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.

ID Title Author Description Location
000243D7 2920, First Seed (v3) Carlovac Townway Volume 3 of an historical series about Vivec and the Empire Heinrich Oaken-Hull's house in Anvil and the 2nd floor of Southern Books in Leyawiin
000243D3 2920, Sun's Dusk (v11) Carlovac Townway Volume 11 of an historical series about Vivec and the Empire Leyawiin Mages Guild Library
000243DB 2920, Evening Star (v12) Carlovac Townway Volume 12 of an historical series about Vivec and the Empire Anvil Castle Royal Quarters and Bravil Castle Barracks
xx000ED3 The Adabal-a The memoirs of Morihaus, consort to Alessia Anvil Chapel Hall and Southern Books in Leyawiin
00024543 Aevar Stone-Singer Anonymous Traditional Skaal myth about a young Skaal's journey to recover the Gifts of the All-Maker Herminia Cinna's House, on an upstairs bookshelf
000355ED Amantius Allectus' Diary Amantius Allectus Notes on an experiment to hybridize Drinkers, and a mysterious recipe Amantius Allectus' house in the Temple District of the Imperial City
00024578 The Amulet of Kings Wenegrus Monhana Chronicles the creation of the Amulet of Kings The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00185934 Ancotar's Journal Ancotar The journal of a mage, Ancotar, and his experiments with conjuration and invisibility spells (which trigger the quest Zero Visibility) Fort Caractacus, on a table located outside of the fort in one of the rooms on the second floor
00024584 Arcana Restored Wapna Nuestra Cryptic instructions for the restoration of Arcana Southern Books in Leyawiin
00024559 The Argonian Account, Book 2 Waughin Jarth Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 2 Renoit's Books in Chorrol
0002455A The Argonian Account, Book 4 Waughin Jarth Decumus Scotti's continued adventures in Black Marsh, Volume 4 Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
0003353B Ayleid Reference Text Raelys Anine A series of Ayleid phrases and their translations; used in the Mage's Guild quest Vahtacen's Secret Vahtacen, only avaliable during the Mages Guild Quest Vahtacen's Secret, obtained from Skaleel
0002453B Azura and the Box Marobar Sul Book 11 of an incomplete series of fictional stories about the Dwemer. Mystic Emporium in the Imperial City, Cheydinhal Mages Guild, and Castle Chorrol's Great Hall
0001FB53 Beggar Prince Anonymous The story of Wheedle and his gifts from the Daedric Lord Namira The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
000C7B33 Bible of the Deep Ones Irlav Moslin Purportedly the ancient lore of the Deep Ones, given to the author by their Chief Located in the church at Hackdirt, on the altar
00024550 Biography of Barenziah, v 1 Stern Gamboge A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 1 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024551 Biography of Barenziah, v 2 Stern Gamboge A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 2 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024552 Biography of Barenziah, v 3 Stern Gamboge A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 3 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024553 Biography of Barenziah, v 3 Stern Gamboge A factual biography of Queen Barenziah, Volume 3 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002FF32 A Bloody Journal Viranus Donton The journal of Vilena Donton's son, found alongside his body Located along side the body of Viranus Donton
00024563 The Book of Daedra Anonymous Excerpts from a lengthy tome describing the nature of each of the Daedra The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002A577 Brenus Astis' Journal Brenus Astis Fragments of a scholar's notes on the fauna of Cyrodiil Fallen Rock Cave
00024554 Brief History of the Empire, v 1 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 1 of a description of events in the history of the Empire The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024555 Brief History of the Empire, v 2 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 2 of a description of events in the history of the Empire The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024556 Brief History of the Empire, v 3 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 3 of a description of events in the history of the Empire The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024557 Brief History of the Empire, v 4 Stronach k'Thojj III Part 4 of a description of events in the history of the Empire The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024586 The Brothers of Darkness Pelarne Assi A brief history of the Dark Brotherhood J'Ghasta's training room in Bruma and Glarthir's house in Skingrad
xx013DC3 Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 1 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 1 Captain's Cabin, Dunbarrow Cove (plug-in-specific)
xx013DC4 Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 2 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 2 Captain's Cabin, Dunbarrow Cove (plug-in-specific)
xx013DC5 Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 3 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 3 Captain's Cabin, Dunbarrow Cove (plug-in-specific)
xx013DC6 Cap'n Dugal's Journal, Part 4 Captain Torradan ap Dugal The last words of a great pirate, part 4 Captain's Cabin, Dunbarrow Cove (plug-in-specific)
00024587 Children of the Sky Anonymous Description of the Nords The Mystic Archives or Arch-Mage's Quarters of Arcane University or Colovian Traders in Skingrad
00024576 A Children's Anuad Anonymous Early religious book providing a simplified version of The Anuad creation myth from the Mythic Era The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
000280A9 Dar-Ma's Diary Dar-Ma The last entries in the diary of Dar-Ma Inn in Hackdirt
00024564 Darkest Darkness Anonymous A description of various Daedra The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
000152FC Diary of Springheel Jak Jakben Rarely used diary of the vampyric Earl of Imbel Found in the basement of Jakben, Earl of Imbel.
xx001A76 Drothan's Field Journal Frathen Drothan The final stages of the search for Mehrune's Razor (Mehrunes Razor specific)
xx00148A Drothan's Journal Frathen Drothan A mage's search for Mehrunes' Razor (Mehrunes Razor specific)
00022B17 Dwemer History and Culture Hasphat Antabolis A scholar's review of the Dwemer essays written by Marobar Sul The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024565 The Eastern Provinces Anonymous Discussion of the benefits and liabilities of the ongoing management of Morrowind and Black Marsh The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024544 Fall of the Snow Prince Lokheim An account of the Battle of the Moesring Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal or the Captain's Cabin in the Marie Elena in the Waterfront District
000243E7 Feyfolken I Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 1 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters Herminia Cinna's House, on an upstairs bookshelf
000243ED Feyfolken II Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 2 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters Vilena Donton's House, on a bookshelf on the first floor. Also in the First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District (basement in an overturned box)
000243F1 Feyfolken III Waughin Jarth The Great Sage tells Volume 3 of a story of Artaeum, Psijics, and Robotic Enchanters The Imperial Palace, only available during The Ultimate Heist
0002457B The Firmament Ffoulke A book of constellations and their meanings The Chorrol Mages Guild on a first floor bookshelf
00024588 Five Songs of King Wulfharth Anonymous A summary of five epic songs of King Wulfharth, plus an apocryphal song of the Tribunal, Dagoth-Ur, and Nerevar Indoril The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
00024596 The Five Tenets Anonymous The honorable code of the Dark Brotherhood Fort Farragut or the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary
00024595 Followers of the Gray Fox Anonymous Detailing the principles and guidelines of membership in the Thieves Guild Smuggler's Cave, on a box. Also in Dareloth's House in the Imperial City Waterfront, on a shelf (only available after The Ultimate Heist)
00024589 Fragment: On Artaeum Taurce il-Anselma A work explaining some of the history of the Psijic island of Artaeum Cloud Ruler Temple East Wing
00024566 Frontier, Conquest University of Gwylim Press Details the presence of humans in Tamriel prior to the original Nordic conquests thought to bring humans to Tamriel The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
xx000D56 Frostcrag Spire Memoirs Anonymous Reminiscent thoughts of the former owner of Frostcrag Spire Set in the frozen hand of a Frost Atronach located directly in front of the main door to the Frostcrag Spire
00024567 Fundaments of Alchemy Alyandon Matthierry A fundamental primer on Alchemy The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024568 Galerion The Mystic Asgrim Kolsgreg A biography of Galerion, a Psijic who founded the Mages Guild The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00038447 Gelebourne's Journal Gelebourne The journal of an enterprising Brotherhood tomb robber Olav's Tap and Tack in Bruma - found during the quest A Brotherhood Betrayed
0000A2B3 Glories and Laments Alexandre Hetrard The "glories" of the Ayleid ruin Ceyatatar and "laments" over the collapse of the Ayleid civilization Umbacano Manor, Talos Plaza District, Imperial City and Cloud Ruler Temple Great Hall
0002456F Gods and Worship Brother Hetchfield Speculation concerning the worship of gods and their benefit from such The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
xx0046ac Greywyn's Journal Greywyn The history of the Crimson Scars Towards the entrance of Deepscorn Hollow (plug-in-specific)
0002455B Guide to Anvil Alessia Ottus An overview of Anvil's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District (basement, in an overturned box)
0002455F Guide to Bravil Alessia Ottus An overview of Bravil's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002455E Guide to Bruma Alessia Ottus An overview of Bruma's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024561 Guide to Cheydinhal Alessia Ottus An overview of Cheydinhal's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002455D Guide to Chorrol Alessia Ottus An overview of Chorrol's people and notable places Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
00024562 Guide to the Imperial City Alessia Ottus An overview of the Imperial City's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024560 Guide to Leyawiin Alessia Ottus An overview of Leyawiin's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002455C Guide to Skingrad Alessia Ottus An overview of Skingrad's people and notable places The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002458A Hanging Gardens Anonymous A travel guide to the Hanging Gardens of Wasten Coridale, written in both Dwemeris and Aldmeris The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University, inside a display case on the second floor
0001FB52 Hiding with the Shadow Anonymous Concerning the nature of thieves and their relationship with Nocturnal Lake Arrius Caverns
0001FB51 History of Lock Picking Anonymous Chronicles the development of modern locks and lockpicking Dareloth's House in the Imperial City Waterfront, on a shelf (only available after The Ultimate Heist)
000152FD Imbel Genealogy Anonymous A look at the descent of the Imbel name through the male offspring Desk in Jakben, Earl of Imbel's Private Quarters
00038B2F Journal of the Lord Lovidicus Lord Lovidicus The tragic journal of a vampire in search of love Crowhaven, in the chambers of the Lord Lovidicus
xx000ED2 The Knights of the Nine Karoline of Solitude The founding and breakup of the original Knights of the Nine (Knights of the Nine specific)
00058EEE The Last King of the Ayleids Herminia Cinna Chronicles the downfall of the Ayleid Empire in the First Era The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024583 The Legendary Scourge Anonymous A short story and poem about Scourge, the mace of Malacath Cloud Ruler Temple East Wing
00024569 A Less Rude Song Anonymous A standard bawdy ballad Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
000AA07D A Life of Uriel Septim VII Rufus Hayn A short biography of Uriel Septim VII's accomplishments TheChorrol Mages Guild, in the library
00185377 Lithnilian's Research Notes Lithnilian Lithnilian's notes on Welkynd Stones, found in Bramblepoint Cave during the No Stone Unturned quest Bramblepoint Cave, as part of the quest No Stone Unturned
000366B1 Log of the Emma May Anonymous Journal of a mutinous crew member aboard the Emma May Located on the wrecked ship Emma May
xx0142ef Lord Jaren's Journal Lord Jeren A description of the tragic end of a brave Knight of Lainlyn Secret room in Battlehorn Castle Master Bedroom
0000BF8C Lost Histories of Tamriel Anonymous Excerpt concerning the Aedric Prophecies, otherwise known as the Elder Scrolls Under a bush in Skingrad
000C4A2B Lost Histories of Tamriel Anonymous Excerpt concerning the Aedric Prophecies, otherwise known as the Elder Scrolls Bookcase in Dareloth's house
00078562 The Lusty Argonian Maid Crassius Curo A (mercifully short) excerpt from Crassius Curio's bawdy play Heinrich Oaken-Hull's house in Anvil, Southern Books in Leyawiin, The Tiber Septim Hotel from Augusta Calidia in the Imperial City's Talos Plaza District
0001D046 Macabre Manifest Anonymous List of recently deceased persons in the Imperial City The basement of Agarmir, as part of the quest Unfriendly Competition
0002457D The Madness of Pelagius Tsathenes Profiling the renowned Mad Emperor The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
00026D8B Mages Guild Charter Anonymous Rules for membership of the Mages Guild Generally all Mages Guild branches
00078563 Magic from the Sky Irlav Jarol Treatise concering Ayleidic Wells, Welkynd Stones, and Varla Stones The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University and Imperial Bridge Inn, next to Lithnilian's dresser.
xx005093 Manifesto Cyrodiil Vampyrum Anonymous Tenets of the Cyrodiilic vampires Deepscorn Hollow study area (plug-in-specific)
000AA288 Manual of Armor Anonymous Guide to the various types of armor available for Imperial use The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University, on a second floor bookshelf
0002456A Manual of Arms Anonymous Guides to the various types of weaponry available for Imperial use The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0002456B Manual of Spellcraft Anonymous An introduction to magic and the Mages Guild The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0001C16C Messenger's Diary Anonymous The notes of a messenger showing the way to an ancient Akaviri fort Display case in Bruma Castle Great Hall
0002456C Mixed Unit Tactics Codus Callonus A book about the strategies of the Khajiit during the Five Years War Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
0002453A More Than Mortal Marobar Sul A duplicate of The Dowry from Morrowind. Likely a mistake by Bethesda. Arch-Mage's Quarters in Arcane University and Leyawiin Mages Guild Library
0003456E Mysterious Akavir Anonymous Inaccurate information about the continent Akavir Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
00005599 Mysterium Xarxes Mehrunes Dagon A book supposedly written by Mehrunes Dagon On an altar in Lake Arrius Caverns
0008B60A Mysterium Xarxes Mehrunes Dagon A book supposedly written by Mehrunes Dagon On a table in Cloud Ruler Temple
00024580 Mystery of Talara, v 5 Mera Llykith Part five of the story of Princess Talara Renoit's Books in Chorrol and Castle Chorrol in a display case.
0002458B Mysticism Tetronius Lor A description of the school of Mysticism The Chorrol Mages Guild, in a display case near the front door
0001F113 Myth or Menace? Anonymous Conjecture as to the existence of a modern Thieves Guild The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00002DD1 Necromancer's Moon Anonymous A note of forewarning to the Order of the Black Worm The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
0002458C Nerevar Moon and Star Anonymous An imperial work on the legend of the Nerevar Chorrol Castle Private Quarters
0002458D N'Gasta! Kvata! Kvakis! N'Gasta An obscure text written in the language of the Sload by a necromancer Anvil Castle, western room in the private quarters, in a locked chest. Occasionally sold by book vendors
0002458E The Old Ways Celarus the Loremaster A guide to the Psijic Order and their beliefs Chorrol Fighters Guild, on a bookshelf on the third floor; Castle Skingrad's Lord's Manor, on a desk in the western corner of Count Hassildor's bedroom.
0002456D On Morrowind Erramanwe of Sunhold A historical synopsis of the Imperial conquest of Morrowind Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
0002457E On Oblivion Morian Zenas A guide to Oblivion and the Daedra Renoit's Books in Chorrol
xx005095 Opusculus Lamae Bal ta Mezzamortie Mabei Aywenil A brief account of Lamae Bal and the Restless Death Deepscorn Hollow study area (plug-in-specific)
0002458F Origin of the Mages Guild The Archmage Salarth Where and how the Mages Guild started Anvil Mages Guild Living Quarters or Leyawiin Mages Guild Private Quarters
000243DD Palla, volume 2 Vojne Mierstyyd A conjurer's tragic infatuation with a dead woman (volume 2 of 2) Atatar Loria, Leyawiin Mages Guild and Anvil Castle Royal Quarters
0003647E The Path of Transcendence Celedaen A necromancer's diary of efforts at becoming a lich Leafrot Cave, on a table (only available during or after the quest Affairs of a Wizard)
000982F0 Pension of the Ancestor Moth Anonymous A Temple novice's initiatory pamphlet on the Cult of the Ancestor Moth Temple of the Ancestor Moths, inside the church on the altar
00024590 The Pig Children Tyston Bane Discusses the history of the Orcish threat in the Iliac Bay Anvil Castle Royal Quarters and Occasionally sold by book vendors
00024585 The Posting of the Hunt Anonymous A document announcing a ritualistic hunting of a mortal by Daedra Vilena Donton's House, third floor, on her desk; or, Deepscorn Hollow study area (plug-in-specific)
0002457F Provinces of Tamriel Anonymous A brief analysis of the Imperial provinces of Tamriel Renoit's Books in Chorrol
00024570 The Real Barenziah, v 1 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 1 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024571 The Real Barenziah, v 2 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 2 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024572 The Real Barenziah, v 3 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 3 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024573 The Real Barenziah, v 4 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 4 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024574 The Real Barenziah, v 5 Anonymous Unauthorized biography of the famous Queen Mother of Morrowind, Volume 5 The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024591 The Red Book of Riddles Anonymous Small collection of riddles Lord Rugdumph's Estate and The Sea Tub Clarabella in Anvil
000BF1CF Remanada Anonymous Fragmented, mythical recounting of the conception of Reman and the return of the Chim-el Adabal - also known as the Amulet of Kings - with the people of Tamriel Cloud Ruler Temple East Wing
00024558 Report: Disaster at Ionith Lord Pottreid An Imperial-scripted dispatch concerning Uriel V's invasion of Akavir Renoit's Books in Chorrol
00024575 Ruins of Kemel-Ze Rolard Nordssen An archaeologist's adventure through ancient Dwemer ruins Mach-Na's Books in Cheydinhal
000243FF The Seed Marobar Sul Book 2 of an incomplete series of fictional stories about the Dwemer. Arch-Mage's Quarters in Arcane University and Cheydinhal Mages Guild
xx000ED4 Shezarr and the Divines Faustillius Junius The relationship between the god Shezarr and the other Cyrodilic deities (Knights of the Nine specific)
xx000EDE Sir Amiel's Journal Sir Amiel Dying confessions of the founder of the Knights of the Nine (Knights of the Nine specific)
xx000EDC The Song of Pelinal, v 1 A description of the origins of Pelinal's name Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000EDB The Song of Pelinal, v 2 A history of Pelinal's origins Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000EDA The Song of Pelinal, v 3 A description of Pelinal's mortal enemy, Umaril the Unfeathered Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000ED9 The Song of Pelinal, v 4 A brief list of Pelinal's great deeds Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000ED8 The Song of Pelinal, v 5 Notes about Pelinal's friendship with Morihaus Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000ED7 The Song of Pelinal, v 6 Thoughts on Pelinal's madness Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000ED6 The Song of Pelinal, v 7 On Pelinal's battle with Umaril, and his dismemberment Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
xx000ED5 The Song of Pelinal, v 8 Pelinal's words at the deathbed of Alessia Anvil Chapel Hall, Southern Books, Leyawiin (Knights of the Nine-specific)
00024582 Spirit of the Daedra Anonymous An insight to the Daedra mindset The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
0002457A Tamrielic Lore Yagrum Bagarn A list, compiled by the last living Dwemer, of ancient artifacts The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024577 Ten Commands: Nine Divines Anonymous The Ten Commands of the Nine Divines The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
0001F112 Thief of Virtue Anonymous A bawdy tale of one thief's quest for coin, and capture of a lady's virtue The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
000243F3 The Third Door Annamar Orme Tale of a heart-broken, vengeful, axe-wielding woman The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
00003AA3 Tome of Unlife Anonymous A mysterious, blood-stained lexicon belonging to Lorgren Benirus Located in the secret chamber of Benirus Manor as part of the quest Where Spirits Have Lease
00003968 Traitor's Diary Mathieu Bellamont The insane ramblings of a traitorous member of the Dark Brotherhood In the basement of the Anvil Lighthouse, as part of the quest Following a Lead
xx0014a2 Treatise on Ayleidic Cities The history of Varsa Baalim and Mehrunes' Razor (Unearthing Mehrunes Razor specific)
00024579 Trials of St. Alessia Anonymous Excerpt from a greater work detailing the creation of the Amulet of Kings The First Edition bookstore in the Imperial City Market District
00024592 The True Nature of Orcs Anonymous Book detailing the Orsimer race and their origin Glarthir's house in Skingrad and occasionally sold by book vendors
0002457C Varieties of Daedra Aranea Drethan An analysis of Daedra forms, focusing primarily on the Dremora Renoit's Books in Chorrol
00024593 The Waters of Oblivion Anonymous A work on the dangers of Daedra and Oblivion Cloud Ruler Temple East Wing and upstairs in the Abandoned House, Cheydinhal
00024594 The Wild Elves Kier-Jo Chorvak Brief description of the Ayleids, or Wild Elves The Mystic Archives of the Arcane University
00024581 The Wolf Queen, v 8 Waughin Jarth Life of Queen Potema, Book Eight Renoit's Books in Chorrol
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