This page lists all of the books included in The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, which was released in 2002. Books released in its expansions, Tribunal (2002) and Bloodmoon (2003) are also included here.
Fiction & Narrative
A Dance in Fire - This series of books retells Decumus Scotti's adventures in Valenwood during the 5 years war between it and Elsweyr
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
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"
Incident in Necrom - Four adventurers set out to clear a cemetery from vampires Exults the benefits of illusion magic
Master Zoaraym’s Tale - This a story about Master Zoaraym and his students at the Temple of the Two Moons in Elsweyr
Mystery of Princess Talara - The classic story about political intrigue in the royal family of Camlorn
Silence - A tale of an adventurer who needs to learn a Silence spell in order to defeat two very perilous foes
The Armorers’ Challenge [TES3] - Two armorers compete for the right to design armor for the Imperial troops
The Axe Man - The story of the devlopment of a Morag Tong assassin who exclusively used the axe during business hours Raises your Axe skill
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
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!
The Marksmanship Lesson - The basic argument against mistreating your Bosmer slaves, especially those with exeptional bow ability
The Prayers of Baranat - 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 Rear Guard - An amusing tale of a man trapped in a castle, and the ordeals that he must go through to eat
Trap - The story of someone being captured by the Berne Vampires and being kept as cattle This book raises your sneak skill
Vernaccus and Bourlor - Another book of Hallgerd series, telling about the story of a lesser daedra and a great archer hero
Guilds & Societies
Brown Book of 3E 426 - This book details the business, Councilors, and activities of Great House Telvanni in 3E 426
Grasping Fortune - The "guild book" for the Hlaalu, detailing their goals, duties, and expectations for recruits
Great Houses of Morrowind - Just like it says: a book about Great House Culture on Morrowind, specifically Vvardenfell
Imperial Charter of the Guild of Fighters - The charter document for the Fighters Guild, which details its rules and regulations
Ordo Legionis - Eh? Latin? "Order of the Legion" serves as an introduction to the Imperial Legions for prospective members
Origin Of The Mages Guild - How Vanus Galerion made Magic available to everyone, and outlines the structure of the guild
The Affairs of Wizards - The "faction book" for the Telvanni, this book should be read before joining Great House Telvanni
The Black Glove - The "faction book" for the Morag Tong, describing their purpose, operations, and requirements
The Red Book of 3E 426 - This book details the business, Councilors, and activities of Great House Redoran in 3E 426
Yellow Book of 3E 426 - This book details the business, important events, and Councilors of Great House Hlaalu in 426
Histories & Biographies
2920, Last Year of the First Era - A fascinating drama taking place at the very end of the First Era.
Biography of Barenziah - The "official" biography of Queen Barenziah, produced for widespread Imperial distribution
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
Kagrenac’s Tools - On the Dwemer, the Heart, the Tools for the Heart (Wraithguard, Keening, and Sunder), and the Battle at Red Mountain Summarized by the Dissident Priests
Lady Benoch’s Words and Philosophy - An interview with the Wood Elf Imperial Guard Lady Benoch about her life
Nchunak’s Fire and Faith - Tells of Nchunak's journey's amongst the Dwemer and his attempts to understand the teachings of Kagrenac
Nerevar at Red Mountain - A top secret document about the events at Red Mountain from the Ashlander point of view
The Arcturian Heresy - An account of Tiber Septim's rise to power that contradicts the accepted Imperial narrative
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
The Madness of Pelagius - A story about Emperor Pelagius III Septim Read in conjunction with other historical accounts
Thirsk, a History – Revised - A history book of Thirsk, the mead hall -- now with the player's actions
Manuals & Instructions
Directions to Caius Cosades - Information on reaching the spymaster, for a prisoner straight off the ship
Locations of the Stones - A map of the magical stones (wind, water, earth, tree, beast and sun) of Skaal
The Alchemist’s Formulary - A set of recipes which would be useful to either the Healer, the Traveler, or the Adventurer Approximately eleven recipes
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
The Plan to Defeat Dagoth Ur - Another top secret document, prepared exclusively for Nerevarine by Lord Vivec
The Vagaries Of Magicka - An excerpt from what appears to be an instruction booklet of some kind Found most often in Telvanni districts Interesting mentions of things like "Restorals" and "Congeries"
People & Places
Politics & Propaganda
Progress Of Truth - A book that questioning the doctrine of the Tribunal temple and even the Tribunal godhood
The Eastern Provinces Impartially Considered - A case against Imperial presence in the eastern provinces, Morrowind and Black Marsh
Religion & Legends
36 Lessons of Vivec - A fictionalized history of Vivec and Nerevar, and a secret manual to achieving godhood
Aevar Stone-Singer - A Skaal legend of a boy who returns the gifts of the All-Maker from the Greedy Man
An Overview of Gods and Worship - The standard introductory religious work Very inquisitive in nature; discusses the very nature of the Gods
Annotated Anuad (A Children’s Anuad) - A version of the creation myth, featuring two brother's love for the same woman
Arkay The Enemy - King of Worms instruction to his people Not sure that this was really written by KoW himself
Fellowship of the Temple - An essential book that need to be read before joining the Tribunal Temple
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
The Anticipations [Morrowind] - About the Anticipations of the Tribunal: the Daedra Princes Boethia, Azura, and Mephala
The Consolations of Prayer - Discussing about the blessing a person received after doing a prayer in a particular shrine
The Doors of the Spirit - 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 Pilgrim’s Path - A book describing each of the shrines that need to be visited, before the person accepted as a member of the Temple
The Posting of the Hunt - An instruction note of the Ritual of the Innocent Quarry, also called the Wild Hunt (not to be confused with the Bosmer ritual)
Varieties of Faith in the Empire - The compiled listing of Gods of the Empire formerly known as "The Pantheon" Contains lots of interesting information
Where were you when the Dragon Broke? - Comments from various knowledgeable people about the Dragon Break
Research
Hasphat’s Notes for Cosades - [The following are notes prepared by Hasphat Antabolis for Caius Cosades.] Sixth House House Dagoth is an extinct Great House. In the wake of the ancient Battle of Red Mountain, its leadership was revealed to have plotted treason, and was discredited. Many of House Dagoth died defending the House; those survivors who were faithful to […]
Legions of the Dead - A scholarly work about the Undead Significantly less sketchy than most other books on this topic
Nerevarine Cult Notes - Notes from Sharn gra-Muzgob to Caius Cosades regarding the Ashlander Cult of the Nerevarine
Notes on Racial Phylogeny and Biology - Reasearch on the ability of different Tamrielic groups to have kids with each other
On Oblivion - An introductory guide to Oblivion Lists all Great Daedra Contains a minor gameplay hint
Response to Bero’s Speech - The author responds to various claims about magicka theory made by illusionist Berevar Bero
Songs & Poems
Book of Life and Service - Obscure mystical pronouncements and prophecies, few of which are comprehensible or relevant
Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance - A narrative ballad of a overly handsy lord and the end that befalls him
No-h’s Picture Book of Wood - Strange book, found in an abandoned shack, somewhere in Bitter Coast Region
The Balladeer’s Fakebook - A selection of popular drinking songs, too bad their lyrics aren't provided
The Cantatas of Vivec - From the introduction: "The Cantatas of Vivec are gospels written in the form of epic songs They trace the evolution of Vivec from a foolish mortal into an enlightened divine"
Jokes & Riddles
I’m My Own Grandpa - From the official Entertainer plugin Jokes by Gaeldol This suppose to be funnyoh well
Plays
Other
A Dark Brotherhood Contract - Document authorizing the execution of the player by the Dark Brotherhood
Honorable Writs of Execution - Official permission to execute a whole lot of people on behalf of the Morag Tong
Hospitality Papers - A paper, produced by the owner of Sadrith Mora's Gateway Inn that states a certain person is allowed to roam freely in Sadrith Mora
Royal Writs of Execution - Official permission to execute a whole lot of people on behalf of King Hlaalu Helseth
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Announcements & Warnings
Dwemer Museum Welcome - We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up
Imperial Museum Welcome - We don't know who snatched this welcome paper from Tel Vos Museum, but since it is already here, we put this up
Inscriptions & Epitaphs
Journals
Airship Captain’s Journal - A journal of ill-fated airship It crashed in the northern region of Solstheim
Elante’s Notes - Elante seems to be a Necromancer searching for great power in Mordrin Hanin's tomb, as detailed in this journal
Journal of Fryssa - A journal of ill-fated magic user, she created a robe that supposed to make her turned into the very essence of snow, but without her knowledge the robe also drain her life force
Journal of Tarhiel - Tarhiel is the Bosmer who came to a grisly end while experimenting with his long-distance jumping scrolls
Peke Utchoo’s Last Words - A letter found in the Mudan Grotto A last words of trapped and dying adventurer deep inside the grotto
Private Papers of Galur Rithari, Buoyant Armiger - The story of a Bouyant Armiger turned vampire and then cured
Rels Tenim Journal Page - A page of Rels Tenim journal, talking about a dread dealing with something powerful and evil
Letters & Notes
A Scroll Written in Blood - Yet another "last words" note This note does contain a cute inside joke from Redguard, though
A Worn and Weathered Note - Beautiful and poetic prose A tragedy for certain; anything more is hard to decipher
Elbert Nermarc’s Private Note - Nothing can be read from this notes This is owned by Elbert Nemarc, The Enchanter of Mournhold, Godsreach
Letter from Ocato - After so many trials and quests, the Imperial Battlemage Ocato will give this promotion letter to the new Vvardenfell Archmage
Letter from Rigmor to Risi - This is a letter that suggests that Rigmor Halfhand and Risi Ice-Mane had an affair Initially Rigmor accused Risi’s husband of theft, in fact he wanted her husband to “dissapear”
Letter to Senilias Cadiusus - A letter for a job to collect a certain item from Arkngthand for Hasphat Antabolis
Mission to Vivec — from Caius - A detail mission letter for the future Nerevarine when he had to collect information about Sixth House Cult and Nerevarine Cult in Vivec
Note from a Glenmoril Witch - A note from a western witch, talks about ending the curse of lycanthropy
Note from the Archcanon - A secret invitation to the Nerevarine from the Archcanon This is the initiation of the Nerevarine's meeting with Vivec
NoteToCalderaGuard - The title is like that, don't blame the Librarian It is a note to the guard to keep an eye to a certain Argonian
Orders for Bivale Teneran - An encrypted scroll, containing secret orders for a member of House Hlaalu
Package for Caius Casodes - Encoded message from the Emperor to the Spymaster, describing the Nerevarine's mission
Tattered Note [Solstheim] - An order to kill everyone in the Skaal village when the player's not looking
Tiram Gadar’s Credentials - Is this supposed to be a letter from Occato, Imperial Battle Mage for Tiram Gadar's position in Vivec Mages Guild Is this authentic?
Lists & Records
Deed to Indrele’s House - A land deed of Indrele's house, obviously Somehow this brings a little trouble to Hlaalu Councilor Velanda Omani
Interviews With Tapestrists - An interesting interview with a famous Khajiit Tapestrist, focusing on a tapestry immortalizing a battle between Valenwood and Elsweyr during the Five Year War
Rethan Manor Land Deed - A letter that states the player is the owner of Rethan Manor, or a land northeast coast of the River Odai south of Balmora
Widow Vabdas’ Land Deed - By the Grace of ALMSIVI, Lords and Rulers of All By the Grace of Hlaren Ramoran, Councilor of House Redoran, Lord of Gnisis Attested by his trusted servant, Hetman Abelmawia Eribael This document grants all rights of tenancy, residence, bounty, and vocation in the lands adjoining the Vabdas Clan Hearth, including the lands along the […]
Yngling’s Ledger - [This is a ledger showing how Yngling Half-Troll misdirected funds he was supposed to spend on restoring the Temple in the Redoran Compound in Vivec.]
