The books from Skyrim

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

16 Accords of Madness - Anonymous
Stories of Sheogorath's interactions with mortals.
2920, Last Year of the First Era - Carlovac Townway
A fascinating drama taking place at the very end of the First Era.
A Children's Anuad - Anonymous
A version of the creation myth, featuring two brother's love for the same woman.
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 Dream of Sovngarde - Skardan Free-Winter
A Nord's premature visit to Sovngarde.
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 Gentleman's Guide to Whiterun - Mikael the Bard
A guide to Whiterun and its ladies.
A Hypothetical Treachery - Anthil Morvir
An amusing play about a bunch of backstabbing adventurers.
A Kiss, Sweet Mother - Anonymous
Procedures for preforming the Black Sacrament to summon the Dark Brotherhood.
A Minor Maze - Anonymous
The history of Labyrinthian and its creator, Shalidor.
A Scrawled Note - Anonymous
Concerns Azura's Star
A Short History of Morrowind - Jeanette Sitte
A history book about Morrowind, mostly containing information about the settlements of the Vvardenfell district.
A Tragedy in Black - Anonymous
A folk tale about black soulgems.
A Warning - Vex
No peeking!
Admonition Against Ebony - Anonymous
A warning about a sword.
Advances in Lock Picking - Anonymous
Information on lockpicking and lock design.
Adventurer's Journal - Anonymous
Description of mysterious caravan attack.
Aedra and Daedra - Anonymous
A brief overview of the differences between the two.
Aeri's Note - Aeri
A letter to Jarl Skald concerning lumber and soldiers.
Aevar Stone-Singer - Anonymous
A Skaal legend of a boy who returns the gifts of the All-Maker from the Greedy Man
Afflicted's Note - Anonymous
Orchendor and the Dwemer machinery.
Agrius's Journal - Agrius
The corrupting influence of a certain cave.
Ahzirr Trajijazaeri - Anonymous
The philosophy of the Renrijra Krin, a group of Khajiiti revolutionaries.
Aicantar's Lab Journal - Aicantar
Aicantar's experiments on a spider centurion.
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.
Alduin is Real - Thromgar Iron-Head
One Nord's view of the Alduin/Akatosh dichotomy.
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.
Amaund Motierre's Sealed Letter - Amaund Motierre
Veiled instructions for a series of assassinations to be performed by the Dark Brotherhood.
Amongst the Draugr - Bernadette Bantien
Observations on Draugr behavior and ancient Nordic society.
An Accounting of the Elder Scrolls - Quintus Nerevelus
A Librarian attempts to find information on the number and locations of the Elder Scrolls.
An Appology - Wilhem
Shroudheath Barrow is haunted and bad for business.
An Explorer's Guide to Skyrim - Marcius Carvain
Lists the locations of several Stones of Fate (the ones marked with the constalations).
Ancestors and the Dunmer - Anonymous
Dunmer funerary rights and ancestor worship.
Ancient Edict - Anonymous
A curse and a warning.
Ancient Tales of the Dwemer - Marobar Sul
The series of fascinating adapted tales.
Anders's Message - Anders
A thief is trapped.
Anise's Note - Anise
An invitation to a witches' coven.
Annals of the Dragonguard - Brother Annulus, ed.
Yearly entries of the Dragonguard at Sky Haven Temple, outlining several important events.
Anonymous Letter - Anonymous
Implicates a steward in an affair and suggests blackmail.
Antecedants of Dwemer Law - Anonymous
A brief overview of the relationship between Dwemer and Altmeri law.
Arcana Restored - Wapna Neustra
A guide to restoring arcane items in a mana fountain. Faux-archaic in style.
Argonian Account - Waughin Jarth
Decumus Scotti's adventures in Argonia after his "business trip" to Valenwood (described in A Dance in Fire).
Argonian Ceremony - Talen-Jei
A note about a traditional Argonian wedding.
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.
Atlas of Dragons - Brother Mathnan
A list of dragons, living and dead.
Atronach Forge Manual - Anonymous
Explains how to use a forge that creates atronaches, located in the Midden of the College of Winterhold.
Atronach Forge Recipe - Anonymous
A recipe for the atronach forge
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.
Before the Ages of Man - Aicantar of Shimerene
Another history book, recording the Dawn Era and Merethic Era.
Beggar Prince - Anonymous
The tale of a Valenwood prince who receives unexpected powers from Namira.
Beware the Butcher! - Anonymous
Warning about the Butcher of Windhelm, posted all over the city by Viola Giordano.
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 the Wolf Queen - Katar Eriphanes
The official biography of Potema, queen of Solitude.
Blood Horker Orders - Anonymous
Pirate's information about the East Empire Company shipping routes.
Boethiah's Glory - Anonymous
A prayer to Boethiah
Boethiah's Proving - Anonymous
A true story of the sacrifices demanded by Boethiah of her followers.
Bolar's Writ - Acilius Bolar
A dying Blade's words.
Book of the Dragonborn - Prior Emelene Madrine
A Talos priest's explanation of Dragonborn, their history, and the legends associated with them.
Bounty - Anonymous
A randomized bounty note used for miscellaneous quests
Breathing Water - Haliel Myrm
The story of a thief trying to get at his treasure.
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.
Butcher Journals - Calixto
The diaries of a serial killer from Winterhold.
Cabin the the Woods - Mogen Son of Molag
A creepy story about a soldier and a ghostly woman.
Catalogue of Armor Enchantments - Yvonne Bienne
Overview of possible apparel enchantments.
Catalogue of Weapon Enchantments - Yvonne Bienne
Overview of possible weapon enchantments.
Cats of Skyrim - Aldetuile
A description of the sabrecat.
Chance's Folly - Zylmoc Golge
The story of a skilled, but unfortunate, thief.
Charwich-Koniinge Letters - Charwich, Koniinge
A tale of power, betrayal, and excavation in a quest for Azura's Star.
Chaurus Pie: A Recipe - Nils
A humerous recipe book.
Cherim's Heart - Livillus Perus
Interview with a Khajiiti tapestist about his work.
Children of the Sky - Anonymous
A book about Nords and their Thu'um.
Chronicles of Nchuleft - Anonymous
Recounts the events of an ancient Dwemeri meeting and assassination plot.
Cicero's Journal - Anonymous
Journal entries from an assassin in the Cheydinhal Sanctuary of the Dark Brotherhood.
Cleansing of the Fane - Anonymous
Chronicles the destruction of the Ayleid city of Malada in the early 1st era.
Commander's Note - Anonymous
Complaint Letter - Agnis
An angry letter about dirty soldiers and persistent skeevers.
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
Dark Brotherhood Assassin's Note - Astrid
A contract to assassinate the player.
Darkest Darkness - Anonymous
Daedra summoning and the Dunmer religion.
Daughter of the Niben - Sathyr Longleat
The History of Bravil. Includes an interesting legend about the Lucky Old Lady.
Daynas Valen's Journal - Daynas Valen
Diary of Daynas Valen, a mage who aquired the Ivory Claw.
Daynas Valen's Notes - Daynas Valen
Valen's notes on the history of the Gauldur Amulet.
De Rerum Dirennis - Vorian Direnni
A story about Asliel Direnni, an accomplished Alchemist of the Direnni clan.
Death Blow of Abernanit - Geocrates Varnus, ed.
A poem about the Sixth House.
Decree of Monument - Anonymous
The dedication of a monument to the refugees of Morrowind.
Disaster at Ionith - Lord Pottreid, Chairman
Report of the Imperial Commission on the Disaster at Ionith
Dragon Investigation Current Status - Rulindil
Summarizes the Thalmor's investigation into the return of dragons.
Dragon Language: Myth no More - Hela Thrice-Versed
Inscriptions in the Dragon tongue and their Tamrielic translations.
Dryston's Note - Dryston
Dryston considers "roughing up" the player an easy task.
Dwarves - Calcelmo
Summary of Dwemer culture and achievements.
Dwemer History and Culture - Hasphat Antabolis
Discussed the trivialization of the Dwemer in popular culture thanks to the books of Marobar Sul
Dwemer Inquiries - Thelwe Ghelein
A series of texts describing Dwemer history, culture, and architecture, especially away from Vvardenfell. Includes Dwemer script.
East Empire Connection - Anonymous
Results of the integation of an East Empire Company officer by the Thieves Guild.
Effects of the Elder Scrolls - Justinius Poluhnius, Anstius Metchim
Describes the various grades of blindness and understanding granted by the Elder Scrolls to their readers.
Eisa's Journal - Eisa
Treasure hunters uncover something that definitely isn't treasure.
Elder Scroll - Anonymous
Secrets of the universe not included.
Eltry's Note - Anonymous
Enchanter's Primer - Sergius Turrianus
An introduction to the principles of enchanting.
Endrast's Journal - Endrast
Attempt to escape from a Dwemer ruin filled with Falmer.
Erj's Note - Erj
Eslaf Erol Series - Reven
The life of Eslaf Erol, ironical and completely ludicrous.
Expedition Manifest - Sulla Trebatius
A log of a doomed archaeological expedition.
Eyes of the Falmer Map - Anonymous
A map showing the location of the Eyes of the Falmer.
Eyes Open - Anonymous
Faded Diary - Anonymous
A short diary of someone who survived the Red Year.
Faendal's Fake Letter from Sven - Faendal
Tries to make Sven look bad in the eyes of Camilla.
Faleen's Letter to Calcelmo - Faleen
Fall From Glory - Nithilis Lidari
The current state of Skyrim's Thieves' Guild.
Fall of the Snow Prince - Lokheim
Chronicle of a battle between Falmer and Nords on Solstheim in the early 1st era.
Faralda's Notes - Faralda
Chronicles of poor penmanship.
Father of the Niben - Florin Jaliil, trans.
An ancient poem about Topal the Pilot, with modern commentary.
Father's Missive - Anonymous
A father's letter to his willful daughter.
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.
Fire and Darkness - Ynir Gorming
First Letter from Linwe - Linwe
Fisherman's Letter - Anonymous
An unsuccessful fisherman is angry at his friend.
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.
Flight from the Thalmor - Hadrik Oaken-Heart; Ashad Ibn Khaled, ed.
A Nord's account of his capture by Thalmor Justiciars.
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.
Forge, Hammer, and Anvil - Thorbald; Adolphus Eritius, ed.
The materials needed to make various armors, plus some humerous comments.
Fragment: On Artaeum - Taurce il-Anselma
An essay regarding the mysterious island of the Psijics.
Frontier, Conquest, and Accommodation - University of Gwylim Press
An essay about the early Nordic settlement of Tamriel.
Frost's Identity Papers - Anonymous
Deed of ownership and background information for a valuable steed.
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.
Gaius Maro's Schedule - Anonymous
The weekly schedule of Gaius Maro, a Penitus Occulatus agent.
Galerion the Mystic - Anonymous
A biography of Galerion the Mystic, founder of the Mage's Guild.
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.
Geirmund's Epitaph - Anonymous
Epitaph to Geirmund, archmage under king Harald.
Ghosts in the Storm - Adonato Leotelli
The author's caravan is attacked by unidentified creatures in the middle of a snow storm.
Give Me a Chance - Delvin
Vex needs to loosen up.
Glories and Laments - Alexandre Hetrard
An archaeologist's observations about Ayleid ruins.
Gods and Worship - Anonymous
An overview of the nature and power of the gods.
Goldenglow - Mercer Frey
Mercer wants to get rid of the house, pronto.
Goldenglow Bill of Sale - Anonymous
Deed of ownership to Goldenglow Estate in Riften.
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.
Great Harbingers of the Companions - Swyk the Long-Sighted
Lists historically important leaders of the Companions.
Guard's Orders - Anonymous
Orders to evacuate a prison in view of the impending storm.
Guide to Better Thieving - Wulfmare Shadow-Cloak
Overview of pickpocketing and lockpicking from a master thief.
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.
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".
Hamelyn's Journal - Hamelyn
Ramblings of a mad alchemist with a skeever army.
Hanging Gardens - Anonymous
Excerpts of a Dwemer book translated into Aldmeri.
Hargar's Journal - Hargar
A group of bandits having a rough time.
Harvesting Frostbite Spider Venom - Anonymous
Notes on Frostbite spiders.
Hastily Scribbled Note - Anonymous
Have Need of Cynic - Anonymous
A friend must be rescued out of Cidha Mine.
Heavy Armor Forging - Sven Two-Hammers
Describes the materials and techniques needed to forge heavy armor.
Heddic's Volunruud Notes - Heddic
Notes on the tomb of the Tongue Kvenel.
Herbalist's guide to Skyrim - Agneta Falia
Descriptions of common Skyrim plants and their alchemical properties.
Herbane's Bestiary: Automatons - Herbane
One Adventurer's experience with Dwemer centurions.
Herbane's Bestiary: Hagravens - Herbane
One Adventurer's experience with Hagravens. Also contains a myth about their origin.
Herbane's Bestiary: Ice Wraiths - Herbane
One Adventurer's experience with Ice Wraiths.
High Hrothgar Tablets - Anonymous
A history of Dragons and Thu'um, as told by inscriptions along the way up to High Hrothgar.
Hired Thug's Missive - Anonymous
Two bodyguards hired to escort a Breton with a mysterious mask.
Holdings of Jarl Gjalund - Slafknir the Scribe
Ancient survey of the lands of Jarl Gjalund.
Home Decorating Guides - Anonymous
Summaries of the decorations available for your various homes.
Horker Attacks - Heidmir Starkad
Guide to surviving a fight with horkers.
Horror of Castle Xyr - Baloth-Kul
A one act play about a Telvanni Wizard’s experiments.
Hunter's Journal - Anonymous
A good kill of bears.
Ice and Chitin - Pletius Spatec
How ice and chitin saved an Officer and her Lieutenant from an army.
Idgrod's Note - Idgrod the Younger
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.
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 Order - General Tulius
Note from Tullius allowing for release of prisoner from Northwatch Keep
Incident in Necrom - Jonquilla Bothe
Four adventurers set out to clear a cemetery from vampires. Exults the benefits of illusion magic.
Incriminating Letter - Maven Black-Briar
Bribes and backroom deals with Anuriel, Riften's steward.
Invitation to Elenwen's Reception - Anonymous
Invites the player to the Thalmor Embassy.
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.
Isabelle's Letter - Isabelle
A farewell letter to Ranmir.
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.
Japhet's Journal - Japhet
Journal of a man settling a haunted island.
Jornibret's Last Dance - Anonymous
A bawdy song about a playboy and the lady who charms him.
Journal - Anonymous
Final words of a man dying from Rockjoint.
Journal of Drokt - Drokt
A madman's musing about the puzzle machine that drove him insane.
Justiciar Execution Order - Anonymous
Orders and authorises the player's death.
Karan's Journal - Karan
Diary of a woman in love.
Keepers of the Razor - Anonymous
History of a group pledged to protecting the pieces of the Mehrune's Razor.
Killing - Before You're Killed - Eduardo Corvus
A guide to combat strategy.
King Olaf's Verse - Anonymous
Kodlak's Journal - Kodlak White-Mane
The diary of Kodlak White-Mane, Harbringer of the Companions. Speaks of his relationship to the player.
Kolb & the Dragon - Anonymous
A choose-your-own adventure book.
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.
Lady Benoch's Words and Philosophy - Anonymous
An interview with the Wood Elf Imperial Guard Lady Benoch about her life.
Last Scabbard of Akrash - Tabar Vunqidh
This book has it all -- romance, slavery, and head lopping!
Legend of Red Eagle - Clarisse Vien; Tredayn Dren, ed.
A Reachmen legend about a rebelious ruler named Red Eagle.
Legend of the Krately House - Baloth-Kul
A frightening play about a haunted house.
Letter - Anonymous
Blackmail.
Letter from a Friend - Anonymous
Tells the player the location of a Word Wall
Letter from Calcelmo - Calcelmo
A request to the player for the delivery of a certain artifact.
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 Jon - Jon
A love letter of Olfina.
Letter from Maven - Maven Black-Briar
Maven wishes to rekindle her friendship with Christophe
Letter from Olfina - Olfina
Letter from Quintus Navale - Quintus Navale
Concerns the repair of the White Phial.
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 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 Golldir - Vals Veran
A Necromancer insults the family in whose tomb he is squatting.
Letter to Salma - Anonymous
Mother's letter to her daughter.
Letter to Vals Veran - Golldir
A racist letter.
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.
Light Armor Forging - Revus Sarvani
Describes the materials and techniques needed to make light armor.
Liminal Bridges - Camilonwe of Alinor
This document provides "hypothetical" instructions on how to travel between Mundus and Oblivion using sigil stones.
Lorcalin's Orders - Elenwen
Instructions to destroy a Talos shrine.
Lord Jornibret's Last Dance - Anonymous
A fine piece of gallant poetry. Somewhat like "Rude Song" of Daggerfall, but much, much more refined.
Lost Legends of Skyrim - Talsgar the Elder
Speaks of the 'Forbidden Legend' of Archmage Gauldur
Love Poem - Calcelmo
Calcelmo's poem to his lover, Faleen
Lu-ah's Journal - Lu-ah
A wife turns to necromancy to revive her dead husband.
Lycanthropic Legends of Skyrim - Lentulus Inventius
The search for truth about werebears and werewolves.
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.
Mace Etiquette - Anonymous
Guide to proper use of maces.
Madanach's Note - Madanach
Instructions for escaping Cidhna Mine.
Magic from the Sky - Irlav Jarol
A valuable treatise on Ayleid magic. This is a great reference source on Welkynd Stones and Varla Stones.
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
Mannimarco, King of Worms - Horicles
An epic poem about Mannimarco, the King of Worms.
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
Master Illusion Text - Anonymous
Supposedly the secrets of the universe. Really just gibberish in a fancy font.
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.
Midden Incident Repot - Anonymous
A summoning gone horribly wrong at the College of Winterhold.
Miner's Journal - Hadrir
Attempts to find gold unsuccessful.
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 Akavir - Anonymous
This book describes the inhabitants of the continent called Akavir.
Mysterious Note - Delphine
Instructions to the Dragonborn.
Mysterium Xarxes - Anonymous
A fragment of the Mysterium Xarxes.
Mystery of Talara - Mera Llykith
The classic story about political intrigue in the royal family of Camlorn.
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.
Mzinchaleft Guard's Notice - Anonymous
Someone doesn't want to be disturbed.
Mzinchaleft Work Order - Maluril Ferano
Artifacts for coin.
N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! - Anonymous
The ramblings of the vile Sload Necromancer.
Necromancer's Letter - Anonymous
Reports the successful takeover of Fort Snowhawk.
Nepo's Journal - Nepo the Nose
Diary of an old man who has served the Foresworn cause all his life.
Nerevar Moon and Star - Anonymous
Imperial note about Ashlander legends.
Night Falls on Sentinel - Boali
An assassin tells of how he removed the crown prince of Sentinel.
Night of Tears - Dranor Seleth
Exploration of the Elves' attack on Saarthal.
No Word Yet - Athel Newberry
Response to request of information about parents.
Nords Arise! - Anonymous
A pro-stormcloak pamphlet.
Nords of Skyrim - Hrothmund Wolf-Heart
Exults the Nord race and all its accomplishments.
Note - Anonymous
Bandits accidentally kill a lady.
Note from Agna - Agna
Aunt Agna's encouragement to her milk-drinker nephew when it comes to killing necromancers.
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 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 on Yngol Barrow - Anonymous
A poem about Atmora, which serves as the solution to a puzzle within Yngol Barrow.
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.
Ode to the Tundrastriders - Anonymous
A poem about giants.
Of Crossed Daggers - Dwennon Wyndell
A history of Riften, explaining its derelict state.
Of Fjori and Holgeir - Anonymous
The legend of two doomed lovers.
Official Warning - Anonymous
Don't bother the giant.
Oghma Infinitum - Anonymous
Supposedly contains the knowledge of Hermaeus Mora.
Olaf and the Dragon - Adonato Leonetti
Explores the various legends of the story of King Olaf and his capture of the dragon Numinex.
Old Tome - Anonymous
A poem about death and honor
On Oblivion - Morian Zenas
An introductory guide to Oblivion.
On Stepping Lightly - Sigilis Justus
Lists various traps, puzzles, and enemies found in Nordic ruins. Mostly a gameplay guide.
On the Great Collapse - Archmage Deneth
The history of the Great Collapse and its aftermath, through the eyes of the Collge of Winterhold.
On Wild Elves - Kier-Jo Chorvak
A treatise on the remainders of the Ayleid civilization.
Opusculus Lamae Bal - Mabei Aywenil
Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron.
Orders - Anonymous
Flower picking and corpse disposal.
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.
Pension of the Ancestor Moth - Anonymous
The basics of the Temple of the Ancestor Moth.
Per Your Requests - Mirabelle Ervine
Response to a letter from a crazy scholar.
Physicalities of Warewolves - Reman Crex
Tracks the changes that a human body undergoes when becoming a warewolf.
Pirate King of the Abecean - Velehk Sain
A poem about a fierce pirate captain.
Possible Rivals - Anonymous
Warns Bryjolf of a Thieves Guild forming in Windhelm.
Posting of the Hunt - Anonymous
Describes the rituals and rules of Hircine's Wild Hunt.
Potion Recipes - Anonymous
Recipes for various potions made from ingredients found in Skyrim.
Power of the Elements - Anonymous
A mysterious poem seemingly containing instructions.
Prisoner's Plan - Anonymous
A plan for escape.
Private Letter - Lod
Need iron ore.
Promissory Note - Anonymous
Proper Lock Design - Anonymous
A guide to picking locks.
Purchase Agreement - Bolli
A contract for the delivery of fresh fish from Riften to Markarth.
Purloined Shadows - Waughin Jarth
A young girl learns a valuable skill from a master thief
Quite Pleased - Harrald
A thank-you note to a blacksmith.
Ra'jiir's Note - Ra'jiir
The Pale Lady has driven Ra'jiir crazy.
Racial Phylogeny - Anonymous
Notes on who can breed with whom, and what the kids will be like.
Rahgot's Reply - Rahgot
Reality and Other Falsehoods - Anonymous
A treatise on the nature of Alteration magic.
Red Eagle's Right - Anonymous
An invocation of Red Eagle, a legendary king of the Reach.
Regarding Your Loss - Reginn Limilus
A mead shipment waylaid by bandits.
Remanada - Anonymous
A myth of the birth of Reman, and the story of the knight Renauld.
Repair Supplies - Sam
Supplies needed to repair a magical staff.
Report: Disaster at Ionith - Lord Pottreid
The story of Uriel V's failed invasion of Akavir.
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.
Response to Bero's Speech - Malviser
The author responds to various claims about magicka theory made by illusionist Berevar Bero.
Rigel's Letter - Rigel Strong-Arm
A response to her angry father.
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.
Rogatus's Letter - Rogatus
A father's angry letter to his absent son.
Rora's Letter - Rora
Tries to persuade someone to rob a vault.
Ruined Trailbook - Anonymous
Fragments of a trapped adventurer's journal.
Ruins of Kemel-Ze - Rolard Nordssen
An archeologist's adventure in the fabled ruin.
Ruminations on the Elder Scroll - Septimus Signus
A series of puzzling metaphors attempting to describe the elder scrolls.
Runil's Journal - Runil
The diary of Runil, priest of Arkay in Falkreath.
Sacred Witness - Enric Milnes
Scourge of the Gray Quarter - Frilgeth Horse-Breaker
A bias view of the Dunmer in Skyrim.
Scribbled Note - Anonymous
Second Letter from Linwe - Anonymous
Shadowmarks - Delvin Mallory
A guide to the signs used by thieves.
Shalidor's Insights - Shalidor
Arcane scribbling.
Shavari's Note - Anonymous
Shezarr and the Divines - Faustillus Junius
A treatise about Shezarr and his relationship to the Eight Divines.
Shipment's Arrived - Anonymous
Shipment's Ready - Anonymous
Fresh shipment of Moon Sugar
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.
Sithis - Anonymous
This tells of the connection between Sithis and Lorkhan.
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.
Skyrim's Rule - Abdul-Mujib Ababneh
An overview of Skyrim's political arrangement, including moots, Jarls, and the High King.
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.
Sonda's Note - Sonda
Need of medicine in a mine.
Song of Hrormir - Anonymous
The retelling of the quest of Hrormir to rescue his brother from the Dark Kings of Aelfendor.
Song of the Askelde Men - Atheneum Monks at Old Anthel
A traditional song about the Askelde Men. A Nordic warband covered in the ash of their fallen brothers.
Songs of Skyrim - Giraud Gemaine
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 - Giraud Gemaine
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.
Songs of the Return - Anonymous
This incomplete cycle tells of Ysgramor and his 500 Companion's conquest and settlement of Skyrim.
Souls, Black and White - Anonymous
The basics of souls and soulgems.
Sovngarde: A Reexamination - Bereditte Jastal
Some speculation about how to reach the Sovngarde, Nord's afterlife.
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.
Staubin's Diary - Anonymous
The Netchuand-Zel expedition succumbs to Falmer.
Stormcloak Missive - Anonymous
Report on the state of Fort Snowhawk.
Stromm's Diary - Stromm
Journal of a researcher in Nchuand-Zel, under Markarth.
Sulla's Journal - Sulla
The Alftand expedition is trapped by the ice inside the aforementioned ruin.
Surfeit of Thieves - Aniis Noru
A tale about a robbery gone horribly, horribly awry.
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 - Anonymous
The riddle of Labyrinthian
Thalmor Dossier: Delphine - Anonymous
The Thalmor's file on Delphine.
Thalmor Dossier: Esbern - Anonymous
The Thalmor's file on Esbern.
Thalmor Dossier: Ulfric Stormcloak - Anonymous
The Thalmor's file on Ulfric Stormcloak.
Thalmor Orders - Elenwen
The "Madmen" of the Reach - Arrianus Arius
A history of the Foresworn, defending their right to the Reach.
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 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 Apprentice's Assistant - Aramril
Tips for spellcasters.
The Arcturian Heresy - Ysmir
The continuation of Ysmir's story, chronicling his interaction with Tiber Septim and his rise to power.
The Armorers' Challenge - Mymophonus
A story about armorers, and how to use specific armor to fight in special conditions.
The Art of War Magic - Zurin Arctus et al.
A collection of phrases and thoughts, intended to help the reader become a better tactician and user of War Magic.
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 Bear of Markarth - Arrianus Arius
A recent history of the Reach.
The Black Arrow - Gorgic Guine
A tale which shows that nobles do not always get what they want.
The Black Arts on Trial - Hanibal Traven
The summary of a debate about necromancy.
The Book of Daedra - Anonymous
Contains descriptions of Daedric Princes and mentions of powerful artifacts.
The Brothers of Darkness - Pellarne Assi
A history of the Morag Tong and Dark Brotherhood
The Buying Game - Ababael Timsar-Dadisun
A guide to bartering.
The Cake and the Diamond - Athyn Muendil
An amusing story about a clever alchemist and greedy thieves.
The City of Stone - Amanda Alleia
A guide to Markarth, from the perspective of a mercenary.
The Code of Malacath - Amanda Alleia
A guide to Orcish strongholds and society.
The Death of a Wanderer - Anonymous
The death-bed tale of an old Argonian explorer. Features some backstory on those gemstone claw keys.
The Doors of Oblivion - Seif-ij Hidja
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.
The Dragon Break - Fal Droon
Reexamines the Dragonbreak in historical terms.
The Dragon War - Torhal Bjorik
An account of the relationship between dragons and men in the Merethic era.
The Dreamslide - Anonymous
Describes the Dreamstride, a unique state associated with Vaernima that lets you experience the lives of other people.
The Dunmer of Skyrim - Athal Sarys
A bitter Dunmer's view on the Nord/Dunmer relations in Windhelm.
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 Fall of Saarthal - Heseph Chirirnis
A rather ineffectual report on the state of Saarthal's ruins.
The Falmer: A study - Ursa Uthrax
A history of the Falmer after the fall of the Snow Prince, explaining their state today.
The Firmament - Ffoulke
A document about all the constellations.
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 Four Totems of Volkygge - Anonymous
A riddle whose answer is the solution to a puzzle.
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 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 Holds of Skyrim - Anonymous
Descriptions of the Holds, their capitals, and their strategic values in the war.
The Hope of the Redoran - Turiul Nirith
A tale of a child blessed by a prophesy and the interpretaion thereof.
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 Legendary Scourge - Anonymous
A poem about Scourge, the mace of Malacath.
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 Lunar Lorkhan - Fal Droon
An explanation of how Tamriel's moons are the decaying body of Lorkhan.
The Lusty Argonian Maid - Crassius Curio
A hilariously raunchy tale of an Argonian maid and her Imperial master.
The Madness of Pelagius - Tsathenes
A short biography of the mad Pelagius III.
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 Monomyth - Anonymous
A theology book that contains some of the most common creation myths.
The Night Mother's Truth - Gaston Bellefort
A history of the Night Mother
The Nightingales - Gallus Desidenius
Learn about the legendary Nightingales
The Nirnroot Missive - Sinderion; Sharmirin Raythorne, ed.
Transcript of a speech given by Sinderion.
The Oblivion Crisis - Praxis Sarcorum
A historical look at the main quest of TESIV:Oblivion.
The Old Ways - Celarus the Loremaster
The definitive guide to the Psijic Order and their leader, Celarus.
The Pig Children - Tyston Bane
A highly bias book about Orcs.
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 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 Red Book of Riddles - Anonymous
The Red Kitchen Reader - Simocles Quo
A chef reminisces about memorable meals.
The Refugees - Geros Albreigh
A group of people hiding from the Camoran Usurper witness the unusal birth of his son.
The Rise and Fall of the Blades - Anonymous
A history of the Blades.
The Secret of Ragnvald - Anonymous
A poem about the defeat of King Otar of Ragnvald.
The Song of Pelinal - Anonymous
A series of fragments describing Pelinal and his deeds.
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 Talos Mistake - Leonora Venatus
An apologist piece for the banning of Talos worship.
The Third Door - Annanar Orme
A humerous song about the love and scorn of Ellabeth, Queen of the Axe.
The Third Era Timeline - Jaspus Ignateous
A brief timeline of the third era.
The Totems of Hircine - Anonymous
Describes artifacts granted to men by Hircine to focus Lycanthropy.
The True Nature of Orcs - Anonymous
A short book about Malacath and the Orcs.
The Warmth of Mara - Anonymous
A short sermon.
The Warrior's Charge - Anonymous
A Redguard poem about the constellations.
The Waters of Oblivion - Anonymous
An article about the dangers of Oblivion and the Daedra. Seems to be written by an especially zealous Aedra worshipper.
The Windhelm Letters - Reylia, Stessl, Shapl
Letters from a woman to her lover during a famine.
The Wispmother - Mathias Etienne
Facts and theories about Wispmothers.
The Wolf Queen - Waughin Jarth
The biography of Potema, Wolf Queen of Solitude.
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
The Yellow Book of Riddles - Anonymous
A riddle book
There be Dragons - Torhal Bjorik
An exploration of the nature and history of dragons.
Thief of Virtue - Anonymous
A thief's most valiant theft.
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.
Three Thieves - Anonymous
A tale of thievery and betrayal.
Timely Offer - Tuldinwae
Smuggling glass arrows.
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.
Torn Note - Firir
Note by a man captured by vampires.
Tova's Farewell - Tova Shatter-Shield
A suicide note.
Training Chests - Anonymous
Rules for using the thieves' guild training chests.
Treasure Hunter's Note - Anonymous
A randomized note about a randomized treasure.
Treatise on Ayleidic Cities - Anonymous
A damaged historical book of Varsa Baalim and the Nefarivigum.
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.
Troll Slaying - Finn
An informal guide to dealing with trolls.
Twin Secrets - Brarilu Theran
Describes the nature and limits of enchanting.
Umana's Journal - Umana
A downturn of events for the doomed Alftand expedition.
Uncommon Taste - The Gourmet
A book of Breton recipes by the famous cheff.
Uncommon Taste - Signed - The Gourmet
Personalized copy given to Anton by the author.
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.
Vald's Debt - Anonymous
Record of a loan.
Valmir's Orders - Anonymous
Varieties of Daedra - Aranea Drethan
Mostly information about the ranks and types of the Dremora.
Vernaccus and Bourlor - Tavi Dromio
Another book of Hallgerd series, telling about the story of a lesser daedra and a great archer hero.
Wabbajack - Anonymous
A child accidentally summons Sheogorath instead of Hermaus Mora, and pays the price.
Walking the World, vol. XI - Spatior Munius
A guide to Solitude.
War of the First Council - Agrippa Fundilius
An Imperial overview of the war. Very biased and sometimes innacurate.
Warning - Rigel Strong-Arm
A bandit leader's warning to his men.
Watcher of Stones - Gelyph Sig
A man's attempts unsuccessful to draw blessings from the star-sign stones of Skyrim.
Watchtower Guard's Note - Anonymous
Note to a Stormcloak soldier about reinforcements.
Weylin's Note - Nepo the Nose
Instructions to perform an assassination.
Withershins - Yaqut Tawashi
A ridiculous book about madness.
Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter - Anonymous
A Khajiit creation myth.
Writ of Sealing - Anonymous
Wyndelius' Journal - Wyndelius Gatharian
A journal of an adventurer who is searching Shroud Hearth Barrow, while trying to keep other adventurers away.
Yngol and the Sea-Ghosts - Anonymous
An account of the death of Yngol. Somewhat different than the version in the Songs of Return.
Ysolda's Message - Ysolda
Ysolda message to Ulag concerning the Khajiit caravans

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