***************Rare Books FAQ***************
By croikle14
For the Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (xbox version)
Contact me at
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
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Section 1- Introduction
Section 2- Updates
Section 3- Why collect books?
Section 4- Where are the books?
4.1- Series
4.2- Individual Books
Section 5- Special Thanks
Section 6- Copyright Information
Section 1- Introduction
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So, you ask, why do I write an FAQ on books? I always enjoyed searching out
rare and unusual books across Vvardenfell, and after the success of my topic
on the boards, I decided to convert this into an FAQ. Hopefully after
searching out these books, you’ll understand why I love them so much!
Section 2- Updates
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Version 1- 9/25/2002- Submitted to GameFAQs
Section 3- Why collect books?
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The game Morrowind has a vast array of books that go from informative to
entertaining. It’s also a great way to spend time after you’ve completed the
main quest, and you are just wandering around looking for stuff to do. Also,
the books give you a great insight into the history of Vvardenfell that you
otherwise would not have known.
Section 4- Where are the books?
Section 4.1- Series
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The Black Arrow- A good story that includes the name of the master Marksman
trainer.
Value- 400g each
All volumes(2)are in Tel Mora, at Kirsty's House
Bone- A creepy story about the invention of Bonemold.
Value- 300g each
Part 1- Ainab, Shrine (Ainab is a Sixth house base, but I don't
Have great directions. It’s on a small island to the south-
Southwest of Rotheran, in the Sheogorad region.
Part 2- Grytewake, Cabin (the Grytewake is Southwest of Hla Oad)
Brief History of the Empire- Just some background for those who want to know
about Morrowind’s history.
Value- 50g each
All volumes (4) can be bought from Jobasha in Vivec or can be
found in the Ald-ruhn Mages Guild
Charwich- Koniinge- A story told entirely through a collection of letters
between Charwich and Koniinge.
Value- 300g each
Volume 1- Vivec, Dralor Manor
Volume 2- Hla Oad- Murudius Flaeus’ House
Volume 3- Tel Uvirith, in Tower Upper, or on Farena Arelas
Volume 4- Nevrila Areloth’s House, Sadrith Mora
Corpse Preparation- These books are somewhat of a necromancer’s handbook.
Value- 50g each
All volumes(3)can be found in Sorkvild the Raven’s tower in
Dagon Fel.
A Dance in Fire- A great series that is very easy to obtain!
Value- 150g each
All volumes (7) can be bought from Jobasha in Vivec.
Feyfolken- This series is about an evil enchanted quill- You have to read to
find out what that means!
Value- 300g each
Feyfolken 1- Marandus, Upper
Feyfolken 2- Dubdilla, south of Vos set in the south side of a
hill.
Feyfolken 3- Sud, where you go for a Mages Guild quest. It's
basically due west from Dagon Fel on the opposite coast.
Mystery of Talara- This is a lively, interesting series that should appeal
to everyone… kind of like Anastasia…
Value- 250g each
Part 1- Dro’Shavir’s House, Caldera
Part 2- Valvius Mevureius’ House, Caldera
Part 3- South Guard Towers, Caldera
Part 4- Omni Hard-Mouth’s Shack, Dagon Fel
Part 5- Valvius Mevureius’ House, Caldera
Palla- A story about a lovesick (aww) student who takes his obsession to
another level.
Value- 400g each
All volumes (2) can be found in Aryon’s Chambers in Tel Vos. You
have to levitate to reach him.
Poison Song- A creepy, Sixth House related horror story.
Value- 30g each
Book 1- Nevrila Areloth’s House, Sadrith Mora
Book 2- Trendus Dral’s House, Sadrith Mora
Book 3- Nevrila Areloth’s House, Sadrith Mora
Book 4- Ules Manor, Suran
Book 5- Trendus Dral’s House, Sadrith Mora
Book 6- Ules Manor, Suran
Book 7- Madren Ulvel’s House, Sadrith Mora
The Real Barenziah- A long series, with some books reaching 82(!!!) pages in
length. It is, however, a really great story.
Value- 20g each
All versions may be bought from Jobasha in Vivec.
Vampires of Vvardenfell- Some background info on Vampire clans and, if need
be, where to find the cure.
Value- Volume 1: 50g, Volume 2: 400g
Both volumes can be found in the Vivec Secret Library, which is
located under a locked trapdoor in the Office of the Watch in the
Hall of Justice
Wolf Queen- Another great series, that is both interesting and exciting.
Value- 250g each
Book 1- Nedhelas' House, Caldera
Book 2- Skyrim Mission, Ebonheart
Book 3- Vivec, Telvanni Sorcerer
Book 4- Tiras Sadus, Ald-Ruhn
Book 5- Ebonheart, Imperial Commission
Book 6- Ald Sotha lower
Book 7- Ghorak Manor, Caldera
Book 8- Tel Mora Services
2920: The Last Year of the First Era- A great read, but it’s not easy to get
this bunch- It requires a lot of travel.
Value- 275g each
First Seed- Gnaar Mok, Mush-Mere's shack
Last Seed- St. Delyn Potter's Hall
Evening Star- Khuul, Helga's Shack
Sun's Dusk- Garothmuk gro-Muzgub, Smith- Suran
Rain's Hand- Gnisis, Arvs-Drelen
Sun's Height- Vivec, Redoran Trader
Morning Star- Venim Manor Bedrooms, Ald-ruhn: under-skar
Mid Year- Andalen Ancestral Tomb
Frost Fall- Suran Temple, or Telvanni Council House
Hearth Fire- Caldera Guild of Mages
Second Seed- Vivec Secret Library
Sun's Dawn- Ald-ruhn Guild of Mages
36 Lessons of Vivec- A long, preachy, bible-like story. It’s not the
greatest read, but a great collection to have.
Value- 200g each
Sermon 1- Molag Mar- Vaseiseus Viciulus, trader
Sermon 2- Vivec, High Fane
Sermon 3- Vivec Secret Library
Sermon 4- Vivec Secret Library
Sermon 5- Vivec Secret Library
Sermon 6- Vivec, High Fane
Sermon 7- Molag Mar, Temple
Sermon 8- Molag Mar, Temple
Sermon 9- Molag Mar, Temple
Sermon 10- Vivec, High Fane
Sermon 11- Tel Vos Central Tower
Sermon 12- Arano Ancestral Tomb
Sermon 13- Ghostgate Tower of Dawn
Sermon 14- Balmora, Temple
Sermon 15- Ghostgate, Tower of Dusk
Sermon 16- Morvayn Manor, Ald-ruhn
Sermon 17- Ald-Ruhn Sarethi Guard Quarters
Sermon 18- Ghostgate Tower of Dawn
Sermon 19- Tel Aruhn: Maren Uvaren, Enchanter
Sermon 20- Ald-Ruhn Arobar Guard Quarters
Sermon 21- Gnisis, Temple
Sermon 22- Balmora, Hlaalo Manor
Sermon 23- Gnisis, Temple
Sermon 24- Vos: Ulvil Llothas' Farmhouse
Sermon 25- Morvayn Manor
Sermon 26- Vivec Secret Library
Sermon 27- Vivec St. Olms Temple
Sermon 28- Vivec, High Fane
Sermon 29- Maar Gan Outpost
Sermon 30- Vivec, St. Olms Yngling Manor
Sermon 31- Holamayan Monastery
Sermon 32- Holamayan Monastery
Sermon 33- Molag Mar- Saetring the Nord, Smith
Sermon 34- Balmora, Temple
Sermon 35- Vivec Secret Library
Sermon 36- Vivec Secret Library
Section 4.2- Individual Books
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The Alchemist’s Formulary- Not a story at all, but contains valuable potion
recipies.
Value- 300g
Found in Pelagiad, at Mebestien Ence- Trader, and in the Gateway
Inn at Sadrith Mora.
The Armorer's Challenge- A book that includes the name of the Armorer master
trainer, Sirrolus Saccus.
Value- 325g
Found at Hodlismod’s shop, the armorer, in Caldera
Azura and the Box- A tale on how the Dwemer tricked the Daedra Azura- and in
doing so, cursed themselves for eternity.
Value- 200g
Found in Vivec, in the Telvanni Tower at the Telvanni Canton
Breathing Water- A story about a thief and his desire to find an underwater
treasure.
Value- 400g
It can be found in Sirlonwe’s chest, in the Vivec Guild of Mages
The Cake and the Diamond- A story that mentions the name of the Alchemy
master trainer.
Value- 200g
Found in Vivec’s Telvanni Apothecary, in the Telvanni Canton
Chance's Folly- One of my favorites in the entire game- If you enjoy
suspense, puzzles, twists, and insanity, this is for you!
Value- 250g
Can be found in Vivec’s Arena Storage
Chimarvamidium- A tale about the creation of a Dwemer centurion that is not
all that it seems.
Found in Sirlonwe’s chest, in the Vivec Guild of Mages
Death Blow of Abernanit- A poem about the defeat of an invincible foe.
Value- 300g
Found in the Madach Tradehouse in Gnisis
The Dowry- A tale about how a wealthy noble is searching for the perfect
husband for his daughter. But is the best candidate all he seems?
Value- 300g
In Vivec’s Telvanni Tower, in the Telvanni Canton
The Dragon Break Reexamined- A somewhat dry history book on the Septim
Dynasty.
Value- 250g
Can be found in Gnisis: Arvs-Drelen, or at Seryne Relas’ House
in Sadrith Mora.
The Final Lesson- The story, intended to be the final lesson to the
characters Taksim and Vonguldak from the Feyfolken series, is about how one
can never forget the simple lessons.
Value- 350g
Found in Tel Aruhn’s Upper Tower
The Four Suitors of Benitah- On how a man changes himself to try and win the
girl of his dreams.
Value- 300g
Found in Sadrith Mora, at Vaden Belas’ House
A Game at Dinner- A book that is not only creepy, but mentions the name of
Dhaunayne Aundae, the head of the Aundae vampire clan.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Vivec’s Guild of Mages
The Gold Ribbon of Merit- Surprisingly similar to the series “The Black
Arrow.”
Value- 250g
Found in Kunirai, a base just N-NW of Telasero
Hallgerd's Tale- A humorous story that is somewhat of a dirty joke about a
heavy armor master.
Value- 325g
Can be found in Itan the Gentle's Shack, at Dagon Fel
The Hope of the Redoran- A book that contains the name of Athyn Sarethi, who
is key in the main story.
Value- 250g
Found in Ghostgate, Tower of Dusk
The Horror of Castle Xyr- a great play, with a creepy twist.
Value- 250g
Can be found in Tel Naga’s Great Hall, in Sadrith Mora
How Orsinium Passed to the Orcs- A book that, as the title implies, is about
the passage of Orsinium to the Orcs.
Value- 200g
Found in Vivec, in the Telvanni Prison Cells
Ice and Chiton- About a weak and lost military group that uses only a dusty
set of chitin armor to escape.
Value- 325g
It can be found in Suran, at Garothmuk: Smith
The Importance of Where- A tale about an evil beast and the (drumroll)
importance of where.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Vivec, Telvanni Tower, in the Telvanni Canton
Incident in Necrom- A great book about vampire hunters.
Value- 225g
Found in Balyn Omarel's House, in Balmora
The Last Scabbard of Akrash- A good story about how an abolitionist and his
girlfriend use sneaky tactics to murder slave traders.
Value- 250g
Found at Dandera Selaro, Smith, in Ald-ruhn
The Legendary Scourge- A book on the mace, Scourge, made by the Daedra Lord
Malacath.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Tel Fyr, in the Hall of Fyr.
The Locked Room- a good tale about a thief school, and a sadistic teacher.
Value- 200g
Found in the Barracks at Gnisis
Lord Jornibret’s Last Dance- A poem about how an irresistible noble finally
meets his match.
Value- 300g
Can be found in St. Olms Upper North-Two
The Lunar Lorkhan- On the Heart of Lorkhan, the force that gives Dagoth Ur
and the Tribunal Gods immortality.
Value- 350g
Can be found in Tel Fyr, in the Hall of Fyr.
The Marksmanship Lesson- A story about how a slave finds a unique way to
exact revenge.
Value- 250g
Found in Ald-ruhn, in the Llethri Guard Quarters, and in the
Argonian Mission in Ebonheart
Master Zoaraym's Tale- A tale about an elite fighting school and an unlikely
candidate for the fighting competition.
Value- 300g
Found at the stronghold Tel Uvirith, in Omavel’s House
The Mirror- On how a mighty warrior finally meets his match.
Value- 225g
It can be bought from Codus Callonus in Ald-ruhn, or found in
Suran’s Guard Tower.
Night Falls on Sentinel- A story about an assassin, and a strange Redguard
he meets at a tavern.
Value- 275g
Can be found in Ghorak Manor, in Caldera
Notes on Racial Phylogeny and Biology- An interesting book that contains
information on the various races, including those that are not found on
Vvardenfell.
Value- 275g
Found in Seyda Neen, at Eldafire’s House
Prayers of Baranat- A little Tribunal-influenced, but still good.
Value- 250g
Can be found in Ald-ruhn’s Morag Tong Hall
Ransom of Zarek- About a clever man who attempts to escape from Nord
captors.
Value- 200g
Found in the Underground Stream near a body deep in the Gnisis
Eggmine
Realizations of Acrobacy- A book that includes the name of the Acrobatics
master trainer- Senyindie.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Aryni Orethi's House, in Ald-Ruhn
The Rear Guard- A book in which the name of the light armor master, Aerin,
is mentioned.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Gnaar, Mok, in Anglalos’ Shack
Secrets of Dwemer Animunculi- This book gives you the spell “Summon Sphere
Centurion.”
Value- 450g
Can be found in Galom Daeus, a dwemer ruin S-SW of Uvirith’s
Grave
The Seed- A book about the Argonian’s revenge on the man who took away their
most precious items.
Value- 200g
Found in Punsabanit, a smuggler’s den south of the ruin Mzuleft
Silence- On how a great warrior uses the spell silence for a variety of
reasons.
Value- 230g
Can be found in Laterus Burial of the Urshilaku Burial Caverns
Sithis- A book that is written by a follower of the Sixth House, and is
somewhat confusing.
Value- 275g
Found at Arvs-Drelen in Gnisis.
Smuggler's Island- A story on how two moon sugar smugglers are trapped on a
deserted island. Kind of like a survival story, with (once again) a twist.
Value- 250g
Found in the lower level of the stronghold Falasmaryon
Song of the Alchemists- A story written in poem form, about two alchemists
competing for a position in the king’s court.
Value- 200g
Can be found in Ashalmimikala’s Shrine. It is a daedric ruin
found west of the stronghold Andraseth.
Starlover’s Log- A depressing story written as journal entries that end
badly.
Value- 350g
Found in Tel Fyr, in the Hall of Fyr
Surfeit of Thieves- I highly recommend this book- it is on a group of
thieves that do not know what they got themselves into.
Value- 350
Can be found in Hla Oad, at Fatleg's Drop Off underground
The Third Door- A poem about an axe master and the man she loves- but it has
an odd twist at the end.
Value- 250g
Can be found in Ald-Ruhn’s Guard Tower 1 (might be 2...)
Trap- A creepy and deceiving tale.
Value- 250g
Found in Drushcashti, the Quarra base. Druscashti is northernmost
of two Dwemer ruins drawn north of the city Maar Gan on the paper
map, in Foyada Bani-Dad.
Unnamed Book- A book about thieves, murder, and backstabbing. No title
though!
Value- 225g
Found in the Savel Tomb, which is a good walk SW from Holamayan
Monastery. You have to travel across a small island, and continue
SW to the mainland. The Savel tomb should be there.
Vernaccus and Bourlor- A story about how a prophecy indirectly comes true.
Value- 250g
Found in Suran, at Ralnosa Gilvayn, Outfitter
The Wraith's Wedding Dowry- How a thief-turned bride gets back her dowry.
Value- 300g
Found in Vivec’s Fighters Guild (in with Sjoring Hard-Heart), or
in the lighthouse at Seyda Neen
Withershins- A strange tale about how an Argonian visits a rather
unconventional healer.
Value- 250g
Can be found in the Ald-Ruhn Guild of Mages
Words and Philosophy- More of a story about a Bosmer swordfighter- don’t see
too many of those!
Value- 225g
It can be found in the Vivec Telvanni Prison Cells and in
Balmora, Western Guard Tower North
Section 5- Special Thanks
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This is the section dedicated to those diligent people who helped me
out while making this FAQ. I have to give special thanks to easyeman, for he
truly backed me up during this whole process. Most people get frustrated
with my over-analytical qualities, but he put up with me wonderfully :]. His
original ideas and unabounding assistance really helped get this FAQ off the
ground. Also, thanks to those who offered their help- I was surprised that
so many people were willing to assist me in writing this, and thanks to
those who complimented my efforts on the boards, for it was those comments
that were the catalyst for my action. I hope that everyone reading this will
discover some of the obscure, yet still interesting, literature of
Morrowind.
Section 6- Copyright Information
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This FAQ is copyright of Jillian (croikle14)- please do not
redistribute or copy this FAQ in any way without MY permission. If you want
to ask permission to reproduce parts of my FAQ, e-mail me at
[email protected], and I will decide whether you can use it or not. If I
find that it has been reproduced without my express consent, I will take
action. You can contact me with any comments or questions as well, but
PLEASE do not flame me or ask questions that have already been answered in
my FAQ.
