Skyrim Book Club

The Falmer – A Study by Ursa Uthrax A study on Falmer, recounting their war with the Dwemer The story of the Falmer is indeed a tragedy. This once noble people, crushed first by defeat and then by betrayal, are now but monsters lurking in the dark. Let not your sympathy stay your hand Dragonborn, […]

Imperial Report on Saarthal by Heseph Chirirnis A report from a Mages’ Guild Scholar assigned to Imperial Archaeologist Sentius Floronius While some are no doubt deeply interested in the culinary pursuits of the ancient residents of Saarthal, Heseph quickly tired of Sentius’ pursuit of such things. Instead, in this missive, he turns his attention to […]

Liminal Bridges A Discourse on the Theory and Praxis of Travelling Between Mundus and Oblivion Camilonwe of Alinor An academic discussion of the steps and tools required to open a gate to Oblivion. Dragonborn with a penchant for Conjuration will be most pleased with the knowledge and skill they gain as a result of reading […]

Harvesting Frostbite Spider Venom A brief guide to harvesting frostbite spider venom Listen kid, I’d love to go back in that cave for more venom, but I tripped on some web and I have this bum knee now. Why don’t you go in there and fetch a few vials for me? I’ll give you a […]

Herbane’s Bestiary: The Ice Wraiths by Herbane A guide to Ice Wraiths The mighty Herbane returns! This time, from the frozen northern reaches of Skyrim. What fools the locals are with this fear of Ice Wraiths! Herbane shall stride out into the blowing snow, face down this so called scourge, and best it in a […]

Power of the Elements by Shalidor A poetic rendition of what seems to be a combat between Shalidor and an unworthy apprentice. Or perhaps Shalidor employed trickery to gain possession of a tome previously lost to the ages. A careful reading should lead the Dragonborn to other tomes of great power. Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd) […]

Trials of St. Alessia Excerpt from a greater work detailing the creation of the Amulet of Kings A short tale of the creation of the Amulet of Kings by Akatosh, and a discussion of his bond with the hereditary line of Alessia. Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)   Download   Subscribe on iTunes   Follow on […]

Glories and Laments by Alexandre Hetrard The “glories” of the Ayleid city Ceyatatar and “laments” over the collapse of the Ayleid civilization Join us today as we learn of the beauty of ancient Ayleid architecture. Alexandre takes us on a tour of one of their ruins, and offers a rather scathing opinion on the cause […]

Lycanthropic Legends of Skyrim by Lentulus Inventius, Order of the Horn A recounting of the unwillingness of Skyrim’s inhabitants to share stories of Lycanthropy There is a dark underbelly to Skyrim, Dragonborn. Under the pale stars and the waning and waxing moon, creatures of myth become real and stalk the common folk. Lentulus seeks to […]

The Posting of the Hunt A document announcing a ritualistic hunting of a mortal by Daedra They toy with us Dovahkiin, these creatures of Oblivion. We are but prey. Hares for their amusement. Pursuing us for nothing more than thrill, and some high minded claim of aesthetic understanding. This is the true nature of the […]

The Firmament by Ffoulke A book of constellations and their meanings In the land of Skyrim, the positions of the stars at the time of one’s birth can exert great influence over the course of one’s life. Ffoulke takes us on a journey through the cosmos and explains the most common traits of a person […]

Wind and Sand Afa-Saryat A brief essay about the sands of the Alik’r Desert and their relationship to magic There are many traditions beyond what we know in Skyrim, and the Collegte at Winterhold does not have a monopoly on magical knowledge. One such tradition outside the scope of natives of Skyrim is the magic […]

Skyrim’s Rule: An Outsider’s View by Abdul-Mujib Ababneh A Redguard explains Skyrim’s political system Considered backward and almost tribal by many, the political system in Skyrim is in fact quite nuanced. Traditional structures strive to maintain balance and peace among the Nords, and the province has integrated its own political system into that of the […]

Dwemer History and Culture by Hasphat Antabolis A scholar’s review of the Dwemer essays written by Marobar Sul By now we all know that these stories are mere fabrications. Like the pseudonym used by the author, these tales are merely a veneer draped over more ancient myths collected from around Tamriel. And yet, this knowledge […]

De Rerum Dirennis by Vorian Direnni Tales about a creator of Alchemy Science The contributions of Asliel Direnni to the art and science of Alchemy can not be overstated. Every time you instantly heal, or vanish from existence, with the simple quaff of a potion, it is he you have to thank. Dragonborn with a […]