This page lists all of the books included in the Elder Scrolls Online (2014), including those added in subsequent updates and Chapters. Some of these books have been removed or edited since their release, but are included here for reference.
Due to the amount of books in this category, journals, notes and letters have been listed on their own page.
Fiction & Narrative
Arnoit and Lisette: The True Story - How considerate of Madam Pajaud to take every word from her exhaustive interviews regarding MY ANCESTORS and promptly throw them aside to craft her own fanciful romance! It’s abominable what she’s done to what is very clearly a cautionary tale based on a legacy of very real generational pain! I am writing this account to […]
Brave Little Scrib and the River Troll - Brave Little Scrib emerged from the kwama mine to greet the bright, new day. “Hello, again, Little Scrib,” sang Torchbug, flittering beneath the cap of a giant mushroom stalk. “What fun do you have planned for today?” “Oh, just sitting here and enjoying the sun on my carapace,” said Brave Little Scrib. “What about you, […]
Captured by the Dreadsails - An Account by Sailor Lerisa Bruhl The wind blew northerly when we left port. An auspicious sign I knew better than to believe. Woe upon me and my cursed fate. If this account survives, it outlives me and my sorry hide. Should it not be taken by the sea—as I will surely be—know that you […]
Clever Kail-Perwa and the Great Boast - An Akaviri tale of a clever woman who must beat the challenges of her ancestors, or face their wrath
Druid Fables: Butterfly and Faun Lord - As told by Archdruid Ilyes. Once there was a great Faun Lord who ruled over a mighty forest. He was the largest and strongest of the Fauns and none dared to challenge him. He boasted about his incredible power to anyone who would listen. The rabbits were afraid of him. The foxes kept to the […]
Druid Fables: Systres Beavers - As told by Archdruid Ilyes. A tree fell in the forest, and all the animals of the Systres came to see it. It was the result of a beaver and his mate! Still dripping with seawater, they wasted no time in coming ashore and chewing down a tree next to the river. Beavers are well-known […]
Druid Fables: The Proud Faun - As told by Archdruid Ilyes. Faun was the cleverest of all the creatures in the forest. His hooves were swift and agile, letting him spring from one rock to another without ever slipping or touching the ground. His fur was sleek and glossy. His horns were delicately curved and symmetrical. All these things, the Faun […]
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
Investigator Vale and the Darkmasts - Investigator Vale stood on the dock, peering intently at the blue expanse of ocean that stretched to the horizon. This was her first visit to Galen, though she had traveled to the Systres on numerous occasions, but always before to High Isle. “What say you, investigator?” asked the Knight Commander. “Was this the work of […]
Investigator Vale and the Haunted Lighthouse - An Investigator Vale Adventure. “And you say the apparition appears in this room?” Investigator Vale gestured to the heavy door in front of her. Outside, the storm dragged on. Ocean swells crashed into the rocks of the island and hurled water against the lighthouse walls. “You ask that like you don’t believe me.” Gawayne crossed […]
Investigator Vale: Fowl Play - Vale finishes both the count and the mysterious deaths of his vassals
Investigator Vale: Retinue of Shambles - The famous detective meets a Dominion spy and breaks up a Daedric plot
Investigator Vale: The Locked Room Murder - The amorous detective solves the mystery of a banker's death
Legends of the Forest - The haunted woods of the forests of Icewind Peaks have long been home to strange stories and stranger creatures. We’ve collected these stories into this volume, writing down what was previously passed on by word of mouth and around Nord campfires in the dead of night. The Voices in the Woods Broggo the Small wasn’t […]
Lost Tales of the Famed Explorer - A deadly expedition to find the mythical Golden Stair of Black Marsh
Master Zoaraym’s Tale - This a story about Master Zoaraym and his students at the Temple of the Two Moons in Elsweyr
Narsis Dren and the Cursed Coffin - The "famous" explorer finds himself sealed in a sarcophagus, again
Oath-Bound: An Outlander’s Rise Vol. 1 - I remember the first test of my sword arm vividly. I was eight and the blade unfamiliar. A dark, barbed thing that I pried from the ashen hand of a dying Dark Elf at my feet as he struggled to keep his eyes open and his fist closed. I did not understand the curse that […]
Prince Hew and the Haj Mota Chariot - Misadventures of the incompetent Prince Hew and his highly competent vizier
Prince Hew and the Three-Legged Race - Misadventures of the incompetent Prince Hew and his highly competent vizier
Tales of the Two-Moons Path, Vol. 3 - Taziako looked about her, confused. Her grandfather had been there just the moment before, and now … now she stood in the bedroom of her childhood. The rich tapestries clung to the walls, warming the wooden slats, and the sweet smell of her mother’s cooking filled the air. Tazzie ran to the door, opening her […]
The Chronicler’s Travelogue - A member of the Mages Guild has exceptional luck in finding rare antiquities
The Count’s Boar Hunt - Albanus Caudex was injured in a boar hunt, and won't make it home for supper
The Curse of Blackscale Island - Chapter 8: Traitor’s Blade Even as void-tainted pirates spilled out from the cursed treasure chest and a blade shaved fur from her throat, Captain Gold-Smirk was focused only on the eyes of the woman who betrayed her. The violet eyes of her first mate. Suddenly, Gold-Smirk found her mind drifting to the first time they […]
The Elf, the Egg, and the Almost Dragon - A children's story about an elf who finds and egg and thinks it's going to hatch a dragon It doesn't
The Ghostly Stag - In my travels I came upon the land of Clickyville, a place ripe with the fruits of the earth and free from the grip of tyranny. Though the land was not fully formed, and was so underpopulated as to make me feel lonesome at all hours, I decided to settle down in the little town. […]
The Littlest Tomeshell - A True-ish Story by Cipher Mukheesh There once was a Daedric spirit, floating through the effluvium of Oblivion. It had no realm to call its own, no Prince to command it, no form to inhabit. It had nothing but a name, Torgu, and a desire to drift wherever the planar currents carried it. Eventually, as […]
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 Mirror Portal: A Gleaner Legend - The story of a portal that takes Vinyehil to a realm outside of Fargrave
The Monochrome Paintbrush - An altmeri folktale about a paintbrush and the artist who used it to her doom
The Monochrome Paintbrush - An altmeri folktale about a paintbrush and the artist who used it to her doom
Trap - The story of someone being captured by the Berne Vampires and being kept as cattle This book raises your sneak skill
Guilds & Societies
A Helpful, Steadfast Hand - Overview of the Society of the Steadfast, a humanitarian group throughout Tamriel
A Report on the Dusksabers - A report on the Dusksaber vampires from the priest of Arkay trying to eliminate them
Alchemy For My Apprentice - A master alchemist instructs an apprentice on the basics of potion-making
Cases of the Divine Prosecution - Examples of the sort of cases investigated by the Divine Prosecution, and the punishments for each
Dark Company: Deserters or Mercenaries? - Report about a new mercenary company in the West Weald, made up of Three Banners War deserters
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
Imperial Charter of the Guild of Mages [TES3] - The Charter document for the Mages Guild; lists their goals and membership requirements
Imperial Charter of the Guild of Mages [TES4] - The Charter document for the Mages Guild; lists their goals and membership requirements
Life in the Camonna Tong - The first think that you have to know about Goval Sadryon is that I am not a smuggler, I’m a tavern brawler. No one taught me what I know. I had to teach myself through lessons of blood and bruises. Lost a fair number of my teeth before I figured out how to stop blocking […]
On Joining the Keepers of the Dead - Information for prospective novices of this monastic society in Necrom
Ordinators: A Comprehensive Guide - By Tarvus, Archcanon of Vivec Holy guards and warrior-priests, the Ordinators dedicate themselves to serving the Tribunal Temple and the Living Gods worshiped therein. Organized into four specific orders, the Ordinators extend the will of the Tribunal throughout Morrowind and are characterized by their distinctive gold armor and face masks. Used as protective covering, the […]
Ranks and Titles of House Telvanni - A report created by the scholar Andunririe for the Court of Proxy-Queen Alwinare, Alinor. Greetings to the Majesty of the Court, I have been tasked by Penewen, mage and advisor to the Aldmeri Dominion, to help explain and summarize the society of our cousins the Dunmer, also known as the Dark Elves. The Dark Elves […]
Sages of the Crystal Tower - Introduction to the Sapiarchs and their place in Altmeri society, as well as the Crystal Tower
The Lure of the Camonna Tong - A former thug tells of a particularly brutal assignment from the Tong, in hopes of scaring away those who thought to join
The Society of the Steadfast - At the request of several highly placed members of Imperial nobility, I shall wade into a subject usually foreign to me—the arena of current affairs. Specifically, the increasingly visible and political role of the Society of the Steadfast. The philanthropist Lord Bacaro Volorus started the Society of the Steadfast to provide relief to those caught […]
The True Noble’s Code - The handbook for Great House Redoran Explains their rules, requirements, and the virtues of duty, gravity, and piety
Twilight Cantors: The Exorcists of Azurah - A foreign view on the dro-m'Athra, the Bent Dance, and the exorcists who live to banish them
Undaunted – A Life of Glory - There are those who choose to fight for honor and justice, some who bloody their swords for coin, and then there are … others. Others who crave danger, like this one. When brothers and sisters still mewed and cowered under mother’s skirts, Turuk conquered the tallest shelf in the kitchen only to pounce on her […]
Understanding House Redoran - Introduction to House Redoran, famous for their honor and military prowess
With Regards to the Ebony Blade - A tale of theft and intrigue centering around the famed Daedric artifact
Histories & Biographies
2920, Last Year of the First Era - A fascinating drama taking place at the very end of the First Era.
A Brief History of Ald Sotha - Insights on the relationship between Sotha Sil and Vivec, plus a bit about House Sotha and its downfall
A History of Blackrose Prison - A history of this famous prison, and a bit about the crime syndicate that currently occupies it
Aminyas’ Journal - An alternative view of King Joile and the events surrounding the 1st era Siege of Orsinium
An Abbreviated History of Skingrad - Cliffnotes on Skingrad's history from Ayleid settlement, to Rislav Larich, to the present day
Anequina and Pellitine: An Introduction - Overview of the formation of the two Khajiiti kingdoms, and the tribes that preceeded them
Artaeum Lost - Galerion's autobiographical account of his early days as a Psijic and Mannimarco's descent into darkness
Arx Corinium – First Seed Report - Building a fort in a swamp is no trivial task, but my men and I have accomplished it with Arx Corinium. It was a battle the entire duration—with insect-borne disease, with the wildlife of the marshlands, but the Empire wanted a foothold in this region and we provided one. Unfortunately, as of this writing, we’ve […]
Belaigh and the Molmor - History of an attack of Galen lead by the Sea Sload and their horrific aquatic monsters
Bisnensel: Our Ancient Roots - History of the Ayleid city of Bisnensel, and the Hermaeus Mora worship within
Blasius’ Unfinished Manuscript - A quick book about the brutality of the Yokudan's conquest of Hammerfell
Chapter XII: The Graverobber of Imperial City - A grisly tale of a murderer who apparently escaped death himself
Chronicles of the Five Companions - Background on the Five Companions, and running commentary on the main quest of Elder Scrolls Online
Confessions Of A Khajiit Fur Trader - The biography of a Khajiit who grows wealthy by selling his people's fur
Daughter of the Niben [ESO] - The History of Bravil Includes an interesting legend about the Lucky Old Lady
From Argonian to Saxhleel - Vicecanon Heita-Meen explains how she rose to power and helped found the Ebonheart Pact
Groundskeeper’s Letter - Gavros Linus, All right, lad. Arentus tells me you burst into the Undertaker’s office in a tizzy because you spied a ghost outside the crematorium or some such. You’re new to the work, so I’ll spare you a tongue-lashing. The truth is you’ll see a lot of “ghosts” here in the Memorial District. The good […]
Hammer of Glass - A brief note on the founding of the first Orsinium, found in the House of Orsimer Glories
History of House Dufort - By Kaera Metrick, House Historian and Chronicler How does a family rise from meager beginnings to become a powerful noble house among the Bretons? In this rare case, it was through loyalty, shrewd practices, and above all, patience. Records and oral traditions in the family indicate that House Dufort’s history began in Camlorn around 2E […]
History of House Mornard - A complete and factual recount of the history of House Mornard, as researched by Dorothea Errard on behalf of House Dufort and the Errard libraries. If you ask any member of House Mornard about their family and the history of the Systres Archipelago, they will happily inform you of their family’s journey across the sea, […]
History of Necrom: The City of the Dead - Hopefully this primer will teach you to see beyond today, to all the things the past can teach us. THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE Did you know, no one can claim to know who founded the great city of Necrom? It’s true. Necrom was a city here at the mouth of the river thousands of years […]
In Defense of Prince Hubalajad - A historical analysis of the deeds of this supposedly incompetent monarch
Jorunn the Skald-King [In-Game] - King Jorunn's birth and his rise to power during the Second Akaviri Invasion
Jorunn the Skald-King [Tales of Tamriel] - King Jorunn's birth and his rise to power during the Second Akaviri Invasion (website version)
Keshu - Multi-volume biography of Keshu the Black Fin, war hero and founder of the movement for an advanced Saxhleel society
Legacy of the Dragonguard - A short history of the Dragonguard during and shortly after the Reman dynasty
Messages from Hews Bane, Part 2 - An analysis of Prince Hubalajad and his maligned place in Hew's Bane history
Monument Island History Plaques - A series of plaques on Monument Island describing the history of the All Flags Navy
Mysticism: The Unfathomable Voyage - Tells about the origins of the magic school of Mysticism, which lies in the Psijic teachings
Nchunak’s Fire and Faith - Tells of Nchunak's journey's amongst the Dwemer and his attempts to understand the teachings of Kagrenac
Nedes of the Deathlands - A research paper surrounding the possible presence of Nedic civilizations in Hammerfell
Notes on the Five Loyal Retainers - The five trusted advisors of Laloriaran Dynar, last King of the Ayleids
On the Fulcrum Obscura - when the Great Eye answered the prayers of the mortal, Prior Durdryn, and granted him the runes needed to craft a relic of Apocrypha, the Fulcrum Obscura. The Lord of Secrets imbued the runes with the power to locate and uncover secrets, no matter where they may hide, and the prior inscribed them on an […]
On the Infinite Panopticon - a place that exists inside a pocket realm of Apocrypha, the Infinite Panopticon serves as one of Hermaeus Mora’s most secure repositories of secret knowledge. In addition to being hidden in a shifted dimension, the entrance to the Panopticon constantly moves. It never appears in the same location twice. Other defenses are rumored to protect […]
Once - Once, we were great. Once, our battlereeves were masters of warfare, and our sapiarchs were wise and learned. Once, we ruled all High Rock from the Eltheric Ocean to the mountains of Wrothgar, and the Nedes were our thralls and concubines. Once, Direnni Cygnus, the Swan of Tyrigel, discovered Balfiera and its Tower and claimed […]
Origins of the Khajiiti Martial Tradition - History of Elsweyr in the Merethic era, as it relates to the rise of its monastic martial arts
Our Dunmer Heritage - A Summary by Oathman-Applicant Mornsu Baram, in service of House Redoran, 330th year of the Second Era. Thank you, representatives of House Redoran, for the opportunity to research and explain the inherent superiority of the Dunmer people, known to other mer and men as the Dark Elves. The Dunmer are the direct descendants of the […]
Purifier’s Journal - A history of the Order of the Silver Dawn and their new enemy, Magnar Child-Eater
Scandals of Solitude’s Royalty - The stories of two ancient Nordic kings, told through rumor and scandal
Secrets of Amenos - By Miramel Charascel, Chairperson of the Gonfalon Bay Historical and Social Society Amenos stands as a somber reflection of High Isle, sitting across the straits to the northeast of the primary island in the Systres Archipelago. The place has a long, dark history that only serves to enhance the already dismal reputation the island currently […]
Secrets of Moricar the Inheritor - A short history of the Longhouse Emperor's bargains with Mehrunes Dagon
Shornhelm, Crown City of the North - A pamphlet extoling the virtues of House Montclair and promoting Wylon as King
Siege of Vastyr - From the journal of Rilos Moret. Dated 2E 365. Describing one of the last nights on the Gathering Storm’s siege of Vastyr. * * * Fire rained down on the ramparts while gale winds did their best to spread the flames from the battlements and onto our rooves last night. We worked through the long […]
Sorrows of the Wind - By Bastibien Marolles, Historian There are several stories about the source of power in Tor Draioch. Some feature the usual culprits, such as an evil witch or a vengeful chieftain who turned to dark magic to slay his enemies. The histories vary, but one thing remains certain: Whatever occurred at this tower in the distant […]
The Ashes of Red Mountain - Journal of a Dunmer who went to Red Mountain to try to solve the change in their people's appearance
The Battle of Meadow Fort - From “The History of House Dufort” by Kaera Metrick, House Historian and Chronicler The final battle took place at what was then known as the Meadow Fort, a smaller holding built by Harabant (later the first Baron Dufort) in the Oldstone Wood. The battle started at dawn and went without surcease until sunset. Harabant’s famed […]
The Battle of Orsinium - The final hours of the Siege of Orsinium, and the tunnels that supposedly let the Orcs escape
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
The Beast of Galen - “Khimera, Khimera, Khimera! How many heads do you have today?” —Traditional Breton Yard-Game It was on a trip to Wayrest a few years ago when I first observed a group of children playing the khimera game. It’s one of a number of lineup-style distractions common in cultures across Tamriel. I stood in the doorway to […]
The Black Fin Comes Home - The great Argonian hero requests one last favor from the leaders of the Ebonheart Pact
The Black Fin Goes to War - The Argonian hero forms a band to fight House Dres slavers, and then helps establish the Ebonheart Pact
The Broken Oath - An account by Sir Nathain of the Order of Death’s Valor. Knighthood, the great and heavy burden. When I took my shield, it was with a naive understanding that my role in life would be to follow the codes and creeds that have guided those before me to live just lives. I suspected that the […]
The Butcher of Bravil - A captain of the Imperial Legion commits a great crime trying to save her soldiers
The Chronicles of King Kurog - By Zephrine Frey, Chronicler of Wayrest The Chronicles of King Kurog, Book I I first met Kurog gro-Bagrakh in the wilds of Elsweyr. I was there pretending to be a scholar from Wayrest, but my true purpose was to watch, listen, and report back to King Emeric of Wayrest about events in the Khajiiti homeland. […]
The Colossus of Gonfalon Bay - By Miramel Charascel, Chairperson of the Gonfalon Bay Historical and Social Society The pride of High Isle—indeed, of the entire archipelago—rises from the harbor of Gonfalon Bay and soars some three-hundred feet into the sky. The Colossus of Gonfalon Bay, a grand statue displaying the power and prestige of our island’s people and history, But […]
The False Revanchism of the Maormer - A very negative view of the Maormer and their conflict with Summerset
The Frostfall Coup - A brief history of how Euraxia came to rule northern Elsweyr, as well as an overview of the current political situation
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 Na-Totambu of Yokuda - How the Yokudan government gave rise to the modern political system in Hammerfell
The Origins of Conjuration - Imperial mages have arguably advanced the study of conjuration magic far more than most, but it first fell to Elven wizards to crack open the door to Oblivion without its screaming horrors spilling uncontrollably into Mundus. Corvus and Calani Direnni and their clan first lit the torch and peered into this unholy darkness, lighting the […]
The Poet-Champion of Vastyr - By Chanter Milius, Priest of Dibella In 2E 400, the Potentate Savirien-Chorak held months of celebrations to commemorate four centuries of potentate rule. Among the Imperial City’s many games and revels was a poetry competition. Lauded poets, many quite famous, came from all over Tamriel to compose for the potentate’s court. From Vastyr came a […]
The Price of Praxis - Autobiography of an outcast (apraxic) Altmer, and his quest to return to society
The Prior’s Fulcrum - Many tales are told of Prior Durdryn, founder of the Necrom Necropolis and the order of the Keepers of the Dead. He knew all the herbs and fungi of Morrowind, and could recite the alchemical properties of each one simply by smelling them. He studied soil, ash, and stone, discerning a hundred distinct varieties in […]
The Real Investigator Vale? - Biography of and interview with Arabelle Davaux, a former spy, warrior, and detective, and perhaps the author of the Investigator Vale novels
The Sea Elf Threat - By Hercian Stalo, Steward to House Dufort Acting on behalf of Her Grace, Duchess Elea, I have compiled an assessment of the threat posed by the Sea Elves to the people and commerce of the Duchy of Systres. I ordered guards to interview mariners familiar with our waters, retained scholars to investigate historical records of […]
The Secret Origins of Tribute - By Brunile Dufont, Games Scholar Few deny that we live in an age of perils. As Molag Bal’s chains fall from the sky, it can be difficult to find relief in simple pleasures. But simple pleasures are exactly what we need. Enter Tales of Tribute!nnI thought little of the game when it first made the […]
The Slave Rebellion – Man’s Triumph - Imperial Chancellor writes Abnur Tharn about the Alessian uprising and his family's place in it
The Song of Pelinal - These seven books describe various aspects of the legendary hero, Pelinal Whitestrake
The Tale of Dro’Zira - A Khajiiti account of the battle of Red Moutain Interesting parallels with the Songs of King Wulfharth
The True Fate of King Ranser - How King Ranser turned his armies into undead after his failed rebellion
The Unearthing of Kardala - Information about the Star-Gazers and the many mysteries of Craglorn and the constalations
The Wolf and the Pirate Queen - The rulers of Anvil and Kvatch battle over the independence of the Gold Coast
Thulgeg’s March - The history of how Thulgeg and the Orcs of the Hollow Wastes escaped the Ra Gada and Bretons to found Orsinium
Topal Legionary Academy: A Khajiit’s Summary - The rise and fall of this military school, now known as the Forsaken Citadel
Wayrest, Jewel of the Bay [ESO] - A glorifying story about the past and present of Wayrest, with of-so-subtle bashing of Daggerfall
Wet Wilds of Black Marsh - During the Second Empire, the vast swamplands encompassing Black Marsh were claimed as Imperial territory. Naturally, the obtuse Elves (and other admirers of this seeping pustule on the buttocks of Tamriel) favor the name Argonia, an ancient battleground where their forebears were put to death. Perhaps because of this, it was deemed appropriate to give […]
Manuals & Instructions
An Orc’s Guide to Tamriel - Tamriel's legal system and metallurgical advancement, as viewed by an Orc
Crafting Motifs - Information on crafting weapons and armor in the styles of various cultures and societies
Duties and Routine - Instructions for all new handmaiden of Her Magnificence, Duchess Elea, on how to structure and order her day. Early Morn – Wake Duchess Elea to a meal of fresh fruits, baked confectioneries, and clear spring water in her bedchambers. – Bring Duchess Elea the latest missives and messages that amassed overnight. Prioritize anything from the […]
Hurricane Assistance and Salvage - How to deal with the aftermath of the hurricane in Kenarthi's Roost
Medium Armor: Tannins and Leather - A somewhat humorous instructional manual from a leather crafter to his apprentice
Oblivion Gateway Instructions - Follow these instructions to the letter. Any deviation will result in unforeseen and most likely calamitous events. Blightcrown’s concoction has been worked into the stone, as has the dream essences given to us by Vaermina. Torvesard provided the coordinates, and I have devised the spell to make it all work together. When the keystone is […]
On Soul Shriven - Introduction to the formation of the Soulshriven and the soulgems that bind them to Molag Bal
On Stepping Lightly - Lists various traps, puzzles, and enemies found in Nordic ruins Mostly a gameplay guide
Preparing Necrom Kwama, Fifth Draft - To be a kwama farmer in Necrom is to be among the exalted few trusted with preparing kwama properly for funerary rites and accoutrements. I’d say that my mother left me with this responsibility, but to be fair, I think I took it from her. Oh, she was fine with that. She’s off visiting other […]
Recipe for Horker Pie - Horker Meat Red Wheat Flour Yeast Salt Carrots Potato Create a pie crust using the wheat, yeast and a little Salt. reserve about a quarter of the dough for the pie’s top. Roughly chop the meat and vegetables together and season with salt and a little water. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and […]
Recommended Methods of Moon Sugar Cultivation - Growing moon sugar with the help of mudcrabs and lava
Rite of Propagation - Stagnation stands against the Green. Y’ffre teaches us that growth must be allowed, lest a forest choke itself on its very roots. If that is so the case, enact the Rite of Propagation and unburden then a village of that which holds it back. To enact the rite: Find a symbol of you to the […]
Sea Lore for Arcane Crafting - Chapter: On the Shores and Sands As has been discussed in prior chapters, the constant movement of the seas of Nirn, their interconnectedness, and their inviolate solitary depths and mysteries can provide many different opportunities for the crafty arcanist. These mysteries can be used to craft spellwork, cast enchantments, and of course create serious alchemical […]
Silver Asp Antidote Recipe - The ingredients must be mixed in the proper order! First, grind 2 lumps of dried netch organ. Next, sprinkle 3 pinches of fuzzy red moss. Stir. Finally, add a single vial of kwama spittle. Shake the mixture to ensure it is well mixed.
Spirits of Lost Nature - On the care, quarantine, and rehabilitation of resident troubled nature spirits
Stonemelt Potion Recipe - Ingredients: 2 parts snow bear bile, boiled 1 part dried shalk resin, finely ground 1 part ashpit powder To ensure a proper reaction in the stone’s composition, ingredients must be mixed in the proper order and in the ratio specified. First create a base of snow bear bile, then slowly stir in the shalk resin […]
Teas and Tisanes for Aches and Pains - Alchemical recipes for healing the inside and outside of your body
The Care and Feeding of Trolls - Chief Braadoth has very specific instructions for the care of his trolls
The Doom of the Hushed - Apocrypha holds many dangers for the mortal visitor. Some places within this plane are guarded by terrible Daedric creatures. Other regions appear as dolorous mazes of seemingly infinite scope. And in still other places, a traveler can become lost in fates that never came to pass, strange realities that can imprison the unwary in worlds […]
The Insatiable - Daedra are creatures of purpose. They embody a need to be fulfilled. Why? Only the Princes know for certain, but to those who would wield these beings’ power as their own, understanding their purpose is paramount. One does not conjure a clannfear to aid in ritual matters or a scamp to slay a giant. It […]
The Treasure of Clickyville - Instructions for finding treasure in a location meant for game testers
The Wood Elf Gourmet, Ch. 1 - Every Wood Elf knows that the more inward the part, the better it tastes. While other races cook their meat until it is dry and bloodless, and waste entrails and brains, the Wood Elf knows that these parts are the juiciest and therefore the most flavorful. The following delicacy is a highlight from the Greenshade […]
Thwarting the Daedra - Instructions on how a regular citizen can identify and eliminate a Daedric cult
Tribute Beginner’s Guide - By Master Razhamad, Game-Baron of Gonfalon Bay Welcome to the exciting game of Tales of Tribute! This friendly pocket guide will lead you through the basics of the game, as well as supply tips for players starting their journey to become a Tribute Master! First, the basics. Tales of Tribute is a card game for […]
Undeniable Truths of Attire - An impassioned and biased tract against mages wearing anything other than robes
Voljar’s Meadery Recipes - Directions for the distillation and aging of some of Skyrim's favorite meads
Vosh and Rakh: A History - How two baby welwas were saved from death and trained into killing machines
People & Places
A Culinary Adventure - A human connoisseur of exotic foods bites off more than he can chew in Black Marsh
A Travel Guide to Tamriel Castles - It is with great pleasure I present to you an aperitif to travel, an invitation to explore, a casual incitement to get out of your normal routine and see the world. Here, my dear reader, is a look at ten of the most unique, terrible, bloody, glamorous, and notable castles in all of Tamriel. Perhaps […]
Adventurer’s Almanac, 1st Edition - The basics of Elder Scrolls Online's gameplay, told from an in-universe perspective
Adventurer’s Almanac, 2nd Edition - Welcome back, scabs! Bet you thought I’d never have enough material to write a second one of these. You’d be wrong, of course, because here we go again. Far be it from me to overlook a chance to educate the next generation of meat puppets lining up to make a few drakes. Vvardenfell This dusty […]
Ayleid Cities of Valenwood - A quick survey of Ayleid immigration after the Alessian Rebellion, and their subsequent fall to the Maormer
Bolga’s Guide to Galen Beasts - By Bolga gra-Bur, Huntswoman of Mistral Editor’s Note: Bolga, an Orc hunter, finds herself on beautiful Galen, visiting friends. So she puts quill to ink. Ink to paper. And here Bolga will tell you about the island beasts of Galen, in her own particular and colorful way. From weak to strong, how to best them. […]
Bolga’s Guide to Island Beasts - By Bolga gra-Bur, Huntswoman of Mistral Beasts from all over Tamriel come here on trade ships. Those that find killing easy call this island home. From weak to strong, Bolga tells you where to find them. How to best them. Whether they are good for eating. — Skeevers Big rats from up north. Pack roamers. […]
Critter Dangers: Telvanni Peninsula - The towers, tomes, and endless processionals toward Necrom all point to one thing. You’re in Telvanni territory, n’wah, and you’d best watch where you tread. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the coast, in the Ashlands, or walking the back alleys of the city of the dead. Here, everything wants to kill you. My advice? […]
Denizens of Apocrypha - Apocrypha is, of course, a plane of Oblivion. Few natural creatures reside in such places. We mortal ciphers are but visitors in a world of Daedric beings. Some are minor spirits that take forms not dissimilar from the creatures of Nirn, while others resemble the thinking races, and some take on bizarre forms not found […]
Diplomacy during the Handfasting - Interesting information on the Bosmer ritual called the Handfasting
Druid Food of Vastyr - By Castus Marius, Travel Writer In an effort to escape the holiday-going fare of High Isle, I found myself in the port of Vastyr on Galen, my stomach rumbling. I wandered the rocky tunnels of the city’s Vine District and found several humble stalls of just-picked druid offerings. Though in name this produce is no […]
Gold Coast Guide - A guide to western Cyrodiil, aimed at tourists, set in the tI'm of Emperor Leovic
Legacy of the Bretons - A series of musings by Stefan Mornard As a Breton, as a noble schooled in the arts and sciences, and as a man who has studied with the druids of Galen, I often find myself contemplating the very nature of my identity. Basically, I constantly strive to understand what it means to be a Breton, […]
On Akaviri Burial Rites - Introduction to Akaviri mummification, as preserved by their Imperial descendants
On Cipher’s Midden - Settlements and safe locations throughout Apocrypha are as rare as snowballs in the Deadlands. Still, when Hermaeus Mora began inviting mortals from Nirn to become Ciphers of the Eye, a need for accommodations and the basic necessities of life became an imperative. It wasn’t long before those initial ciphers gathered in one place and set […]
On the Nature of Reachmen - A former captive of the Reachmen provides a very negative view of their society
Realms of the Clockwork City: The Radius - A guide to the mechanical "wilderness" of the Clockwork City
Tamriel’s Finest Wines - Curated by Samuel Gourone Bloodroot Rosé, Glenumbra This wine is distilled by the Bloodthorn cultists currently making their home in Glenumbra. I’ve heard tell they use strange grapes that grow from their monstrous vines, giving this wine a rather earthy taste preferred by Daedroth. Last I checked, they kept bottles tucked away in a ruined […]
The Delicacies of High Isle - The most expensive and beloved meals on High Isle, as complied by culinary scholar Bellona Calatorius. ROASTED SPARKLING ANGLERMOUTH ON A BED OF KELP Seasoned and sauteed to perfection, this flaky and flavorful fish is served with a latticework of decadent blanched kelp to provide texture and add a hint of brightness to the dish. […]
The Flora and Fauna of Galen - From the Journal of Elise Aglilmir, Traveling Naturalist The Isle of Galen provides a fascinating case study in the duality of nature. On one hand we have a verdant paradise, overflowing with fields of sunflowers that spill into rich, deciduous forests. It is a destination that any traveler would be blessed to visit. On the […]
The Grave of Skar - A Nord attends an Ashlander ritual at the site of Skar, an ancient, giant mudcrab corpse
The Wood Elves of Valenwood - A brief, and not particularly positive, description of the Bosmer as a people
Visitor’s Guide to Fargrave - Prepared by Osata for the Fargrave Mortal Inclusion and Visitation Program. Auspicious day to you, traveler! Your fortune has changed for the better now that you reached the glorious city of Fargrave. Whether you entered our prosperous city through a portal of your own devising or via one of our permanent gateways, good fortune is […]
Visitor’s Guide to Galen - Lovely as the sunset, the isle of Galen is a hidden gem in the Systres Archipelago. Many visitors from the mainland venture no farther than High Isle. If you’re willing to sail just a little longer, however, you will be rewarded with a truly unforgettable experience. The beauty of Galen’s wild coasts and sylvan glens […]
Visitor’s Guide to High Isle - High Isle, jewel of the Eltheric Ocean! Famous for sunny shores, green hills, and friendly people! Even in these troubled times, many of Tamriel’s well-to-do seek rest and relaxation amid the warm days and salubrious breezes of the Systres Archipelago. Most visitors to High Isle arrive at Gonfalon Bay, the largest city in the Systres […]
Visitor’s Guide: Telvanni Peninsula - Author’s Note: So, someone you know has chosen to be interred in the Necropolis of Necrom! At my advanced age, I have put to rest many kin, companions, and even beloved pets in Necrom, giving me plenty of opportunity to explore life beyond the City of the Dead. If your grieving heart yearns for the […]
Working in the Infinite Panopticon - The Infinite Panopticon appears as an endless labyrinth of rooms and passages inside a limitless pocket dimension. The entrance, according to legend, never manifests in the same location twice, making it almost impossible to find. Nothing within this extradimensional space conforms to reality as we know it, and the interior changes and alters seemingly at […]
Y’ffelon, the Forbidden Island - By renowned scholar and student of all cultures, Ignatius Galenus. From the records of my journeys across the druidic isles of the Systres Archipelago. I knew since landing on this isle that my presence would be unwelcome. It was a necessary risk, taken to record and preserve the knowledge of these druids who refuse to […]
Zainsubani’s Notes - Notes on the Ashlanders and the Nerevarine cult prepared for the Nerevarine by Hassour Zainsubani
Politics & Propaganda
A Case for Open Borders - A kinlord explains how he came to support Ayrenn's decree to open Summerset, and urged others to do the same
A Dance Along the Webs - A priestess of the Daedra warns about the growing influence of the nascent Tribunal
A Petition for the Mighty Nix-Ox - Farming is hard work for these gentle creatures, and they deserve a happy end
Daggerfall Covenant – The True Heirs - Rejoice, peoples of northwest Tamriel! Though the rest of Nirn is afflicted by war, madness, and Daedric horror, the glory and honor of the Reman Empire lives on in the Daggerfall Covenant. We remain true to the primacy of trade, the principles of freedom, and worship of the Divines. In the face of a world […]
Dark Elves, Dark Hearts - An argument for the evil of Dunmer, as illustrated by nix ox taming techniques
Dealing with Quitters - Quitters are bad for morale One bandit boss has a plan to cut down on turnover rate
Glories of the Pirate Queen - Some very generous descriptions of Captain Fortunata, the provincial governor of Anvil
Investigating Our Allies - Two outraged pamphlets about Khajiit and Bosmer integrating into Summerset society
Moon-Sugar: A Report - An agent of the Imperial Trade Service fervently advocates banning Moon-Sugar
Our Puny Allies - Jorunn the Skald King said, “Rigurt, write about our puny allies, the Dark Elves. Tell everyone what you learned about them during your diplomatic missions to Morrowind.” So Rigurt replied, “Yes, your majesty, if you insist.” Because that is always what you have to say to Jorunn the Skald King. Now, Rigurt is a lot […]
Outdated Dominion Broadsheet - A somewhat dated broadsheet announcing the Dominion at Khenarti's Roost
Pact Pamphlet: Congratulations! - A pamphlet detailing the state of Morrowind's slavery under the Ebonheart Pact
Response To Citizen Inquiries - A response from an Aldmeri Dominion official to various questions and concerns
Reward for Information: Silvenar - A notice to the citizens of Silvenar to locate supporters of Indaenir
Rilaso’s Guide to Tamriel, Ch. 21 - Chapter 21: Surviving the Rift The key to surviving the Rift is to never go there. The Rift is no place for anyone but Nords. If you’re not a Nord and you end up in the Rift, you will die in a horrible fashion. If you don’t freeze to death or get lost and fall […]
Thalmor Diplomatic Corps Notice - Poster advising Thalmor agents on interaction with Khajiit and Bosmer
The Dominion’s Duty: Marbruk - Answers several common myths about the Dominion's newest city in Valenwood
The Green Pact and the Dominion - A pamphlet advising unity in the Dominion and defending the Bosmers' allies
Varen’s Call to Arms - Duke Varen Aquilarios of Chorrol beseeches all able-bodied fighters of the Colovian Estates to join his fight against Emperor Leovic
Wayrest Guard Orders - Wayrest Guard General Order 2247 Equal Treatment for All Covenant Citizens It has come to my attention that members of the Guard have failed to show proper respect for citizens of the Orcish persuasion such as are seen more and more often these days within our walls. There have been reports of sneering, of spitting, […]
Welcome, Initiates! - Welcome, Ascendant Initiates! There are many who believe we were defeated after the events at All-Flags Islet. But the flame of our vision is not so easily snuffed out. You have followed rumors and whispers to find us. Soon others will join you in a growing swell of opposition to the royal warmongers that rule […]
Religion & Legends
A Trespasser in Ivyhame - By Zamshiq af-Halazh, Associate Folklorist at the University of Gwylim The ancient Druids of Galen have always fascinated this humble scholar. Throughout my career I have visited the Systres Archipelago many times, searching out ruins left behind by the first druids of the isles and interviewing their living descendants. For years I have heard rumors […]
An Excerpt from Deities of the Orsimier - An Incomplete text on the position of Trinimac and Malacath in Orcish belief
An Overview of Gods and Worship - The standard introductory religious work Very inquisitive in nature; discusses the very nature of the Gods
Arkay The Enemy - King of Worms instruction to his people Not sure that this was really written by KoW himself
Aurbic Enigma 4: The Elden Tree - A description of the Towers, specifically White-Gold and Green-Sap, and mortal actions concerning them
Behold Khunzar-ri’s Guile - How the hero tricked an impoverished monastery into accepting all his wealth
Blessed Almalexia’s Fables for Afternoon - The Crow and the Netch One day a curious crow decided to fly farther than he ever flew before. He flew and flew and finally came upon a creature that he found very strange. “Friend!” he called as he flew by the creature. “Friend, what is it that you are? I have never seen a […]
Blessed Almalexia’s Fables for Evening - Sotha Sil and the Stars Young Sotha Sil lay upon a patch of moss and gazed up at the stars. Driven by his great love of maths, his mind turned to counting. “I shall count every star and give each a name!” he resolved. For hours he counted and named until, at length, his eyes […]
Blessed Almalexia’s Fables for Morning - The Tallest Shroom Beetle A shroom beetle, lamenting its small stature, crawled to the top of a great mushroom. It gazed out over the Ashlands and cried, “Ha! There is no shroom beetle taller than I! There is nothing I cannot see!” Just then, a cliff racer swooped down and plucked the beetle from its […]
Daedra Worship: The Chimer - A very bias account of the world's creation and the start of Daedra worship
Dibella’s Mysteries and Revelations - Lady Augustine Viliane, Sibyl of the House of Dibella The skies over Wayrest are stormy and changeable, more often gray than blue, but some mornings in Second Seed the sun rises into heavens blue and clear, and a mild, warm breeze blows in from the Iliac Bay. It was on just such a morning, under […]
Divines and the Nords - A text on how ancient Nordic totemic religion transformed into modern worship of the Eight Divines
Dream of a Thousand Dreamers - Vaermina! Dream of a thousand dreamers! Revelations of endless elation! Beacon for lost souls. Bliss for strong souls. Madness for weak souls. Vaermina!
Dreams of the Forgotten - for a thing forgotten is not a thing that has never been. It becomes a secret possessed by one alone, the Inevitable Knower, the Lord of Secrets. Those who once knew that thing may dimly sense its absence in uneasy dreams. Know that a place exists in his endless realm where the Lord of Secrets […]
Evergrowth Restoration Ritual - We call upon Y’ffre to strengthen the bond between the Evergrowth and our sacred grove. We call upon the God of Song and Forest to remove the bindings that tie our spirit to this hallowed land. We offer this sacrifice, O Y’ffre, so that all may walk the True Way.
From Exile to Exodus - An alternative view of what happened between Boethiah and Malacath and how the Orcs came to be
Glenbridge’s Argonian Shrine to Sithis - A record by Ghalzir of the House of Wayfarers in Rimmen. By first impressions, there is nothing that stands out about the shrine to Sithis that resides next to the main road through Glenbridge. This isn’t to say that the shrine is not noteworthy, only that first impressions are often misleading. The building is tall, […]
Herma-Mora: The Woodland Man? - The Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora has many appellations reflecting his dominion over fate and secret knowledge; for example, the Lord of Secrets, the Inevitable Knower, or the One Who Knows. Yet one title in particular seems out of place among the others: the Woodland Man. This name was given to him by the ancient people […]
How Rajhin Stole the Book that Knows - It happened that Rajhin, the Cat Who Walks, became curious about the treasures hoarded by Hermorah in his library beneath the sea. For Rajhin, to become curious about something was to kindle a desire for it, and to kindle a desire for something was to take it for his own. So he went to the […]
In Accord With Those Sun-Blessed - Translated by Solis Aduro We are the People of the Root. It is as true in this world as any other. Though our roots grow deep into shadow and drink from the tide of memory, our branches rise high into the sky to bathe in the light of the sun. We must unite now and […]
Inexplicable Patron: Mephala - Thoughts on Mephala from the famous Telvanni master wizard Divayth Fyr
Jhunal the Rune God - It is impossible to discount the wisdom and power of Jhunal. We in Skyrim are often seen by the rest of Tamriel as drunken oafs, or barbarians with little thought in their minds other than an eagerness for battle. Most forget that their favored Julianos was first a Nord god, one that valued wisdom, intelligence, […]
Khunzar-ri and the Demons - The legend of how a Khajiiti hero, and his multicultural companions, drove the dragons from Elsweyr.
Khunzar-ri: Tales - How the Khajiiti hero defeated twelve ogres, and saved his friend from the Maormer
Last of the Old Bones - A Bosmeri legend about an ancient beast made all of bones, and the origin of the Barrowbough.
Legend of Veyond - Observations on the Mabrigash from the journals of Bonorion the Wanderer, 2E 568 In Deshaan, I encountered a strange tribe of Dark Elf Ashlanders. They call themselves Mabrigash. Unlike their Vvardenfell brethren, this tribe is not nomadic and appears to have settled in an isolated region of Deshaan, a location they call the Vale of […]
Litanies of the Dominator - At the feet of the Master, the servant begs for the power to overcome his foes and bend them to his will. Mortal flesh yields to pain and to suffering — power is the ability to destroy and convert. A thing must be broken before it can be made to serve you properly. In the […]
Litanies of the Worm - It behooves a servant of the Order of the Black Worm to master not only the spells within this grimoire, but also to gird their mind against the inevitable assault from the spectres and haunts that will intrude upon your mind. Within this book lies more than the power to contact that which lies beyond […]
Litany of Blood Fulfilled - Prey to thee, Dread Father, those born to Anu. Pray from we, Night Mother, those born from you. I offer they whom anathema sought to hide. You will know them by their eye. Hail, for in blood they weep.
Malacath and Trinimac - An Orc's observations on Malacath and Trinimac in the politics of Kurog's Orsinium
Myths of Sheogorath - Stories of Sheogorath's wacky antics, including the invention of music and the murder of a king
Nerulean’s Guide to Phantoms Vol. II - (frantic and angry scribbles cover the page) The Bargain Man Merchants are, by and large, the most superstitious members of Tamrielic society. Almost every peddler and moneylender I’ve spoken to has at least one or two ghost stories to tell. Most of them are common nonsense, but a few bear further study. One entity that […]
On the Pact Primordial - Brief excerpt of information on the pact that prevents Daedra from interfering in Nirn
Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie - Vampire lore - their creation, and the origin of the Lamae Bal, the Blood Matron
Persistence of Daedric Veneration - If you believed what that old goat Phrastus of Elinhir writes in what he’s pleased to call his “Histories,” you’d think that modern society’s bias against reverence for the Daedric Princes was rooted in some kind of instinctive revulsion against the Lords of Oblivion, an abhorrence based on events of unspeakable cruelty that took place […]
Pridehome: A Place Outside Time? - The "history" of this temple to Alkosh and the dragon-fighting champions that live there
Reflections on Cult Worship in the Empire - Comparisons between the Imperial Cult and the Tribunal Temple
Ritual of Appeasement - Do not tempt the Daedra Lords with restlessness. Give to them freely as our ancestors did so that their dire gazes do not fall upon our tribe. It is best to offer the Princes their rightful due when the seasons show us their brief favor, lest they call upon us in the lean times. You […]
Ritual of Life’s Commencement - All life exists because life existed before it. We celebrate the joyful creation of all living things and encourage the full indulgence thereof. At the proper time, the ritual shall commence with the joining of the guiding pair. Their example shall propagate, like seeds on the wind. Passion shared is life’s reward. For the next […]
Ruminations on the Elder Scroll [Online] - A series of puzzling metaphors attempting to describe the elder scrolls
Scaly Steeds of Black Marsh - Why do the Argonians ride mounts that look like lizard versions of regular animals? This book will sort of tell you
Songs of the Return - This incomplete cycle tells of Ysgramor and his 500 Companion's conquest and settlement of Skyrim
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
Staff of Towers - From the writings of Holnevn – blessed apostle of St Alessia Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir Cursed be the hands of Elf-Wizard Anumaril! Cursed be the pride of Anui-El’s get! Lo, did their lithe and wicked fingers weave the world’s undoing. While Umaril and his kin suffer a Whitestrake’s death, this staff – this sin in […]
The 36 Lessons: Sermon 37 - A last, supposedly stolen, Sermon speaking of both the theoretical past and the potential future
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 Anuad Paraphrased [ESO] - A version of the creation myth, featuring two brother's love for the same woman
The Book of Reason - Creed of a village of werewolves who have chosen to isolate themselves from society
The Footsteps of Shezarr - Myths of Shezzar as an inspiration for Liberty among aboriginal Nedic tribes
The Green Lady’s Primer for Children - A Green Lady tells her young charges about Bosmeri traditions
The Lost Fort Faleria - The tale of a Cyrodiilic noble whose love of an elven woman drives him to madness
The Seven Shadows of Rajhin, pt. 1 - The Greymanes say the light of both sun and moons shines down upon all the peoples of Nirn equally, but what happens after may not be so clear. Take the legend of the Seven Shadows of Rajhin. As every cub knows, Rajhin the Purring Liar, the Trickster God, and the Cat Who Walks cares little […]
The Sky Spirits - An ancient text on a few of the oldest and most important spirits in a pre-modern Khajiiti pantheon
The Song of Pelinal, Volume 10 - Describes Pelinal's Midyear Massacre, which is celebrated in Elder Scrolls Online as a PVP event
The Spires of the 34th Sermon - Note: These scrawled and unattributed recollections were found in a water-soaked and torn journal in the back streets of Necrom. It’s unclear when this account was written, but the language used marks it as old. An associate in the city bought it from a Dead Keeper for a few coins, and I include it here […]
The Tale of Three Moons - In a time before our people’s first memory, but long after Azurah’s pyre claimed the flesh of the proud lion, Lorkhaj, our great mother wept and sighedÐhaunted by the fate of her brother’s dark heart. As she prowled the hills and valleys of her wide domain, she could not escape the poundingÐthe faint, but constant […]
The Tempest and the Sunflower - Based on True Events Lady Mara smiled upon the jousting lanes of Castle Navire. Never had there been so fine a day when two knights, two rivals, two hearts so alike, would clash and tangle inextricably. Sir Sunflower, the golden son of shipbuilders, faced the brooding Lady Tempest, eldest daughter of Galen. Each had been […]
The Truth About the Green Pact - An outsider's overview of the philosophy and practices of the Green Pact
The Unseen Potential of Clockwork - By Lector Saelorn Tenar, Apostle of Sotha Sil Any man or mer can look upon an acorn and see it for what it is. It’s so easy to simply note its shape, its size, its color. Unassuming, discarded among the leaves and dirt. Any child could tell you those facts. And, admittedly, a child could […]
The Wandering Spirits - A heretical text on et'ada and Daedra and their adversarial relationships in ancient Khajiiti theology
The Will of the Master - By serving the Master, we will survive the glorious cataclysm to come. Through his eyes and as his hands, we are made mighty and will transcend the boundaries of mortal flesh. Many lack the strength to overcome the shackles of feeble morality and embrace the voice in the shadow. These many will stand against you, […]
The Worldly Spirits - A heretical text on a few of the Daedra and et'ada as seen by the ancient Khajiit
This Text Property of Leki’s Blade - Legend of four famous warriors after the invasion of Hammerfell
Trinimac House Idol - This ancient Trinimac House Idol, from late in the First Era, shows that even during the time of the original Orsinium, some Orcs were intent on worshiping Trinimac—even if they only did so in the privacy of their own homes. Tiny statues such as this one depicted stylized beasts cast from solid gold that were […]
Tu’whacca, Arkay, Xarxes - It’s not uncommon for scholars to note the clear similarities between the gods Xarxes, Arkay, and Tu’whacca. (For a particularly uninspired summary of the obvious, see “Psychopomps of Tamriel” by that old bloviator Phrastus of Elinhir.) Nearly every culture on the continent worships these deities in one form or another—indeed, the Wood Elves of Valenwood […]
Twilight Rites and Hymns - Author: Anonymous On the S’virash Sahaala The “Chase Away” song is one of the three Dusk-Canticles that fell from the tongue of Azurah in the Dawn Time. Like the Twilight Lady herself, the “Chase Away” song is slippery and unpredictable. It should not be sung unless the need is great. In ancient times it was […]
Understanding the Living Gods - Author: Rigurt the Brash Dear Thane Vigli Storm-Breast, Honored leader of the Nord Cultural Exchange, it is I, Rigurt the Brash, writing to you in Windhelm as you requested. I continue my study and exchange of information with the little Dark Elves of Morrowind, as you ordered. (Why you sent Rigurt away after he only […]
Untold Legends - This book appears as a black book in the Dragonborn expansion to Skyrim, but this version differs slightly. As the great ships of men crawled the waves to their destinies, there were, after long years, a number of tales lost in the mists of morning. Even after the forgetting though, wisps of story find ways […]
Where were you when the Dragon Broke? - Comments from various knowledgeable people about the Dragon Break
Worshiping the Illogical - How the worship of Sotha Sil fits in with the worship of the Tribunal as a whole
Research
A Bound Dremora - Once bound, a Dremora’s uses are nearly limitless — with or without its cooperation. The sacrifices stand upon each altar as sentries against the Dremora’s power. Take care not to disturb the blood, or the bonds will weaken precipitously.
A Guide to Dwemer Mega-Structures - By Vorinara Kleeve, Dwemer Scholar While we know a great deal about the various forms of Dwemer animunculi, many of the larger Dwemer marvels remain a mystery. Legends of Dwemer orreries and fabrication chambers abound, but direct, first-hand scholarship remains scant. I have spent my life in search of these Dwarven mega-structures. While I’ve met […]
A Loathsome Civilization - Describes the society of the Sload, including their necromancy and Daedric pacts
An Accounting of the Elder Scrolls - A Librarian attempts to find information on the number and locations of the Elder Scrolls
Authenticity of the Giovessen Skull - Confirms that the artifact is the skull of Tavia, of 2920 fame
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 […]
Blackreach: Fictions and Facts - An overly sceptical examination of the place Blackreach holds in Skyrim's imagination
Caluurion’s Notes - A scholar fails to soultrap a dragon, and must make due with studying its remains
Chaotic Creatia: The Azure Plasm - As a Doctor of Transliminal Mythomysticism, I have long been interested in the soul/body problem, the reformation of the Daedric body post-banishment, and the formation of the body around the essence commonly known as the “vestige.” Since our enforced relocation to Coldharbour, courtesy of Our Luminous Lady, I have had considerable opportunity to observe these […]
Dark Ruins - They call me mad and have branded me insane. I accept the title they have given me, and wear it proudly as a badge of honor. For the name I now carry shows that I was willing to enter the dark places, over and over again. To brave the ruins of madness and chaos to […]
Dwemer Inquiries [ESO] - A series of texts describing Dwemer history, culture, and architecture, especially away from Vvardenfell
Effects of the Elder Scrolls - Describes the various grades of blindness and understanding granted by the Elder Scrolls to their readers
Excerpt from The Hidden Tunnels of Orsinium - After being attacked so many times, finally the Orcs determined that if they were to be sieged ever again, they would use a series of tunnels underneath the city to escape. Though the tunnels had been built hundreds of years ago, an active one still runs beneath the Keep for use by the current clan […]
Excerpts From Fabricated Flora: A Study - A short examination of the Clockwork City's only organic flora
Factotum Classification – Log 233 - Author: Proctor Neimos By Proctor Neimos, Apostle of Sotha Sil Given the unprecedented reveal of the seventh advancement of the factotum model, my attempt to give individualized names to each unit has been deemed “unnecessary and unreliable” by the Congress of Calibration. I have now been tasked to only identify groups of units that perform […]
Field Guide to River Trolls - Summary of what little we know about trolls, with an emphasis on the River Trolls of Cyrodiil
High Chancellor’s Papers: The Tagh Droiloch - Abnur Tharns research into Emperor Durocrach's relation with the Tagh Doiloch
In Pursuit of Mhuvnak - A researcher searches for the Wrathstone, and the famous Dwemeri architect whose life is entangled with it
Liminal Bridges - This document provides "hypothetical" instructions on how to travel between Mundus and Oblivion using sigil stones
Magic from the Sky - A valuable treatise on Ayleid magic This is a great reference source on Welkynd Stones and Varla Stones
Memories Lost - What a disconcerting feeling. One day everything is fine, the next worry and anxiety fill your every waking moment and you’re certain something is missing. Something important. Something vital. I am experiencing that now. I feel as though something I knew intimately and completely yesterday vanished. Not a trace remains except for a vague dream. […]
Modern Day Bretons: Man or Mer? - By Vastyr Historian Filibert Beauchamp The history of Bretons is quite complicated and has been debated by many scholars over the years. I am sure it will continue to be debated long after this sees publication as well. Such is the nature of mysteries. The age-old argument focuses on a single question—what are Bretons, man […]
Mysteries of the Eltheric Ammonite - By Kaladiran, Arcane Naturalist The Systres Archipelago exports many raw materials and trade goods, but none more intriguing than the eltheric ammonites. While the actual origin of these shells remains unknown, naturalists seem united in their belief that they predate even the oldest Merethic ruins. Some collectors prize them for their beauty, but most mages […]
Naril’s Notes - Notes on attempting to create an artificial source of light for agriculture in the Clockwork City
Notes on Doors of Oblivion - This isn’t about me. I’m not this Morian. It’s a different one. An imposter. A former edition cut by revisions. Edited with lies that’s what this is. It’s not me! And who does this Seif-ij Hidja think they are? Writing about me and talking in my head. It’s my name and my head, common courtesy […]
Notes on Racial Phylogeny and Biology - Reasearch on the ability of different Tamrielic groups to have kids with each other
Notes on Vulk’esh - If found, please return this journal to Tarrinore at Finders and Keepers in Summerset. My wife thinks that I don’t do my research. I do! It’s just not as thorough as hers. Before we set off for this archipelago, we read everything we could find about the vulk’esh. We know they’re creatures of fire and […]
Obscure Killers of the North - Excerpt of a book on serial killers, focused on the Butcher of Morthal
On Extending Existence - By Barilzar, Mage of the Seventh Order and Artificer Extraordinaire For every being, the Great Gear provides a set number of rotations, a set number of ticks before our natural clockwork mechanisms wear out and die. It’s as inevitable as dusk giving way to dawn, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. And […]
On Minotaurs - By Nonus Caprenius, Temporarily Unaffiliated Scholar of Imperial Antiquities No matter how many institutions of higher education expel me, no matter how many publishers decline to print and distribute my theories, I refuse to recant my position or change the topic of my research… not until minotaurs have received the recognition and respect that they […]
On Oblivion - An introductory guide to Oblivion Lists all Great Daedra Contains a minor gameplay hint
On the Nature of Nymics - During the course of my studies, I often find myself dealing with Daedric beings. In fact, I know of no living mortal better acquainted with Daedra than myself. Now, in some of the more backward realms of Tamriel, that might be taken as an admission of depraved intentions. After all, Daedric cultists are responsible for […]
On Tracts Perilous - By Cipher Sethali Any student of the arcane arts is familiar with the existence of dangerous books. In fact, most mages are likely to have one or two on their shelves. Within their pages, a reader can find secrets of power that can cause terrible harm in careless (or evil) hands. We who tend the […]
Orcs and Their Tusks - An informal study of the word tusk as an orcish curse Mostly meant to replace a certain real-world four letter world
Planar Exploration Vol. 14: Darkreave Curators - By Harcourt Marcott Pay attention, for we shall tell you of fiends. A group of such anger and hatred that we advise even the most seasoned explorer to avoid them at all costs. In this volume, we discuss the Darkreave Curators of Apocrypha. SUMMARY In previous volumes, we described methods of placating the various fauna […]
Predestination and Paradox: A Treatise - By Elder Cipher of the Eye Nelqueriel [This lengthy tome details Nelqueriel’s viewpoint on the nature of fate, fatelines, and the forces of time as it acts on a mortal’s life, all written in a high-minded style. It has numerous appendices related to her research.] Appendix G: Tem, The Omen of Fate I record here […]
Recipe for Book Soup - I make no allusions to this recipe having any flavor, only that it is the closest I can get to making a palatable soup. Begin by tearing pages from a book and finely shredding them. The smaller the pieces, the smoother the soup’s texture. Next, add the book bindings to a cauldron and begin to […]
Research Notes: The Heir of Verandis - Notes from the vampire alchemist on discovering the special properties of this bloodline
Ruminations on the Elder Scroll - A series of puzzling metaphors attempting to describe the elder scrolls
Sigil of the Indrik Analysis - How the sign of the Indrik allows for visibility of Scripts and Luminous Ink
Skeevaton Modification and Operation - Information on the inner workings of these little fabricants, as well as ways to modify the standard form
The Class Script Conundrum - Magical pieces of parchment used in Scribing, and where they can be found
The Currency of Secrets - By Cipher Plautis When I first came to Apocrypha, I believed I was finally free to follow my passion for researching obscure lore. No longer would I concern myself with questions of how to afford to purchase rare tomes, or how to support myself in my studies without starving. I imagined that Hermaeus Mora had […]
The Dangers of Truth - By Cipher Fandinninlur Those odd Scribes of Mora believe that knowledge is the most important concept in all of Oblivion’s realms. Their assumption is incorrect. Truth is the only worthwhile attribute to strive toward. Assumptions, fallacies, and misinformation tarnishes knowledge. It has no more substance than thoughts which flit across the sky like ink in […]
The Dreamstride - Describes the Dreamstride, a unique state associated with Vaernima that lets you experience the lives of other people
The Druid Monoliths - By renowned scholar and student of all cultures, Ignatius Galenus. From the records of my journeys across the druidic isles of the Systres Archipelago. My venture has taken me to the Isle of Galen. I have seen only but a small fraction of what exists here, but one of the first sights I beheld were […]
The Fabricated Fauna of Clockwork - Information on the mechanical creatures found in Sotha Sil's realm
The Factotum’s Secret Voice - Examination of the Factotum's voice and language patterns, and speculation on their origin
The Glint in the Night - By Maxa Corrand, Dealer in Rare Antiquities Of all the tools available to an assassin, one weapon truly stands out as unique to the Brothers and Sisters of the Dark Brotherhood. Known as the Blade of Woe (and, obliquely, as the Night Mother’s Kiss) the otherwise simple dagger is a symbol of their order and […]
The Heart of Lorkhan, My Final Prize - A treasure hunter attempts to find the greatest prize of all or die trying
The Hidden Tunnels of Orsinium - Description of a potentially fictional tunnel beneath Orsinium's temple
The Language of Ebon Stadmont - The journal of a scholar trying to decipher the mysterious language of this forest
The Memories of Sotha Sil - A brief introduction to how Sotha Sil removed his memories to make way for divinity
The Mystery of the Factotums - A basic introduction to the mechanical guardians of the Clockwork City
The Myth of the Sea Sloads - By Raavarion, Sapiarch of Aquatic Malevolence The sea that surrounds our beloved island provides sustenance and resources, allows for swift transportation, and serves as a boundary between Summerset and the rest of the world. Unfortunately, however, not everything that comes from the sea can be considered beneficial, and there exists many seaborne threats that pose […]
The Ogres of Wrothgar: A Continuing Treatise - Addendum to previous work, "dispelling" some "misconceptions"
The Reality of Spirits - By Felari-ko, Scholar of Intriguing Mysteries of Unusual Origins Our world is strange. But it’s also fascinating. Some people conjure fire from their fingertips. Others lift large objects using just the power of their minds. Is it so far-fetched to think that people infused with magicka in life could not find a way to step […]
The Remnant Truth - A specter haunts researchers of the arcane. No doubt you’ve heard the whispers. Perhaps you know a scholar who had research suddenly end and when pressed for explanation, they demurred with fear in their eyes. In the past, many of us have refused to discuss the stories that cause such dread. No longer. I shall […]
The Scaled Elves - Introduction to the Maormer Leviathans, supposedly a scaled fusion of mer and serpent
The Serpent’s Song - As Vizier of Slithering Visions, I watch for omens and signs directly or indirectly associated with the Celestial Serpent. It is my duty and privilege to interpret the messages of our master for the Scaled Court—no matter how he deems to send them to us. Within the depths of the Serpent’s Nest, I encountered an […]
The Strange Case of Ragnthar - Overview of a mysterious Dwemeri ruin that seems to exist outside of time and space
The Truth of Minotaurs - By Tyronius Liore, Scholar of Imperial Antiquities By this point, you must have read the inane ramblings of the now disgraced sage, Nonus Caprenius. It brings me no joy to cast aspersions on his name. Caprenius was once an eminent scholar whose mastery of beastly sciences far surpassed that of his peers. Alas, his obsession […]
The Vvardvark Experiment - A Telvanni experiment goes wrong and results in the cutest critter since the Guar
The Water Cycle of Clockwork City - An exploration of the water cycle, both inside the Clockwork City and in Tamriel itself
Treatise on Metallurgical Anomalies - What appears to be the beginning of a lengthy tractage on metals
Vashabar In Valenwood and Beyond - Overview of the village of Vashabar and the Greenspeaking technique
What About Glyphics? - Apocrypha stores its secrets and forbidden knowledge in receptacles of all shapes and sizes. While the most common tend to take the form of books and tomes, one can also find scrolls, sheaves of parchment,Eyes of Mora, and stone and metal tablets, but perhaps the most intriguing of the various containers (other than the Eyes […]
Y’frre’s Sparkling Steeds - An introduction to the Indriks, a magical, deer-like animal found in the Summerset Isles
Songs & Poems
Ballad of the All Flags Navy - When the sickness came From ‘cross the Abecean Sea Good folk quaked, bad folk sighed And they told this tale to me Dead, dead, so many, many dead From Daggerfall to Anvil to Dune Twas the slug plague they said And they blamed the Sload for our ruin Our rulers cried out, all is lost […]
Chaurus Chant - Click, click, clack A chaurus is about to attack Clack, clack, click I hope it kills me real quick Click, click, clack It charges out of the black Clack, clack, click I wish I had a bigger stick Click, click, clack And now I’m the bug’s next snack
Children of the Wind - Rising from your lively breeze A flock of winsome sycamore seeds Round and round they waltz and whirl On one wing they dance and twirl Drifting far from home they sail Carried by your lofty gale And where they finally come to rest Another tree begins to nest Soon you call a storm to turn […]
Coral’s Revenge - Nature around us continues to grow By land and at sea It spurns the unnatural straights of rows Thriving roots living free. The world of the shore blurs the lines Of land and sea Vibrant coral reefs provide the signs Currents flowing free. This ordered realm belongs to nature The land and sea Every rock, […]
Crumpled Nursery Rhyme - A Thirst for Virtue, composed by a Friend Sweet S’rendarr’s Cradle, No soup in the ladel, No water for piping hot tea, The puddles are shrinking, The spirits are sinking, Where went the spirits’ mercy? No tears were they crying, for those who lay dying, When water flowed free as the breeze, Only one deserves […]
Dancing Among the Flowers Fine - (A Khajiit Dancing Song) [Phrasing Style One: Slightly Staccato] Dancing among the flowers fine Singing a song that calls to him Moonlight serenade at my whim Dancing among the flowers fine Sleeping within the dreaming deep Chasing the butterflies he sends Hoping that summer never ends Sleeping within the dreaming deep [Phrasing Style Two: Each […]
Destroyer’s Rest - Herein lie beneath the soil, Destroyer’s bones, no more to toil, Beneath the starry skies above, Or rend from us our hearthfelt love. For many years the bones brought fear, To little Elves, both far and near, But when Destroyer took its rest, A seed we laid within its breast. In time, we hope its […]
Dirge of the Stormy Seas - When lightning strikes far from shore And the fates still my crew till they shout no more I hope to be on the prow standing tall Spittin’ in the face of life’s final call. We fought and we loved folks on shore When we’re gone, many drinks they’ll pour For the water’s deep and the […]
Fair and Fresh Upon the Lea - A sonnet by Bard Adistair for Layla Milloni Morning comes fair and fresh upon the lea, A sweet kiss of gentle airs and new delight, Which wake in mists above the eastern sea, To greet a proud sun in glory no less bright. Yet in the golden flowers of the field, One shines and sways […]
Fearless as the Sun - By Nynelle Dumaris, Poet of Galen Fearless as the sun dancing on the main A glance bold and quick to take my measure My love makes haste through the evening rain To find me ashore and claim his treasure. But another maid beckons to his heart A tempting siren jealous of his choice A thousand […]
Gala Invitation - An invitation to the gala of Count Calantius in Skingrad, annotated with mocking poem
Holy Sweetroll Liturgy - All hail the Holy Sweetroll! Fluffy, gooey, warm, and sweet All hail the Holy Sweetroll! All hail this delicious treat! All hail the Holy Sweetroll! Drizzled with its blessed glaze All hail the Holy Sweetroll! Our mouths too full to call out praise! All hail the Holy Sweetroll! Nestled in its ebony crate All hail […]
Larelleis - The time of flowing water, The pale rose of dawning time. Awake now, reaching for golden light, All is new, all is bright.
Little Echatere - We love you little echatere, we love you very much. Are you happy with your lot in life, with all the packs and such? At a glance, you seem so calm, so collected. The cheese you provide is delicious and very much respected. Inn and tavern, keep and castle, oh little echatere, Hidden away from […]
Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance - A narrative ballad of a overly handsy lord and the end that befalls him
Love’s Eternal Flame - The Fire Mage called Anconath, A great teacher during the day, Succumbed to lust by night, In the bed of Alanwe His mind was sharp, his fire burned bright But his master he did betray, His flesh ignites, to my delight, For the torment of Alanwe
Matthild Built This Place - At sixty winters she left Skyrim for good She found this place and made it her home At sixty-one summers she built this place She took only from the ground to make it As is the custom in Valenwood At sixty-two summers she met the Silvenar She offered to teach the ways of her people […]
Molith the Mudcrab - In a tide pool on Galen lived a mudcrab named Molith, A cranky crustacean that no one would mess with. He could count up to six, one for each of his legs, And took pride in his shell, the color of Chaurus eggs. With big scary claws he commanded the critters, All the sea slugs […]
Nord War Song - Take your fill of golden mead, Let it spill like blood across your blade. The horns of battle call upon the strongest, Only in war are warriors made. Hone your axes til they gleam, Like a light upon the frozen snow. Relish in the sweet, sweet sound, As it nestles in the breast of your […]
Nursery Rhymes of Summerset - Rhymes collected and transcribed by Cuilidan, the Illumination Academy’s Professor of Verse. The Heritance Rhyme: Whispers and squabbles, Look how the crown wobbles, The blind queen tumbles and spins, With cat’s claws she scratches, Brave traitors she catches, Then hangs them all with a grin! Boats and Bones: Ten and fifty lean years, a pocket […]
Ode to a Torchbug - It was a chill, moonless Tirdas night, When on my window did alight, A humble torchbug all aglow, Who, passing by, thought to say hello. “How do you fare?” I did ask. As in his light, my face did bask. “Well and better still,” said he, “Though I had to leave my humble tree.” I […]
Ode to the Founding - An epic poem for the citizens of Solitude, performed before the War of Succession
Ode to the Nose of a Woman - We think not often of the nose Too seldom, in fact It breathes the very stuff of life And lies at the center of your visage If one’s visage is Beauty incarnate That nose becomes the peak of perfection Amid the garden of delight That is the face of my Beloved Oh, to breathe the […]
Ode to Vaermina - O, Vaermina, Lord of Nightmares, Serpent wound around my slumber, Let me dream of horrors vile. Let me walk in your domains. Let me dream of torments dire, Of flesh stripped bare to bone beneath. Of things that squirm beneath the skin, Of screaming ghosts behind my eyes. Let me wander in your lands, Of […]
Pillow of Sweet Dreams - Poem by Honoria Aurrus Excerpts Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir Head upon my pillow rest Sweet dreams play behind my eyes I long once more for sleep to come For day would drown me with its lies My lover lays beside me then Her smile bright, her skin aglow Death cannot contain her then But morning […]
Prayer to My Prince - These gifts are meager, But I beseech you! Guide my actions, Hear my thoughts Across the ages, and Through the realms I approach the altar, My heart full of Devotion and love For my Prince!
Psijic Codex: List of Dead Drops - This poem is a list of artifacts stolen from the Vault of Moawita during The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset The Vestige has to recover them all
Rescue Me - (A haunting melody) Far from our shores in a becalmed sea Lost are we Tragedy We ration grog though unwillingly Until Kynareth sets us free No smiles are left as we drift alone Far from home Into the unknown Our navigator’s mind has flown Cursed by the visions he’s shown [Refrain] The skies glow red, […]
Sky and Storm - Bleed the sea and stone the tides, Black the earth and gray the skies. Darkling cold shall rise to clutch, Foes quake at its icy touch. Break the spines of wooden whales, Spill their guts and gnash their tails. Darkling cold will soon devour, Foes quake at our lasting power. Toss the landed in the […]
Song of Alkosh’s Champion - Halls loom ahead of me My heart is yet untried I know it is my destiny To walk the path with pride. Guiding winds push behind Darkness lies ahead The threads begin to unwind I must swallow my dread. Khenarthi’s winds will guide me To brave the path with pride Lorkhaj’s steps will bind me […]
Song of Despair - The memory of answers torn from fate The destruction of all who cannot wait. At dusk and dawn, the Rose Queen rules While thieves of night still own the dark. Green dragon’s breath pollutes cloud and pool As silent spider spins webs that mark. The broken oath and the traitor’s plot, The huntsman’s horn and […]
Song of the Askelde Men - A traditional song about the Askelde Men A Nordic warband covered in the ash of their fallen brothers
Song of the Diamond Sword - Have you see my sword sword? My new diamond sword sword? I am now the lord lord Of my diamond sword sword. The question is rhetorical You know I am the oracle Of my new diamond sword.
Terror from the East - A poem describing how Alkosh, Lorkhaj, and Hircine fought the "demons" invading Elsweyr
The Annotated Dream of Kasorayn - By Zamshiq af-Halazh, Associate Folklorist at the University of Gwylim The druids of the Systres Archipelago are keepers of a vast body of folklore that is mostly unknown to the rest of Tamriel. Their tales include fables, songs, and stories dating back to the early centuries of the First Era. Perhaps the most important details […]
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"
The Cliff Strider Song - They may not be as noble as their flying cousins, but they deserve live nonetheless
The Great Siege of Orsinium - Ra Gada fought the tusky folk From Hammerfell they drove them In wrath withdrew they northward to Orsinium, Orc city Where found they welcome at the hands Of King Atop the Scarpment, Golkarr, mighty, Orc of wiles Who thought to take advantage To use infusion of new blood To broaden Orcish holdings Demands he made […]
The Last Wish of the Sun-Blessed - Translated by Solis Aduro Though bathed in radiant glory Skin of gold and bark We have fallen short of the yolk And now it is too late But light without darkness is blinding And the shadow always watches over us It is here for us now, if we wish it Though the toil to pay […]
The Moons Rhyme - Little moon, like a smile, Set in a golden style. Little moon, a gilded twin, Adorned with a broad, wide grin. Tall moon, proud moon, Higher in the sky, it sets too soon. Three moons in the night, What an unusual sight. Place the moons, per the rule, Beside the small, tranquil pool. Tall moon, […]
The Sixteen Kingdoms - A traditional children's rhyme about the 16 regions of Elsweyr and their people
The Song of Khunzar-ri - (A Mythic Hero’s Song) When the sixteen kingdoms were only sixteen tribes, A hero ambled forth, all tall and tough and wise, How sleek he is! How fragrant! A five-claw? No, a ten! He wrestles giants just for fun and charges into senche’s den! CHORUS Who is he? Khunzar-ri! Khunzar-ri! Sing it loud, sing it […]
The Storm and the Sunflower - (A song of the Systres) Do you hear the waves, my sunflower? The seas brought us together, now they’ll tear us apart. I’ll breathe my last soon, sunflower, And die with a scar of love upon my heart, Content we dared to dream that we might end this war we didn’t start. Bend your head […]
The Thief’s Luck - As the skeletal atronach approached, Into shadows he retreated. Upon steed of blackest black, The thief grinned as traps bit bone.
Torug at the Summit, Complete Translation - Translated version of a poem about the Orcish King Turog
Vastyr Fisherfolk Song - Heave ho, heave ho Til we see the shore, From night to morn With our nets all worn. Once we spot our prey It won’t last the day, It can’t escape our sight And soon we’ll get a bite. Then the contest begins As our vessel rocks and spins, With hook and net and spear […]
What’s Yours is Mine (A Little Larceny) - What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine, You turn your back and then Your portable gear is gone from here You never will see it again Walker, don’t get so attached To objects and items material You know that wisdom’s found above In the Moons and heavens ethereal (Think fast!) What’s mine is mine, […]
Jokes & Riddles
Blackfeather Knave Clue - Where beaks are black and trees close in. An ancient shack Stands dark and dim. The empty hearth Glows not at all. Here lies your card Heed crow knight’s call.
Blood Sacrifice Clue - In the Rift midst the birch Where three tribes make camp. Caged captives in lurch Wild bears tramp and stamp. ‘Neath banner with moon Your deck can you hone. Here lies your card Blood spattered on stone.
Bright-Throat Riddle Fragment - “Smoke of stars to see what once was seen, sunless sap to hear what once was heard.”
Challenges of the Indrik - Challenge of the Anchor Vile Daedric creations fall from the skies. Scourge their presence from the land known as Auridon. Challenge of Teamwork With fellow heroes by your side, face off against other champions seeking glory. Challenge of Strength Vile beings of superior strength await your challenge in the delves of Auridon. Slay them. Prove […]
Druid King Vestments Clue - Sail to Galen and its ivy home Where ground boils and earth groans ‘Neath gnarled, root-formed bridges Find knotted loops of glowing stones Walk with grace on new-formed rocks To the base of my cracked eye Player, here lies your card Listen close to isle’s cry
Games of the Netch - The Tinker’s Game A tinkerer will lose their trade if their next invention is not successful. Collect rare materials for them by defeating powerful enemies in the Forgotten Wastes and Nchuleftingth. A Game of Honor Battle rages in the Imperial City. Soldiers who lost their lives have not been paid the proper respects. Defeat Daera […]
Grand Larceny Clue - In Grahtwood you’ll find A most curious space. You can go snow-blind Falinesti misplaced. Down a tunnel of ice With sun out of sight. Here lies your card A larcenous bite.
Grand Oratory Clue - To Stros M’kai There now will you sail. Singing sun sky Midst harsh island gale. In pillar’s shadow With horizon in sight. Here lies your card Oratorical might.
Hand of Almalexia Clue - Find yourself ‘pon Telvanni shores Under silt strider’s watchful eyes The land of ash and fungal towers Ald Isra’s gloaming skies Almalexia’s hands are never idle As a boat roils and swells at sea Player, here lies your card Mother Morrowind’s favored child
Hlaalu Councilor Clue - On Lake Narsis shores Midst Deshaan rot. Where Hlaalu pour And cultists plot. Upon a ledge A chest is laid. Here lies your card The councilor’s blade.
House Embassy Clue - Where mushrooms soar And lava flows. Red’ran kin roar Midst Balmoran glow. Behind a tree Which does not bend. Here lies your card Embassy gold to spend.
Kiko’s Riddles - This half sleeps beneath the shade, in tangled roots of tunneled glade. A stream of fire cuts the trees yet south of home for he who sees. The second piece is within reach, between vaster shores and wind-wracked beach. Craft approach with spade in hand, eye the cauldron and turn the sand.
Legion’s Arrival Clue - Atop a wagon, travel where Saint Pelin rests unending Dead men kneel in furtive prayer Or scrape and groan defending ‘Neath the watchful gaze of Saints Where stands a matching pair Player, here lies your card As Legion trumpets blare
Mercymother Elite Clue - In old Deshaan under ashen skies Where a goddess calls her home Lies a shrine to a faithful saint And barefoot pilgrims roam Bless beggar, whose name is Rilms Beneficent, never reviled Player, here lies your card For Mercymother, I take a knee
Morihaus, Sacred Bull Clue - Seek you now where leaves of gold Fall to earth upon the Weald A crumbling castle outpost Near a vineyard’s fragrant field The Sacred Bull fought and kneeled here Near a broken path you’ll stand Player, here lies your card As Morihaus rallies to Her command
Murder of Crows Clue - The fens so dank And Hags so near. With ruins sank Midst Breton tears. A fallen tree Will mark the way. Here lies your card As flocks mark prey.
Notes on the Fable of the Netch - Vvardenfell locations where one can find solutions to the Netch riddle
Psijic Relicmaster Clue - Auridon shores must you seek To Wansalen you’ll go. Cut through dead who now hunger Along water and flow. ‘Neath leaves red with sorrow Darktide power in sight. Here lies your card Psijic power and might.
Quit Overfeeding the Maw - Look, we all love tossing a dryheel into the reef and taking bets on how many bites it takes before the old Maw gulps them down. But the truth is, he’s getting fat. Pretty soon he’s not going to be able to even catch a horker on his own and he’ll be completely dependent on […]
Rahti’s Orders - All right, you slugs. I’ve had enough of these half-arsed raids on the do-gooder’s ranch. Plucking two or three sacks of grain at a time? A few pawfuls of day-old meat? Are we hunters or are we rats? Gather up any weapons you can and make ready for a full attack. I want those animals […]
Riddles of the Dragon - Riddle of Battle March forth and reap the six strongest foes where the dunes give way to golden plains beneath the moons. Riddle of War Plunder the spoils from beneath the war-scarred land torn thrice-wise, where the wood cracks, the hay takes note, and the toads rest their feet. Riddle of the Moon From the […]
Riddles of the Rithana-di-Renada - Down in a grave where Dremora crawl Two left, two right, three vases above Rimmen’s legacy awaits Deep in a shameful abode Watched over by a golden flower Riverhold sits patiently East of a starry haven Atop a hill, beneath stone arch Dune is shaded from the sky Beneath the ground, atop a mesa Between […]
Ring’s Guile Clue - You’ll march with the reaper At a furious pace. Archmage as scorekeeper Falinesti misplaced. ‘Longside a small pool Midst arbor’s retreat. Here lies your clue Your rings of deceit.
Serpentguard Rider Clue - Shaded in green As waves gurgle and break. Sea Elf blades gleam Midst the slither of snakes. ‘Neath branches spread wide In day or in night. Here lies your card Sea serpent’s bite.
Summerset Raid Clue - To Auridon you fly Where Sea Elves land ships. Light first touches sky ‘Long a sand-feathered strip. Neath a great arch of stone Though you may have to fight. Here lies your card Maormer torches in flight.
The Penultimate Laugh - A horker and an angry goose enter a Windhelm tavern. The meeting is uneventful. It’s not a riddle! Ho ho! Just a story I like to tell. But we’ve no time for tales! No, no! The wondrous trove of Maelmoth the Mysterious is nearly within reach! My marvelous Mysterium awaits your inspection! No need for […]
Vestments of the Druid King Clue - Sail to Galen and its ivy home Where ground boils and earth groans ‘Neath gnarled, root-formed bridges Find knotted loops of glowing stones Walk with grace on new-formed rocks To the base of my cracked eye Player, here lies your card Listen close to isle’s cry
Whitestrake Ascendant Clue - As the Gold Road turns to venture east An Ayleid ruin sinks in mire Seek the north shore of Lake Olo Site of Whitestrake’s rebel pyre As waters swallow ancient hate The Queen of Mortals smiles down Player, here lies your card Where ancient blood does drown
Plays
Elsweyr My Love - A lecherous Imperial commander, a conflicted soldier, and a dancer caught in the middle
The Bright Blade of Captain Castatil: Scene VI - An epic play full of sword fights, reveals, and betrayals
Other
Collected Works of Wee-Zeeus - Introduction to the collected works of an author from the late First Era
Lady Balina’s Wedding Invitation - Lady Balina, You and (Guest) are cordially invited to attend the union between Lord Cosh of Abah’s Landing and Magnifica Falorah al-Danobia, Jewel of Taneth, at Hubalajad Palace. Appropriate attire is required. Entertainment and food will be provided well into the evening until vows are exchanged within the palace. Each attendee is expected to bring […]
Placeholder Wine-Label - This text may have been part of a scrapped wine label collecting system. Either way, it’s no longer found the game’s data. 1001 Wine Labels for the Connoisseur (Actual wine-label collecting to be implemented soon!)
Shipping Label - Shorebird Express Agency From: Daggerfall Deliver to: Steadfast Manor Contents 6 Crates from Stag and Stallion Armorers Attn: Captain Marguerite, Society of the Steadfast
Tales of Tribute – Final Rounds - Note announcing the player's participation in the final round of the Tales of Tribute tournament
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An Excerpt from Mammoth Meat – So Very Delicious - And some people wonder if taking down a beast the size of a mammoth would be worth it? Let me tell you, my friends, the deliciousness and elegant taste of Mammoth meat is worth putting your life on the line. The meat is great in multiple ways. Camp fire, stone ovens, or my favorite method […]
Bards College Salskap Tonight! - Advertisement for a Skald's College performance of "An Adventurer's Triumph"
Cyrodilic Collections Needs You! - Advertisement and instructions for joining the Cyrodiilic Collections
Defaced Mages Guild Reward Notice - Posted: Significant Reward for Dwarven parts recovered from ruins of Mthanz, for study by the Melanion of the Mages Guild. [This poster has been defaced with a lewd drawing of a High Elf, labeled “Melanion.” Beneath the drawing is scribbled:] Liars and cheats! I delivered six Dwarven gears and all I got was a lousy […]
Elsweyr Dragon Defense Force Summons - Attention all capable heroes! The Elsweyr Dragon Defense Force has been officially convened in response to increased Dragon aggression in the area. Any Defense Force veterans or individuals seeking proper Dragon-slaying training are encouraged to report to Captain Samara in Northern Elsweyr as soon as possible.
Elsweyr Needs You! - Warriors of the khaj, take heed! Northern Elsweyr and lands beyond face an unprecedented threat. Dragons, criminals, and cave-dwelling beasts emerge from every corner of our beloved Anequina. As such, the citizen councils and local constabulary have gathered in Rimmen to offer rewards for actions taken in defense of the homeland! Those with the time […]
For Glory! - Calling all adventurers, sellswords and spellslingers, heroes and ne’er-do-wells! Do you long for a greater challenge? Try your might at the Battlegrounds, where games of glory and gore await you! We seek the greatest champions of the land for our contests of strategy and skill. Speak to Battlemaster Rivyn for more information.
Help Complete Abah’s Local History! - Citizens of Abah’s Landing! It has been my privilege to volunteer for, and accept, the role of committee chair of the annual Hew’s Bane Remembrance Days, a task I promise to carry out with vigor and enthusiasm! This year’s display will honor the life and achievements of our founder (and my ancestor by way of […]
Help Wanted: Merryvale! - Sweetwater Farmstead seeks able-bodied workers due to unforeseen circumstances
Help Wanted: Philien’s Tours - Philien’s Tours, a new enterprise headquartered here in High Isle, seeks a travel-loving adventurer to help launch a new business venture! Interested parties can seek out Philien Visour at the Gonfalon Gaming Hall, in Gonfalon Bay. Your adventure in the Systres Archipelago awaits!
Homes for Sale! - In this time of war and strife, the opportunity to purchase your own home has never been greater! From commoner to merchant lord, the properties available for lease or ownership are many, throughout the length and breadth of Tamriel. Our trusted agents are always happy to meet with you, our future clients, to discuss the […]
On Behalf of the Mages Guild of all Tamriel - Invitation to an expedition to uncover a "most unusual magical anomaly"
Reward for Dwarven Relics - A reward is hereby offered for all Dwarven relics delivered in good working order. Monies paid depend on condition, rarity, and usefulness of said relic. Pieces of relics are also accepted, depending on condition. — Rulorn
Reward for Stolen Wine - Three mysterious wine bottles have gone missing, and must be returned or destroyed
Sales Pitch for the Null Arca - Get rid of your very dangerous magical objects in this very safe magical box
Skingrad Seeks Adventurers! - The West Weald Legion seeks competent adventurers to perform feats of daring for the betterment of the province
Tales of Tribute: Series One - Greetings all Roisters! It is with great pride that the Roister’s Club Founders introduce the following decks for tournament play: RED EAGLE Seize the savage power of the Reach! This deck tells the tale of Reach King Faolan’s profane pact and his desperate war against the soldiers of Hestra’s legions. What are you willing to […]
The Largesse of the Archmagister - Announces the availability of Scribing Scripts throughout Tamriel
Work in Gonfalon Bay - Are you good with a blade or a bow? Can you cast death-dealing spells with the greatest of ease? Are you willing to explore the most dangerous regions of High Isle and Amenos? Do you want to earn gold and glory the old-fashioned way? Then we have a job for you! Seek out in the […]
Announcements & Warnings
Divine Prosecution Notification - Any citizen who can fight and has good morals is mandated to present themselves to the Divine Prosecution
Dreamers Our Time Has Come - Dreamers! Our time has come! You have traveled far to walk with us, brother. You have walked far, sister, wandering across a broken world of lies and suffering. You have journeyed long to chant with us. We shall extol the beatific wonders of Vaermina! May her dream be unending! Stormhaven lies before us, and we […]
General Gavryn’s Declaration - This pier and dock house is a disgrace! No House Redoran holding should be allowed to fall into such a sorry state. I want a squad of soldiers to clean this place up and make repairs before the start of the winter rains. —G. Redoran
Giant Warning - Keep out! The Giant is only dangerous if you disturb it. We do not want a repeat of the Fire Festival fiasco.
Master’s Warning - It has come to the attention of the Assembly of Masters that some servants are careless with their keys. We put a great deal of trust in you, granting you access to important places so you may cater to our every whim and perform the mundane tasks assigned to you. Do not abuse the privilege! […]
No Admittance – This Means You - The Giant’s Crush is off limits! The giant is extremely dangerous when disturbed. Remember what happened to Sergeant Gorack, who thought it would be good fun to taunt the giant’s mammoths? Soldiers without arms aren’t much use.
Orcthane’s Orders - Hail Stormfists! Take the courtyard and hold it. Don’t attack the keep until I give the command. Send in the duplicates when they arrive. With any luck, we won’t even have to raise a weapon to finish off the false king. — In Fildgor’s Name, Dhalen
The Ever-Filling Chalice - Transcribed by Relicmaster Glenadir Whoever shall drink from this chalice will know a great thirst. They shall indulge their craving, never ending. And then they shall drown upon its sweet waters.
The Felling of Windweaper’s Grove - A pamphlet holding a knights decree to rid Windsweaper's Grove of all things manevolent
Tribute Challengers – Intermediate Tournament - Locations for the high ranking rounds of the Tales of Tribute tournament
Tribute Challengers – Novice Tournament - Locations for the initial rounds of the Tales of Tribute tournament
Veiled Heritance – Be Warned - Author: The Management It has come to our attention that a group of political activists known as the “Veiled Heritance” has engaged in thievery and the fencing of stolen goods in this area. While the Shadow Artisans normally welcome kindred spirits, this group’s recent anti-Dominion activities have not gone unnoticed by Queen Ayrenn’s agents. We […]
Warning – Docks Unsafe - The Riften Town Council has declared the town docks unsafe. Reports of fishermen vanishing from the docks have become common. Witnesses claim that victims have been dragged beneath the waves by unknown culprits. Frequent the docks at your peril! — The R.T.C.
Warning from Fildgor - Kazok, Although your troops may be tempted to sneak into Windhelm during the Konunleikar, you need to restrain them. I don’t care how you do it, but other plans are in place within the city. If I find out that you or your soldiers disrupted anything, it will mean your head! — Fildgor Orcthane
Warning to the Weald - Manifesto of the Recollection, who aim to retake the West Weald in the name of their Ayleid ancestors
You Lazy Workers! - Get off your arses! What the taft are you all payed for? That platform is an accident waiting to happen, one heavy wind and that platform is coming down. You need to fix it before someone is hurt!
Inscriptions & Epitaphs
Ancient Nord Tablet - Honor to Arthosiis We bow to the will //|| /// |\ to serve all the days and after. In death, abide
Aralos Sarvrothi Gravestone - The remains of Aralos Sarvrothi Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Savrothi Apostasy of the Tribunal May his spirit know no rest
Dayldela Gilrom Gravestone - The remains of Dayldela Gilrom Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Gilrom The Defilement of Molag Gar May her spirit know no rest
Elovul Alarndil Gravestone - The remains of Elovul Alarndil Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Alarndil Profaning the Song of the Nerevarine May his spirit know no rest
Epitaph of Bjarfrud Skjoralmor - A short, poetic history of the founding of Falkreath, as writ on tombstone
Favami Seravel Gravestone - The remains of Favami Seravel Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Seravel Known only to the Lady Almalexia May her spirit know no peace
Lirendel’s Family Shrine - Auri-El’s honor and praise to the line of Nivulirel. Let this august name ring out among the stars. Behold! Behold the name of the glorious forebears. Rumilion ‘len Inecil Culanarin Salolinwe ‘ata Piryaden-Itelnoril Hilnore Firlamil ‘cal Ternerben-Nivulirel
Restored Tablet - These are the words And the words are true The stones only part When you say the name Of the one who rests within Remember his Kra’jun For they surely remember him Anequina Sharp-Tongue Nurarion the Perfect Flinthild Demon-Hunter Even the Betrayer Who rests within?
Salamas’s Epitaph - Who can recount the tales of the exiles laid afresh in coffins claimed from unflinching bones last resting place for tired flesh? Here lie weeping men and women torn from homes forgotten but not lost in halls that became their tombs. Until the last stone is removed and the prison unsealed who will sing the […]
Savienie Mavlyn Gravestone - The remains of Savienie Mavlyn Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Mavlyn Questioning the great Vivec May her spirit know no peace
Scepter of the Riekr King-Chief - Museum plaque about an ancient Orcish artifact appropriated by the Reikr
Seeks-Birdsong - SEEKS-BIRDSONG of Stormhaven BURNED to Death So YOUNG, So Sad SHE Came To Us A PREACHER of Faith And Departed from Us an ASH
Statue of Amminus Entius - If the Order has a heart, it was Amminus Entius, Cavor’s oldest friend and the Order’s first quartermaster. The fourth pillar of the Hour established the infrastructure for ensuring that Akatosh’s knights were the best-fed, best-equipped, and best-trained force in Kvatch.
Sunvys Golsathyn Gravestone - The remains of Sunvys Golsathyn Exiled from the hallowed vaults For the crime of House Golsathyn Conspiring with Outlanders May his spirit know no rest
The All Flags Navy Started Here - The All Flags Navy started here, as the first ships arrived to help protect the island while the infrastructure was under construction. Before the shipyards could turn out new vessels, the peoples of Tamriel sent their best ships to patrol the waters around High Isle. They were ships of the line from established navies, merchant […]
The Lives of Njabi - Njabi died in battle. Her last words were “By the Moons, my love, I shall weep no longer.
Thukhozod’s Bracer - This necromancer's bracelet would make a great exhibit at the House off Orsimer Glories
Lists & Records
Anthology of Abodes Available for Acquisition - The various houses you can buy in Elder Scrolls Online
Conversations with Sleeps-Fitfully - The following is a transcription of a conversation between an Argonian about to enter the Chorus and their handler, Cipher Veeli. SLEEPS-FITFULLY: It won’t hurt, will it? CIPHER VEELI: As I understand it, entering the Chorus is akin to going to sleep. SLEEPS-FITFULLY: And what is it like while I’m there? CIPHER VEELI: The Chorus […]
Curator’s List of Sought-After Relics - A list of relics wanted by Orsinium's Museum of Orcish History
Galidor’s Grocery List - Item one: lamb shank, fresh Item TWO: cinnamon Item three: six shallots Item four: sprig of parsley (FOR garnish) Item five: wheel of cheese
Imperial Decree Regarding the Elder Council - Document informing of new Councilors under Emperor Durcorach
List of Argonians - Here are the names of the Argonians you need to talk to. They can be found deep in the swamps of Shadowfen. Taxatl: Near Sunscale Strand. Dus-Geet: Near Hissmir. Peesha: Near the Hatching Pools. Approach each location with caution. The Blackguards keep a close eye on these poor wretches.
List of Books - Your master requires you bring the following tomes to the Divinatory Forums: Portents of Celestial Bodies Encyclopedia Praedictionem Fathomless Gaze Atlas Obscurum Bring them promptly and tell no one.
Mathiisen Forge Inventory - 4 Breastplates (Eagle etching) 10 Steel Swords (Jazzira, remember to inlay the hilts for the next shipment.) 2 Steel Shields 4 Wooden Shields 4 Daggers (1 straight, 3 curved) 2 Dozen Nails 18 Horseshoes 25 Steel Ingots (Stamped with Mathiisen seal)
Minutes of the Elder Council - An amusing record of how the Elder Council adjourned a meeting during the Planemeld
Pact of the Daggerfall Devil - In the third hour of the seventh day, Of the last month in the year of mortal reckoning 2E 455, Does the Abyssal Cephiliarch, the Gardener of Men, knowing and willfully form a pact with the mortal known as the Daggerfall Devil. Knowing the Daggerfall Devil has claimed the lives of dozens of innocents and […]
Pircalmo’s Shopping List - On the next trip to Summerset, obtain: — 10 Quills — Paper, of quality, ten books’ worth — Paper, disposable, thirty books’ worth — Small GLASS vials, not metal this time — Burn ointment — Silk in strips (for Alanya) — Wood varnish, to repair the damage from the metal vials — Metal fasteners, two […]
Provision Requests - 7 sacks dried boar sticks 10 jugs butter 4 kegs bloodmead 8 casks squirrel preserves 1 small keg of sugared herring 5 bushels dried fish 2 bushels moon sugar 10 kegs treacle
Residential Logistics Log - Lists the residents of the Clockwork City and examines their daily lives and feelings
Sadrith Mora Tax Records - These taxes are to be payed, in full, on the first day of every season. Trendrus Veralor – 27 Gold Manwe Relthren – 5 Gold Rulnannariel -16 Gold Brelayne Dulo – 257 Gold Tiras Alvor – 45 Gold Lady Jaxilsu – 372 Gold Sir Dandril – 389 Gold Mulzalt – 7 Gold Brunelf – 62 […]
The Interrogation of Henghild - The chilling account of the torture of a witch and the summoning of Nocturnal
