***************Rare Books FAQ*************** By croikle14 For the Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (xbox version) Contact me at croikle14@hotmail.com Version One ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1- 9/25/2002- Submitted to GameFAQs Section 3- Why collect books? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 croikle14@hotmail.com, 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.