Oblivion:Normal Books
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These are the normal books found while playing the game: ones that do not teach you anything, but may be a good read nonetheless.
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2920, First Seed 000243d7 |
10 | Carlovac Townway | Volume 3 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire |
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2920, Sun's Dusk 000243d3 |
10 | Carlovac Townway | Volume 11 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire |
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2920, Evening Star 000243db |
10 | Carlovac Townway | Volume 12 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire |
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The Adabal-a xx000ed3 |
30 | Morihaus | The memoirs of Morihaus, consort to Alessia and Taker of the Citadel |
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Aevar Stone-Singer 00024543 |
10 | Traditional Skaal myth about a young Skaal's journey to recover the Gifts of the All-Maker | |
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Amantius Allectus' Diary 000355ed |
100 | Amantius Allectus | Notes on an experiment to hybridize Drinkers, and a mysterious recipe |
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The Amulet of Kings 00024578 |
1 | Wenengrus Monhona | Chronicles the creation of the Amulet of Kings |
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Ancotar's Journal 00185934 |
0 | Ancotar | The journal of a mage, Ancotar, and his experiments with conjuration and invisibility spells |
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Arcana Restored 00024584 |
50 | Wapna Neustra Praceptor [sic] Emeritus |
Cryptic instructions for the restoration of Arcana |
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The Argonian Account, Book 2 00024559 |
25 | Waughin Jarth | Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 2 |
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The Argonian Account, Book 4 0002455a |
25 | Waughin Jarth | Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 4 |
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Ayleid Reference Text 0003353b |
10 | Raelys Anine | A series of Ayleid phrases and their translations |
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Azura and the Box 0002453b |
10 | Marobar Sul | Book 11 of a series of fictional stories about the Dwemer |
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Beggar Prince 0001fb53 |
4 | The story of Wheedle and their gifts from the Daedric Lord Namira | |
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Bible of the Deep Ones 000C7B33 |
90 | Irlav Moslin | Purportedly the ancient lore of the Deep Ones, given to the author by their Chief |
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Biography of Barenziah, v 1 00024550 |
1 | Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe | A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 1 |
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Biography of Barenziah, v 2 00024551 |
1 | Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe | A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 2 |
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Biography of Barenziah, v 3 00024552 00024553 |
1 | Stern Gamboge, Imperial Scribe | A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 3 |
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A Bloody Journal 0002ff32 |
0 | Viranus Donton | The journal of Vilena Donton's son, found alongside his body |
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The Book of Daedra 00024563 |
4 | Excerpts from a lengthy tome describing the nature of each of the Daedra | |
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Brenus Astis' Journal 0002a577 |
0 | Brenus Astis | Fragments of a scholar's notes on the fauna of Cyrodiil |
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Brief History of the Empire, v 1 00024554 |
1 | Stronach k'Thojj III | Part 1 of a description of events in the history of the Empire |
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Brief History of the Empire, v 2 00024555 |
1 | Stronach k'Thojj III | Part 2 of a description of events in the history of the Empire |
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Brief History of the Empire, v 3 00024556 |
1 | Stronach k'Thojj III | Part 3 of a description of events in the history of the Empire |
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Brief History of the Empire, v 4 00024557 |
1 | Stronach k'Thojj III | Part 4 of a description of events in the history of the Empire |
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The Brothers of Darkness 00024586 |
35 | Pellarne Assi | A brief history of the Dark Brotherhood |
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 1 xx013dc3 |
4 | Captain Torradan ap Dugal | The last words of a great pirate, part 1 |
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 2 xx013dc4 |
4 | Captain Torradan ap Dugal | The last words of a great pirate, part 2 |
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 3 xx013dc5 |
4 | Captain Torradan ap Dugal | The last words of a great pirate, part 3 |
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Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 4 xx013dc6 |
4 | Captain Torradan ap Dugal | The last words of a great pirate, part 4 |
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Children of the Sky 00024587 |
65 | A description of the Nords and the Thu'um | |
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A Children's Anuad 00024576 |
2 | Early religious book providing a simplified version of The Anuad creation myth from the Mythic Era | |
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Dar-Ma's Diary 000280a9 |
0 | Dar-Ma | The last entries in the diary of Dar-Ma |
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Darkest Darkness 00024564 |
10 | A description of various Daedra | |
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Diary of Springheel Jak 000152fc |
0 | Jakben, Earl of Imbel, a.k.a. Springheel Jak | Rarely used diary of the vampiric Earl of Imbel |
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Drothan's Field Journal xx001a76 |
25 | Frathen Drothan | The final stages of the search for Mehrunes' Razor |
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Drothan's Journal xx00148a |
1 | Frathen Drothan | A mage's search for Mehrunes' Razor |
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Dwemer History and Culture 00022b17 |
25 | Hasphat Antabolis | A scholar's review of the Dwemer essays written by Marobar Sul |
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The Eastern Provinces 00024565 |
5 | On the benefits and liabilities of the ongoing management of Morrowind and Black Marsh | |
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Fall of the Snow Prince 00024544 |
10 | Lokheim | An account of the Battle of the Moesring as transcribed by Lokheim, chronicler to the chieftain Ingjaldr White-Eye |
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Feyfolken I 000243e7 |
10 | Waughin Jarth | The Great Sage tells Volume 1 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters |
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Feyfolken II 000243ed |
10 | Waughin Jarth | The Great Sage tells Volume 2 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters |
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Feyfolken III 000243f1 |
10 | Waughin Jarth | The Great Sage tells Volume 3 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters |
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The Firmament 0002457b |
25 | Ffoulke | A book of constellations and their meanings |
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Five Songs of King Wulfharth 00024588 |
100 | A summary of five epic songs of the Ash King, plus an apocryphal song of the Tribunal, Dagoth-Ur and Nerevar | |
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The Five Tenets 00024596 |
50 | The honorable code of the Dark Brotherhood | |
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Followers of the Gray Fox 00024595 |
3 | Detailing the principles and guidelines of membership in the Thieves Guild | |
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Fragment: On Artaeum 00024589 |
45 | Taurce il-Anselma | A work explaining some of the history of the Psijic island of Artaeum |
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Frontier, Conquest 00024566 |
7 | University of Gwylim Press, 3E 344 | Details the presence of humans in Tamriel before the original Nordic conquests thought to bring humans to Tamriel |
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Frostcrag Spire Memoirs xx000d56 |
25 | Excerpt from the Memoirs of the former owner of Frostcrag Spire | |
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Fundaments of Alchemy 00024567 |
5 | Alyandon Mathierry | A fundamental primer on alchemy |
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Galerion The Mystic 00024568 |
8 | Asgrim Kolsgreg | A biography of Galerion, a Psijic who founded the Mages Guild |
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Gelebourne's Journal 00038447 |
0 | Gelebourne | The journal of an enterprising Brotherhood tomb robber |
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Glories and Laments 0000a2b3 |
45 | Alexandre Hetrard | The "glories" of the Ayleid city Ceyatatar and "laments" over the collapse of the Ayleid civilization |
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Gods and Worship 0002456f |
6 | Brother Hetchfield | Speculation concerning the worship of gods and their benefit from such |
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Greywyn's Journal xx0046ac |
10 | Greywyn | The history of the Crimson Scars |
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Guide to Anvil 0002455b |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Anvil's people and notable places |
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Guide to Bravil 0002455f |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Bravil's people and notable places |
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Guide to Bruma 0002455e |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Bruma's people and notable places |
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Guide to Cheydinhal 00024561 |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Cheydinhal's people and notable places |
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Guide to Chorrol 0002455d |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Chorrol's people and notable places |
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Guide to the Imperial City 00024562 |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of the Imperial City's people and notable places |
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Guide to Leyawiin 00024560 |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Leyawiin's people and notable places |
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Guide to Skingrad 0002455c |
1 | Alessia Ottus | An overview of Skingrad's people and notable places |
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Hanging Gardens 0002458a |
30 | A travel guide to the Hanging Gardens of Wasten Coridale, written in both Dwemeris and Aldmeris | |
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Hiding with the Shadow 0001fb52 |
0 | Concerning the nature of thieves and their relationship with Nocturnal | |
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History of Lock Picking 0001fb51 |
20 | Chronicles the development of modern locks and lockpicking | |
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Imbel Genealogy 000152fd |
5 | A look at the descent of the Imbel name through the male offspring | |
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Journal of Claudius Arcadia 00072296 |
0 | Claudius Arcadia | The story of a desperate man's attempt to gain his revenge |
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Journal of the Lord Lovidicus 00038b2f |
35 | Lord Lovidicus | The tragic journal of a vampire in search of love |
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The Knights of the Nine xx000ed2 |
25 | Karoline of Solitude | The founding and breakup of the original Knights of the Nine |
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The Last King of the Ayleids 00058EEE |
25 | Herminia Cinna | Chronicles the downfall of the Ayleid Empire in the First Era |
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The Legendary Scourge 00024583 |
60 | A short story and poem about Scourge, the mace of Malacath | |
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A Less Rude Song 00024569 |
6 | Anonymous | A standard bawdy ballad |
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A Life of Uriel Septim VII 000aa07d |
8 | Rufus Hayn | A short biography of Uriel Septim VII's accomplishments |
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Lithnilian's Research Notes 00185377 |
0 | Lithnilian | A scholar's notes on Welkynd Stones |
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Log of the Emma May 000366b1 |
5 | Journal of a mutinous crew member aboard the Emma May | |
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Lord Jaren's Journal xx0142ef |
0 | Lord Jaren | A description of the tragic end of a brave Knight of Lainlyn |
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Lost Histories of Tamriel 0000BF8C 000C4A2B |
50 | Excerpt concerning the Aedric Prophecies, otherwise known as the Elder Scrolls | |
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The Lusty Argonian Maid 00078562 |
10 | Crassius Curio | A short excerpt from Crassius Curio's bawdy play |
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Macabre Manifest 0001D046 |
0 | List of recently deceased persons in Cyrodiil | |
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The Madness of Pelagius 0002457d |
12 | Tsathenes | Profiling the renowned Mad Emperor |
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Mages Guild Charter 00026D8B |
1 | Rules for membership of the Mages Guild | |
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Magic from the Sky 00078563 |
10 | Irlav Jarol | Treatise concerning Ayleid Wells, Welkynd Stones, and Varla Stones |
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Manifesto Cyrodiil Vampyrum xx005093 |
1 | Tenets of the Cyrodilic vampires | |
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Manual of Armor 000aa288 |
6 | Guide to the various types of armor available for Imperial use | |
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Manual of Arms 0002456a |
3 | Guides to the various types of weaponry available for Imperial use | |
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Manual of Spellcraft 0002456b |
3 | An introduction to magic and the Mages Guild | |
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Messenger's Diary 0001C16C |
750 | The notes of a messenger showing the way to an ancient Akaviri fort | |
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Mixed Unit Tactics 0002456c |
5 | Codus Callonus | A book about the strategies of the Khajiit during the Five Years War |
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More Than Mortal 0002453a |
10 | Marobar Sul | Book 10 of a series of fictional stories about the Dwemer |
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Mysterious Akavir 0002456e |
10 | Information about the continent Akavir | |
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Mysterium Xarxes 0008B60A 00005599 |
0 | Mehrunes Dagon | A book supposedly written by Mehrunes Dagon |
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Mystery of Talara, v 5 00024580 |
25 | Mera Llykith | Part five of the story of Princess Talara |
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Mysticism 0002458b |
40 | Tetronius Lor | A treatise on the school of Mysticism |
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Myth or Menace? 0001f113 |
10 | Conjecture as to the existence of a modern Thieves Guild | |
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Necromancer's Moon 00002DD1 |
5 | A note of forewarning to the Order of the Black Worm | |
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Nerevar Moon and Star 0002458C |
75 | An Imperial scholarly work on the legend of Indoril Nerevar | |
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N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! 0002458D |
90 | N'Gasta | An obscure text written in the language of the Sload by a necromancer |
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The Old Ways 0002458e |
45 | Celarus the Loremaster | A guide to the Psijic Order and their beliefs |
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On Morrowind 0002456d |
8 | Erramanwe of Sunhold | A historical synopsis of the Imperial conquest of Morrowind |
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On Oblivion 0002457e |
15 | Morian Zenas | A guide to Oblivion and the Daedra |
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Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie xx005095 |
25 | Mabei Aywenil, Scribe | A brief account of Lamae Bal and the Restless Death |
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Origin of the Mages Guild 0002458f |
70 | The Archmage Salarth | Where and how the Mages Guild started |
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Palla, volume 2 000243dd |
10 | Vojne Mierstyyd | A conjurer's tragic infatuation with a dead woman (volume 2 of 2) |
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The Path of Transcendence 0003647E |
0 | Celedaen | A necromancer's diary of efforts at becoming a lich |
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Pension of the Ancestor Moth 000982f0 |
40 | A Temple novice's initiatory pamphlet on the Cult of the Ancestor Moth | |
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The Pig Children 00024590 |
40 | Tyston Bane | Discusses the history of the Orcish threat in the Iliac Bay |
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The Posting of the Hunt 00024585 |
85 | A document announcing a ritualistic hunting of a mortal by Daedra | |
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Provinces of Tamriel 0002457f |
25 | A brief analysis of the Imperial provinces of Tamriel | |
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The Real Barenziah, v 1 00024570 |
5 | Anonymous | Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 1 |
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The Real Barenziah, v 2 00024571 |
5 | Anonymous | Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 2 |
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The Real Barenziah, v 3 00024572 |
5 | Anonymous | Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 3 |
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The Real Barenziah, v 4 00024573 |
5 | Anonymous | Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 4 |
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The Real Barenziah, v 5 00024574 |
5 | Anonymous | Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 5 |
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The Red Book of Riddles 00024591 |
35 | Small collection of riddles | |
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Remanada 000BF1CF |
80 | Fragmented, mythical recounting of the conception of Reman and the return of the Chim-el Adabal with the people of Tamriel | |
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Report: Disaster at Ionith 00024558 |
1 | Lord Pottreid, Chairman | An Imperial-scripted dispatch concerning Uriel V's invasion of Akavir |
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Ruins of Kemel-Ze 00024575 |
10 | Rolard Nordssen | An archaeologist's adventure through ancient Dwemer ruins |
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The Seed 000243FF |
10 | Marobar Sul | Book 2 of an incomplete series of fictional stories about the Dwemer |
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Shezarr and the Divines xx000ed4 |
25 | Faustillus Junius | The relationship between the god Shezarr and the other Cyrodilic deities |
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Sir Amiel's Journal xx000ede |
0 | Sir Amiel | Dying confessions of the founder of the Knights of the Nine |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 1 xx000edc |
80 | A description of the origins of Pelinal's name | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 2 xx000edb |
80 | A history of Pelinal's origins | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 3 xx000eda |
80 | A description of Pelinal's mortal enemy, Umaril the Unfeathered | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 4 xx000ed9 |
150 | A brief list of Pelinal's great deeds | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 5 xx000ed8 |
150 | Notes about Pelinal's friendship with Morihaus | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 6 xx000ed7 |
150 | Thoughts on Pelinal's madness | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 7 xx000ed6 |
150 | On Pelinal's battle with Umaril, and his dismemberment | |
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The Song of Pelinal, v 8 xx000ed5 |
150 | Pelinal's words at the deathbed of Alessia | |
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Spirit of the Daedra 00024582 |
35 | A look into the Daedric mindset | |
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Tamrielic Lore 0002457A |
15 | Yagrum Bagarn | A list of ancient artifacts, compiled by the last living Dwemer at the behest of Divayth Fyr |
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Ten Commands: Nine Divines 00024577 |
1 | The Ten Commands of the Nine Divines | |
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Thief of Virtue 0001F112 |
10 | A bawdy tale of one thief's quest for coin, and capture of a lady's virtue | |
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The Third Door 000243F3 |
10 | Annanar Orme | Tale of a heart-broken, vengeful, axe-wielding woman |
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Tome of Unlife 00003AA3 |
350 | A mysterious, blood-stained lexicon belonging to Lorgren Benirus | |
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Traitor's Diary 00003968 |
0 | Mathieu Bellamont | The insane ramblings of a traitorous member of the Dark Brotherhood |
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Treatise on Ayleidic Cities xx0014a2 |
5 | The history of Varsa Baalim and Mehrunes' Razor | |
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Trials of St. Alessia 00024579 |
1 | Excerpt from a greater work detailing the creation of the Amulet of Kings | |
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The True Nature of Orcs 00024592 |
45 | Book detailing the Orsimer race and their origin | |
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Varieties of Daedra 0002457C |
10 | Aranea Drethan | An analysis of Daedra forms, focusing primarily on the Dremora |
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The Waters of Oblivion 00024593 |
75 | A work on the dangers of Daedra and Oblivion | |
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The Wild Elves 00024594 |
80 | Kier-Jo Chorvak | Brief description of the Ayleids, or Wild Elves |
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The Wolf Queen, v 8 00024581 |
25 | Waughin Jarth | Life of Queen Potema, Book Eight |
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