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The books from Skyrim

These are all books from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Ababael Timsar-Dadisun

The Buying Game
A guide to bartering.

Abdul-Mujib Ababneh

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

Acilius Bolar

Bolar's Writ
A dying Blade's words.

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.

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.

Agneta Falia

Herbalist's guide to Skyrim
Descriptions of common Skyrim plants and their alchemical properties.

Agnis

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

Agrippa Fundilius

War of the First Council
An Imperial overview of the war. Very biased and sometimes innacurate.

Agrius

Agrius's Journal
The corrupting influence of a certain cave.

Aicantar

Aicantar's Lab Journal
Aicantar's experiments on a spider centurion.

Aicantar of Shimerene

Before the Ages of Man
Another history book, recording the Dawn Era and Merethic Era.

Aldetuile

Cats of Skyrim
A description of the sabrecat.

Alethius

Alethius's Notes
Complaint about overzealous researchers.

Alexandre Hetrard

Glories and Laments
An archaeologist's observations about Ayleid ruins.

Alexandre Simon

The Alduin/Akatosh Dichotomy
Another view on the relationship between Alduin and Akatosh, this time from an Imperial perspective.

Alla Llaleth

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

Alva

Alva's Journal
The origin of Morthal's vampire problem.

Amanda Alleia

The City of Stone
A guide to Markarth, from the perspective of a mercenary.
The Code of Malacath
A guide to Orcish strongholds and society.

Amaund Motierre

Amaund Motierre's Sealed Letter
Veiled instructions for a series of assassinations to be performed by the Dark Brotherhood.

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.

Anders

Anders's Message
A thief is trapped.

Aniis Noru

Surfeit of Thieves
A tale about a robbery gone horribly, horribly awry.

Anise

Anise's Note
An invitation to a witches' coven.

Annanar Orme

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

Anonymous

16 Accords of Madness
Stories of Sheogorath's interactions with mortals.
A Children's Anuad
A version of the creation myth, featuring two brother's love for the same woman.
A Game at Dinner
A published letter from an anonymous spy about the game Prince Helseth cleverly played at the dinner between him and his Councilors.
A Kiss, Sweet Mother
Procedures for preforming the Black Sacrament to summon the Dark Brotherhood.
A Minor Maze
The history of Labyrinthian and its creator, Shalidor.
A Scrawled Note
Concerns Azura's Star
A Tragedy in Black
A folk tale about black soulgems.
Admonition Against Ebony
A warning about a sword.
Advances in Lock Picking
Information on lockpicking and lock design.
Adventurer's Journal
Description of mysterious caravan attack.
Aedra and Daedra
A brief overview of the differences between the two.
Aevar Stone-Singer
A Skaal legend of a boy who returns the gifts of the All-Maker from the Greedy Man
Afflicted's Note
Orchendor and the Dwemer machinery.
Ahzirr Trajijazaeri
The philosophy of the Renrijra Krin, a group of Khajiiti revolutionaries.
Alchemist's Journal
An alchemist's musings about her new work area.
Ancestors and the Dunmer
Dunmer funerary rights and ancestor worship.
Ancient Edict
A curse and a warning.
Anonymous Letter
Implicates a steward in an affair and suggests blackmail.
Antecedants of Dwemer Law
A brief overview of the relationship between Dwemer and Altmeri law.
Atronach Forge Manual
Explains how to use a forge that creates atronaches, located in the Midden of the College of Winterhold.
Atronach Forge Recipe
A recipe for the atronach forge
Bandit Leader's Journal
The threat of mutiny and a bandit whose stealing from his own.
Bandit's Journal
Hunting mammoth is hard work.
Beggar Prince
The tale of a Valenwood prince who receives unexpected powers from Namira.
Beware the Butcher!
Warning about the Butcher of Windhelm, posted all over the city by Viola Giordano.
Blood Horker Orders
Pirate's information about the East Empire Company shipping routes.
Boethiah's Glory
A prayer to Boethiah
Boethiah's Proving
A true story of the sacrifices demanded by Boethiah of her followers.
Bounty
A randomized bounty note used for miscellaneous quests
Children of the Sky
A book about Nords and their Thu'um.
Chronicles of Nchuleft
Recounts the events of an ancient Dwemeri meeting and assassination plot.
Cicero's Journal
Journal entries from an assassin in the Cheydinhal Sanctuary of the Dark Brotherhood.
Cleansing of the Fane
Chronicles the destruction of the Ayleid city of Malada in the early 1st era.
Commander's Note
Contract
A contract to assassinate the player for his murder of a relative.
Cook's Journal
Complaint about carnivores.
Corpse Note
An unfortunate woman's quest to retrieve her family amulet.
Courier's Letter
Darkest Darkness
Daedra summoning and the Dunmer religion.
Decree of Monument
The dedication of a monument to the refugees of Morrowind.
East Empire Connection
Results of the integation of an East Empire Company officer by the Thieves Guild.
Elder Scroll
Secrets of the universe not included.
Eltry's Note
Eyes of the Falmer Map
A map showing the location of the Eyes of the Falmer.
Eyes Open
Faded Diary
A short diary of someone who survived the Red Year.
Father's Missive
A father's letter to his willful daughter.
Fisherman's Letter
An unsuccessful fisherman is angry at his friend.
Five Songs of King Wulfharth
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.
Foresworn Missive
A warning to Alaric.
Foresworn Note
Swearing of allegiance to the Matriarch and the cause.
Frost's Identity Papers
Deed of ownership and background information for a valuable steed.
Gaius Maro's Schedule
The weekly schedule of Gaius Maro, a Penitus Occulatus agent.
Galerion the Mystic
A biography of Galerion the Mystic, founder of the Mage's Guild.
Geirmund's Epitaph
Epitaph to Geirmund, archmage under king Harald.
Gods and Worship
An overview of the nature and power of the gods.
Goldenglow Bill of Sale
Deed of ownership to Goldenglow Estate in Riften.
Gourmet's Writ of Passage
Allows the Gourmet (or rather the player pretending to be the Gourmet) passage into the Emperor's tower.
Guard's Orders
Orders to evacuate a prison in view of the impending storm.
Hanging Gardens
Excerpts of a Dwemer book translated into Aldmeri.
Harvesting Frostbite Spider Venom
Notes on Frostbite spiders.
Hastily Scribbled Note
Have Need of Cynic
A friend must be rescued out of Cidha Mine.
High Hrothgar Tablets
A history of Dragons and Thu'um, as told by inscriptions along the way up to High Hrothgar.
Hired Thug's Missive
Two bodyguards hired to escort a Breton with a mysterious mask.
Home Decorating Guides
Summaries of the decorations available for your various homes.
Hunter's Journal
A good kill of bears.
Immortal Blood
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.
Imperial Letter
Reports of Stormcloak advancement, and promise of reinforcements.
Invitation to Elenwen's Reception
Invites the player to the Thalmor Embassy.
J'zhar's Journal
Signing up for a Dwemer dig to get your brother off his Skooma addiction turns out to be a bad idea.
Jornibret's Last Dance
A bawdy song about a playboy and the lady who charms him.
Journal
Final words of a man dying from Rockjoint.
Justiciar Execution Order
Orders and authorises the player's death.
Keepers of the Razor
History of a group pledged to protecting the pieces of the Mehrune's Razor.
King Olaf's Verse
Kolb & the Dragon
A choose-your-own adventure book.
Kyr's Bounty
A hundred gold to whoever kills Eisa and Ra'jirr.
Lady Benoch's Words and Philosophy
An interview with the Wood Elf Imperial Guard Lady Benoch about her life.
Letter
Blackmail.
Letter from a Friend
Tells the player the location of a Word Wall
Letter from Solitude
Requests extradition of a criminal named Arn.
Letter from the Steward
Condolences to Aventus Aretino on behalf of Ulfric.
Letter of Inheritance
Given to the player upon his friend's death.
Letter to Beem-Ja
Blackmail for a daughter's safety.
Letter to Salma
Mother's letter to her daughter.
Lord Jornibret's Last Dance
A fine piece of gallant poetry. Somewhat like "Rude Song" of Daggerfall, but much, much more refined.
Mace Etiquette
Guide to proper use of maces.
Many Thanks
Smuggling valuables out of Castle Dour.
Master Illusion Text
Supposedly the secrets of the universe. Really just gibberish in a fancy font.
Merchant's Journal
A wife's devotion to her husband and a lament on the state of roads.
Midden Incident Repot
A summoning gone horribly wrong at the College of Winterhold.
Mysterious Akavir
This book describes the inhabitants of the continent called Akavir.
Mysterium Xarxes
A fragment of the Mysterium Xarxes.
Mzinchaleft Guard's Notice
Someone doesn't want to be disturbed.
N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis!
The ramblings of the vile Sload Necromancer.
Necromancer's Letter
Reports the successful takeover of Fort Snowhawk.
Nerevar Moon and Star
Imperial note about Ashlander legends.
Nords Arise!
A pro-stormcloak pamphlet.
Note
Bandits accidentally kill a lady.
Note to the Authorities
Location of a dragon's lair.
Notes on the Lunar Forge
Outlines the abilities of lunar weapons.
Notes on Yngol Barrow
A poem about Atmora, which serves as the solution to a puzzle within Yngol Barrow.
Notice
He used to be a soldier, and then he took an arrow in the...leg.
Notice of Cost Increase
Price increase of Black-Briar mead due to unrest in Skyrim.
Nystrom's Journal
Diary of a thief infiltrating Nocturnal's temple, and a series of hints needed to get into the inner sanctum.
Ode to the Tundrastriders
A poem about giants.
Of Fjori and Holgeir
The legend of two doomed lovers.
Official Warning
Don't bother the giant.
Oghma Infinitum
Supposedly contains the knowledge of Hermaeus Mora.
Old Tome
A poem about death and honor
Orders
Flower picking and corpse disposal.
Pension of the Ancestor Moth
The basics of the Temple of the Ancestor Moth.
Possible Rivals
Warns Bryjolf of a Thieves Guild forming in Windhelm.
Posting of the Hunt
Describes the rituals and rules of Hircine's Wild Hunt.
Potion Recipes
Recipes for various potions made from ingredients found in Skyrim.
Power of the Elements
A mysterious poem seemingly containing instructions.
Prisoner's Plan
A plan for escape.
Promissory Note
Proper Lock Design
A guide to picking locks.
Racial Phylogeny
Notes on who can breed with whom, and what the kids will be like.
Reality and Other Falsehoods
A treatise on the nature of Alteration magic.
Red Eagle's Right
An invocation of Red Eagle, a legendary king of the Reach.
Remanada
A myth of the birth of Reman, and the story of the knight Renauld.
Request from Questgiver
Asks for the players help.
Requested Report
Report on a wive's adultary.
Research Notes
Notes about Dwarven machinery from the doomed Alftand expedition.
Ruined Trailbook
Fragments of a trapped adventurer's journal.
Scribbled Note
Second Letter from Linwe
Shavari's Note
Shipment's Arrived
Shipment's Ready
Fresh shipment of Moon Sugar
Shopping List
Somewhat eclectic.
Sithis
This tells of the connection between Sithis and Lorkhan.
Small Note
Concerns pit wolves.
Smuggler's Note
A better sort of Skooma.
Soldier's Request
A meddlesome old lady in the soldier's barracks.
Song of Hrormir
The retelling of the quest of Hrormir to rescue his brother from the Dark Kings of Aelfendor.
Songs of the Return
This incomplete cycle tells of Ysgramor and his 500 Companion's conquest and settlement of Skyrim.
Souls, Black and White
The basics of souls and soulgems.
Spirit of Nirn
A short text describing differing cultural views of Lorkhan.
Spirit of the Daedra
A Dremora sheds light into the nature of the Daedra. Highly interesting, and gives us a glimpse into their motivations, desires, and fears.
Staubin's Diary
The Netchuand-Zel expedition succumbs to Falmer.
Stormcloak Missive
Report on the state of Fort Snowhawk.
Tattered Journal
Complaint about working conditions and a lack of booze.
Tattered Note
The riddle of Labyrinthian
Thalmor Dossier: Delphine
The Thalmor's file on Delphine.
Thalmor Dossier: Esbern
The Thalmor's file on Esbern.
Thalmor Dossier: Ulfric Stormcloak
The Thalmor's file on Ulfric Stormcloak.
The Adabal-a
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 Sancre Tor
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 Book of Daedra
Contains descriptions of Daedric Princes and mentions of powerful artifacts.
The Death of a Wanderer
The death-bed tale of an old Argonian explorer. Features some backstory on those gemstone claw keys.
The Dreamslide
Describes the Dreamstride, a unique state associated with Vaernima that lets you experience the lives of other people.
The Four Totems of Volkygge
A riddle whose answer is the solution to a puzzle.
The Holds of Skyrim
Descriptions of the Holds, their capitals, and their strategic values in the war.
The Legendary Scourge
A poem about Scourge, the mace of Malacath.
The Monomyth
A theology book that contains some of the most common creation myths.
The Red Book of Riddles
The Rise and Fall of the Blades
A history of the Blades.
The Secret of Ragnvald
A poem about the defeat of King Otar of Ragnvald.
The Song of Pelinal
A series of fragments describing Pelinal and his deeds.
The Totems of Hircine
Describes artifacts granted to men by Hircine to focus Lycanthropy.
The True Nature of Orcs
A short book about Malacath and the Orcs.
The Warmth of Mara
A short sermon.
The Warrior's Charge
A Redguard poem about the constellations.
The Waters of Oblivion
An article about the dangers of Oblivion and the Daedra. Seems to be written by an especially zealous Aedra worshipper.
The Yellow Book of Riddles
A riddle book
Thief of Virtue
A thief's most valiant theft.
Thief's Last Words
Concerns the Eyes of the Snow Elves.
Things to Do
A fisherman's to-do list.
Three Thieves
A tale of thievery and betrayal.
To A Concerned Citizen
A missive from the Society of Mercantile Freedom in Riften.
Training Chests
Rules for using the thieves' guild training chests.
Treasure Hunter's Note
A randomized note about a randomized treasure.
Treatise on Ayleidic Cities
A damaged historical book of Varsa Baalim and the Nefarivigum.
Trials of Saint Alessia
This verse talks about the alleged covenant between Akatosh and Alessia. There is mention of the Dragonfires and the Amulet of Kings.
Unsent Afflicted Letter
A wife's letter to her husband, describing how she and her village came to serve Peryite.
Until Next Time
A note to Haelga from her lover, reminiscing about their nigh together.
Vald's Debt
Record of a loan.
Valmir's Orders
Wabbajack
A child accidentally summons Sheogorath instead of Hermaus Mora, and pays the price.
Watchtower Guard's Note
Note to a Stormcloak soldier about reinforcements.
Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter
A Khajiit creation myth.
Writ of Sealing
Yngol and the Sea-Ghosts
An account of the death of Yngol. Somewhat different than the version in the Songs of Return.

Anthil Morvir

A Hypothetical Treachery
An amusing play about a bunch of backstabbing adventurers.

Anuriel

Reports of a Disturbance
Strange happenings in Riften's graveyard.

Aramril

The Apprentice's Assistant
Tips for spellcasters.

Aranea Drethan

Varieties of Daedra
Mostly information about the ranks and types of the Dremora.

Archmage Deneth

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

Arondil

Arondil's Journal
The journal of a Necromancer.

Arrianus Arius

The "Madmen" of the Reach
A history of the Foresworn, defending their right to the Reach.
The Bear of Markarth
A recent history of the Reach.

Arvel

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

Astrid

Dark Brotherhood Assassin's Note
A contract to assassinate the player.

Athal Sarys

The Dunmer of Skyrim
A bitter Dunmer's view on the Nord/Dunmer relations in Windhelm.

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

The Cake and the Diamond
An amusing story about a clever alchemist and greedy thieves.

Baloth-Kul

Horror of Castle Xyr
A one act play about a Telvanni Wizard’s experiments.
Legend of the Krately House
A frightening play about a haunted house.

Berdier Wreans

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

Bereditte Jastal

Sovngarde: A Reexamination
Some speculation about how to reach the Sovngarde, Nord's afterlife.

Bernadette Bantien

Amongst the Draugr
Observations on Draugr behavior and ancient Nordic society.

Boali

Night Falls on Sentinel
An assassin tells of how he removed the crown prince of Sentinel.

Bolli

Purchase Agreement
A contract for the delivery of fresh fish from Riften to Markarth.

Brarilu Theran

Twin Secrets
Describes the nature and limits of enchanting.

Brother Annulus, ed.

Annals of the Dragonguard
Yearly entries of the Dragonguard at Sky Haven Temple, outlining several important events.

Brother Mathnan

Atlas of Dragons
A list of dragons, living and dead.

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

Butcher Journals
The diaries of a serial killer from Winterhold.

Camilonwe of Alinor

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

Carlovac Townway

2920, Last Year of the First Era
A fascinating drama taking place at the very end of the First Era.

Celarus the Loremaster

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

Charwich, Koniinge

Charwich-Koniinge Letters
A tale of power, betrayal, and excavation in a quest for Azura's Star.

Christophe Bartlet

Letter from Christophe
End of a friendship.

Clarisse Vien; Tredayn Dren, ed.

Legend of Red Eagle
A Reachmen legend about a rebelious ruler named Red Eagle.

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.

Crassius Curio

The Lusty Argonian Maid
A hilariously raunchy tale of an Argonian maid and her Imperial master.

Daynas Valen

Daynas Valen's Journal
Diary of Daynas Valen, a mage who aquired the Ivory Claw.
Daynas Valen's Notes
Valen's notes on the history of the Gauldur Amulet.

Delphine

Mysterious Note
Instructions to the Dragonborn.

Delvin

Give Me a Chance
Vex needs to loosen up.

Delvin Mallory

Letter of Credit
A piece of paper worth 15,000 septims.
Shadowmarks
A guide to the signs used by thieves.

Dranor Seleth

Night of Tears
Exploration of the Elves' attack on Saarthal.

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.

Dwennon Wyndell

Of Crossed Daggers
A history of Riften, explaining its derelict state.

Dyryn

Balmora Blue Note
A note about some loot.

Eduardo Corvus

Killing - Before You're Killed
A guide to combat strategy.

Eisa

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

Elenwen

Lorcalin's Orders
Instructions to destroy a Talos shrine.
Thalmor Orders

Endrast

Endrast's Journal
Attempt to escape from a Dwemer ruin filled with Falmer.

Enric Milnes

Sacred Witness

Erj

Erj's Note

Faendal

Faendal's Fake Letter from Sven
Tries to make Sven look bad in the eyes of Camilla.

Fal Droon

The Dragon Break
Reexamines the Dragonbreak in historical terms.
The Lunar Lorkhan
An explanation of how Tamriel's moons are the decaying body of Lorkhan.

Faleen

Faleen's Letter to Calcelmo

Faralda

Faralda's Notes
Chronicles of poor penmanship.

Faustillus Junius

Shezarr and the Divines
A treatise about Shezarr and his relationship to the Eight Divines.

Ffoulke

The Firmament
A document about all the constellations.

Finn

Troll Slaying
An informal guide to dealing with trolls.

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.

Father of the Niben
An ancient poem about Topal the Pilot, with modern commentary.

Frilgeth Horse-Breaker

Scourge of the Gray Quarter
A bias view of the Dunmer in Skyrim.

Froda

Alchemist's Note
An ancient note concerning poisons and valiant death.

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

Gaston Bellefort

The Night Mother's Truth
A history of the Night Mother

Gelyph Sig

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

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.

Death Blow of Abernanit
A poem about the Sixth House.

Geros Albreigh

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

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.

Golldir

Letter to Vals Veran
A racist letter.

Gorgic Guine

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

Gorm

Gorm's Letter

Guissur

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

Gulum-Ei

Gulum-Ei's Confession
A dying thief's last words about his previous schemes.

Hadrik Oaken-Heart; Ashad Ibn Khaled, ed.

Flight from the Thalmor
A Nord's account of his capture by Thalmor Justiciars.

Hadrir

Miner's Journal
Attempts to find gold unsuccessful.

Hajvarr

Hajvarr's Journal
A bandit's take on recent events.
Note to Rodulf
Notice to treat the bandit leader's blind uncle well. Or else.

Haliel Myrm

Breathing Water
The story of a thief trying to get at his treasure.

Hamelyn

Hamelyn's Journal
Ramblings of a mad alchemist with a skeever army.

Hanibal Traven

The Black Arts on Trial
The summary of a debate about necromancy.

Hargar

Hargar's Journal
A group of bandits having a rough time.

Harrald

Quite Pleased
A thank-you note to a blacksmith.

Hasphat Antabolis

Dwemer History and Culture
Discussed the trivialization of the Dwemer in popular culture thanks to the books of Marobar Sul

Heddic

Heddic's Volunruud Notes
Notes on the tomb of the Tongue Kvenel.

Heidmir Starkad

Horker Attacks
Guide to surviving a fight with horkers.

Hela Thrice-Versed

Dragon Language: Myth no More
Inscriptions in the Dragon tongue and their Tamrielic translations.

Herbane

Herbane's Bestiary: Automatons
One Adventurer's experience with Dwemer centurions.
Herbane's Bestiary: Hagravens
One Adventurer's experience with Hagravens. Also contains a myth about their origin.
Herbane's Bestiary: Ice Wraiths
One Adventurer's experience with Ice Wraiths.

Herminia Cinna

The Last King of the Ayleids
A history of the fall of the Ayleid empire.

Heseph Chirirnis

The Fall of Saarthal
A rather ineffectual report on the state of Saarthal's ruins.

Horicles

Mannimarco, King of Worms
An epic poem about Mannimarco, the King of Worms.

Hrothmund Wolf-Heart

Nords of Skyrim
Exults the Nord race and all its accomplishments.

Idgrod the Younger

Idgrod's Note

Indaryn

All Employees Must Read!
Concerns a practical joke.
Attention Employees!
Notifies employees of the Black-Briar Meadery of new mandatory searches.
To be Read Immediately!
Indaryn is once again displeased with his workers.

Irlav Jarol

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

Isabelle

Isabelle's Letter
A farewell letter to Ranmir.

J'datharr

J'datharr's Note
Assassination order for Malborn.

Japhet

Japhet's Journal
Journal of a man settling a haunted island.

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

The Third Era Timeline
A brief timeline of the third era.

Jeanette Sitte

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

Jon

Letter from Jon
A love letter of Olfina.

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

Effects of the Elder Scrolls
Describes the various grades of blindness and understanding granted by the Elder Scrolls to their readers.

Karan

Karan's Journal
Diary of a woman in love.

Karoline of Solitude

The Knights of the Nine
The history of the Knights, from their founding to their decline in the mid 3rd era.

Katar Eriphanes

Biography of the Wolf Queen
The official biography of Potema, queen of Solitude.

Kier-Jo Chorvak

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

Kilthinius Dandoril

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

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.

Kyr

Kyr's Log
Secrets beneath Frostmere crypt.

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

Lycanthropic Legends of Skyrim
The search for truth about werebears and werewolves.

Leonora Venatus

The Talos Mistake
An apologist piece for the banning of Talos worship.

Linwe

First Letter from Linwe

Livillus Perus

Cherim's Heart
Interview with a Khajiiti tapestist about his work.

Lod

Private Letter
Need iron ore.

Lokheim

Fall of the Snow Prince
Chronicle of a battle between Falmer and Nords on Solstheim in the early 1st era.

Loraine

Note to Thomas
Concerns a trapped troll and a dare.

Lord Pottreid

Report: Disaster at Ionith
The story of Uriel V's failed invasion of Akavir.

Lord Pottreid, Chairman

Disaster at Ionith
Report of the Imperial Commission on the Disaster at Ionith

Lu-ah

Lu-ah's Journal
A wife turns to necromancy to revive her dead husband.

Lymdrenn Telvanni, Hidrya Olen

Lymdrenn Tenvanni's Journal
A father's last message to his son. Includes information on the fate of the Telvanni after the Red Year.

Mabei Aywenil

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

Madanach

Madanach's Note
Instructions for escaping Cidhna Mine.

Madena

Request for Help!
Everyone in Dawnstar is having nightmares.

Maluril

Maluril's Journal
A rogue wizard holed up in a Dwemer ruin.

Maluril Ferano

Mzinchaleft Work Order
Artifacts for coin.

Malviser

Response to Bero's Speech
The author responds to various claims about magicka theory made by illusionist Berevar Bero.

Malyn Varen

Malyn Varen's Grimoire
Notes on the convertion of Azura's Star into a Black Soulgem

Mankar Camoran

Mythic Dawn Commentaries
Messages to the Mythic Dawn from their leader, Mankar Camoran.

Marcius Carvain

An Explorer's Guide to Skyrim
Lists the locations of several Stones of Fate (the ones marked with the constalations).

Margret

Margret's Journal
An Imperial agent attempting to secure the deed to Cidhna Mine

Marobar Sul

Ancient Tales of the Dwemer
The series of fascinating adapted tales.

Matera Chapel

The Legendary Sancre Tor
A history book about the legendary, but abandoned, and now haunted city of Sancre Tor.

Mathias Etienne

The Wispmother
Facts and theories about Wispmothers.

Maven Black-Briar

Incriminating Letter
Bribes and backroom deals with Anuriel, Riften's steward.
Letter from Maven
Maven wishes to rekindle her friendship with Christophe
Note from Maven
Sets Indaryn strait.
Sibbi Black-Briar
A mother's devotion to her son...not.
To the Brotherhood
An angry note to the Dark Brotherhood for a job that remains undone.

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

Medresi's Notes
A treasure hunter's search for Angarvunde.

Menyna Gsost

Orsinium and the Orcs
A story about how Gortwog won the land between Menevia and Wayrest.

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

A Gentleman's Guide to Whiterun
A guide to Whiterun and its ladies.

Mirabelle Ervine

Per Your Requests
Response to a letter from a crazy scholar.

Mogen Son of Molag

Cabin the the Woods
A creepy story about a soldier and a ghostly woman.
The Woodcutter's Wife
A folk tale of a woodcutter's wife cursed for her deeds.

Morian Zenas

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 story about armorers, and how to use specific armor to fight in special conditions.

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.

Nils

Chaurus Pie: A Recipe
A humerous recipe book.

Nithilis Lidari

Fall From Glory
The current state of Skyrim's Thieves' Guild.

Olfina

Letter from Olfina

Pellarne Assi

The Brothers of Darkness
A history of the Morag Tong and Dark Brotherhood

Pius Bruccius

Imperial Condolances
Tells of the death of Saeel at the Battle of the Red Ring.

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.

Porbert Lyttumly

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

The Oblivion Crisis
A historical look at the main quest of TESIV:Oblivion.

Prior Emelene Madrine

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

Quintus Navale

Letter from Quintus Navale
Concerns the repair of the White Phial.

Quintus Nerevelus

An Accounting of the Elder Scrolls
A Librarian attempts to find information on the number and locations of the Elder Scrolls.

Ra'jiir

Ra'jiir's Note
The Pale Lady has driven Ra'jiir crazy.

Rahgot

Rahgot's Reply

Reginn Limilus

Regarding Your Loss
A mead shipment waylaid by bandits.

Reman Crex

Physicalities of Warewolves
Tracks the changes that a human body undergoes when becoming a warewolf.

Reven

Eslaf Erol Series
The life of Eslaf Erol, ironical and completely ludicrous.

Revus Sarvani

Light Armor Forging
Describes the materials and techniques needed to make light armor.

Reylia, Stessl, Shapl

The Windhelm Letters
Letters from a woman to her lover during a famine.

Rigel Strong-Arm

Note to Rhorlak
Reward for a good day of banditry.
Rigel's Letter
A response to her angry father.
Warning
A bandit leader's warning to his men.

Rogatus

Rogatus's Letter
A father's angry letter to his absent son.

Rolard Nordssen

Ruins of Kemel-Ze
An archeologist's adventure in the fabled ruin.

Rora

Rora's Letter
Tries to persuade someone to rob a vault.

Rufus Hayn

Life of Uriel Septim VII
A biography of Uriel Septim VII, from the start of his reign to just prior to his death.

Rulindil

Dragon Investigation Current Status
Summarizes the Thalmor's investigation into the return of dragons.

Runil

Runil's Journal
The diary of Runil, priest of Arkay in Falkreath.

Sabjorn

Letter from Sabjorn
Warns Maven Black-Briar to stop her "underhanded methods."

Sam

Repair Supplies
Supplies needed to repair a magical staff.

Sathyr Longleat

Daughter of the Niben
The History of Bravil. Includes an interesting legend about the Lucky Old Lady.

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.

Septimus Signus

Letter from Septimus
Ruminations on the Elder Scroll
A series of puzzling metaphors attempting to describe the elder scrolls.

Sergius Turrianus

Enchanter's Primer
An introduction to the principles of enchanting.

Shalidor

Shalidor's Insights
Arcane scribbling.

Sigilis Justus

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

Sigillah Parate

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

The Red Kitchen Reader
A chef reminisces about memorable meals.

Sinderion

Sinderion's Field Journal
Sinderion continues his research on Nirnroots by moving to Skyrim.

Sinderion; Sharmirin Raythorne, ed.

The Nirnroot Missive
Transcript of a speech given by Sinderion.

Sinjin

Rislav the Righteous
A heroic history book about Rislav Larich, an ancient king of Skingrad.

Skardan Free-Winter

A Dream of Sovngarde
A Nord's premature visit to Sovngarde.

Skorm Snow-Strider

Skorm Snow-Strider's Journal
An early 1st era journal detailing a company's search for Falmer and discovery of Dragon cultists.

Slafknir the Scribe

Holdings of Jarl Gjalund
Ancient survey of the lands of Jarl Gjalund.

Sonda

Sonda's Note
Need of medicine in a mine.

Spatior Munius

Walking the World, vol. XI
A guide to Solitude.

Stern Gamboge

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

Stromm

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

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.

Sulla

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

Sulla Trebatius

Expedition Manifest
A log of a doomed archaeological expedition.

Suvaris Atheron

Suvaris Atheron's Logbook
The diary of a mundane life.

Sven

Sven's Fake Letter from Faendal.
Tries to make Faendal look bad in the eyes of Camilla.

Sven Two-Hammers

Heavy Armor Forging
Describes the materials and techniques needed to forge heavy armor.

Swyk the Long-Sighted

Great Harbingers of the Companions
Lists historically important leaders of the Companions.

Tabar Vunqidh

Last Scabbard of Akrash
This book has it all -- romance, slavery, and head lopping!

Talen-Jei

Argonian Ceremony
A note about a traditional Argonian wedding.

Talsgar the Elder

Lost Legends of Skyrim
Speaks of the 'Forbidden Legend' of Archmage Gauldur

Taurce il-Anselma

Fragment: On Artaeum
An essay regarding the mysterious island of the Psijics.

Tavi Dromio

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.

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.

The Gourmet

Uncommon Taste
A book of Breton recipes by the famous cheff.
Uncommon Taste - Signed
Personalized copy given to Anton by the author.

Thelwe Ghelein

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

Thonar Silverblood

Thonar's Journal
Describes the arragement between Thonar and Madanach.

Thorbald; Adolphus Eritius, ed.

Forge, Hammer, and Anvil
The materials needed to make various armors, plus some humerous comments.

Thromgar Iron-Head

Alduin is Real
One Nord's view of the Alduin/Akatosh dichotomy.

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

Tova's Farewell
A suicide note.

Trius

For Shelly
A man waits for his lover.

Tsathenes

The Madness of Pelagius
A short biography of the mad Pelagius III.

Tuldinwae

Timely Offer
Smuggling glass arrows.

Turiul Nirith

The Hope of the Redoran
A tale of a child blessed by a prophesy and the interpretaion thereof.

Tyston Bane

The Pig Children
A highly bias book about Orcs.

Umana

Umana's Journal
A downturn of events for the doomed Alftand expedition.

University of Gwylim Press

Frontier, Conquest, and Accommodation
An essay about the early Nordic settlement of Tamriel.

Urag

Urag's Note
About a book.

Ursa Uthrax

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

Vals Veran

Letter to Golldir
A Necromancer insults the family in whose tomb he is squatting.

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.

Velehk Sain

Pirate King of the Abecean
A poem about a fierce pirate captain.

Vex

A Warning
No peeking!

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

The Wraith's Wedding Dowry
Never steal from a women on her wedding day

Vorian Direnni

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

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 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.

Wenengrus Monhona

The Amulet of Kings
Describes the covenant between Akatosh and Alessia.

Wilhem

An Appology
Shroudheath Barrow is haunted and bad for business.

Wulfmare Shadow-Cloak

Guide to Better Thieving
Overview of pickpocketing and lockpicking from a master thief.

Wyndelius Gatharian

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

Yaqut Tawashi

Withershins
A ridiculous book about madness.

Ynir Gorming

Fire and Darkness

Ysmir

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

Ysolda

Ysolda's Message
Ysolda message to Ulag concerning the Khajiit caravans

Yvonne Bienne

Catalogue of Armor Enchantments
Overview of possible apparel enchantments.
Catalogue of Weapon Enchantments
Overview of possible weapon enchantments.

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

Chance's Folly
The story of a skilled, but unfortunate, thief.