Oblivion Mod:Order of the Dragon/Books

Skill Books

The first time you read a given Skill Book, your level in the associated Skill will be permanently increased by one point. If a major skill is increased, it will count towards leveling up; the skill increase will also contribute to the skill bonuses you receive next time you level up. Unlike Trainers, there is no limit to how many Skill Books you can read at one level (other than how many you are able to find).

You can open a Skill Book, read it, and acquire the skill bonus without it being considered theft. Theft only occurs if while reading it you select to "Take" the book. If you just close the book (putting it back where you found it) no crime is committed. If you find a second copy of a Skill Book that you have already read, you will not receive any skill bonus for reading the second copy.

When you have reached Mastery in a skill (100 points), reading an unread skill book will not produce any effect: it will not increase your skill above 100 points; it will not increase the Skill Books Read counter in your character statistics either, and you will not even be alerted of the skill book discovery. This also holds true if the skill in question is fortified past 100; you will not gain the relevant skill increase or be notified of the fact that you have found a skill book. Unlike with trainers, using a Drain Skill spell to decrease a skill level under 100 will not allow you to use the skill book to increase your skill level over 100.

A potential way to maximize skill books bonuses is to delay reading books located in containers -- since you can transfer them in your inventory without reading them outside containers, in a permanent, non-hostile, easily accessible location (such as a Mages Guild bookshelf or the Arcane University) until you have reached Expert status (75 to 99 points) in the relevant skill, since one extra skill point is much harder to gain when you're an Expert than when you're still a Novice. However, this advice does not work for skill books found outside containers during quests, as it is not possible to take them without opening, thus reading them first.

	Title (ID)	Skill	Author	Description	Location
	Bluebeard and the Dark Maid (0104020B)	Light Armor	Elibaa Asserb	A short account of the death of Ashahul Bluebeard.	On a table on a rock in the desert.
	Cinia Mercius' Records (01045913)	Alchemy	Cinia Mercius	A journal detailing Cinia Mercius' days at the Order Castle during the plague that wiped out the knights.	In the library and main house of the Order Castle.
	Corpse Pallor (0100E0FD)	Conjuration	Ioman Iola	A discussion of what happens to a body after death.	In the Order's Crypt.
	Hinrich and the Black Stallion (0100619E)	Heavy Armor		The story of how Hinrich the Lion triumphed over a black stallion.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Restoration for Beginners (0100618D)	Restoration		Instructions for imbibing a restoration potion.	In the Holy Book Tombs. On a table in the Order Castle, guard room.
	Tachlan's Journal (010833BA)	Mysticism	Tachlan Dren	Tachlan's notes on Keening.	On a table upstairs in Tachlan's house.
	The Alchemist's Responsibility (0100618C)	Alchemy		Notes on the alchemist's responsibilities.	On the counter upstairs in Rilar Lluvis' house. In the Holy Book Tombs.
	The Dragon Break (01004374)	Mysticism	Fal Droon	Explanation of a historical error of timing.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	The Ilnadring (0100619F)	Security		A story of how the Wind stole Ilnadring.	In the Holy Book Tombs.

General

These are the normal books found while playing the game: ones that do not teach you anything, but may be a good read nonetheless.

	Title (ID)		Author	Description	Location
	2920, Book I (01004346)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 1 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.	In the Holy Book Tombs, the Assassin Castle library, and as random loot.
	2920, Book II (01004347)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 2 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book III (0100434C)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 3 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book IV (0100434D)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 4 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book V (0100434B)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 5 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book VI (0100434C)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 6 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book VII (0100434D)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 7 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book VIII (0100434E)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 8 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book IX (0100434F)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 9 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book X (01004351)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 10 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book XI (01004353)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 11 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	2920, Book XII (01004354)	25	Carlovac Townway	Volume 12 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire.
	The Five Songs of King Wulfharth (01001A6A)	60		A summary of five epic songs of King Wulfharth, plus an apocryphal song of the Tribunal, Dagoth-Ur, and Indoril Nerevar.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	A Rebel's Journal (0104D3B0)	37		A record of daily activities in the Order Manor.	In a monstrous rat in the Order Manor, The Old Way.
	About Corpses I (0100323B)	40		Methods of procuring and preparing a body for necromantic purposes.	In the Order's Crypt.
	About Corpses II (0100323C)	40		Methods of procuring and preparing a body for necromantic purposes.	In the Sun Temple.
	About Corpses III (0100323D)	40		Methods of procuring and preparing a body for necromantic purposes.	In the Order Castle, Palace.
	About Mephala's Assistants (0105849C)	4		A discussion of Mephala's three agents.	Various locations.
	About the Gardens of Mephala (01058498)	4		A discussion of the various bams in Mephala's realm.	Various locations.
	Alquanar I (0100618E)	1	Kalarzon	A history of the city of Alquanar.	Various locations.
	Alquanar II (0100618F)	1	Kalarzon	A history of the city of Alquanar.	Various locations.
	Alquanar III (01006190)	1	Kalarzon	A history of the city of Alquanar.	Various locations.
	Bandit's Journal (01083CAE)	1		A bandit's daily journal.	On a table in Desert Bandit Camp.
	Baran Aldur's Journal (0103C5FC)	10	Baran Aldur	The ravings of a man dedicated to Molag Bal.	On a table in Molag Bal's Desert Shrine.
	Bragil's Journal (0105745A)	140	Bragil	The journal of an adventurer named Bragil.	On a shelf in the bookstore Magic Symbols; appears during the quest The Emperor's Shield.
	Bragil's Journal II (0105F5CF)	140	Bragil	The journal of an adventurer named Bragil.	In a cliffside camp on the coast.
	Brotherhood of the Knights I (01021D1A)	5	Kaien Tanvaro		In the Assassin Castle Great Hall and as random loot.
	Brotherhood of the Knights II (01021D1B)	5	Kaien Tanvaro
	Brotherhood of the Knights III (01026DD5)	5	Kaien Tanvaro
	Brotherhood of the Knights IV (01026DD6)	5	Kaien Tanvaro
	Brotherhood of the Knights V (01026DD7)	5	Kaien Tanvaro
	Clemente's Notebook (0106A776)	0	Clemente	A brief note.	On a table in the Assassin Castle library.
	Cookbook - Bread (01006192)	1		Instructions on how bake bread.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Cookbook - Comberry Cake (01006193)	1		Instructions on how bake comberry cake.	In the Holy Book Tombs and various other locations.
	Cookbook - Fig Cake (01019A19)	1		Instructions on how bake fig cake.	On a table in one of the upstairs bedrooms of The Gentle Caress (appears during the quest Fig Cake).
	Count's Journal (0100C3EB)	1	The Count	An account of how the Count became a servant of Mephala.	Held by Count Friedhelm.
	Countess' Journal (0103B071)	1	The Countess	The Countess' worries about her husband.	On a table in the Village Castle's apartments.
	Cult Leader's Journal (010672A2)	1	Sword Cultist Leader	The journal of the Sword Cultists' leader.	On the Leader of the Sword Cultists.
	Dangerous Pits (01006195)	1	Nimbilia	A discussion of the types of pits.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Dead Pictures (010061A6)	1	Derus Pergosan	An account of someone seeing a dead person's spirit.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Desert Bandit's Journal (010659AB)	1		A book of uninteresting ramblings.	On the body of a dead desert bandit.
	Dragon Knight's Journal (0104B7D2)	300	Dragon Knight	The journal of a long-dead Dragon Knight lost in the desert.	By a skeleton on the uppermost part of the second level of the Mysterious Passages.
	Dragon Knight's Journal (0103D15F)	0		[No text; activates a journal entry for the quest Cold and Bones.]	In the upper reaches of a lost tomb.
	Encounter With a Ghost (01013E9C)	10	Talvanus	A treatise on ghostly encounters, and how to be rid of a spirit.	On a table in Talvanus' house.
	Gaze Into the Distance I (01025F15)	3	Hassan the Wise	The story of a naive young Argonian who is captured by slave traders.	On a bookshelf in House Vlares and Talvanus' house. In random loot.
	Gothian's Journal (0105EE7C)	19	Gothian	A journal of the trader Gothian.	Behind the head of the bed upstairs in Gothian's Goods.
	Hainab's Journal (01024B96)	1	Hainab Ilunbani	A journal of the necromancer Hainab Ilunbani.	On a table in a room near the entrance to Hainab's Gold Mine.
	Herlan's Journal (0104CFB8)	1	Herlan	Journal of the adventurer Herlan.	In a chest in Herlan's house in the Arena.
	Hinrich the Lion (01006196)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.	In the Holy Book Tombs, and in random loot.
	Hinrich the Lion (01006197)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (01006198)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (01006199)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (0100619A)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (0100619B)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (0100619C)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Hinrich the Lion (0100619D)	10	Ilgan Mirdus	A biography of Hinrich the Lion.
	Ilmeni Dren's Journal (0106CDCE)	19	Ilmeni Dren	Journal of Ilmeni Dren.	On a stone table in the back room of Ilmeni Dren's manor.
	Journal From Sula (01014053)	4		A journal that tells of an encounter with a white guar.	On a table in the upper level of a house in Sula.
	Journal of a Salt Worker (01012976)	11		A slave's account of a mysterious creature in the salt mine.	On a cart near an unmarked camp in the northwest part of Mephala's realm.
	Journal of a Witch (0104590F)	30		A witch's journal.	On an NPC outside the Holy Book Tombs.
	Larsa's Journal (0106D230)	19	Larsa	Details of Larsa's search for her father.	On a rock not far from the Salt Caravanserai.
	Magical Prayer Book (010073B7)	0		A prayer to Mephala.	On a podium in Mourning Cave.
	Mephala's Deserted Realm (01005630)	10		Fragment about an impenetrable tower.	On an altar in the King's Grave Chamber in the Great Pyramid.
	Mephala's Realm (01008715)	1	Tremloso	A discussion of Mephala's Oblivion plane.	In various places, and in random containers.
	Mephala's Spirit Stones (01015503)	22	Dyviath the Wise	A discussion of spirit stones.	In various places.
	Moon Sugar Lord's Journal (010542D9)	1	Moon Sugar Lord	A journal detailing the location of a great treasure.	On the floor on the upper level of the Moon Sugar Lord's house; appears during the quest Moon Sugar Gold.
	Morning Dew (010061A4)	10		A short story.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Mosquitoes (01010B94)	1	Ialnus Indrana Kiarasali Brigail	A treatise on vampires.	On the floor of the Lonely Hut.
	Necromancer's Journal (01006694)	1		An account of how a necromancer killed Jelin.	On a table upstairs in Jelin's house.
	Nightmare at the Well (01015501)	1		A story of Ayhamli and a demon in a well.	Various locations.
	Njangr in Skyrim (010061A1)	25		Njangr the archer makes a bet.	In the Holy Book Tombs.
	Nyana's Notebook (0102C068)	1	Nyana	Nyana's search for the tomb of Skent.	On a table upstairs in Friedlich's house.
	Old Journal (0103B070)	1	Aurilie	An account of Aurilie's imprisonment in the Count's castle.	On a table in a cell in the castle dungeon.
	Onak O S'wit (0103EF63)	30000		A translation guide for the slaves' language.	In the locked cage in Magic Symbols. On a pedestal in the main room of the Temple of the Dead.
	Open Notebook (0106B0BF)	0	Ilmeni Dren	A note about a slave refuge.	On a table in the main room of House Dren.
	Pelagius' Records (0105F5B7)	10	Pelagius	An account of Pelagius' days in his crypt.	On a table in Pelagius' Crypt.
	Sky Gods (01015505)	1			In random containers.
	Slave Guide (01029C04)	10	Kulim Tadave	A discussion on slavery and what to look for in a potential slave.	In various locations.
	Slave Hunter's Report (01025C19)	31		A slave hunter's account of his hunt for an escaped slave.	On a platform overlooking Sarodal's Demise.
	Thank Mephala (45849A)	6		Verses of praise to Mephala.	In various places, and in random containers.
	The City of Clearwater (010061A3)	25		A short description of the city of Clearwater.	Various locations.
	The Code (010061A5)	90		A summary of the Order's code of honor.	Various locations.
	The Wraith's Wedding Dowry (010058AC)	50	Voltha gra-Yamwort	Story of how an Orc reclaims her wedding gift from thieves.	In the Holy Book Tombs On a bookshelf in one of the downstairs rooms in The Gentle Caress. On a bookshelf in Talvanus' house.
	The End of the Harvest Season (01005F9B)	22		The story of how Chimere tricked Dagon and sealed him away.	Various locations, and in random containers.
	The Monastery of Raven Branch (010061A2)	25		A brief description of the Monastery of Raven Branch.	Various locations.
	The Nine (010061A0)	5	Nolius Initian	A short overview of the Nine Divines.	In the Holy Book Tombs. On a table in Paulor Thedrig's house.
	The Order of the Dragon (01006696)	20	Humilis Perlian	A history of the Order of the Dragon.	Various locations.
	The Paladin (010041A1)	10	An Unknown Author	A discussion of paladins and their ways.	By a carpet outside the Great Pyramid.
	The Pig Children (0100323E)	78	Tyston Bane	A discussion of the history of the Orcish threat in the Iliac Bay.	In the Holy Book Tombs. On a bookshelf in Talvanus' house.
	The Pyramid Fields of Akka'an (0100B041)	85	Kalam el-Gilem		On a bookshelf in the northest corner of the Assassin Castle library
	The Slave Rebellion (01015504)	3	Hassan the Wise	A fictionalized account of the slave uprising in Kathar.	Various locations.
	The Sword Prophecy (01045902)	90	Eglasius Akotian	A discussion of the Sword Prophecy and its meaning.	Various locations.
	The Woman and the Bear (01006194)	1		A story of a woman and a bear.	Various locations, and in random containers.
	Valen Telvanni - Memoirs (0102D62F)	85	Valen Telvanni	An account of Valen's trip to the crypts below the Order Castle.	On a table in the Order Castle, Library