Skyrim Book Club

The Book of Life and Service Book relating to the undead of the Soul Cairn Can we all just agree this thing is creepy? Put it down Dovahkiin. And wash your hands. Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)   Download   Subscribe on iTunes   Follow on Twitter @skyrimbookclub Known Locations Soul Cairn, near a soul standing […]

Dwarves – The Lost Race of Tamriel Volume III: Culture and History by Calcelmo, Scholar of Markarth A scholarly work on the culture and history of Dwemer Little is known of Dwemer culture. Thankfully, some of the surviving races have written records on contact with the dwarves. Calcelmo surveys these works and ponders the possibilities […]

Dwarves – The Lost Race of Tamriel, Volume II: Weapons, Armor and Machines by Calcelmo, Scholar of Markarth A scholarly work on the war equipment and machinery of Dwemer Who has not trembled in the face of a dwarven automaton? What warrior has not looked approvingly at a fine dwarven sword or a sturdy chest […]

Dwarves – The Lost Race of Tamriel Volume I: Architecture and Designs by Calcelmo, Scholar of Markarth A scholarly work on the architecture and metallurgy of Dwemer The Dwarves, or Dwemer to be more precise, were an industrious and notable race of mer. Though they vanished, many traces were left behind. The most enduring of […]

Touching the Sky Translated from Falmer Text by Calcelmo of Markarth This story regards the trials that a Snow Elf would have to face if he wanted to reach The Chantry of Auri-El. The Elves would have had to travel to different Wayshrines with an urn which they would fill with water at each shrine. […]

The Apprentice’s Assistant By Aramril Advice from Valenwood’s most prestigious spellcaster Learn at the feet of an uncontested master. Bask in the wisdom that flows effortlessly out of her every pore. Behold, mighty Aramril, and tremble with joy! Reading by Robyn (@JewelledRabbit) Download   Subscribe on iTunes   Follow on Twitter @skyrimbookclub Known Locations Can […]

The Wispmother By Mathias Etienne Summation of legends regarding the Wispmothers Having faced the wrath of a wispmother and her spawn, our interest was piqued by this tome. No consensus on their origin emerges but it is an interesting examination of the possibilities. Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)   Download   Subscribe on iTunes   Follow […]

The Windhelm Letters by Reylia A series of letters written in the Second Era from a woman in Windhelm to her husband in Solitude The true power of the Nord people is not always in their ferocity and force of arms. It is found instead in the determination and quiet bravery of its common folk […]

Mixed Unit Tactics By Codus Callonus A book about the strategies of the Khajiit during the Five Years War Every conventional military faces the same challenge when facing geurillas. The Bosmer were no different. Codus breaks down the methods used by the Khajiit to turn their inferior numbers to their advantage with clever tactics. Reading […]

Amongst the Draugr by Bernadette Bantien, College of Winterhold Discoveries about the draugr and their link to the dragon cults So, let’s see. Instead of going on picnics, playing pranks on the instructors with other students, or even maniacally pursuing unlimited power, good old Bernadette spent months in a cave trying to become one with […]

The “Madmen” of the Reach by Arrianus Arius, Imperial Scholar A defense of the Forsworn It is easy to demonize and enemy, and common to “other” them by treating them as less than human. Arrianus seeks to dispel the many stereotypes that have cropped up around the Forsworn for the the reader. Reading by Steve […]

Light Armor Forging by Revus Sarvani A book detailing various aspects of forging the various types of light armor. Fans of stealth and aspiring blacksmiths alike will enjoy the succinct knowledge contained within these pages. A close reading will no doubt increase the Dragonborn’s skill at Smithing. Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)   Download   Subscribe […]

The Holds of Skyrim The official guide of the Imperial Legion to Skyrim and its holds This travel guide was originally issued to Imperial soldiers stationed in Skyrim. However, it will serve any traveler well. While not as nuanced as some of the other travel guides circulating about the land, it offers a fine overview […]

2920, The Last Year of the First Era Evening Star by Carlovac Townway Volume 12 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire We come to the end of the year, and the end of an era. The Empire remains forever changed and an ominous sign of the chaos to come is percieved by […]

2920, The Last Year of the First Era Sun’s Dusk by Carlovac Townway Volume 11 of a historical series about Vivec and the Empire The effort to assassinate the Emperor continues, but it would seem he has a new protector. While the two armies attempt to negotiate an enduring peace, Almalexia dreams tumultuous dreams of […]