brotherhood high-up Lucien Lachance to a certain Dark Brotherhood member to join him in the Fort Farragut.
  • Sealed Note
    A note by Lucien Lachance for a certain member of the Dark Brotherhood to meet him in the Castle Farragut.

Lucien Lachance and Mathieu Bellamont

  • Dead Drop Orders
    A series of orders that trigger Dark Brotherhood quests. The first two documents are written by Lachance, while the rest are written by Bellamont.

Lymdrenn Telvanni, Hidrya Olen

Ma'zaddha

  • Ma'zaddha's Crinkled Note
    Ma’zaddha's note about Nelrene’s sword, which is supposed to be used to kill Syl, the Duchess of Dementia.

Mabei Aywenil

  • Opusculus Lamae Bal
    Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron.

Mabei Aywenil, Scribe

Madanach

Madena

Makela Leki

  • The Memory Stone
    Personal diary of Leki, one of the Redguard warrior-saints. Connects tightly to Destri Melarg's cycle about Sword-Singers. Leki (or, rather, her image) played a major role in TES: Redguard.

Malaki the Lightfooted

Malham

Maluril

Maluril Ferano

Malviser

Malviser, Battlemage

Malyn Varen

Mankar Camoran

Marcius Carvain

Margret

Marobar Sul

Master Aryon

  • Dwemer Museum Welcome
    We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up.
  • Imperial Museum Welcome
    We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up.
  • Message from Master Aryon
    An encoded message from telvanni Mage-lord Aryon.

Master Rhunen Zebavi

  • Realizations of Acrobacy
    A tale of a struggle between Telvanni councilors Neloth and Gothren. Gothren listens to a troupe of acrobats tell him how they stole Mehrunes Razor from Neloth, which had up until that point allowed Neloth to gain a tactical advantage over his fellow councilor.

Matera Chapel

Mathias Etienne

Maven Black-Briar

Maveus Cie

  • The Firsthold Revolt
    The continuing story of Morgiah, scheming princess of Wayrest, who you do a quest for in Daggerfall. After making her deal with the King of Worms, Morgiah moved to Summerset Isle. The rest is contained in this book.

Medresi

Meekus Ralbrek

Mehra Milo

  • Note to Amaya
    An important letter in a certain part of the main Morrowind quest.

Mehrunes Dagon

  • Lehmekweh Note
    A note from Dagon to his lieutenant about the player.
  • Mysterium Xarxes
    Supposedly a book Dagon wrote "in the deserts of rust and wounds".

Melisi Daren

Menyna Gsost

Mera Llykith

  • Mystery of Talara
    The classic story about political intrigue in the royal family of Camlorn.

Mercer Frey

  • Goldenglow
    Mercer wants to get rid of the house, pronto.

Mikael the Bard

Mirabelle Ervine

Mirili Ulven

  • Mirili's List
    The list of alchemical ingredients needed by Mirili Ulven.

Mogen Son of Molag

Mollismo

Morian Zenas

  • On Oblivion
    An introductory guide to Oblivion. Lists all Great Daedra. Contains a minor gameplay hint.
  • On Oblivion
    An introductory guide to Oblivion.

Mymophonus

  • Myths of Sheogorath
    Stories of Sheogorath's wacky antics, including the invention of music and the murder of a king.
  • The Armorers' Challenge
    A historical account from the times of Empress Katariah. Might be authentic, might be fiction.
  • The Armorers' Challenge
    A story about armorers, and how to use specific armor to fight in special conditions.

Mymophonus the Scribe

  • Ark'ay the God
    How a shopkeeper called Ark'ay became a god. Looks like a folk tale.

Mythic Dawn Sponsor

N'Gasta

Namlir Esprink

Nepo the Nose

  • Nepo's Journal
    Diary of an old man who has served the Foresworn cause all his life.
  • Weylin's Note
    Instructions to perform an assassination.

Nileno Dorvayn

Nilphas Omellian

Nils

Nithilis Lidari

Ocato

  • Letter from Ocato
    After so many trials and quests, the Imperial Battlemage Ocato will give this promotion letter to the new Vvardenfell Archmage.

Odiva Gallwood

Odral Helvi

Olfina

Oritius Maro

Orvas Dren

  • Dren's Note
    A note of appreciation to Ranes and Navil, and a plot to kill Duke Vedam Dren.
  • Note to Hlevala
    A note from Orvas Dren to one of his Foreman.

Palaux Illthre

  • The Fall of the Usurper
    Another inquiry in political history, this work discusses how the defeat of Camoran the Usurper was arranged by the joint forces of High Rock, led by Dwynnen.

Peke Utchoo

  • Peke Utchoo's Last Words
    A letter found in the Mudan Grotto. A last words of trapped and dying adventurer deep inside the grotto.

Pellarne Assi

Perennia Draconis

  • Draconis Gift List
    A gift list used by the player to track down the Draconis family in the Dark Brotherhood quest "Next Of Kin".

Pius Bruccius

Pletius Spatec

  • Ice and Chitin
    How ice and chitin saved an Officer and her Lieutenant from an army.

Plitinius Mero (uncredited)

  • The Real Barenziah
    A classic! The story of Barenziah, her life, and her involvement in the politics of Tamriel. Pretty raunchy in places.
  • The Real Barenziah (Complete)
    A must read! Very long. Pretty raunchy in some places. Contains a prehistory to the plot of TES:Arena. Features Tiber Septim.

Porbert Lyttumly

  • Banker's Bet
    An old joke about a person who made living off of bets.
  • The Locked Room
    Yana is a locksmithing student who is interested in the theory and technique of the craft more than the practical considerations of it. Arthcamu is her impatient, pragmatic, and cruel instructor. By the end of the story, one of their deaths is imminent!

Praxis Sarcorum

Prior Emelene Madrine

  • Book of the Dragonborn
    A Talos priest's explanation of Dragonborn, their history, and the legends associated with them.

Processus Vitellius

  • Tax Records
    A record from an ill-fated Seyda Neen Imperial Tax officer.

Quarde Anarion

  • Smuggler's Island
    S'Riizh and Harithoel are stranded on an island with 5 crates of moon sugar.

Quintus Navale

Quintus Nerevelus

Ra'jiir

Raelys Anine

Rahgot

Raminus Polus

  • Note From Raminus Polus
    This is a note from Raminus Polus to Hieronymus Lex about a valuable artifact being stolen from the Arcane University.

Reginn Limilus

Relfina

Relmina

Relmyna

  • Letter to Sheogorath
    A letter from Relmyna, the creator of Gatekeeper, reporting about the situation in the Fringe and most importantly the status of Gatekeeper and its weakness.

Rels Tenim

  • Rels Tenim Journal Page
    A page of Rels Tenim journal, talking about a dread dealing with something powerful and evil.

Reman Crex

Reven

Revus Sarvani

Reylia, Stessl, Shapl

Rigel Strong-Arm

Rigmor Halfhand

  • Letter from Rigmor to Risi
    This is a letter that suggests that Rigmor Halfhand and Risi Ice-Mane had an affair. Initially Rigmor accused Risi’s husband of theft, in fact he wanted her husband to “dissapear”.

Rogatus

Rolard Nordssen

Rora

Rovone Arvel

Rufus Hayn

Rulindil

Ruma Camoran

  • Jearl's Orders
    Order from Ruma Camoran to Jearl, a Mythic Dawn spy in Bruma.

Runil

Ryston Baylor

  • Broken Diamonds
    The story beyond the holiday of Broken Diamonds, which is celebrated in Glenumbria Moors.

S'krivva

Sabjorn

Salarth

  • The Origin of The Mages Guild
    How Vanus Galerion made Magic available to everyone. Describes the structure of the Guild, which is not relevant to gameplay.

Sam

Samar Starlover

  • Starlover's Log
    Journal of a dragonriding battlemage attempting to escape the 'spire.
  • Starlover's Log
    The log of a Dragonrider who fell defending the testing grounds.

Sathyr Longleat

Seif-ij Hidja

  • The Doors of Oblivion
    A book written by Morian Zenas' apprentice about his master's travels in the realms of Oblivion. It contains mentions to events in past The Elder Scrolls games and features Divayth Fyr as a character.

Senilius Cadiusus

Septimus Signus

Sergius Turrianus

Serjo Athyn Sarethi

  • The True Noble's Code
    The handbook for Great House Redoran. Explains their rules, requirements, and the virtues of duty, gravity, and piety.

Serjo Hlaalu Dram Bero

  • Grasping Fortune
    The "guild book" for the Hlaalu, detailing their goals, duties, and expectations for recruits.

Shalidor

Sharn gra-Muzgob

  • Nerevarine Cult Notes
    Notes from Sharn gra-Muzgob to Caius Cosades regarding the Ashlander Cult of the Nerevarine.

Sheogorath

Sigilis Justus

  • On Stepping Lightly
    Lists various traps, puzzles, and enemies found in Nordic ruins. Mostly a gameplay guide.

Sigillah Parate

  • Invocation of Azura
    Written by a Daedra worshipper. Contains critical gameplay info!
  • Invocation of Azura
    An autobiography of sorts of a worshiper of Azura. The author discusses several other Daedra Princes (all called Princesses here) as well.

Sild the Warlock

  • Sild's Journal
    A mage traps adventurers in a cage and uses them for practice.

Silus Vesuius

  • Museum Pamphlet
    Advertisement for the Museum of the Mythic Dawn in Dawnstar

Simocles Quo

Sinderion

Sinderion; Sharmirin Raythorne, ed.

Sinjin

Sir Amiel

  • Sir Amiel's Journal
    The journal of Sir Amiel, late leader of the Knights of the Nine. Found in the Knights of the Nine official plugin.

Skardan Free-Winter

Skorm Snow-Strider

Slafknir the Scribe

Slythe Seringi

  • Slythe's Journal
    Journal of Slythe Seringi, who in his on belief did a holy pilgrimage to a dangerous daedria-infested caves.

Snak gra-Bura

  • Horse Armor Note
    A horse armor advertisement. Received at the beginning of the Horse Armor Pack official plugin.

Sonda

Sottilde

Spatior Munius

Springheel Jak

Starkhorn

Stem Gamboge

  • Biography of Queen Barenziah
    An "official" version of Queen Barenziah's early years. Approach this book only after reading "The Real Barenziah".

Stern Gamboge

  • Biography of Barenziah
    The "official" biography of Queen Barenziah. This is the watered down version that was produced for widespread Imperial distribution.

Stlennius

Stromm

  • Stromm's Diary
    Journal of a researcher in Nchuand-Zel, under Markarth.

Stronach

  • A Brief History of the Empire
    A nice account, covers the whole 3rd Era, from the conquests of Tiber Septim to the reign of Uriel VII. Retells the storyline of TES: Arena. The composition and the tone of this work reminded me of "Annals of Kings and Rulers".

Stronach k'Thojj III

  • Brief History of the Empire
    History of the Septim Empire, from its founding by Tiber Septim to just prior to the death of Uriel VIII. Please note that this version is the latest edition; the error of the Morrowind edition has been fixed by the author.

Stronach k'Thojj III, Imperial Historian

  • A Brief History of the Empire
    The classic book series that gives a quick summary of the Septim line throughout the 3rd Era. It differs slightly from the Daggerfall version.

Sulla

  • Sulla's Journal
    The Alftand expedition is trapped by the ice inside the aforementioned ruin.

Sulla Trebatius

Suvaris Atheron

Sven

Sven Two-Hammers

Swyk the Long-Sighted

Szun Triop

  • The Faerie
    A book about creatures that never made it into the game.

Tabar Vunqidh

Tal Marog Ker

Talan

Talen-Jei

Talsgar the Elder

Tarhiel

  • Journal of Tarhiel
    Tarhiel is the Bosmer who came to a grisly end while experimenting with his long-distance jumping scrolls.

Taurce il-Anselma

Tavi Dromio

  • Bone
    These two books (combined) are one of the series of books featuring Hallgerd, Xiomara and Garaz. Nice story about the invention of medium armor.
  • Hallgerd's Tale
    As Hallgerd's stated: "This is a story about someone who was more agile and accomplished in his armor than out of it".
  • Vernaccus and Bourlor
    Another book of Hallgerd series, telling about the story of a lesser daedra and a great archer hero.

Telaendril

Tenace Mourl

  • The Rear Guard
    An amusing tale of a man trapped in a castle, and the ordeals that he must go through to eat.

Tetronius Lor

The Archmage Salarth

The Gourmet

The Gray Fox

the Gray Fox

  • Plan for the Big Heist
    An instruction paper for a certain Thieves Guild member to steal one of The Elder Scrolls.

The Imperial Archeological Society

Thelwe Ghelein

  • Dwemer Inquiries
    A series of texts describing Dwemer history, culture, and architecture, especially away from Vvardenfell. Includes Dwemer script.

Theth-i

  • Holidays of the Iliac Bay
    Very gameplay-related list of Breton and Redguard holidays, with a brief explanation behind each.

Thonar Silverblood

Thorbald; Adolphus Eritius, ed.

Thromgar Iron-Head

Tidasus

  • Ghraewaj and the Harpies
    The legend about the origin of harpies, which connects them to the worshippers of Daedric Prince Nocturnal.

Tobias

  • Tobias' Letter
    The letter that brought the prodigal son of Hammerfell home.

Torhal Bjorik

  • The Dragon War
    An account of the relationship between dragons and men in the Merethic era.
  • There be Dragons
    An exploration of the nature and history of dragons.

Tova Shatter-Shield

Traelius and Alyssa

Tribunal Temple

  • Dagoth Ur's Plans
    A top secret document, prepared exclusively for Nerevarine by Lord Vivec.
  • Lives of the Saints
    Some brief description about the Tribunal saints.
  • Nerevar at Red Mountain
    A top secret document about the events at Red Mountain from the Ashlander point of view.
  • Saint Nerevar
    A short Temple pamphlet about Nerevar for Western readers.
  • The Consolations of Prayer
    Discussing about the blessing a person received after doing a prayer in a particular shrine.
  • The Pilgrim's Path
    A book describing each of the shrines that need to be visited, before the person accepted as a member of the Temple.

Trius

Tsathenes

Tuldinwae

Turedus Talanian

  • The Affairs of Wizards
    The "faction book" for the Telvanni, written by a servant to Telvanni Lord Aryon. This book should be read before joining Great House Telvanni.

Turiul Nirith

Tyronius

Tyston Bane

Uleni Heleran

Ulrich Leland

  • Suspicious Letter
    The letter that brought down Ulrich Leland's career as Cheydinhal' Captain of the Guard.

Ulvius Tero

  • The Warp in the West
    A book that clarifies the outcome of the events that took place at the end of The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall.

Umana

Umbacano

  • Invitation from Umbacano
    A letter from a collector of Ayleid antiquities, received at the beginning of the Miscellaneous quest "The Collector".

University of Gwylim Press

Urag

Ursa Uthrax

  • The Falmer: A study
    A history of the Falmer after the fall of the Snow Prince, explaining their state today.

Vals Veran

Vangaril and Erandur

Various

  • Frostflow Lighthouse Notes
    This series of notes is found in Frostflow Lighthouse, and chronicles the demise of the family living there at the hands of the chaurus.

Varnard Karessen

  • On Lycanthropy
    A collection of gameplay hints thinly disguised as a book.

Vaske

  • Small Diary
    Some sort of diary. Contains a password. Found in Sundercliff Watch.
  • Steward's Registry
    Drothmeri Steward's Registry, contains information about Drothmeri Army. Found in Sundercliff Watch.

Vatasha Trenelle/Josian Kaid

Vegepythicus, editor

Velanda Omani

  • Deed to Indrele's House
    A land deed of Indrele's house, obviously. Somehow this brings a little trouble to Hlaalu Councilor Velanda Omani.

Velehk Sain

Vex

Vexis Velruan, Anias Gael (scribe)

  • The Liturgy of Affliction
    Memoirs of Vexis Velruan, the man who explore the destruction fanatically by sacrificing anything, including his own body. A typical man who had been touched by Sheogorath aspect of Mania.

Vicente Valtieri

Viranus Donton

  • A Bloody Journal
    The journal of Vilena Donton's son, found near his corpse. Note that there is a mistake in the text: over at the Loredas entry, "Viranus" should be "Vitellus".

Vivec

  • The Cantatas of Vivec
    From the introduction: "The Cantatas of Vivec are gospels written in the form of epic songs. They trace the evolution of Vivec from a foolish mortal into an enlightened divine."

Vivec; Malur Omayn, ed.

  • The Battle of Red Mountain
    Vivec's take on the battle that took place at Red Mountain. He fails to mention the death of Nerevar, though.

Vojne Mierstyyd

  • Palla
    The classic, relatable tale of a boy in love with his friend's mother. Great ending.

Voltha gra-Yamwort

Vondham Barres

Vorian Direnni

  • De Rerum Dirennis
    A story about Asliel Direnni, an accomplished Alchemist of the Direnni clan.

Vulper Newgate

Vulpriss Denisson

Wapna Neustra

  • Arcana Restored
    A guide to restoring arcane items in a mana fountain. Faux-archaic in style.

Waughin Jarth

  • A Dance in Fire
    This series of books retells Decumus Scotti's adventures in Valenwood during the 5 years war between it and Elsweyr.
  • Argonian Account
    Decumus Scotti's adventures in Argonia after his "business trip" to Valenwood (described in A Dance in Fire).
  • Feyfolken
    The classic tale of scribe and his enchanted quill.
  • Purloined Shadows
    A young girl learns a valuable skill from a master thief
  • The Asylum Ball
    More about late Pelagius III Septim. Might be an apocryph.
  • The Exodus
    This is the story of a young girl named Vralla. When she becomes ill, her parents are told to go to the Mages Guild at Olenveld for help. Vralla gets better in the end, sort of.
  • The Wolf Queen
    The biography of Potema, Wolf Queen of Solitude.
  • The Yellow Book of Riddles
    A selection of relatively interesting riddles.

Wenengrus Monhona

Wilhem

  • An Appology
    Shroudheath Barrow is haunted and bad for business.

Witten Rol

  • The Ebon Arm
    A story about Reymon Ebonarm, the God of War.

Wulfmare Shadow-Cloak

Wyndelius Gatharian

  • Wyndelius' Journal
    A journal of an adventurer who is searching Shroud Hearth Barrow, while trying to keep other adventurers away.

Xhaferi

  • Akaviri Diary
    The diary of a poor Akaviri courier. Official translation included.

Yagrum Bagarn

  • Tamrielic Lore
    The Last Living Dwarf lists all the artifacts that he knows. An impressive array of incredible items.

Yaqut Tawashi

Yngling Half-Troll

Yngvar the Wanderer

  • The Predecessors
    Essay about the ruins of Shivering Isles. Theorizes about a cataclysm that occurs every a thousand years, the Greymarch.

Ynir Gorming

Ysmir

  • The Arcturian Heresy
    The continuation of Ysmir's story, chronicling his interaction with Tiber Septim and his rise to power.

Ysolda

Yvonne Bienne

Zhen

Zurin Arctus et al.

  • The Art of War Magic
    A collection of phrases and thoughts, intended to help the reader become a better tactician and user of War Magic.

Zylmoc Golge