The books from all games

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

Religion, Myths, Legends & Metaphysics

  • 16 Accords of Madness - Anonymous
    Stories of Sheogorath's interactions with mortals.
  • 36 Lessons of Vivec - Anonymous
    The complete series of 36 sermons. Very Michael Kirkbride - obscure and fascinating.
  • A Children's Anuad - Anonymous
    A version of the creation myth, featuring two brother's love for the same woman.
  • A Dream of Sovngarde - Skardan Free-Winter
    A Nord's premature visit to Sovngarde.
  • Aedra and Daedra - Anonymous
    A brief overview of the differences between the two.
  • Aevar Stone-Singer - Anonymous
    A Skaal legend of a boy who returns the gifts of the All-Maker from the Greedy Man
  • Alduin is Real - Thromgar Iron-Head
    One Nord's view of the Alduin/Akatosh dichotomy.
  • An Elder Scroll - Anonymous
    If you are not a Moth Priest, do not expect to be able to read this.
  • An Overview of Gods and Worship - Brother Hetchfeld
    The standard introductory religious work. Very inquisitive in nature; discusses the very nature of the Gods.
  • An Overview Of Gods and Worship In Tamriel - Brother Hetchfeld
    A naive introduction into theology. Contains gameplay hints on interaction with temples, but these are obvious.
  • Ancestors and the Dunmer - Anonymous
    Dunmer funerary rights and ancestor worship.
  • Annotated Anuad - Anonymous
    A theology book that discusses the creation of mortals.
  • Ark'ay the God - Mymophonus the Scribe
    How a shopkeeper called Ark'ay became a god. Looks like a folk tale.
  • Arkay The Enemy - King of Worms (apparently)
    King of Worms instruction to his people. Not sure that this was really written by KoW himself.
  • Bible of the Deep Ones - Irlav Moslin
    A tome found in Hackdirt, the village that worships the Deep Ones.
  • Blasphemous Revenants - Anonymous
    Dunmer's point of view about summoning the dead.
  • Boethiah's Glory - Anonymous
    A book with a sketch of a statue of Boethiah.
  • Boethiah's Glory - Anonymous
    A prayer to Boethiah
  • Boethiah's Proving - Anonymous
    A true story of the sacrifices demanded by Boethiah of her followers.
  • Daynas Valen's Notes - Daynas Valen
    Valen's notes on the history of the Gauldur Amulet.
  • Divining the Elder Scrolls - Anonymous
    An excerpt from a longer book which contains information about the Elder Scrolls.
  • Elder Scroll - Anonymous
    Secrets of the universe not included.
  • Five Songs of King Wulfharth - Anonymous
    Summaries of the Songs of King Wulfharth, which tell of his rise to, and fall from, power. Also includes the hidden songs about his involvement at Red Mountain.
  • Ghraewaj and the Harpies - Tidasus
    The legend about the origin of harpies, which connects them to the worshippers of Daedric Prince Nocturnal.
  • High Hrothgar Tablets - Anonymous
    A history of Dragons and Thu'um, as told by inscriptions along the way up to High Hrothgar.
  • Invocation of Azura - Sigillah Parate
    Written by a Daedra worshipper. Contains critical gameplay info!
  • Invocation of Azura - Sigillah Parate
    An autobiography of sorts of a worshiper of Azura. The author discusses several other Daedra Princes (all called Princesses here) as well.
  • Knightfall - Kirellian Odreniu, Editor
    The legend of Garridan Stalrous, as told by Jaren Aethelweald. Required in the Miscellaneous quest "Tears Of The Savior".
  • Legend of Red Eagle - Clarisse Vien; Tredayn Dren, ed.
    A Reachmen legend about a rebelious ruler named Red Eagle.
  • Lives of the Saints - Tribunal Temple
    Some brief description about the Tribunal saints.
  • Lost Legends of Skyrim - Talsgar the Elder
    Speaks of the 'Forbidden Legend' of Archmage Gauldur
  • Mara's Tear - Zhen
    Child's fairy tale.
  • Mysterium Xarxes - Mehrunes Dagon
    Supposedly a book Dagon wrote "in the deserts of rust and wounds".
  • Mysterium Xarxes - Anonymous
    A fragment of the Mysterium Xarxes.
  • Mythic Dawn Commentaries - Mankar Camoran
    Messages to the Mythic Dawn from their leader, Mankar Camoran.
  • Myths of Sheogorath - Mymophonus
    Stories of Sheogorath's wacky antics, including the invention of music and the murder of a king.
  • N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! - Anonymous
    The ramblings of the vile Sload Necromancer.
  • Necromancer's Moon - Anonymous
    This is a message to the necromancers of Nirn.
  • Oelander's Hammer: An Instructive Tale For Children - Krowle
    Child's tale directly referencing "The Ebon Arm".
  • Of Jephre - Anonymous
    A legend about Jephre, the Wood Elven god.
  • Oghma Infinitum - Anonymous
    Supposedly contains the knowledge of Hermaeus Mora.
  • Opusculus Lamae Bal - Mabei Aywenil
    Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron.
  • Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie - Mabei Aywenil, Scribe
    Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron.
  • Red Eagle's Right - Anonymous
    An invocation of Red Eagle, a legendary king of the Reach.
  • Reflections on Cult Worship in the Empire - Cuseius Plecia
    Comparisons between the Imperial Cult and the Tribunal Temple.
  • Ruminations on the Elder Scroll - Septimus Signus
    A series of puzzling metaphors attempting to describe the elder scrolls.
  • Saryoni's Manuscript - Archcanon Tholer Saryoni
  • Saryoni's Sermons - Archcanon Tholer Saryoni
  • Shezarr and the Divines - Faustillus Junius
    A treatise about Shezarr and his relationship to the Eight Divines.
  • Sithis - Anonymous
    This tells of the connection between Sithis and Lorkhan.
  • Songs of the Return - Anonymous
    This incomplete cycle tells of Ysgramor and his 500 Companion's conquest and settlement of Skyrim.
  • Spirit of Nirn - Anonymous
    It seems opinions about Lorkhan vary. A lot.
  • Spirit of Nirn - Anonymous
    A short text describing differing cultural views of Lorkhan.
  • Spirit of the Daedra - Anonymous
    A Dremora sheds light into the nature of the Daedra. Highly interesting, and gives us a glimpse into their motivations, desires, and fears.
  • The Alduin/Akatosh Dichotomy - Alexandre Simon
    Another view on the relationship between Alduin and Akatosh, this time from an Imperial perspective.
  • The Amulet of Kings - Wenengrus Monhona
    Describes the covenant between Akatosh and Alessia.
  • The Anticipations - Anonymous
    About the Anticipations of the Tribunal: the Daedra Princes Boethia, Azura, and Mephala.
  • The Arcturian Heresy - Anonymous
  • The Arcturian Heresy - Ysmir
    The continuation of Ysmir's story, chronicling his interaction with Tiber Septim and his rise to power.
  • The Book of Dawn and Dusk - Anonymous
    A collection of sayings attributed to Tribunal Temple saints.
  • The Consolations of Prayer - Tribunal Temple
    Discussing about the blessing a person received after doing a prayer in a particular shrine.
  • The Doors of the Spirit - Anonymous
    A semi-religious text focusing on the tradition of the Dunmer- ancestor worship. This book discusses the ways in which spirits, or ancestors, are all around us and how they should be cared for.
  • The Ebon Arm - Witten Rol
    A story about Reymon Ebonarm, the God of War.
  • The First Scroll of Baan Dar - Arkan
    An story about mysterious Baan Dar, the Bandit God. In the game there are shrines devoted to him.
  • The Homilies of Blessed Almalexia - Anonymous
    Some stories by Almalexia.
  • The House of Troubles - Anonymous
    The "House of Troubles" refers to the Daedra who decided not to submit to the Tribunal, according to Temple Doctrine. This is a book about those Daedra
  • The Legend of Lovers Lament - Croll Baumoval
    A romantic legend.
  • The Light and The Dark - Irek Unterge
    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.
  • The Lunar Lorkhan - Fal Droon
    An explanation of how Tamriel's moons are the decaying body of Lorkhan.
  • The Monomyth - Anonymous
    A theology book that contains some of the most common creation myths.
  • The Monomyth - Anonymous
    A theology book that contains some of the most common creation myths.
  • The Pilgrim's Path - Tribunal Temple
    A book describing each of the shrines that need to be visited, before the person accepted as a member of the Temple.
  • The Prophet Arden-Sul - Anonymous
    Story about the prophet Arden-Sul, in mania and dementia points of view.
  • The Sage - Aegrothius Goth
    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.
  • The Song of Pelinal - Anonymous
    A series of fragments describing Pelinal and his deeds.
  • The Story of Aevar Stone-Singer - Anonymous
    A Skaal legend of a boy who returns the gifts of the All-Maker from the Greedy Man
  • The Story of Lysirius - Bresne Smythe
    A story about a hero who had a gift from Boethiah, a shield called Fearstruck.
  • The Tale of Dro'Zira - Dro'Zira; Sonia Vette, ed.
    A Khajiiti account of the battle of Red Moutain. Interesting parallels with the Songs of King Wulfharth.
  • The Ten Commands Of The Nine Divines - Anonymous
    Instructions from the Imperial Cult about how to live a good life.
  • The Totems of Hircine - Anonymous
    Describes artifacts granted to men by Hircine to focus Lycanthropy.
  • Trebuchet Ritual - Anonymous
  • Trials of Saint Alessia - Anonymous
    This verse talks about the alleged covenant between Akatosh and Alessia. There is mention of the Dragonfires and the Amulet of Kings.
  • Varieties of Faith in the Empire - Brother Mikhael Karkuxor of the Imperial College
    The compiled listing of Gods of the Empire formerly known as "The Pantheon". Contains lots of interesting information.
  • Vivec and Mephala - Anonymous
  • Wabbajack - Anonymous
    A child accidentally summons Sheogorath instead of Hermaus Mora, and pays the price.
  • Where were you when the Dragon Broke? - Anonymous
    Comments from various knowledgeable people about the Dragon Break.
  • Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter - Anonymous
  • Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter - Anonymous
    A Khajiit creation myth.
  • Yngol and the Sea-Ghosts - Anonymous
    An account of the death of Yngol. Somewhat different than the version in the Songs of Return.

Histories & Biographies

  • 2920, Last Year of the First Era - Carlovac Townway
    A fascinating drama taking place at the very end of the First Era.
  • A Brief History of the Empire - Stronach
    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".
  • A Brief History of the Empire - Stronach k'Thojj III, Imperial Historian
    The classic book series that gives a quick summary of the Septim line throughout the 3rd Era. It differs slightly from the Daggerfall version.
  • A Compilation of Redguard History - Anonymous
    This is another version of Redguards, Their History and Their Heroes.
  • A History of Daggerfall - Odiva Gallwood
    A surprisingly unbiased overview of Daggerfalll, and the Iliac Bay area in general.
  • A Minor Maze - Anonymous
    The history of Labyrinthian and its creator, Shalidor.
  • A Short History of Morrowind - Jeanette Sitte
    A history book about Morrowind, mostly containing information about the settlements of the Vvardenfell district.
  • Annals of the Dragonguard - Brother Annulus, ed.
    Yearly entries of the Dragonguard at Sky Haven Temple, outlining several important events.
  • Approaching Vivec - Anonymous
    A book about one of Morrowind's gods, Vivec. It's said that he is the anticipation of Mephala, and the book tells everything about them.
  • Atlas of Dragons - Brother Mathnan
    A list of dragons, living and dead.
  • Before the Ages of Man - Aicantar of Shimerene
    Another history book, recording the Dawn Era and Merethic Era.
  • Biography of Barenziah - Stern Gamboge
    The "official" biography of Queen Barenziah. This is the watered down version that was produced for widespread Imperial distribution.
  • Biography of Queen Barenziah - Stem Gamboge
    An "official" version of Queen Barenziah's early years. Approach this book only after reading "The Real Barenziah".
  • Biography of the Wolf Queen - Katar Eriphanes
    The official biography of Potema, queen of Solitude.
  • Brief History of the Empire - Stronach k'Thojj III
    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.
  • Changed Ones - Anonymous
    Information about the origins of the Chimer.
  • Chronicles of Nchuleft - Anonymous
    Recounts the events of an ancient Dwemeri meeting and assassination plot.
  • Cleansing of the Fane - Anonymous
    Chronicles the destruction of the Ayleid city of Malada in the early 1st era.
  • Confessions of a Dunmer Skooma-Eater - Anonymous
    A true-story about a Skooma-addicted Dunmer.
  • Daughter of the Niben - Sathyr Longleat
    The History of Bravil. Includes an interesting legend about the Lucky Old Lady.
  • Divad the Singer - Destri Melarg
    Tells about Divad, son of Frandar Hunding. Read alongside other stories about Redguards and Sword-singers.
  • Fall of the Snow Prince - Lokheim
    Chronicle of a battle between Falmer and Nords on Solstheim in the early 1st era.
  • Flight from the Thalmor - Hadrik Oaken-Heart; Ashad Ibn Khaled, ed.
    A Nord's account of his capture by Thalmor Justiciars.
  • Frontier, Conquest, and Accommodation - University of Gwylim Press
    An essay about the early Nordic settlement of Tamriel.
  • Galerion The Mystic - Asgrim Kolsgreg
    A short story about the first Archmagister of the Mages Guild
  • Galerion the Mystic - Anonymous
    A biography of Galerion the Mystic, founder of the Mage's Guild.
  • Ghosts in the Storm - Adonato Leotelli
    The author's caravan is attacked by unidentified creatures in the middle of a snow storm.
  • Great Harbingers of the Companions - Swyk the Long-Sighted
    Lists historically important leaders of the Companions.
  • History of Lock Picking - Anonymous
  • History of the Fighters Guild, First Edition - Anonymous
  • Kagrenac's Tools - Gilvas Barelo
    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.
  • Lady Benoch's Words and Philosophy - Anonymous
    An interview with the Wood Elf Imperial Guard Lady Benoch about her life.
  • Life of Uriel Septim VII - Rufus Hayn
    A biography of Uriel Septim VII, from the start of his reign to just prior to his death.
  • Nerevar at Red Mountain - Tribunal Temple
    A top secret document about the events at Red Mountain from the Ashlander point of view.
  • Nerevar Moon and Star - Anonymous
    Imperial note about Ashlander legends.
  • Night of Tears - Dranor Seleth
    Exploration of the Elves' attack on Saarthal.
  • Notes For Redguard History - Destri Melarg
    Summary of Destri Melarg's magnum opus about Redguard Sword-Singers.
  • Of Crossed Daggers - Dwennon Wyndell
    A history of Riften, explaining its derelict state.
  • Olaf and the Dragon - Adonato Leonetti
    Explores the various legends of the story of King Olaf and his capture of the dragon Numinex.
  • On Morrowind, the Imperial Province - Erramanwe of Sunhold
    This is a brief history of the Imperial conquest of Morrowind.
  • On the Great Collapse - Archmage Deneth
    The history of the Great Collapse and its aftermath, through the eyes of the Collge of Winterhold.
  • Origin of the Mages Guild - The Archmage Salarth
    Yep, our old classic. Read about the birth of the illustrious Mages Guild.
  • Origin Of The Mages Guild - Archmage Salarth
  • Redguards, History and Heroes - Destri Melarg
    This version tells mainly of Frandar Hunding.
  • Redguards, Their Heroes and History - Anonymous
  • Remanada - Anonymous
    A myth of the birth of Reman, and the story of the knight Renauld.
  • Report: Disaster at Ionith - Lord Pottreid
    The story of Uriel V's failed invasion of Akavir.
  • Rising Threat - Lathenil of Sunhold; Praxis Erratuim, ed.
    Summary of the late 3rd and early 4th eras in Summurset and Cyrodiil, with specific focus on the rise of the Thalmor.
  • Rislav the Righteous - Sinjin
    A heroic history book about Rislav Larich, an ancient king of Skingrad.
  • Saint Nerevar - Tribunal Temple
    A short Temple pamphlet about Nerevar for Western readers.
  • Scrolls #1 - Anonymous
    An introduction to shadows, found in the library of Twilight Temple.
  • Scrolls #2 - Anonymous
    A little bit of History about Azra. Found in the library of Twilight Temple.
  • Tal Marog Ker's Researches - Tal Marog Ker
    A summary of the events of Battlespire.
  • The Adabal-a - Anonymous
    One of the earliest written accounts to come down to us from the early First Era, said to be the memoirs of Morihaus.
  • The Battle of Red Mountain - Vivec; Malur Omayn, ed.
    Vivec's take on the battle that took place at Red Mountain. He fails to mention the death of Nerevar, though.
  • The Battle of Sancre Tor - Anonymous
    A history book about the Battle of Sancre Tor, during which General Talos (Tiber Septim) defeated the army of the allied Nords and Bretons through cunning.
  • The Brothers of Darkness - Pellarne Assi
    Tells how the religious organization called Morag Tong evolved into a business called Dark Brotherhood.
  • The Brothers of Darkness - Pellarne Assi
    A history of the Morag Tong and Dark Brotherhood
  • The Chronicles of the Holy Brothers of Marukh - Anonymous
    A surviving document from the early Alessian Order.
  • The Dragon War - Torhal Bjorik
    An account of the relationship between dragons and men in the Merethic era.
  • The Fall of the Usurper - Palaux Illthre
    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.
  • The Falmer: A study - Ursa Uthrax
    A history of the Falmer after the fall of the Snow Prince, explaining their state today.
  • The Firsthold Revolt - Maveus Cie
    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.
  • The Great War - Justianus Quintius, Legate
    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.
  • The Knights of the Nine - Karoline of Solitude
    The history of the Knights, from their founding to their decline in the mid 3rd era.
  • The Last King of the Ayleids - Herminia Cinna
    A history of the fall of the Ayleid empire.
  • The Legendary Sancre Tor - Matera Chapel
    A history book about the legendary, but abandoned, and now haunted city of Sancre Tor.
  • The Madness of Pelagius - Tsathenes
    A story about Emperor Pelagius III Septim. Read in conjunction with other historical accounts.
  • The Madness of Pelagius - Tsathenes
    A short biography of the mad Pelagius III.
  • The Night Mother's Truth - Gaston Bellefort
    A history of the Night Mother
  • The Oblivion Crisis - Praxis Sarcorum
    A historical look at the main quest of TESIV:Oblivion.
  • The Origin of The Mages Guild - Salarth
    How Vanus Galerion made Magic available to everyone. Describes the structure of the Guild, which is not relevant to gameplay.
  • The Real Nerevar - Anonymous
    Another book about Nerevar, this time the Telvanni version.
  • The Red Kitchen Reader - Simocles Quo
    A chef reminisces about memorable meals.
  • The Rise and Fall of the Blades - Anonymous
    A history of the Blades.
  • The Song of Pelinal - Anonymous
    These seven books describe various aspects of the legendary hero, Pelinal Whitestrake.
  • The Third Era Timeline - Jaspus Ignateous
    A brief timeline of the third era.
  • The True Nature of Orcs - Anonymous
    A short book about Malacath and the Orcs.
  • The Warp in the West - Ulvius Tero
    A book that clarifies the outcome of the events that took place at the end of The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall.
  • The Wolf Queen - Waughin Jarth
    The biography of Potema, Wolf Queen of Solitude.
  • Thirsk, a History - Bereditte Jastal
    A history book of Thirsk, the mead hall.
  • Thirsk, a History - Revised - Bereditte Jastal
    A revised version of the original Thirsk, a History.
  • Vitharn: the Fall - Anonymous
    A short story about Vitharn, the ancient kingdom in the south of Shivering Isles.
  • War of the First Council - Agrippa Fundilius
    An Imperial overview of the war. Very biased and sometimes innacurate.

Information & Records

Fiction

  • A Dance in Fire - Waughin Jarth
    This series of books retells Decumus Scotti's adventures in Valenwood during the 5 years war between it and Elsweyr.
  • A Game at Dinner - Anonymous
    A published letter from an anonymous spy about the game Prince Helseth cleverly played at the dinner between him and his Councilors.
  • A Tale of Kieran - Vegepythicus, editor
  • A Tragedy in Black - Anonymous
    A folk tale about black soulgems.
  • Ancient Tales of the Dwemer - Marobar Sul
    The series of fascinating adapted tales.
  • Argonian Account - Waughin Jarth
    Decumus Scotti's adventures in Argonia after his "business trip" to Valenwood (described in A Dance in Fire).
  • Beggar Prince - Anonymous
    The tale of a Valenwood prince who receives unexpected powers from Namira.
  • Bone - Tavi Dromio
    These two books (combined) are one of the series of books featuring Hallgerd, Xiomara and Garaz. Nice story about the invention of medium armor.
  • Breathing Water - Haliel Myrm
    An amusing story.
  • Breathing Water - Haliel Myrm
    The story of a thief trying to get at his treasure.
  • Cabin the the Woods - Mogen Son of Molag
    A creepy story about a soldier and a ghostly woman.
  • Chance's Folly - Zylmoc Golge
  • Chance's Folly - Zylmoc Golge
    The story of a skilled, but unfortunate, thief.
  • De Rerum Dirennis - Vorian Direnni
    A story about Asliel Direnni, an accomplished Alchemist of the Direnni clan.
  • Eslaf Erol Series - Reven
    The life of Eslaf Erol, ironical and completely ludicrous.
  • Feyfolken - Waughin Jarth
    The classic tale of scribe and his enchanted quill.
  • Final Lesson - Aegrothius Goth
    Another lesson imparted by the Great Sage (from the Feyfolken books) to his students.
  • Hallgerd's Tale - Tavi Dromio
    As Hallgerd's stated: "This is a story about someone who was more agile and accomplished in his armor than out of it".
  • Ice and Chitin - Pletius Spatec
    How ice and chitin saved an Officer and her Lieutenant from an army.
  • Immortal Blood - Anonymous
    A tale about a vampire hunter who likes to surprise his enemies by striking the first blow. Nothing seems to take him by surprise. Well... Almost.
  • Incident in Necrom - Jonquilla Bothe
    Four adventurers set out to clear a cemetery from vampires. Exults the benefits of illusion magic.
  • Ius, Animal God - Buljursoma
    Amusing reading. Obviously composed by some crazy mind.
  • King Edward - Anonymous
  • Kolb & the Dragon - Anonymous
    A choose-your-own adventure book.
  • Last Scabbard of Akrash - Tabar Vunqidh
    This book has it all -- romance, slavery, and head lopping!
  • Master Zoaraym's Tale - Gi'Nanth
    This a story about Master Zoaraym and his students at the Temple of the Two Moons in Elsweyr.
  • Mystery of Talara - Mera Llykith
    The classic story about political intrigue in the royal family of Camlorn.
  • Night Falls on Sentinel - Boali
    An assassin tells of how he removed the crown prince of Sentinel.
  • Of Fjori and Holgeir - Anonymous
    The legend of two doomed lovers.
  • Orsinium and the Orcs - Menyna Gsost
    A story about how Gortwog won the land between Menevia and Wayrest.
  • Palla - Vojne Mierstyyd
    The classic, relatable tale of a boy in love with his friend's mother. Great ending.
  • Purloined Shadows - Waughin Jarth
    A young girl learns a valuable skill from a master thief
  • Realizations of Acrobacy - Master Rhunen Zebavi
    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.
  • Ruins of Kemel-Ze - Rolard Nordssen
    An archeologist's adventure in the fabled ruin.
  • Silence - Ganpheril Kimeth
    A tale of an adventurer who needs to learn a Silence spell in order to defeat two very perilous foes.
  • Smuggler's Island - Quarde Anarion
    S'Riizh and Harithoel are stranded on an island with 5 crates of moon sugar.
  • Surfeit of Thieves - Aniis Noru
    A tale about a robbery gone horribly, horribly awry.
  • The Armorers' Challenge - Mymophonus
    A historical account from the times of Empress Katariah. Might be authentic, might be fiction.
  • The Armorers' Challenge - Mymophonus
    A story about armorers, and how to use specific armor to fight in special conditions.
  • The Asylum Ball - Waughin Jarth
    More about late Pelagius III Septim. Might be an apocryph.
  • The Axe Man - Anonymous
    The story of the devlopment of a Morag Tong assassin who exclusively used the axe during business hours. Raises your Axe skill. n
  • The Black Arrow - Gorgic Guine
    A tale which shows that nobles do not always get what they want.
  • The Cake and the Diamond - Athyn Muendil
    An amusing story about a clever alchemist and greedy thieves.
  • The Death of a Wanderer - Anonymous
    The death-bed tale of an old Argonian explorer. Features some backstory on those gemstone claw keys.
  • The Exodus - Waughin Jarth
    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 Four Suitors of Benitah - Jole Yolivess
    The tale of how a man wins the heart of a woman.
  • The Gold Ribbon of Merrit - Ampyrian Brum
    An amusing story of two friends, one a self-centered buffoon and the other a quiet but gifted warrior, reuniting for some idle archery.
  • The Hope of the Redoran - Turiul Nirith
    A tale of a child blessed by a prophesy and the interpretaion thereof.
  • The Locked Room - Porbert Lyttumly
    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!
  • The Marksmanship Lesson - Alla Llaleth
    The basic argument against mistreating your Bosmer slaves, especially those with exeptional bow ability.
  • The Mirror - Berdier Wreans
    A story about an exceptional fighter and his showdown with his greatest enemy.
  • The Poison Song - Bristin Xel
    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.
  • The Prayers of Baranat - Anonymous
    A story about the adventure of very faithful man, in his quest to release the kidnapped lady. Reading this will increases hand-to-hand skill.
  • The Real Barenziah - Plitinius Mero (uncredited)
    A classic! The story of Barenziah, her life, and her involvement in the politics of Tamriel. Pretty raunchy in places.
  • The Real Barenziah (Complete) - Plitinius Mero (uncredited)
    A must read! Very long. Pretty raunchy in some places. Contains a prehistory to the plot of TES:Arena. Features Tiber Septim.
  • The Rear Guard - Tenace Mourl
    An amusing tale of a man trapped in a castle, and the ordeals that he must go through to eat.
  • The Refugees - Geros Albreigh
    A group of people hiding from the Camoran Usurper witness the unusal birth of his son.
  • The Woodcutter's Wife - Mogen Son of Molag
    A folk tale of a woodcutter's wife cursed for her deeds.
  • The Wraith's Wedding Dowry - Voltha gra-Yamwort
    Never steal from a women on her wedding day
  • Thief of Virtue - Anonymous
    A thief's most valiant theft.
  • Three Thieves - Anonymous
    A tale of thievery and betrayal.
  • Trap - Anonymous
    The story of someone being captured by the Berne Vampires and being kept as cattle. This book raises your sneak skill.
  • Unnamed Book - Anonymous
    A story and a lesson about throat-slashing for thieves
  • Vernaccus and Bourlor - Tavi Dromio
    Another book of Hallgerd series, telling about the story of a lesser daedra and a great archer hero.
  • Withershins - Yaqut Tawashi
    A ridiculous book about madness.

Jokes, Songs, Poems & Plays

Journals, Notes & Correspondence

  • A Dying Man's Last Words - Indie
    The last words of a world-renowned archaeologist.
  • A Fair Warning - Cumanya
    Fair warning to those who would enter the Greater Cavern of Dubdilla- don't!
  • A Poorly Scrawled Note - Anonymous
    The story of a pathetic troll.
  • A Scrawled Note - Vulpriss Denisson
    Another "last words" type of note.
  • A Scrawled Note - Anonymous
    Concerns Azura's Star
  • A Scroll Written in Blood - Malaki the Lightfooted
    Yet another "last words" note. This note does contain a cute inside joke from Redguard, though.
  • A Warning - Vex
    No peeking!
  • A Worn and Weathered Note - Anonymous
    Beautiful and poetic prose. A tragedy for certain; anything more is hard to decipher.
  • Admonition Against Ebony - Anonymous
    A warning about a sword.
  • Adventurer's Journal - Anonymous
    Description of mysterious caravan attack.
  • Aeri's Note - Aeri
    A letter to Jarl Skald concerning lumber and soldiers.
  • Afflicted's Note - Anonymous
    Orchendor and the Dwemer machinery.
  • Agnar's Journal - Agnar the Unwavering
    Journal of Agnar, chieftain of Thirsk after the departure of the Nerevarine.
  • Agrius's Journal - Agrius
    The corrupting influence of a certain cave.
  • Aicantar's Lab Journal - Aicantar
    Aicantar's experiments on a spider centurion.
  • Airship Captain's Journal - Captain Roberto Jodoin
    A journal of ill-fated airship. It crashed in the northern region of Solstheim.
  • Akaviri Diary - Xhaferi
    The diary of a poor Akaviri courier. Official translation included.
  • Alchemist's Journal - Anonymous
    An alchemist's musings about her new work area.
  • Alchemist's Note - Froda
    An ancient note concerning poisons and valiant death.
  • Alethius's Notes - Alethius
    Complaint about overzealous researchers.
  • All Employees Must Read! - Indaryn
    Concerns a practical joke.
  • Alva's Journal - Alva
    The origin of Morthal's vampire problem.
  • Amantius Allectus' Diary - Amantius Allectus
    The theft of this diary is the objective of the Thieves Guild quest "May The Best Thief Win"
  • Amaund Motierre's Sealed Letter - Amaund Motierre
    Veiled instructions for a series of assassinations to be performed by the Dark Brotherhood.
  • An Appology - Wilhem
    Shroudheath Barrow is haunted and bad for business.
  • An Undelivered Letter - Anonymous
    A sad farewell letter from one of Drothmeri recruits. Found in Sundercliff Watch.
  • Anchor Warning - Clarentavious Valisious
    A description of the achors that hold the Battlespire in place.
  • Ancotar's Journal - Ancotar
    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's Message - Anders
    A thief is trapped.
  • Andre's Letter - Fiona
    A letter to Andre from his daughter with a warning and a request to cancel his expedition.
  • Anise's Note - Anise
    An invitation to a witches' coven.
  • Anonymous Letter - Anonymous
    Implicates a steward in an affair and suggests blackmail.
  • Apprentice's Note - Anonymous
    A note to the Drothmeri Forgemaster. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Arbiter's Log - Anonymous
    A note found in Xiditte.
  • Argonian Ceremony - Talen-Jei
    A note about a traditional Argonian wedding.
  • Arkved's Notes - Arkved
    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.
  • Arondil's Journal - Arondil
    The journal of a Necromancer.
  • Arvel's Journal - Arvel
    Arven's musings on his latest theft: the Golden Claw key to Bleak Falls Barrow.
  • Attention Employees! - Indaryn
    Notifies employees of the Black-Briar Meadery of new mandatory searches.
  • Balmora Blue Note - Dyryn
    A note about some loot.
  • Bandit Leader's Journal - Anonymous
    The threat of mutiny and a bandit whose stealing from his own.
  • Bandit's Journal - Anonymous
    Hunting mammoth is hard work.
  • Beram Journal - Beram, Foreman
    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.
  • Blood Horker Orders - Anonymous
    Pirate's information about the East Empire Company shipping routes.
  • Bloodstained Note - Greywyn
    A letter from Greywyn, giving away his lair upon realization that his time was almost over. Found in the The Vile Lair official plugin.
  • Bloody Note - Antoinette
    Note found in a dead body in Frossel cave, Solstheim.
  • Bloody Note - Jacques
    Note found in a hidden stash of gems.
  • Bolar's Writ - Acilius Bolar
    A dying Blade's words.
  • Bounty - Anonymous
    A randomized bounty note used for miscellaneous quests
  • Brother Kithral's Journal - Brother Kithral
  • Brother Piner's Notes - Brother Piner
    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.
  • Brown Scroll - Jagar Tharn
    A threatening message from Jager Tharn to Lakvan. Found in the Snowline, Lakvan's Stronghold.
  • Brugo's Take Note - Anonymous Black Bow Bandit
    Brugo is the leader of the Black Bow Bandits. This note is about his take of the profits.
  • Butcher Journals - Calixto
    The diaries of a serial killer from Winterhold.
  • Cann Letters - Anonymous
  • Cap'n Dugal's Journal - Captain Dugal
    The journal of Captain Dugal, the Pirate Captain defeated by Commodore Fasil Umbranox and trapped beneath what is now Castle Anvil.
  • Charwich-Koniinge Letters - Charwich, Koniinge
    A tale of power, betrayal, and excavation in a quest for Azura's Star.
  • Chimere's Journal - Chimere Graegyn
    A diary kept by Chiemere Graegyn during his excile on Caecilly.
  • Chimere's Notes About the Armor of the Savior's Hide - Chimere Graegyn
    Tells you where to find the pieces of the Armor of the Saviour's Hide.
  • Cicero's Journal - Anonymous
    Journal entries from an assassin in the Cheydinhal Sanctuary of the Dark Brotherhood.
  • Cindanwe's Notebook - Cindanwe
    The notebook of Cindanwe, the owner of a spore farm and hated by her subordinates.
  • Colony Status Report - Falco Galenus
    Report of the development of new colony in Raven Rock.
  • Commander's Note - Anonymous
  • Complaint Letter - Agnis
    An angry letter about dirty soldiers and persistent skeevers.
  • Conjurer's Notes - Anonymous
    Notes written by a conjurer at Fort Bulwark.
  • Contract - Anonymous
    A contract to assassinate the player for his murder of a relative.
  • Cook's Journal - Anonymous
    Complaint about carnivores.
  • Corpse Note - Anonymous
    An unfortunate woman's quest to retrieve her family amulet.
  • Courier's Letter - Anonymous
  • Cure Blight Potion Notice - Jolda
    A note from a merschant in Sadrith Mora.
  • Dar-Ma's Diary - Dar-Ma
    Diary of the Argonian Dar-Ma, found during the Miscellaneous quest "Shadow Over Hackdirt".
  • Daravyn the Gray's Long Forgotten Note - Daravyn the Gray
    This is a note from Daravyn to his beloved. This letter holds the key (a riddle) to a treasure hidden within the walls of Rosethorn Hall.
  • Dark Brotherhood Assassin's Note - Astrid
    A contract to assassinate the player.
  • Daynas Valen's Journal - Daynas Valen
    Diary of Daynas Valen, a mage who aquired the Ivory Claw.
  • Dead Drop Orders - Lucien Lachance and Mathieu Bellamont
    A series of orders that trigger Dark Brotherhood quests. The first two documents are written by Lachance, while the rest are written by Bellamont.
  • Decrepit Note - Arielle Jurard, the Lich
    A note of Arielle Jurard, after she has been imprisoned in the grotto of Battlehorn Castle.
  • Diary of a Lost Sailor - Anonymous
    A diary of land-locked sailor, found in Old Mournhold.
  • Diary of Springheel Jak - Springheel Jak
    The diary of Jakben, Earl of Imbel, formerly known as Springheel Jak.
  • Dire Warren Journals - Traelius and Alyssa
    Two journals that were recovered from Dire Warren root system.
  • Directions to Caius Cosades - Glabrio Bellienus
    Along with the package for Caius, the Nerevarine is given directions to Caius's house in Balmora.
  • Dirty Scroll - Bandit Ringleader of Vilverin
    A dirty scroll found in the Ayleid ruins of Vilverin.
  • Draconis Gift List - Perennia Draconis
    A gift list used by the player to track down the Draconis family in the Dark Brotherhood quest "Next Of Kin".
  • Dragon Investigation Current Status - Rulindil
    Summarizes the Thalmor's investigation into the return of dragons.
  • Dren's Note - Orvas Dren
    A note of appreciation to Ranes and Navil, and a plot to kill Duke Vedam Dren.
  • Drothan's Field Journal - Frathen Drothan
    Describes how to open the gate to the chamber that contains Mehrunes' Razor. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Drothan's Journal - Frathen Drothan
    Journal of Frathen Drothan, a rogue Telvanni who wants to topple the Imperial authorities in Morrowind. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Dryston's Note - Dryston
    Dryston considers "roughing up" the player an easy task.
  • Dwemer Museum Welcome - Master Aryon
    We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up.
  • Earana's Notes - Earana
    These notes are given to the player during the Mages Guild quest "Chorrol Recommendation".
  • East Empire Connection - Anonymous
    Results of the integation of an East Empire Company officer by the Thieves Guild.
  • Eisa's Journal - Eisa
    Treasure hunters uncover something that definitely isn't treasure.
  • Elante's Notes - Elante
    Elante seems to be a Necromancer searching for great power in Mordrin Hanin's tomb, as detailed in this journal.
  • Elbert Nermarc's Private Note - Elbert Nermarc
    Nothing can be read from this notes. This is owned by Elbert Nemarc, The Enchanter of Mournhold, Godsreach.
  • Eltry's Note - Anonymous
  • Endrast's Journal - Endrast
    Attempt to escape from a Dwemer ruin filled with Falmer.
  • Erj's Note - Erj
  • Erna's Note to Brandr - Erna
    A 'love' letter?
  • Eyes Open - Anonymous
  • Faded Diary - Anonymous
    A short diary of someone who survived the Red Year.
  • Faded Note - Anonymous
    A note found on the top of one roof in Crucible.
  • Faendal's Fake Letter from Sven - Faendal
    Tries to make Sven look bad in the eyes of Camilla.
  • Fain Scrolls - Anonymous
  • Faleen's Letter to Calcelmo - Faleen
  • Faralda's Notes - Faralda
    Chronicles of poor penmanship.
  • Father's Missive - Anonymous
    A father's letter to his willful daughter.
  • First Letter from Linwe - Linwe
  • Fisherman's Letter - Anonymous
    An unsuccessful fisherman is angry at his friend.
  • For Shelly - Trius
    A man waits for his lover.
  • Foresworn Missive - Anonymous
    A warning to Alaric.
  • Foresworn Note - Anonymous
    Swearing of allegiance to the Matriarch and the cause.
  • Frostcrag Spire Memoirs - Anonymous
    Information about Frostcrag Spire from its former owner. This document is found in the Wizard's Tower official plugin.
  • Frostflow Lighthouse Notes - Various
    This series of notes is found in Frostflow Lighthouse, and chronicles the demise of the family living there at the hands of the chaurus.
  • Gallus's Encoded Journal - Gallus Desidenius
    The encoded journal of Gallus Desidenius, former Nightingale guildmaster. Implicates Mercer Frey in the author's murder.
  • Gallus's Journal - Gallus Desidenius
    The journal of Gallus Desidenius, former Nightingale guildmaster. Implicates Mercer Frey in the author's murder.
  • Gelebourne's Journal - Gelebourne
    The journal of an adventuring brotherhood member, found during the Miscellaneous quest "A Brotherhood Betrayed".
  • Give Me a Chance - Delvin
    Vex needs to loosen up.
  • Glarthir's Notes - Glarthir
  • Gnisis Eggmine Pass - Hetman Abelmawia and Knight-Protector Darius
    A pass to enter Gnisis Eggmine.
  • Goldenglow - Mercer Frey
    Mercer wants to get rid of the house, pronto.
  • Gorm's Letter - Gorm
  • Gourmet's Writ of Passage - Anonymous
    Allows the Gourmet (or rather the player pretending to be the Gourmet) passage into the Emperor's tower.
  • Greywyn's Journal - Greywyn
    The journal of Greywyn, the former owner of the Vile Lair. Found during the The Vile Lair official plugin.
  • Grommok's Journal - Grommok
    Journal of the orc warrior Grommok, telling his feat recovering the Akaviri Dawnfang/Duskfang.
  • Guard's Orders - Anonymous
    Orders to evacuate a prison in view of the impending storm.
  • Guissur's Note - Guissur
    Reminder to keep an eye out for the player in Riften.
  • Gulum-Ei's Confession - Gulum-Ei
    A dying thief's last words about his previous schemes.
  • Hajvarr's Journal - Hajvarr
    A bandit's take on recent events.
  • Hamelyn's Journal - Hamelyn
    Ramblings of a mad alchemist with a skeever army.
  • Handwritten Letter - Bedal Alen
    A letter for Forven Berano, a conspiracy letter to bring down Helseth.
  • Hargar's Journal - Hargar
    A group of bandits having a rough time.
  • Hastily Scrawled Note - Falcar
    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".
  • Hastily Scribbled Note - Anonymous
  • Have Need of Cynic - Anonymous
    A friend must be rescued out of Cidha Mine.
  • Heddic's Volunruud Notes - Heddic
    Notes on the tomb of the Tongue Kvenel.
  • Hired Thug's Missive - Anonymous
    Two bodyguards hired to escort a Breton with a mysterious mask.
  • Hirrus Clutumnus's Will - Hirrus Clutumnus
    The will of Hirrus Clutumnus, the person who wanted to be freed from his mortal coil.
  • Horse Armor Note - Snak gra-Bura
    A horse armor advertisement. Received at the beginning of the Horse Armor Pack official plugin.
  • Hospitality Papers - Angaredhel
    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.
  • Hunter's Journal - Anonymous
    A good kill of bears.
  • Idgrod's Note - Idgrod the Younger
  • Imago's Notes About Neonymics - Imago Storm
    Lists the neonymics of three daedra important to the plot.
  • Imperial Condolances - Pius Bruccius
    Tells of the death of Saeel at the Battle of the Red Ring.
  • Imperial Letter - Anonymous
    Reports of Stormcloak advancement, and promise of reinforcements.
  • Imperial Missive - General Tulius
    Reports that Thorald Graymane has been captured by the Thalmor.
  • Imperial Museum Welcome - Master Aryon
    We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up.
  • Imperial Order - General Tulius
    Note from Tullius allowing for release of prisoner from Northwatch Keep
  • Incriminating Letter - Maven Black-Briar
    Bribes and backroom deals with Anuriel, Riften's steward.
  • Instructions: the Gray Cowl - Anonymous
    A document briefing Moth Priests about the powers of the Gray Cowl and their attempts to find and use it. Found during the Thieves Guild quest "Turn A Blind Eye".
  • Intelligence Training Note - Anonymous
    A humorous note insulting the player's intelligence.
  • Invitation from Umbacano - Umbacano
    A letter from a collector of Ayleid antiquities, received at the beginning of the Miscellaneous quest "The Collector".
  • Invitation to Elenwen's Reception - Anonymous
    Invites the player to the Thalmor Embassy.
  • Isabelle's Letter - Isabelle
    A farewell letter to Ranmir.
  • Iszara's Journal - Iszara
  • J'datharr's Note - J'datharr
    Assassination order for Malborn.
  • J'zhar's Journal - Anonymous
    Signing up for a Dwemer dig to get your brother off his Skooma addiction turns out to be a bad idea.
  • Jagar Tharn's Letter - Jagar Tharn
    A note from Tharn affirming the authority of one Sirran Angada.
  • Jailor's Letter - Commander Adrethi
    Instruction for the Drothmeri Jailor. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Japhet's Journal - Japhet
    Journal of a man settling a haunted island.
  • Jearl's Orders - Ruma Camoran
    Order from Ruma Camoran to Jearl, a Mythic Dawn spy in Bruma.
  • Journal - Anonymous
    Final words of a man dying from Rockjoint.
  • Journal of Claudius Arcadia - 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.
  • Journal of Drokt - Drokt
    A madman's musing about the puzzle machine that drove him insane.
  • Journal of Fryssa - 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.
  • Journal of Tarhiel - Tarhiel
    Tarhiel is the Bosmer who came to a grisly end while experimenting with his long-distance jumping scrolls.
  • Journal of the Lord Lovidicus - 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".
  • Justiciar Execution Order - Anonymous
    Orders and authorises the player's death.
  • Kagrenac's Journal - Kagrenac
    An unreadable text containing Kagrenac's daily thoughts
  • Kagrenac's Planbook - Kagrenac
    An unreadable text containing Kagrenac's plans.
  • Karan's Journal - Karan
    Diary of a woman in love.
  • Kodlak's Journal - Kodlak White-Mane
    The diary of Kodlak White-Mane, Harbringer of the Companions. Speaks of his relationship to the player.
  • Krag's Journal - Krag
    From the archaeological expedition into Nechuand-Zel, beneath Markarth.
  • Kyr's Bounty - Anonymous
    A hundred gold to whoever kills Eisa and Ra'jirr.
  • Kyr's Log - Kyr
    Secrets beneath Frostmere crypt.
  • Lehmekweh Note - Mehrunes Dagon
    A note from Dagon to his lieutenant about the player.
  • Letter - Anonymous
    Blackmail.
  • Letter from a Friend - Anonymous
    Tells the player the location of a Word Wall
  • Letter From Balaherne - Balaherne
    A letter to the Herne concerning the rules of their Hunt.
  • Letter from Branwen - Branwen
    This is a letter from Branwen to her father, Owyn.
  • Letter from Calcelmo - Calcelmo
    A request to the player for the delivery of a certain artifact.
  • Letter From Chimere Graegyn - Chimere Graegyn
    Offers aid to the player.
  • Letter from Christophe - Christophe Bartlet
    End of a friendship.
  • Letter from Father - Commander Maro
    A note from Commander Maro to his son, Gaius, about the duties of a Penitus Oculatus officer.
  • Letter from Gadayn - Gadayn Andarys
    A love letter.
  • Letter from General Duvais - General Duvais
    A payment, a promise and an assignment.
  • Letter from Jon - Jon
    A love letter of Olfina.
  • Letter from Maven - Maven Black-Briar
    Maven wishes to rekindle her friendship with Christophe
  • Letter from Ocato - Ocato
    After so many trials and quests, the Imperial Battlemage Ocato will give this promotion letter to the new Vvardenfell Archmage.
  • Letter from Olfina - Olfina
  • Letter from Quintus Navale - Quintus Navale
    Concerns the repair of the White Phial.
  • Letter from Rigmor to Risi - Rigmor Halfhand
    This is a letter that suggests that Rigmor Halfhand and Risi Ice-Mane had an affair. Initially Rigmor accused Risiโ€™s husband of theft, in fact he wanted her husband to โ€œdissapearโ€.
  • Letter from Sabjorn - Sabjorn
    Warns Maven Black-Briar to stop her "underhanded methods."
  • Letter from Septimus - Septimus Signus
  • Letter from Solitude - Anonymous
    Requests extradition of a criminal named Arn.
  • Letter from the Steward - Anonymous
    Condolences to Aventus Aretino on behalf of Ulfric.
  • Letter Home - Anonymous
    A letter from the Drothmeri Forgemaster's apprentice to his lover. Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin.
  • Letter of Credit - Delvin Mallory
    A piece of paper worth 15,000 septims.
  • Letter of Inheritance - Anonymous
    Given to the player upon his friend's death.
  • Letter to Beem-Ja - Anonymous
    Blackmail for a daughter's safety.
  • Letter To Fire Daedra - Herne
    Instructions to not kill the player.
  • Letter to Golldir - Vals Veran
    A Necromancer insults the family in whose tomb he is squatting.
  • Letter To Mactana Greenway - Anonymous
    A brief note on the fall of the Battlespire and the means of escape.
  • Letter to Salma - Anonymous
    Mother's letter to her daughter.
  • Letter to Senilias Cadiusus - Hasphat Antabolis
    A letter for a job to collect a certain item from Arkngthand for Hasphat Antabolis.
  • Letter to Sheogorath - Relmyna
    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.
  • Letter To The Grand Marshall of The Imperial Legion - Clarentavious Valisious
    Instructions on fixing and using the Star Galley.
  • Letter to Vals Veran - Golldir
    A racist letter.
  • Letters For The Battlespire Hero - Vatasha Trenelle/Josian Kaid
  • Letters From The Dremora - Anonymous
  • Lists of Candidates - Commander of the Imperial Watch and the Gray Fox
    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".
  • Log of Emma May - Anonymous
    A log from the ship called the Emma May. Found during the miscellaneous quest "The Forlorn Watchman".
  • Lorcalin's Orders - Elenwen
    Instructions to destroy a Talos shrine.
  • Lord Jaren's Journal - Lord Jaren
    The journal of Lord Jaren, tells the story about the unfortunate fate of the Lainlyn rebel leader, Lord Kain.
  • Lost Boy Cavern Notes - Vangaril and Erandur
  • Love Letter from Relfina - Relfina
    This is a love letter from Relfina to her dearest Roland.
  • Lu-ah's Journal - Lu-ah
    A wife turns to necromancy to revive her dead husband.
  • Lymdrenn Tenvanni's Journal - Lymdrenn Telvanni, Hidrya Olen
    A father's last message to his son. Includes information on the fate of the Telvanni after the Red Year.
  • Lynch's Instructions - Anonymous
    These instructions for Lynch were to be destroyed after being read. Found during the Miscellaneous quest "An Unexpected Voyage".
  • Ma'zaddha's Crinkled Note - Ma'zaddha
    Maโ€™zaddha's note about Nelreneโ€™s sword, which is supposed to be used to kill Syl, the Duchess of Dementia.
  • Madanach's Note - Madanach
    Instructions for escaping Cidhna Mine.
  • Maluril's Journal - Maluril
    A rogue wizard holed up in a Dwemer ruin.
  • Malyn Varen's Grimoire - Malyn Varen
    Notes on the convertion of Azura's Star into a Black Soulgem
  • Many Thanks - Anonymous
    Smuggling valuables out of Castle Dour.
  • Mara Smiles Upon You! - Drifa
    Response from the temple of Mara in regards to incorporating Argonian rituals in a marriage.
  • Margret's Journal - Margret
    An Imperial agent attempting to secure the deed to Cidhna Mine
  • Medresi's Notes - Medresi
    A treasure hunter's search for Angarvunde.
  • Merchant's Journal - Anonymous
    A wife's devotion to her husband and a lament on the state of roads.
  • Message from Dagoth Ur - Dagoth Ur
    Dagoth Ur's gesture of friendship to the Nerevarine.
  • Message from Divayth Fyr - Divayth Fyr
    An encoded message from Divayth Fyr in respose to Master Aryon's message.
  • Message from Master Aryon - Master Aryon
    An encoded message from telvanni Mage-lord Aryon.
  • Miner's Journal - Hadrir
    Attempts to find gold unsuccessful.
  • Mirili's List - Mirili Ulven
    The list of alchemical ingredients needed by Mirili Ulven.
  • Mission to Vivec -- from Caius - Caius Cosades
    A detail mission letter for the future Nerevarine when he had to collect information about Sixth House Cult and Nerevarine Cult in Vivec.
  • Mixed Unit Tactics - Codus Callonus
    This is a book about the Khajiiti strategies during the Five Years War
  • Museum Pamphlet - Silus Vesuius
    Advertisement for the Museum of the Mythic Dawn in Dawnstar
  • Mysterious Note - The Gray Fox
    A mysterious note from the Gray Fox.
  • Mysterious Note - Delphine
    Instructions to the Dragonborn.
  • Mzinchaleft Guard's Notice - Anonymous
    Someone doesn't want to be disturbed.
  • Nchunak's Fire and Faith - Anonymous
  • Necromancer's Letter - Anonymous
    Reports the successful takeover of Fort Snowhawk.
  • Neminda's Orders - Nileno Dorvayn
    Encoded orders, given to you as part of a quest for House Hlaalu.
  • Nepo's Journal - Nepo the Nose
    Diary of an old man who has served the Foresworn cause all his life.
  • No Word Yet - Athel Newberry
    Response to request of information about parents.
  • Note - Anonymous
    Bandits accidentally kill a lady.
  • Note from a Glenmoril Witch - Agnes
    A note from a western witch, talks about ending the curse of lycanthropy.
  • Note from Agna - Agna
    Aunt Agna's encouragement to her milk-drinker nephew when it comes to killing necromancers.
  • Note from Bakarak - Bakarak
    Letters are exchanged to kill a certain Necromancer
  • Note from Bashuk - Bashuk
    Letters are exchanged to kill a certain Necromancer
  • Note from Bothiel - Bothiel
    A request note from Bothiel, the keeper of Arcane University Orrery.
  • Note from Bugrol - Bugrol
    Letters are exchanged to kill a certain Necromancer
  • Note from First Mate Filch - Finch
    A note from First Mate Filch to the "Capn."
  • Note from Jaree-Ra - Jaree-Ra
    Tells his sister where to deliver the stolen goods, and to make sure to kill the player after.
  • Note from Maven - Maven Black-Briar
    Sets Indaryn strait.
  • Note from Oritius Maro - Oritius Maro
    A secret note of Talos Cult about a plan to assassinate Uriel Septim VII.
  • Note From Raminus Polus - Raminus Polus
    This is a note from Raminus Polus to Hieronymus Lex about a valuable artifact being stolen from the Arcane University.
  • Note from the Archcanon - Dileno Lloran
    A secret invitation to the Nerevarine from the Archcanon. This is the initiation of the Nerevarine's meeting with Vivec.
  • Note from The Gray Fox - The Gray Fox
    This is a note from the Gray Fox to the Arcane University.
  • Note to Amaya - Mehra Milo
    An important letter in a certain part of the main Morrowind quest.
  • Note to Gwinas - Mythic Dawn Sponsor
    An invitation to join Mythic Dawn cult.
  • Note to Hlevala - Orvas Dren
    A note from Orvas Dren to one of his Foreman.
  • Note to Mages - Stlennius
    A note to not use fire in certain area.
  • Note to Rhorlak - Rigel Strong-Arm
    Reward for a good day of banditry.
  • Note to Rodulf - Hajvarr
    Notice to treat the bandit leader's blind uncle well. Or else.
  • Note to the Authorities - Anonymous
    Location of a dragon's lair.
  • Note to Thomas - Loraine
    Concerns a trapped troll and a dare.
  • Notes on the Lunar Forge - Anonymous
    Outlines the abilities of lunar weapons.
  • Notes: Captain Montrose - Captain Gepard Montrose
    A note by Imperial Guard Captain Montrose after examining a slain Mythic Dawn cult member.
  • NoteToCalderaGuard - Elynea
    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.
  • Notice - Anonymous
    He used to be a soldier, and then he took an arrow in the...leg.
  • Notice of Cost Increase - Anonymous
    Price increase of Black-Briar mead due to unrest in Skyrim.
  • Nystrom's Journal - Anonymous
    Diary of a thief infiltrating Nocturnal's temple, and a series of hints needed to get into the inner sanctum.
  • Odd Rumor - Helena
    A strange note about witches sighing in Solstheim.
  • Official Warning - Anonymous
    Don't bother the giant.
  • Old, Wet Note - Heinlen the Heavy
    A plan to steal Snow Prince's armor from Jolgierr Barrow.
  • Order From Mollismo - Mollismo
    An order to a certain armorer from Lady Therana.
  • Orders - Anonymous
    Flower picking and corpse disposal.
  • Orders for Bivale Teneran - Nileno Dorvayn
    An encrypted scroll, containing secret orders for a member of House Hlaalu.
  • Orders From Lucien Lachance - Lucien Lachance
    A letter from Dark Brotherhood high-up Lucien Lachance to a certain Dark Brotherhood member to join him in the Fort Farragut.
  • Package for Caius Casodes - Glabrio Bellienus
    Encoded message from the Emperor to the Spymaster, describing the Nerevarine's mission.
  • Pale Pass Crumpled Note - Anonymous
    A document found in the Pale Pass which is involved in an undocumented quest.
  • Peke Utchoo's Last Words - Peke Utchoo
    A letter found in the Mudan Grotto. A last words of trapped and dying adventurer deep inside the grotto.
  • Per Your Requests - Mirabelle Ervine
    Response to a letter from a crazy scholar.
  • Plan for the Big Heist - the Gray Fox
    An instruction paper for a certain Thieves Guild member to steal one of The Elder Scrolls.
  • Possible Rivals - Anonymous
    Warns Bryjolf of a Thieves Guild forming in Windhelm.
  • Prisoner's Plan - Anonymous
    A plan for escape.
  • Private Letter - Lod
    Need iron ore.
  • Private Papers of Galur Rithari, Buoyant Armiger - Galur Rithari
    The story of a Bouyant Armiger turned vampire and then cured.
  • Promissory Note - Anonymous
  • Quite Pleased - Harrald
    A thank-you note to a blacksmith.
  • Ra'jiir's Note - Ra'jiir
    The Pale Lady has driven Ra'jiir crazy.
  • Rahgot's Reply - Rahgot
  • Ramblings of Audens Avidius - Audens Avidius
    A note by Audens Avidius after he was arrested.
  • Regarding Your Loss - Reginn Limilus
    A mead shipment waylaid by bandits.
  • Rels Tenim Journal Page - Rels Tenim
    A page of Rels Tenim journal, talking about a dread dealing with something powerful and evil.
  • Repair Supplies - Sam
    Supplies needed to repair a magical staff.
  • Reports of a Disturbance - Anuriel
    Strange happenings in Riften's graveyard.
  • Request for Help! - Madena
    Everyone in Dawnstar is having nightmares.
  • Request from Questgiver - Anonymous
    Asks for the players help.
  • Requested Report - Anonymous
    Report on a wive's adultary.
  • Research Log - First Adjunct Oronrel
    Instructions to a researcher conserning a focus crystal and Oculatory.
  • Research Notes - Anonymous
    Notes about Dwarven machinery from the doomed Alftand expedition.
  • Rigel's Letter - Rigel Strong-Arm
    A response to her angry father.
  • Rogatus's Letter - Rogatus
    A father's angry letter to his absent son.
  • Rogue Necromancer's Journal - Anonymous
    A necromancer note about Mantle of Woe and his research in Solstheim.
  • Rora's Letter - Rora
    Tries to persuade someone to rob a vault.
  • Ruined Trailbook - Anonymous
    Fragments of a trapped adventurer's journal.
  • Runil's Journal - Runil
    The diary of Runil, priest of Arkay in Falkreath.
  • S'krivva's Note - S'krivva
    A note from S'krivva to J'baana about a theft.
  • Savior's Hide Note - Chimere Graegyn
    A short description of the armor.
  • Scrap from Lorgren's Diary - Lorgren Benirus
    A scrap of Lorgren Benirus' journal, the ancient Necromancer of Anvil.
  • Scribbled Note - Anonymous
  • Scroll of Tyronius - Tyronius
    Another "last words" note from a grave robber named Tyronius.
  • Sealed Note - Lucien Lachance
    A note by Lucien Lachance for a certain member of the Dark Brotherhood to meet him in the Castle Farragut.
  • Second Letter from Linwe - Anonymous
  • Senilius' Report - Senilius Cadiusus
  • Settler's Journal - Anonymous
    A journal of an ill-fated settlers in Legge cave, Solstheim.
  • Shavari's Note - Anonymous
  • Shipment's Arrived - Anonymous
  • Shipment's Ready - Anonymous
    Fresh shipment of Moon Sugar
  • Shishi Report - Brerama Selas
  • Shopping List - Anonymous
    Somewhat eclectic.
  • Sibbi Black-Briar - Maven Black-Briar
    A mother's devotion to her son...not.
  • Sild's Journal - Sild the Warlock
    A mage traps adventurers in a cage and uses them for practice.
  • Sinderion's Field Journal - Sinderion
    Sinderion continues his research on Nirnroots by moving to Skyrim.
  • Sir Amiel's Journal - Sir Amiel
    The journal of Sir Amiel, late leader of the Knights of the Nine. Found in the Knights of the Nine official plugin.
  • Skorm Snow-Strider's Journal - Skorm Snow-Strider
    An early 1st era journal detailing a company's search for Falmer and discovery of Dragon cultists.
  • Slythe's Journal - Slythe Seringi
    Journal of Slythe Seringi, who in his on belief did a holy pilgrimage to a dangerous daedria-infested caves.
  • Small Diary - Vaske
    Some sort of diary. Contains a password. Found in Sundercliff Watch.
  • Small Note - Anonymous
    Concerns pit wolves.
  • Smuggler's Note - Anonymous
    A better sort of Skooma.
  • Soldier's Request - Anonymous
    A meddlesome old lady in the soldier's barracks.
  • Someone's Last Words - Anonymous
    A note to the player, bequeathing him the dead man's dagger.
  • Sonda's Note - Sonda
    Need of medicine in a mine.
  • Starlover's Log - Samar Starlover
    Journal of a dragonriding battlemage attempting to escape the 'spire.
  • Starlover's Log - Samar Starlover
    The log of a Dragonrider who fell defending the testing grounds.
  • Staubin's Diary - Anonymous
    The Netchuand-Zel expedition succumbs to Falmer.
  • Steward's Note - Frathen Drothan
    An instruction to the Drothmeri Steward by Frathen Drothan. Found in Sundercliff Watch.
  • Stormcloak Missive - Anonymous
    Report on the state of Fort Snowhawk.
  • Stromm's Diary - Stromm
    Journal of a researcher in Nchuand-Zel, under Markarth.
  • Suicide Note - Anonymous
    Found deep inside the Old Mournhold, a farewell letter.
  • Suicide Note - Anonymous
    The suicide note by the personal guard of Adamus Phillida, who failed to protect Phillida.
  • Sulla's Journal - Sulla
    The Alftand expedition is trapped by the ice inside the aforementioned ruin.
  • Suspicious Letter - Ulrich Leland
    The letter that brought down Ulrich Leland's career as Cheydinhal' Captain of the Guard.
  • Suvaris Atheron's Logbook - Suvaris Atheron
    The diary of a mundane life.
  • Sven's Fake Letter from Faendal. - Sven
    Tries to make Faendal look bad in the eyes of Camilla.
  • Tattered Journal - Anonymous
    Complaint about working conditions and a lack of booze.
  • Tattered Note - Carnius Magius
    A letter from Carnius Magius to kill all Raven Rock inhabitant.
  • Telaendril's Ocheeva Note - Telaendril
    A note from Telaendril to Ocheeva regarding her schedule.
  • Thalmor Orders - Elenwen
  • Thauraver's Orders - K
  • The Black Arts on Trial - Hanibal Traven
    The summary of a debate about necromancy.
  • The Liturgy of Affliction - Vexis Velruan, Anias Gael (scribe)
    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.
  • The Memory Stone - Makela Leki
    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.
  • The Path of Transcendence - Celedaen
    A journal of Celedaen, a member of Mages Guild who practiced Necromancer and in the process to gain lichdom.
  • The Windhelm Letters - Reylia, Stessl, Shapl
    Letters from a woman to her lover during a famine.
  • Thief's Last Words - Anonymous
    Concerns the Eyes of the Snow Elves.
  • Things to Do - Anonymous
    A fisherman's to-do list.
  • Thonar's Journal - Thonar Silverblood
    Describes the arragement between Thonar and Madanach.
  • Timely Offer - Tuldinwae
    Smuggling glass arrows.
  • Tiram Gadar's Credentials - Acatto, Imperial Battlemage
    Is this supposed to be a letter from Occato, Imperial Battle Mage for Tiram Gadar's position in Vivec Mages Guild. Is this authentic?
  • To A Concerned Citizen - Anonymous
    A missive from the Society of Mercantile Freedom in Riften.
  • To be Read Immediately! - Indaryn
    Indaryn is once again displeased with his workers.
  • To the Brotherhood - Maven Black-Briar
    An angry note to the Dark Brotherhood for a job that remains undone.
  • To the Owner - Kilthinius Dandoril
    Thankyou note from a trap-maker to the man who contracted him.
  • Tobias' Letter - Tobias
    The letter that brought the prodigal son of Hammerfell home.
  • Torn Note - Firir
    Note by a man captured by vampires.
  • Tova's Farewell - Tova Shatter-Shield
    A suicide note.
  • Traitor's Diary - Anonymous
    Contains interesting background information about the Dark Brotherhood traitor.
  • Transfer Orders - Anonymous
    This is what happens to overzealous members of the Imperial Watch.
  • Treasure Hunter's Note - Anonymous
    A randomized note about a randomized treasure.
  • Treasury Orders - Odral Helvi
    An order letter for Tenisi to do a certain task.
  • Treasury Report - Anonymous
    An encoded report.
  • Umana's Journal - Umana
    A downturn of events for the doomed Alftand expedition.
  • Undelivered Letter (Jalbert) - Anonymous
    A lovely letter from Jalbert the Necromancer. Whose new haven is Vilverin. Just in case the letter would have made you curious.
  • Undelivered Letter (Orrery) - Anonymous
    A bandit note concerning the dwemeri artifacts that they stole. These artifacts are needed to repair the Arcane University Orrery.
  • Unsent Afflicted Letter - Anonymous
    A wife's letter to her husband, describing how she and her village came to serve Peryite.
  • Until Next Time - Anonymous
    A note to Haelga from her lover, reminiscing about their nigh together.
  • Urag's Note - Urag
    About a book.
  • Valmir's Orders - Anonymous
  • Vampires of the Iliac Bay - Anonymous
    Like "On Lycantropy", it's a players' guide to being a vampire.
  • Vicente's Note to Ocheeva - Vicente Valtieri
    Vicente really doesn't like garlic.
  • Warning - Rigel Strong-Arm
    A bandit leader's warning to his men.
  • Watchtower Guard's Note - Anonymous
    Note to a Stormcloak soldier about reinforcements.
  • Weylin's Note - Nepo the Nose
    Instructions to perform an assassination.
  • Worn, Faded Note - Ghola gro-Muzgol
    A note found on the corpse of the Vampire Ghola gro-Muzgol.
  • Wyndelius' Journal - Wyndelius Gatharian
    A journal of an adventurer who is searching Shroud Hearth Barrow, while trying to keep other adventurers away.
  • Yngling's Letter - Archcanon Saryoni
    A letter from Archcanon Saryoni with 50,000 drakes "donation" from the temple.
  • Ysolda's Message - Ysolda
    Ysolda message to Ulag concerning the Khajiit caravans

Guides & Instruction

Pamphlets

  • A Leaflet - Anonymous
    Propaganda against the alchemist Aurane Frernis.
  • Ahzirr Trajijazaeri - Anonymous
    The philosophy of the Renrijra Krin, a group of Khajiiti revolutionaries.
  • Confessions of a Thief - Anonymous
    I guess this book was initially meant as a gameplay guide for thieves.
  • Heretical Thoughts - Anonymous
    The doctrine of the Heretics, one of the rebellious factions in Shivering Isles. The faction sees that Sheogorath is not a god at all but a mere mortal who is dabbling in foul magic and consorting with Daedra, thus unfit for ruling.
  • Myth or Menace? - Anonymous
    Does a Thieves Guild really exist in Cyrodiil?
  • Nords Arise! - Anonymous
    A pro-stormcloak pamphlet.
  • Nords of Skyrim - Hrothmund Wolf-Heart
    Exults the Nord race and all its accomplishments.
  • Progress Of Truth - Dissident Priests
    A book that questioning the doctrine of the Tribunal temple and even the Tribunal godhood.
  • Public Notice - Berel Sala
    A wanted letter for the Nerevarine - before he was truly accepted by Vivec.
  • Scourge of the Gray Quarter - Frilgeth Horse-Breaker
    A bias view of the Dunmer in Skyrim.
  • The Bear of Markarth - Arrianus Arius
    A recent history of the Reach.
  • The Common Tongue - Anonymous
    This letter is highly illegal in Mournhold. We risk our neck here to publish it.
  • The Dunmer of Skyrim - Athal Sarys
    A bitter Dunmer's view on the Nord/Dunmer relations in Windhelm.
  • The Eastern Provinces Impartially Considered - Anonymous
    A case against Imperial presence in the eastern provinces, Morrowind and Black Marsh.
  • The Pig Children - Tyston Bane
    A vigorous anti-Orcish pamphlete.
  • The Pig Children - Tyston Bane
    A highly bias book about Orcs.
  • The Talos Mistake - Leonora Venatus
    An apologist piece for the banning of Talos worship.
  • The War of Betony - Vulper Newgate
    A ridiculously pro-Daggerfall account of the war.
  • The War of Betony - Fav'te
    A ridiculously pro-Sentinel account of the war.
  • The Warmth of Mara - Anonymous
    A short sermon.
  • Wayrest, Jewel of the Bay - Sathyr Longleat
    A glorifying story about the past and present of Wayrest, with of-so-subtle bashing of Daggerfall.

Research

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