This page lists all of the books included in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, which was released in 2006. Books released in its expansions, Knights of the Nine (2006) and Shivering Isles (2007), as well as its smaller addons like Horse Armor and Mehrunes’ Razor, 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
Argonian Account - An senior Imperial clerk has a troublesome adventure in Black Marsh. Sequel to A Dance in Fire
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"
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
Incident in Necrom - Four adventurers set out to clear a cemetery from vampires Exults the benefits of illusion magic
Knightfall - The legend of Garridan Stalrous, as told by Jaren Aethelweald Required in the Miscellaneous quest "Tears Of The Savior"
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
The Armorers’ Challenge - Two armorers compete for the right to design armor for the Imperial troops
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 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 Rear Guard - An amusing tale of a man trapped in a castle, and the ordeals that he must go through to eat
The Refugees - A group of people hiding from the Camoran Usurper witness the unusal birth of his son
Vernaccus and Bourlor - Another book of Hallgerd series, telling about the story of a lesser daedra and a great archer hero
Guilds & Societies
Fire and Darkness - “Brother, I still call you brother for we share our bonds of blood, tested but unbroken by hatred. Even if I am murdered, which seems inevitable now, know that, brother. You and I are not innocents, so our benedictions of mutual enmity is not tragedy, but horror. This state of silent, shadowed war, of secret […]
History of the Fighters Guild, First Edition - Tells of the founding of the Fighters Guild in the earl 2nd era
Origin Of The Mages Guild - How Vanus Galerion made Magic available to everyone, and outlines the structure of the guild
The Knights of the Nine - The history of the Knights, from their founding to their decline in the mid 3rd era
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
Lady Benoch’s Words and Philosophy - An interview with the Wood Elf Imperial Guard Lady Benoch about her life
Life of Uriel Septim VII - A biography of Uriel Septim VII, from the start of his reign to just prior to his death
Mysticism: The Unfathomable Voyage - Tells about the origins of the magic school of Mysticism, which lies in the Psijic teachings
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 Last King of the Ayleids - The Ayleids, or Heartland High Elves, ruled Cyrodiil in the long ages of Myth before the beginning of recorded history. One of the earliest recorded dates, in fact, is the Fall of White Gold Tower in 1E 243, which is commonly assumed to mark the end of the Ayleids. Although Ayleid rule over all of […]
The Legendary Sancre Tor - A history book about the legendary, but abandoned, and now haunted city of Sancre Tor
The Liturgy of Affliction - Memoirs of Vexis Velruan, the man who explore the destruction fanatically by sacrificing anything, including his own body A typical man who had been touched by Sheogorath aspect of Mania
The Madness of Pelagius - A story about Emperor Pelagius III Septim Read in conjunction with other historical accounts
The Song of Pelinal - These seven books describe various aspects of the legendary hero, Pelinal Whitestrake
The Warp in the West - A book that clarifies the outcome of the events that took place at the end of The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall
Vitharn: the Fall - A short story about Vitharn, the ancient kingdom in the south of Shivering Isles
Manuals & Instructions
A Treatise on Proper Calcinator Use - A handbook of Alchemy explaining the proper way to use a calcinator
Anchorite’s Note - Instructions to create black soul gems Found in the Mages Guild quest "Necromancer's Moon"
Draconis Gift List - A gift list used by the player to track down the Draconis family in the Dark Brotherhood quest "Next Of Kin"
Light Armor Repair - There are two classes of light armor, metallic and non-metallic. Chainmail, Elven, Mithril and Glass are all examples of metallic light armor. You may be surprised to think that Glass can be thought of as metallic, but appearances are deceiving. What we call Glass is nothing like the windows panes you see in houses. The […]
Manual of Xedilian - Explains how to activate and use Xedilian, a dungeon meant to keep adventurers out of the Shivering Isles
Plan for the Big Heist - An instruction paper for a certain Thieves Guild member to steal one of The Elder Scrolls
Potion Recipes [TES4] - Recipes for various potions made from ingredients found in the Imperial Province
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 Shivering Apothecary - A short note about the alchemical ingredients that can be found in the Shivering Isles
Wayshrines Map - If you wish to repent of your sins and rededicate your life to the Gods, pray at the Wayshrines of the Nine. May the Nine hear your prayers and look upon you with tender loving kindness.
People & Places
A Traveler’s Guide to New Sheoth and the Shivering Isles - Guide to New Sheoth and the surrounding area
Politics & Propaganda
The Eastern Provinces Impartially Considered - A case against Imperial presence in the eastern provinces, Morrowind and Black Marsh
Religion & Legends
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
Divining the Elder Scrolls - An excerpt from a longer book which contains information about the Elder Scrolls.
Heretical Thoughts - The doctrine of the Heretics, one of the rebellious factions in Shivering Isles
Myths of Sheogorath - Stories of Sheogorath's wacky antics, including the invention of music and the murder of a king
Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie - Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron
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 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 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)
The Ten Commands Of The Nine Divines - Instructions from the Imperial Cult about how to live a good life
Varieties of Faith in the Empire - The compiled listing of Gods of the Empire formerly known as "The Pantheon" Contains lots of interesting information
Zealotry of Sheogorath - A note about the Zealots, one of the aggressive factions in Shivering Isles
Research
Ayleid Reference Text - Ayleid Inscriptions and their Translations The following inscriptions were painstakingly transcribed and interpreted over many long years, and are preserved here for all time. —Av molag anyammis, av latta magicka. “From fire, life; from light, magic.” —Barra agea ry sou karan. “Wear lore as your armor.” —Agea haelia ne jorane emero laloria. “Wisdom learned by […]
Dwemer History and Culture - Discussed the trivialization of the Dwemer in popular culture thanks to the books of Marobar Sul
Liminal Bridges - This document provides "hypothetical" instructions on how to travel between Mundus and Oblivion using sigil stones
Lithnilian’s Research Notes - These are Lithnilian's notes of his expedition into Bramblepoint Cave and his discovery of a Welkynd Stone
Lost Histories of Tamriel - This is a fascinating (and short) excerpt about the Aedric prophecies, more commonly known as the Elder Scrolls Finding it is the objective of the Thieves Guild quest "Lost Histories"
Magic from the Sky - A valuable treatise on Ayleid magic This is a great reference source on Welkynd Stones and Varla Stones
Modern Heretics - Modern Heretics: a Study of Daedra Worship in the Empire by Haderus of Gottlesfont Daedra worship is not prohibited by law in Cyrodiil. Primarily this is a result of the Imperial Charter granted the Mages Guild permitting the summoning of Daedra. Nonetheless, chapel and public opinion is so strongly against Daedra worship that those who […]
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
Sentinels of the Isles - A treatise on Golden Saint / Dark Seducer culture and history within the Shivering Isles Author’s Note This volume attempts to catalogue and analyze known, suspected, and rumored facts about the two races that serve to maintain order within the Shivering Isles. It is by no means intended to serve as the authoritative work on […]
The Predecessors - Essay about the ruins of Shivering Isles Theorizes about a cataclysm that occurs every a thousand years, the Greymarch
Songs & Poems
Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance - A narrative ballad of a overly handsy lord and the end that befalls him
Song of Hrormir - The retelling of the quest of Hrormir to rescue his brother from the Dark Kings of Aelfendor
Jokes & Riddles
Plays
Other
Soiled Writ of Assassination - A Morag Tong writ of execution for Commander Telani Adrethi Found in Sundercliff Watch
Advertisements
Announcements & Warnings
Inscriptions & Epitaphs
Journals
A Bloody Journal - The journal of Vilena Donton's son, found near his corpse Note that there is a mistake in the text: over at the Loredas entry, "Viranus" should be "Vitellus"
Amantius Allectus’ Diary - The theft of this diary is the objective of the Thieves Guild quest "May The Best Thief Win"
Ancotar’s Journal - Journal of Ancotar, a mage who lives near the village of Aleswell Due to his dislike of the locals, he has apparently used a mass invisibility spell on them
Cindanwe’s Notebook - The notebook of Cindanwe, the owner of a spore farm and hated by her subordinates
Dar-Ma’s Diary - Diary of the Argonian Dar-Ma, found during the Miscellaneous quest "Shadow Over Hackdirt"
Drothan’s Field Journal - Describes how to open the gate to the chamber that contains Mehrunes' Razor Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin
Drothan’s Journal - Journal of Frathen Drothan, a rogue Telvanni who wants to topple the Imperial authorities in Morrowind Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin
Frostcrag Spire Memoirs - Information about Frostcrag Spire from its former owner This document is found in the Wizard's Tower official plugin
Gelebourne’s Journal - The journal of an adventuring brotherhood member, found during the Miscellaneous quest "A Brotherhood Betrayed"
Greywyn’s Journal - The journal of Greywyn, the former owner of the Vile Lair Found during the The Vile Lair official plugin
Grommok’s Journal - Journal of the orc warrior Grommok, telling his feat recovering the Akaviri Dawnfang/Duskfang
Journal of Claudius Arcadia - Claudius Arcadia is the man who prayed to the Night Mother, dealing for the life of Rufio He's currently arrested and spending his days in Imperial Prison
Journal of the Lord Lovidicus - Lord Lovidicus is Agronak Gro-Malog's father, Arena Grand Champion This journal proves that Vampires are fertile Found during the Miscellaneous quest "Origin Of The Gray Prince"
Log of Emma May - A log from the ship called the Emma May Found during the miscellaneous quest "The Forlorn Watchman"
Lord Jaren’s Journal - The journal of Lord Jaren, tells the story about the unfortunate fate of the Lainlyn rebel leader, Lord Kain.
Lost Boy Cavern Notes - Tell the story of Vangaril and Erandur, two necromancers who take different paths in life
Sir Amiel’s Journal - The journal of Sir Amiel, late leader of the Knights of the Nine Found in the Knights of the Nine official plugin
Slythe’s Journal - Journal of Slythe Seringi, who in his on belief did a holy pilgrimage to a dangerous daedria-infested caves
The Path of Transcendence - A journal of Celedaen, a member of Mages Guild who practiced Necromancer and in the process to gain lichdom
Letters & Notes
An Undelivered Letter - A sad farewell letter from one of Drothmeri recruits Found in Sundercliff Watch
Andre’s Letter - A letter to Andre from his daughter with a warning and a request to cancel his expedition
Apprentice’s Note - A note to the Drothmeri Forgemaster Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin
Bloodstained Note - A letter from Greywyn, giving away his lair upon realization that his time was almost over Found in the The Vile Lair official plugin
Brugo’s Take Note - Brugo is the leader of the Black Bow Bandits This note is about his take of the profits
Daravyn the Gray’s Long Forgotten Note - This is a note from Daravyn to his beloved This letter holds the key (a riddle) to a treasure hidden within the walls of Rosethorn Hall
Decrepit Note - A note of Arielle Jurard, after she has been imprisoned in the grotto of Battlehorn Castle
Earana’s Notes - These notes are given to the player during the Mages Guild quest "Chorrol Recommendation"
Hastily Scrawled Note - A note accidentally dropped by Falcar that contains locations of altars that can be used to create black soul gems Found during the Mages Guild quest "Necromancer's Moon"
Hirrus Clutumnus’s Will - The will of Hirrus Clutumnus, the person who wanted to be freed from his mortal coil
Horse Armor Note - A horse armor advertisement Received at the beginning of the Horse Armor Pack official plugin
Instructions: the Gray Cowl - A document briefing Moth Priests about the powers of the Gray Cowl and their attempts to find and use it Found during the Thieves Guild quest "Turn A Blind Eye"
Invitation from Umbacano - A letter from a collector of Ayleid antiquities, received at the beginning of the Miscellaneous quest "The Collector"
Letter Home - A letter from the Drothmeri Forgemaster's apprentice to his lover Found in the Mehrunes' Razor official plugin
Letter to Sheogorath - A letter from Relmyna, the creator of Gatekeeper, reporting about the situation in the Fringe and most importantly the status of Gatekeeper and its weakness
Lynch’s Instructions - These instructions for Lynch were to be destroyed after being read Found during the Miscellaneous quest "An Unexpected Voyage"
Ma’zaddha’s Crinkled Note - Ma’zaddha's note about Nelrene’s sword, which is supposed to be used to kill Syl, the Duchess of Dementia
Note From Raminus Polus - This is a note from Raminus Polus to Hieronymus Lex about a valuable artifact being stolen from the Arcane University
Notes: Captain Montrose - A note by Imperial Guard Captain Montrose after examining a slain Mythic Dawn cult member
Orders From Lucien Lachance - Eliminator, You have served the Dark Brotherhood well in the short time you have been with us. Indeed, the rate of your advancement has been rather remarkable. Now the Black Hand itself is in need of your abilities. You must proceed with all haste to my private refuge in the ruins of Fort Farragut, located […]
Pale Pass Crumpled Note - A document found in the Pale Pass which is involved in an undocumented quest
Sealed Note - A note by Lucien Lachance for a certain member of the Dark Brotherhood to meet him in the Castle Farragut
Suspicious Letter - The letter that brought down Ulrich Leland's career as Cheydinhal' Captain of the Guard
Undelivered Letter [Jalbert] - A lovely letter from Jalbert the Necromancer Whose new haven is Vilverin Just in case the letter would have made you curious
Lists & Records
Deed to Frostcrag Spire - The deed to Frostcrag Spire, received at the beginning of the Wizard's Tower official plugin
Imbel Genealogy - An incomplete genealogy Found during the Thieves Guild quest "Boots Of Springheel Jak"
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
Lists of Candidates - Dairihill's original list of reccomendations for the captain of the Anvil guard
Lord Kelvyn’s Will - A note and last will of Lord Kelvyn the last descendant of Lord Jaren of the Knight of the True Horn, while defending his Battlehorn Castle
Macabre Manifest - This is a manifest listing possessions from recently deceased people Found during the Miscellaneous quest "Unfriendly Competition"
Waterfront Tax Records - For the first time in decades, the inhabitants of the Waterfront district of the Imperial City have been made to pay taxes
