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Write a book about Skyrim. | The Alduin/Akatosh Dichotomy | By Alexandre SimonHigh Priest of the Akatosh Chantry, WayrestAs High Priest of the Akatosh Chantry, I have dedicated my life to the service of the Great Dragon. He who was first at the Beginning. He who is greatest and most powerful of all the Divines. He who is the very embodiment of infinity.I am, quite obviously, a ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Amulet of Kings | In the first years of the First Era, a powerful race of Elves called the Ayleids, or the Heartland High Elves, ruled central Tamriel with an iron hand. The high and haughty Ayleids relied on their patrons, the treacherous Daedra Lords, to provide armies of daedra and dead spirits; with these fearless magical armies, th... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Anticipations [Dragonborn] | This version differs from theMorrowind versiononly in the paragraph about Mephala.he Daedra are powerful ancestor spirits, similar in form and substance to the Tribunal (Blessed Be Their Holy Names), but weaker in power, and more arbitrary and removed from the affairs of mortals. In old times, the Chimer worshiped the ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Blessings of Sheogorath | This book was added to Skyrim as part of the Saints and Seducers addon for the Creation Club.For Our Lord Sheogorath, without Whom all Thought would be linear and all Feeling would be fleeting.Blessed are the Madmen, for they hold the keys to secret knowledge.Blessed are the Phobic, always wary of that which would do t... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Doors of the Spirit | The Ancestors are among us. They are never farther away than the Waiting Door.The Ancestors are not departed. The dead are not under the earth. Their spirits are in the restless wind, in the fire’s voice, in the foot-smoothed step. Pay heed to these things, and you will know your absent kin.Pay reverence through gift a... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Ebon Arm | This book was added to Skyrim as part of the Redguard Elite Armaments Creation Club addon.Marilyn Wasserman (AKA Mara) had this to say about the book: “I believe Reymon Ebonarm was pictured as a Nord. He was worshipped as a minor deity, or hero saint if you prefer, in the Iliac Bay area. There’s at least one shrine to ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Guardian and the Traitor | By Lucius GallusFellow of the Imperial LibraryYear 376 of the Third EraOne of the more intriguing legends found on the island of Solstheim is the story of a mythical figure whose name is long forgotten, but whom time remembers as “the Traitor.”Certain that this myth is rooted in history I set out to learn what I could ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The House of Troubles | Among the ancient ancestral spirits who accompanied Saint Veloth and the Chimer into the promised land of Morrowind, the four Daedra Lords, Malacath, Mehrunes Dagon, Molag Bal, and Sheogorath, are known as the Four Corners of the House of Troubles. These Daedra Lords rebelled against the counsel and admonition of the T... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Light and The Dark | This book was added to Skyrim as part of the Staff of Hasedoki addon for the Creation Club.“Yes, children, it is no accident that this land of Tamriel has been called ‘The Arena’.” The old man altered his position on the large rock that bore his weight, and straightened his long gray robe. Rheumy eyes lost their focus ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Lunar Lorkhan | I will not go into the varying accounts of what happened at Adamantine Tower, nor will I relate the War of Manifest Metaphors that rendered those stories unable to support most qualities of what is commonly known as “narrative.” We all have our favorite Lorkhan story and our favorite Lorkhan motivation for the creation... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Posting of the Hunt | In the original TESL: Battlespire version, magicka is spelled “magica.” Otherwise, the versions are identical. There is also anElder Scrolls Online versionwhich cuts several paragaraphs.[The writing on the parchment appears to be a hasty transcription, perhaps from dictation, or copied from a longer work.]The Posting o... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Reclamations | The Reclamations:The Fall of the Tribunal and the Rise of the New TemplebyThara of RihadThe destruction of Vivec City and the subsequent eruption of Red Mountain in 4E 5 was not just a crisis in terms of the physical destruction it caused – it also cut deeply into the ancient religious beliefs of the Dunmer. The fall o... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Trials of Saint Alessia | The Elder Scrolls Online version adds the bracketed heading. Otherwise, it is identical to the Skyrim version.[fragment from the Trials of St. Alessia]Akatosh made a covenant with Alessia in those days so long ago. He gathered the tangled skeins of Oblivion, and knit them fast with the bloody sinews of his Heart, and g... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Varieties of Faith in the Empire | This was one of the first “modern” documents created for Morrowind, way back when Redguard was being developed. The original version was sent to us before Morrowind’s release, andcan be found here.This version of the book appeared in Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim. In Elder Scrolls Online, it was edited, expanded, and... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Wabbajack | Slight spelling differences are present in the Elder Scrolls Online version. Essentially the same text, however.Little boys shouldn’t summon up the forces of eternal darkness unless they have an adult supervising, I know, I know. But on that sunny night on the 5th of First Seed, I didn’t want an adult. I wanted Hermaeu... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Where were you when the Dragon Broke? | Alonger version of this bookwas posted by Michael Kirkbride. The Elder Scrolls Online version is titled “When The Dragon Broke.”Corax, Cyrodiil, Elder Council:“No one understands what happened when the Selectives danced on that tower. It would be easy to dismiss the whole matter as nonsense were it not for the Amulet o... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter | TheTES3: Morrowind version, which is slightly different, can be found here. In Elder Scrolls Online, this book is split into two parts at the 22nd paragraph (“and it was Namiira”)Ahnissi tells you. You are no longer a mewing kitten and you have learned to keep secrets from Ahnissi, and so Ahnissi tells you.In the begin... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Yngol and the Sea-Ghosts | Masser and Secunda passed over Ysgramor’s people as their fellowship landed in long-boats upon the rocky shores of Hsaarik Head on their journey from Atmora to Mereth. Boats littered the coast, but Ysgramor did not count his kin, Yngol’s among them.Ysgramor commanded the sea-ghosts to surrender his kin, and a great gal... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Amongst the Draugr | By Bernadette BantienCollege of WinterholdIt wasn’t until my seventh month with the creatures that they seemed to accept me. Well, “accept” isn’t really the proper word, but they seemed to have decided that I posed no threat to them and gradually ceased their attacks. Though more than capable of fending them off (a com... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | An Accounting of the Elder Scrolls | By Quintus NerevelusFormer Imperial LibrarianAfter the supposed theft of an Elder Scroll from our Imperial Library, I endeavored to find any sort of index or catalogue of the Scrolls in our possession so that such situations may be avoided (or at least properly verified) in the future. To my dismay, I discovered that t... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Book of the Dragonborn | By Prior Emelene MadrineOrder of TalosWeynon PrioryYear 360 of the Third Era, Twenty-First of the Reign of His Majesty Pelagius IVMany people have heard the term “Dragonborn” – we are of course ruled by the “Dragonborn Emperors” – but the true meaning of the term is not commonly understood. For those of us in the Order... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Cats of Skyrim | A Report By AldetuileI have been sent to this frigid wasteland to catalogue and study any of its indigenous cats, which has so far been uneventful. After months of wandering I have so far only encountered some variations of the same basic species.In my travels I have encountered several khajiit outcast from their clans... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Darkest Darkness | In Morrowind, both worshippers and sorcerers summon lesser Daedra and bound Daedra as servants and instruments.Most Daedric servants can be summoned by sorcerers only for very brief periods, within the most fragile and tenuous frameworks of command and binding. This fortunately limits their capacity for mischief, thoug... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Dragon Language: Myth no More | Since Skyrim uses a font to encode the Dragon script, we are able to provide direct translations of the text. They appear colored within brakets. Numbers code for combined letters, like AA or EY.Dragon.The very word conjurs nightmare images of shadowed skies, hideous roaring, and endless fire. Indeed, the dragons were ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Dwarves, The Lost Race of Tamriel | The Lost Race of Tamriel, vol. I – Architecture and DesignsDwarvesThe Lost Race of Tamriel, Volume IArchitecture and DesignsbyCalcelmoScholar of MarkarthLet me begin by correcting a common misconception. The proper term to use when referencing the ancient lost race of Tamriel is “Dwemer.” It is a word whose meaning is ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Dwemer Inquiries [TES5] | The Elder Scrolls Onlineversion of this textdoes not have the Dwemeri runes, and features some other small edits.Dwemer Inquiries Vol I [TES5]Dwemer Inquiries Vol ITheir Architecture and CivilizationbyThelwe Ghelein, Scholar[In the Deep Halls, far from MenForsaken Red Mountain, Twisted KinHail the Mind, Hail the StoneD... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Effects of the Elder Scrolls | It is widely known among scholars that the Elder Scrolls entail a certain hazard in their very reading. The mechanism of the effects has, at present, been largely unknown — theories of hidden knowledge and divine retribution were the subject of idle speculation with little investigation.I, Justinius Poluhnius, have und... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Forgotten Seasons, V1 | Book added by Forgotten Seasons from the Creation ClubMy Journey Through the Ancient World of The Dwarves Vol. 1by Elberon BlackthornAfter having saved the town of Tanglehaven with my patented snake oil serum, word of my deeds soon spread, and one of my helpful admirers pointed me in the direction of an old system of c... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Glories and Laments | The TES4 version has a typo in the last paragraph, but is otherwise identical.Glories and LamentsAmong the Ayleid RuinsHaving arrived at Gottlesfont Priory, halfway on the Gold Road between Skingrad and the Imperial City, I resolved to make a side trip to view the magnificent ruins of Ceyatatar, or “Shadow of the Fathe... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Herbane’s Bestiary: Automatons | This book is titled ‘Dwarven Automatons’ in Elder Scrolls Online. Also, the Dwemer weren’t small bearded folks, but rather full sized Elves.Herbane’s Bestiary:Dwarven Automatons9 HearthfireThe Dwarves have been extinct for many an age, and perhaps for the best. To see men and women the size of large children, all with ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Herbane’s Bestiary: Hagravens | 5 Sun’s DawnI have heard a tale most bizarre- a beautiful young woman cast out of town by the thrown stones of accusers for giving in to the dark arts. They say she fled into the Reach and never reappeared, and justly so because they say the devilry of her magic had grown stronger with each new day. Shortly after, a wi... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Herbane’s Bestiary: Ice Wraiths | 17 Last SeedWhen winters chill descended upon me as I traveled further north through the frozen plains and mountains, I settled in at the inn at Dawnstar for a moment of respite and a warm meal. Another traveler there told me to be cautious, that there are creatures who settle into the powder white of the snow with nar... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Keepers of the Razor | Spelling error present in the original text.KEEPERS OF THE RAZORCurrent Descendants of the Inner CircleJorgen of Morthal, 8th generation of Clan Axe-Bearer to bear the Hilt of Mehrunes’ Razor. Son of Halnir, son of Hroi, son of Koli, son of Malte, son of Lygrleid, son of Neddrir, son of Lenne.Ghunzul, leader of the Cra... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Liminal Bridges | The Online edition lacks the subtitle.Liminal BridgesA Discourse On The Theory and Praxisof Travelling Between Mundus and OblivionbyCamilonwe of AlinorTransliminal passage of quickened objects or entities without the persistent agency of hyperagonal media is not possible, and even if possible, would result in instantan... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Lycanthropic Legends of Skyrim | By Lentulus InventiusOrder of the HornI had heard the same rumors as everyone else — that the province of Skyrim was awash in various forms of Lycanthropy. I had studied werewolves for some time, and was keen to see if these rumors of werebears were actually substantiated. I elected to pursue these studies in the warme... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Magic from the Sky | The Elder Scrolls Online version has slight wording differences, but is fundamentally the same.In ESO it’s also subtitled with “(Varennian Edition)” edition.The ancient Ayleids believed that Nirn was composed of four basic elements — earth, water, air, and light — and of these four elements, they believed the most subl... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | N’Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! | This text is actually the newsletter of the Stokholm Esperanto Society. Notes and translation are below.An obscure text in the language of the Sload, purportedly written by the Second Era Western necromancer, N’Gasta.N’Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! ahkstas so novajxletero (oix jhemile) so Ranetauw. Ricevas gxin pagintaj membra... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Notes on Dimhollow Crypt, Vol. 3 | Notes on Dimhollow CryptVol. 3As written by AdalvaldDivines be praised! Here at last is the breakthrough I have been seeking. All the dangers I have escaped, the traps I have eluded and the foul draugr I have avoided have brought me at last to this.In my previous volume of notes and observations regarding Dimhollow Cry... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Notes on Racial Phylogeny and Biology | The Elder Scrolls Online version of this book is called “Notes on Racial Phylogeny”Seventh Editionby the Council of Healers, Imperial UniversityAfter much analysis of living specimens, the Council long ago determined that all “races” of elves and humans may mate with each other and bear fertile offspring. Generally the... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | On Oblivion | This version differs significantly from itsfirst appearance in TES2: Daggerfall. Aside from a significant amount of editing, the reference to the Alessian Doctrine and the paragraph describing where the Daedra can be summoned has been removed.It is improper, however customary, to refer to the denizens of the dimension ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Physicalities of Werewolves | Experimentation in the Physicalitiesof the WerewolfbyReman CrexFar too many books such as this one begin with some sort of justification. Some reason for study is concocted, in the hopes that the writer’s obsession will be seen in a more noble light. I make no such pretensions. No werewolf killed my family, none ever t... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Response to Bero’s Speech | ByMalviser, BattlemageOn the 14th of Last Seed, an illusionist by the name of Berevar Bero gave a very ignorant speech at the Chantry of Julianos in the Imperial City. As ignorant speeches are hardly uncommon, there was no reason to respond to it. Unfortunately, he has since had the speech privately printed as “Bero’s ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Ruminations on the Elder Scroll | Appeared inElder Scrolls Onlinewith minor modifications.By Septimus Signus, College of WinterholdImagine living beneath the waves with a strong-sighted blessing of most excellent fabric. Holding the fabric over your gills, you would begin to breathe-drink its warp and weft. Though the plantmatter fibers imbue your soul... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Shalidor’s Insights | Five more images went unused, and can be seenhere. |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Souls, Black and White | The nature of the soul is not knowable. Every wizard that has attempted it vanishes without a trace. What can be known is that souls are a source of mystic energy that can be harvested.Every creature, living or dead, is powered by a soul. Without it, they are just lumps of flesh or piles of bones. This animating force ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Dragon Break Reexamined | This book first appeared in TES3: Morrowind, during the third era, but refers to the third era in the past tense. This is on purpose.The late 3rd era was a period of remarkable religious ferment and creativity. The upheavals of the reign of Uriel VII were only the outward signs of the historical forces that would event... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Dreamstride | This is the TES5: Skyrim version of this book. It also appaers inElder Scrolls Onlinewith some differences in wording.THE DREAMSTRIDEThe Mysterious Alchemistsof VaerminaFor over a thousand years, the Priests of Vaermina have been masters of the art of alchemy. The complexity and potency of their mixtures are nothing sh... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Firmament | The TES3: Morrowind and TES4: Oblivion books each feature their own illustrations. The Copyist’s Note only appears in Elder Scrolls Online.(Copyist’s note: This book appears to be about the reputed qualities of birthsigns for those born under certain constellations, and does not describe those mysterious stelae commonl... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Nirnroot Missive | The following is a transcript of the speech given by Master Alchemist Sinderion at the Alchemical Symposium on Rain’s Hand of 4E 02. It is a revised version of an earlier missive Sinderion gave to the same group several years before. We’ve done the best we could to preserve the original tone of his speech, but some lig... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Waters of Oblivion | A hundred and twenty numbered ages in the void that fated folk had grown deep-schooled in evil. Then the Bright Gods resolved to punish those faithless spirits, and shatter the unruly caitiffs, those huge, unholy scathers, loathsome to the Light. They repented exceedingly that they had gazed upon Oblivion, and seen the... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Wispmother | The Wispmother:Two TheoriesBy Mathias EtienneAmong the folk tales from the northern reaches of Skyrim, few subjects are as popular as the Wispmother: ghostly women who lure unsuspecting travelers to their doom, steal children, and takes vengeance on those who wronged them in life.Similar tales exist throughout Tamriel:... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | There be Dragons | The last known sighting of a dragon in Tamriel was in the time of Tiber Septim. He made a pact with the few remaining dragons, swearing to protect them if they would serve him. Despite his promise, dragons were still hunted and slain. It’s not clear if the last ones fled Tamriel or if they were exterminated.There is no... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Varieties of Daedra | The Elder Scrolls Online version of this book removes the reference to the Nerevarine, but is otherwise identical.Varieties Of DaedrabyAranea DrethanHealer and Dissident PriestThere is little chance of our ever understanding the various orders of Daedra and their relationships to the Daedra Lords and their dominions. O... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Ancient Edict | Let this place be forgotten forever.Let it be struck from the rolls of history.Let it never be spoken of by man or mer.Let its very name be lost to the ages.Ye who enter here, know:This place was sealed at great price.Honor those who perished here.Turn back, and leave them to their rest. |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Book of Life and Service | In the TES3: Morrowind and TES5: Dawnguard versions of this book, the very last line (“commands”) and the preface is not present, but they are otherwise identical.[[The pages of the BOOK OF LIFE AND SERVICE overflow with obscure mystical pronouncements and prophecies, few of which are comprehensible, much less relevant... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | King Olaf’s Verse | The unreadable sections are produced using a special font (aptly named “unreadable font”). We’d translate it, but it’s just numbers.O, Olaf, our subjugator, the one-eyed betrayer;death-dealing demon and dragon-killing King.Your legend is lies, lurid and false;your cunning capture of Numinex, a con for the ages.Olaf gra... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance | In TES5: Skyrim, this book is called ‘Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance (Traditional)’. In Elder Scrolls Online, it is called ‘Jornibret’s Last Dance’. The content is the same though.(Traditional)Women’s Verse I:Every winter season,Except for the reasonOf one war or another(Really quite a bother),The Queen of Rimmen and her ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Love Poem | A missive: from Calcelmo to FaleenMy lover’s heart is numbing stoneThat hides in ice beneath our sight.So some decry, “It is not there,”While others whisper, “Yet, it might.”Though stone is born from fevered ash,Once formed it yields no whiff of heat.So too, her heart betrays no love,Nor comforts those embracing it.As ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Mannimarco, King of Worms | O sacred isle Artaeum, where rosy light infuses air,O’er towers and through flowers, gentle breezes flow,Softly sloping green-kissed cliffs to crashing foam below,Always springtide afternoon housed within its border,This mystic, mist-protected home of the Psijic Order:Those counselors of kings, cautious, wise, and fair... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Notes on Yngol Barrow | What a peculiar place the barrow turned out to be. I hadn’t explored for very long before reaching this elaborate room and gate locking me from going further into the crypt.I confess it – I’m relieved! This place puts the fear of Oblivion into me. There are some carvings in this room. I’ll attempt to transcribe them fo... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Ode to the Tundrastriders | Oh mighty tundrastrider!How you and your mighty tusked beast silhouette against the great orange expanse.Thundering footsteps herald your herd. Man and beast blazing trail together.One in nature, each relying upon the other, more than just man and beast, but equals who need one another to survive.How I long to run acro... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Old Tome | A mighty lord deserves a mighty offeringBut he who fell on this spot asked to be remembered humblyWe who served at his hand, however, do not want his brilliance to be forgottenThus, to honor him, one needs only to look to the simple, glowing fungus on these cave wallsFor no matter how mighty or humble one may be in lif... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | On Apocrypha [TES5] | On Apocrypha: Boneless LimbsA writhing mass of heaped appendage
Slipping grasp the squirming slick
Extend the reach to touch the face
Burn the mind, reveal the quickOn Apocrypha: Delving PincersCrushing razors, hollow shellsThat snap, that twitch, that cinch and rendTo hold the subject, bodily,‘Til mind blows soft and ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Pirate King of the Abecean | Velehk SainPirate King of the AbeceanPoke out your eyes lad, pour lead in your earsThose sails portend madness, dark horror and fearAbandon your lasses, your ship and your goldBlood on the water, Velehk this way comesA noose from the rigging, a plank from boardsDo yourself in, don’t try at crossing swordsMercy’s not a ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Poem for Zaharia | Book added by Alternative Armor – Dragonscale from the Creation ClubZaharia, my desert flowerYou are the seed from which love sproutsI would break the Green Pact itselfto pluck you from the groundOh Zaharia, your very name is a spellthat burns hotter than dragon fireThus I bring you this armor of scalesso that I may st... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Song of Hrormir | HrormirSon of HrorgarSummoned to the Court of Vjindak,Son of Vjinmore, King of Evensnow.“Mighty caster of magic,I charge thee to go to Aelfendor,For its hoary Warriors do threaten my LandAnd bring forth their cousin DemonsTo terrify my People.”HrormirSon of HrorgarHeard the Words of Vjindak Evensnow.“By Icestaff,Surely... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Song of the Askelde Men | The Elder Scrolls Online version of this book doesn’t include the translation date or author, but is otherwise identical.Song of the Askelde Men (Nord/Traditional)Translation 3E213Atheneum Monks at Old AnthelFifty Nights from home I last awokeupon a sky-flung cliff in Hjaalmarch HoldThough my flesh had died and gone to... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Songs of Skyrim | ARevised Editionis also availableCompiled by Giraud GemaineHistorian of the Bards College SolitudeRagnar the Red is a traditional song of Whiterun. Despite the grim final image the song is generally regarded as light and rollicking and a favorite in inns across Skyrim.Ragnar The RedThere once was a hero named Ragnar th... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Songs of Skyrim – Revised | Revised EditionCompiled byGiraud GemaineHistorian of the Bards CollegeSolitudeRagnar the Red is a traditional song of Whiterun. Despite the grim final image the song is generally regarded as light and rollicking and a favorite in inns across Skyrim.Ragnar The RedThere once was a hero named Ragnar the Red, who came ridi... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Betrayed | This book originally appeared in Falmeri glyphs, but the letters decipher directly into English.Translated from Falmer Textby Calcelmo of MarkarthAnd when the Snow Prince fell to ground,The Ice Elves divided above and below.Now vanquished and brutally bound,One moment had shattered all they did know.The once cool wind ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Five Far Stars | [This is a volume of verse collected from wise women of the Urshilaku Ashlanders. It consists of verses composed by Ashlander warriors, champions, and ashkhans, committed to memory by the wise women and transmitted down the generations. ‘May I shrink to dust’ is attributed to the long-dead poet and warrior Zershishi Mu... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Legendary Scourge | The Elder Scrolls Online version of this text is missing the final sentence.“Not till the very evening they came,” answered he, and then told of his dealings with Mehrunes Dagon’s thralls, saying that Mackkan would find it easier to whistle on the wind’s tracks and go on a fool’s errand than to fight his toads. Then sa... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Secret of Ragnvald | Two hero-heartsTwo hidden keysOne fallen PriestWho lies beneathHail Sarek, Hail TorstenRaise them in your songsWho tricked mad-king Otarand rescued Ragnvald for allOtar! once our chieftainGlorious in battleFair in judgmentThose days ended in painDark voices whisperedinto Otar’s mindnobility shouted downOnce good now cr... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Third Door | I.I sing of Ellabeth, the Queen of the Axe,Who could fell a full elm with two hatchet hacks.She could rip apart Valenwood just for her fun.She studied under Alfhedil in Tel Aruhn.He taught her the jabs, the strokes, and the stanceTo make an ax-swing into an elegant dance.He taught her the barbed axes of the Orcs bold,T... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Warrior’s Charge | The version of this poem found in Morrowind starts with “And the star sung far-flung tales”The Warrior’s ChargeAn old poem of the RedguardsThe star sung far-flung talesWreathed in the silver of Yokuda fair,Of a Warrior who, arrayed in hue sailsHis charges through the serpent’s snareAnd the Lord of runes, so bored so so... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Torn Note | This book was included in The Cause from the Creation ClubIn the shade of Velothi, where rivers run blackShor’s Stone at our feet, Whiteshore at our backWindhelm on our shoulders, beyond the fair nightBefore the dawn rises, red scars bleed the light. |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Words of the Wind | [This is a volume of verse collected from Ashlander wise women. ‘May I shrink to dust’ is from the Ahemmusa Ashlanders of the Grazelands.]May I shrink to dustIn your cold, wild Wastes,And may my tongue speakIts last hymn to your winds.I pray for the herderThat whistles to his guar at play.I pray for the hunterThat stal... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Tattered Note [Magic] | Enter Twice – Exit Only OnceAlteration will lead you to DestructionOnly Illusion shows the way to RestorationConjure not, but be conjured instead |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Four Totems of Volkygge | All four are bound to the same land as we.Some lay low, consumed in shadow,Others stand tall, stretching their necks to see.While none live in this sacred barrow,They all demand your attention if you are to proceed.The first fears all,The second fears none.The third eats what it can,Preferably number one.The fourth fea... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Red Book of Riddles | This handye booke doth containe alle diverse manner of riddles and follyes, and, by means of carefulle studye, the prudente scholarlye gentlemane maye finde himselfe noe longer discomfited by the sharpe wite of his fellowes.(The posing and puzzling of riddles is a convention of polite aristocratic Western society. Nobl... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Yellow Book of Riddles | For earnest pleasure, and the strengthening of the mind, the author here collects all that he has learned of the art of riddling, by dint of diligent study, and through years of discourse with others of similar inclination.[[The posing and puzzling of riddles is a convention of polite aristocratic Western society. Nobl... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | A Hypothetical Treachery | In Elder Scrolls Online, this book is divided into two parts. The line that starts with ‘They pause for a moment before continuing’ is the end of the first book and the start of the second.A One Act PlaybyAnthil MorvirDramatis PersonaeMalvasian: A High Elf battlemageInzoliah: A Dark Elf battlemageDolcettus: A Cyrodiil ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Horror of Castle Xyr | In Elder Scrolls Online, this book is split into three parts.A One Act PlaybyBaloth-Kul* Dramatis Personae *Clavides, Captain of the Imperial Guard. Cyrodilic.Anara, a Dunmer maid.Ullis, a Lieutenant of the Imperial Guard. Argonian.Zollassa, a young Argonian mageLate evening. The play opens in the interior Great Entran... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Legend of the Krately House | DRAMATIS PERSONAETHEOPHON – Imperial man, 24, thiefNIRIM – Bosmer man, 20, thief SILANUS KRATELY – Imperial man, 51, merchantDOMINITIA KRATELY – His wife, 40AELVA KRATELY – Their daughter, 16MINISTES KRATELY – Their son, 11Setting: The famous haunted Krately House in Cheydinhal, first and second floors, requiring a sta... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Lusty Argonian Maid Folio | The Lusty Argonian MaidFolio EditionBy:Crassius CurioTo the Arano Family,When I showed up on your doorstep in Morrowind that day, I expected to be thrown back into the street and cast aside like some sort of vermin. Instead, you offered me into the warmth and safety of your home. For that, I will be eternally grateful.... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Lusty Argonian Maid | Volume 2 appears only in TES5: Skyrim.The supposed author of this book, Crassius Curio, appeared in TES3: Morrowind. Elder Scrolls Online, which takes place several hundred years prior, also features this book however, and instead says that Curio merely pretended to be its author.The Lusty Argonian Maid, v1Act IV, Scen... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | The Sultry Argonian Bard, v1 | The Sultry Argonian BardVolume 1By:Ellya ErdainAct VI, Scene II, continuedCroon-TailMy lady, I could never perform your request!Ellya ErdainOh? Is it too fast for you?Croon-TailI fear that it might damage my instrument.Ellya ErdainAh. But you seem to handle your instrument so well, my darling.Croon-TailYou flatter me, ... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty – Restless Spirits | This book was included in Farming from the Creation ClubBountyBy order of [Jarl]:To all able bodied and fearless men and women of Whiterun Hold. Travelers on the road near Golden Hills Plantation are being terrorized by ghosts haunting the nearby farm.Anyone who is able to banish the ghosts permanently will be rewarded... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty for Crowstooth | This book was included in Alternative Armor: Dragon plate from the Creation ClubBountyRumor has it that Forsworn raiding parties have been pushing further and further east, along the Jerall Mountains. The arrival of Legate Fasendil has prevented further incursions, but they failed to apprehend their leader, Crowstooth.... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Cleaning Our Waterways | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Cleaning Our WaterwaysBy order of [Jarl]:Some have taken to using the water that runs through [Town Name] as a place to dispose of empty bottles, worn boots, and other unwanted things. Not only is this unsightly, it poses a danger to our citizens. Sadly, w... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Dwarven Investigation | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBountyFishermen have rumored that at the mouth of Bronze Water Cave lies a strange mechanism, undoubtedly of Dwarven make, whose purpose is yet unknown. As my research leaves me too preoccupied, I seek a reliable surrogate to inspect the mechanism. Any novel Dwarv... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Fangtusk | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBountyBy order of the [Jarl]:A fearsome horker has been preying upon fishermen north of Hollyfrost Farm! They say this beast drains the life from any who draws near it. Those that have encountered it and lived have taken to calling it Fangtusk.The creature seems t... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Glassfish | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBountyA single glassfish is needed for a potion that a client has requested. I cannot leave my shop unattended during the daylight hours, so I have no choice but to request that someone else acquire this fish for me.Please see me at my establishment, Grave Concoct... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Goldfish! | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBountyI want a goldfish! I can take good care of it. Mom said that if I want one I should go catch it myself. But I’m just a kid!Anyone who brings me a goldfish will be my best friend!— Mila Valentia |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Juvenile Mudcrab | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Juvenile MudcrabAfter hanging up my sword and bow to live a quieter life, I decided to study the lives and habitats of mudcrabs here at the Riften Fishery. It is my hope that one day we might breed mudcrabs much like we do fish. If only everyone else at th... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Lost Wares | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Lost WaresA tragedy has befallen this one’s business. We were set upon by wolves along the road west of Old Hroldan Inn in the Reach. While dealing with the beasts our cart overturned, sending everything tumbling down the hill and into the nearby river bel... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Pearlfish Specimen | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Pearlfish SpecimenMy study of unique ingredients has led to my interest in pearlfish, which is said to have properties that may lead to a breakthrough perfecting my latest potion.I will reward anyone who can bring me a single specimen of pearlfish for my n... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Pygmy Sunfish Specimen | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Pygmy Sunfish SpecimenMy study of unique ingredients has led to my interest in pygmy sunfish, which is said to have properties that may lead to a breakthrough perfecting my latest potion.I will reward anyone who can bring me a single specimen of pygmy sunf... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Spadefish Specimen | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Spadefish SpecimenMy study of unique ingredients has led to my interest in spadefish, which is said to have properties that may lead to a breakthrough perfecting my latest potion.I will reward anyone who can bring me a single specimen of spadefish for my n... |
Write a book about Skyrim. | Bounty: Supply of Arctic Grayling | This book was included in Fishing from the Creation ClubBounty: Supply of Arctic GraylingOur inn’s supply of arctic grayling has begun to run low, and I fear that what we have left won’t last long.A reward awaits any who can bring me [Random Number] arctic grayling to help replenish our stock.— [Innkeeper Name], [Town ... |
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