- Ravens Kingdom's War on the Kingdom of Strabo
- Enchiridion of Alchemy
- Tractatus Mathematicus Maximus
- Codex Bestiarum Mirabilium
- The Lawgiver's Lexicon
- The Chronicles of King Strabo I
- The Secret Teachings of Halea
- The Annals of Marius the Younger
- The Book of Nyonian Marvels
- Chronicles of the Scipion Emperors
- The Wangain Herbal
- Journals of the Elam Expedition
- The Hammehi Chronicle
- The Ainu Art of War
- The Secret Diary of a Koori Assassin
- The Complete Works of Sage Iluve
- The Gunhild Grimoire
- The Complete Works of Master Historian Thorgar
- The Secrets of a Koori Spy Master
- The Complete Works of the Wise Woman of Samara
- The Lost Tome of Thorgar
- The Forbidden Grimoire of Gunhild
- The Secrets of a Koori Spy Master
- The Forbidden Tome of Thorgar
- The Forbidden Grimoire of Gunhild
- The Lost Tome of Thorgar
Ravens Kingdom's War on the Kingdom of StraboType of book: History - Kingdom Chronicles Enchiridion of AlchemyType of book: Alchemy Tractatus Mathematicus MaximusType of book: Science and Learning - Mathematics Codex Bestiarum MirabiliumType of book: Nature - Bestiaries The Lawgiver's LexiconType of book: Government - Laws |
The Chronicles of King Strabo IType of book: History - Dynastic records The Secret Teachings of HaleaType of book: Religion - Sacred texts The Annals of Marius the YoungerType of book: History - Biographies The Book of Nyonian MarvelsType of book: Travel writing Chronicles of the Scipion EmperorsType of book: Kingdom chronicle |
The Wangain HerbalType of book: Nature/HerbalsAuthor: Wise Woman Muire Age: Approximately 400 years old Physical Description: Binding: Sturdy leather-bound volume with a tooled silver clasp Condition: Pages discolored from age, binding is loose, and front cover is detached Damage: Spine damaged at the joint but holding together. Backboard detached Decorations: Colored drawings of plants adorn the edges of the pages Marginalia: Some ownership stamps and notes in pencil by later readers Materials: Made on good quality paper with pressed flowers between some pages Missing pages: None noted, though a few corners are dog-eared Seals: Stamp of the Wangain College of Herbology inside the front cover Subject Matter: A guide to identifying and using native Wangain plants for healing and poison avoidance Summary: This volume details the medicinal uses and properties of hundreds of common Wangain plants. It includes recipes for salves, tonics, poultices, and remedies. Each plant description includes where it grows best, how to identify it in all stages of growth, and what ailments it can cure or prevent. Historical Importance: The first comprehensive herbal from the Wangain Golden Age of medicine, considered one of the great works of its time Adventure Hooks: A few pages mention a magical "healing balm" that only grows on a distant island. The rare plant could lead adventurers to undiscovered lands and treasures. Rarity: Rare Language: Wangain Access Restrictions: Open Access Journals of the Elam ExpeditionType of book: Exploration/Expedition journalsAuthor: Caravan Master Zavion and his guards Age: Circa 275 years old Physical Description: Binding: Rough wooden boards bound with copper wire, some paint still visible Condition: Pages are dirty and stained from travel. Spine weak but intact. Damage: Front cover is missing; title page is ripped and glued back in place Decorations: Rough sketches of caravans, fields, lands, and animals on blank pages Marginalia: A few notes by later scholars trying to decipher the cramped caravan master's handwriting Materials: Made from scraps of parchment sewn together; some very thin animal skins were used Missing pages: None noted, but many seem to be missing as the text is sparse and disjointed Seals: Wax seal on spine still holding twine binding in place Subject Matter: Accounts of a caravan master's journeys around the Land of the Five Spices and surrounding territories. Summary: These journals detail the travels of the Caravan Master Zavion, his caravan, and guards from their home city to distant lands surrounding the Land of the Five Spices. The entries include details on foreign peoples met, exotic animals encountered, and strange plants observed. There are also logs of food stores, supplies used, and maintenance on their caravan wagons. Historical Importance: One of the few surviving records of early Elamian exploration, helping historians trace the spread of their empire Adventure Hooks: A map showing a route to lands rich in gold and gems is shown, but no location is given. Rarity: Uncommon Language: Scipion Access Restrictions: n/a The Hammehi ChronicleType of book: History/Kingdom chroniclesAuthor: Master Historian Eadric Age: Circa 800 years old Physical Description: Binding: Pages made from seal skin bound between wooden boards with metal clasps and a leather cover Condition: Lettering is fading. Spine strong, corners worn from handling Damage: Some water damage to the top edge of the pages, stains on the spine Decorations: Gilded page edges with blue initials at the beginnings of important sections Marginalia: Occasional notes by readers in Scipion and Hammehish, some underlining highlights important events Materials: Made from very high-quality parchment with the Hammeh royal watermark still visible Missing pages: None noted, but several leaves at the beginning seem to be missing, as the main text starts abruptly Seals: Royal seal of the King of Hammeh on the front cover Subject Matter: The history of the Realm of Frost from its founding until 375 years. Summary: This chronicle spans the founding of the Realm of Frost until 350 years ago. It chronicles kings and wars, marriages and treaties. It is written in an objective style, but scholars suspect a strong bias toward royal events over common people's lives. Historical Importance: The most complete account of Hammehi history, used by historians to trace migrations, cultural changes, and the rise and fall of this civilization Adventure Hooks: The chronicle records the founding of a great temple hidden deep in a canyon that was once filled with gold. Its location is long lost, but clues are scattered throughout the text. Rarity: Rare Language: Hammehish Access Restrictions: Restricted The Ainu Art of WarType of book: Military/Tactical manualsAuthor: General Katsu Age: Circa 500 years old Physical Description: Binding: Wooden boards and leather cover with intricate carvings of military symbols Condition: Pages are fragile but intact, with some foxing on the edges from age Damage: Spine cracked but holding. Backboard loose in front Decorations: Red lettering used for important battle strategies and tactics Marginalia: Notes by many readers in ink and pencil, some pages stained from handling Materials: Made from strong parchment with a few silk bookmarks still placed between pages of special sections Missing pages: None noted, but one section on siege warfare is very short, suggesting key pages are missing Seals: Seal of the Ainu War College inside front cover Subject Matter: A tactical manual for Ainu military leaders, detailing strategies and tactics used in their invasions and defenses Summary: This book outlines the battle formations, strategies, and tactics used by the Ainu military machine. It covers everything from training regimens to how to conduct sieges. Historical Importance: Considered the greatest scholarly work on how to train to be a warrior and an army. Adventure Hooks: The section on siege warfare hints at a lost art of using fire pots and oil to burn cities. Clues in the text may lead to rediscovering this forgotten knowledge Rarity: Very Rare Language: Ainu Access Restrictions: Restricted The Secret Diary of a Koori AssassinType of book: Personal Documents/DiariesAuthor: Master Assassin Ildara Age: Circa 300 years old Physical Description: Binding: Soft leather binding, very worn and stained Condition: Pages disbound but all present, some mold stains on edges Damage: Spine broke long ago, pages loose and shuffled Decorations: A few sketches of people and places the assassin visited in her travels Marginalia: None noted, as only one person had access to this diary Materials: Made from very thin animal skins, hard to read in some spots where the ink faded Missing pages: None noted, but several pages are torn out with secrets about her most secret missions Seals: A lock and key still hold the last few pages shut Subject Matter: The inner thoughts and travels of a Koori master assassin. Summary: This diary chronicles the life of Ildara, the top killer for the Koori ruling class. It describes in great detail her training, missions, lovers, and how she managed to avoid capture or detection for over 20 years. Historical Importance: One of only a handful of known diaries from professional assassins gives historians insight into the shadowy world of spies and killers Adventure Hooks: The pages locked behind a secret compartment describe how to poison a king. A recipe for the perfect poison is hinted at but never written down in the diary itself. Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Koori Access Restrictions: Highly restricted The Complete Works of Sage IluveType of book: Nature/PhilosophyAuthor: Master Philosopher Iluve Age: Circa 450 years old Physical Description: Binding: Heavy wooden boards bound in silk with silver thread embroidery Condition: Pages very yellowed and brittle, front board is loose Damage: Spine cracked but holding. Backboard detached from binding Decorations: Gold leaf designs on front cover and spine, gilded edges to pages Marginalia: None noted, as this volume was treated with reverence by all who saw it Materials: Made from high-quality parchment imported from the East Missing pages: None noted; all 5 volumes in perfect condition except for natural age spots Seals: None Subject Matter: Five volumes detailing Iluve's teachings on the nature of reality and how to achieve enlightenment and harmony with the universe Summary: This set is the collected works of one of the great sages of Samoria. It outlines his philosophies on the nature of existence, how one achieves peace of mind, and what lessons can be learned from observing nature. Historical Importance: A cornerstone of Eastern philosophical thought, this work heavily influenced many later philosophers and even rulers in its time Adventure Hooks: The last volume hints at a lost place called "The Garden" where Iluve found enlightenment. Finding it may lead to ancient secrets and powers Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Samarian Access Restrictions: N/A The Gunhild GrimoireType of book: Occult/Magic The Complete Works of Master Historian ThorgarType of book: History/Collections |
The Secrets of a Koori Spy MasterType of book: Personal Documents/Spymaster journalsAuthor: Master Spy Ysenda Age: Circa 400 years old Physical Description: Binding: Soft leather binding, very worn and faded to an antique brown Condition: Pages yellowed from age, but all present, some foxing on edges Damage: Spine is strong, but the front board detached in front Decorations: None noted, as this was not a book meant for display or decoration Marginalia: Notes by many readers trying to decipher the spy's cryptic handwriting and shorthand Materials: Made from very high-quality parchment Missing pages: Several leaves are missing, including ones describing her most secret missions and lovers Seals: None Subject Matter: The inner workings of a master spy's mind as she trained agents, conducted espionage, and manipulated events across the known world. This is volume 2. Summary: This journal tells the story of Ysenda, one of the greatest spymasters in Orlan history. It details her training of spies, planning elaborate cons to infiltrate enemy forces, and how she managed to avoid suspicion for so long. Historical Importance: One of only a few known journals from a professional spy master, providing valuable insight into ancient espionage techniques Adventure Hooks: n/a Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Koorian Access Restrictions: Restricted - Only allowed to be read by members of the Intelligence Society The Complete Works of the Wise Woman of SamaraType of book: Occult/MysticismAuthor: High Priestess Vilan, Wise Woman of Samara Age: Circa 650 years old Physical Description: Binding: Wooden boards bound in purple leather with gold leaf designs on the spine and cover Condition: Pages very yellowed from age, but all present. Front board detached Damage: Spine holding but weak. Backboard detached Decorations: Gilded page edges, some pages have silk bookmarks still in place Marginalia: Notes by Vilan herself on many pages, some sections heavily annotated with diagrams and symbols Materials: Made from high-quality parchment Missing pages: None noted, but several leaves at the end are missing Seals: n/a Subject Matter: A collection of Vilan's writings on the nature of reality, the universe, and how to achieve enlightenment and harmony with all living things Summary: This massive tome contains the collected works of one of the great mystics of Samoria. Vilan devoted her life to studying everything from ancient wisdom to magical powers. Historical Importance: One of the oldest known texts on Samorian mysticism, providing valuable insight into how such beliefs and practices evolved over time Adventure Hooks: The missing pages describe how to achieve immortality through a series of mystical rites and rituals. Performing them could grant their practitioner eternal life or worse - a cursed existence Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Samarian Access Restrictions: Restricted The Lost Tome of ThorgarType of book: History/Lost textsAuthor: Master Historian Thorgar, noted scholar and researcher Age: Circa 550 years old Physical Description: Binding: Wooden boards bound in dark leather with brass fittings on corners and spine Condition: Pages very yellowed but all present. Front board detached Damage: Spine holding but weak. Backboard detached Decorations: Gilded page edges; some pages have bookmarks still in place from Thorgar's use Marginalia: Notes by Thorgar himself in ink on many of the pages, some sections heavily annotated Materials: Made from high-quality parchment with Thorgar's personal seal stamped inside the front cover Missing pages: None noted Seals: Personal seal of Thorgar on the front cover Subject Matter: A detailed account of a long-lost war that shaped the destiny of an ancient kingdom Summary: This rare journal was written by one of Samoria's greatest historians. It details a war that shaped the destiny of an ancient kingdom, with many secrets left unspoken for centuries. Historical Importance: One of the few known texts detailing this pivotal conflict in Samorian history Adventure Hooks: The text contains clues to finding lost treasures hidden away after the war ended. Recovering these riches could make their finder very wealthy - or get them killed Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Original Northern Dialect (now extinct) Access Restrictions: Restricted - Only allowed to be read by members of the History Society with special permission The Forbidden Grimoire of GunhildType of book: Occult/Forbidden KnowledgeAuthor: Wise Woman Gunhild, noted mage and healer Age: Circa 500 years old Physical Description: Binding: Heavy leather binding with iron nails holding it together Condition: Pages stained from dried herbs and oils, some pages brittle from age Damage: The extremely damaged spine is held on by rusted nails, and 30% of the pages are damaged by burns or water marks. Another 15% of the pages have been torn out of the book. Decorations: Red and black lettering used for magical spells and incantations Marginalia: None noted, as this book was guarded closely and seldom read Materials: Made from strong parchment with a few dried herbs pressed between some pages Missing pages: One section on creating powerful love potions is missing, along with the pages describing how to summon demons for one's own use Seals: A wax seal of a magical symbol covers the front cover; it's cracked but still holding Subject Matter: This grimoire contains Wildling spells, including cursing enemies Summary: This is an ancient and forbidden text containing many dark and dangerous magical spells. Gunhild has detailed instructions on how to create extremely potent potions, brews, and talismans that can be used for protection or attack. Historical Importance: One of the oldest known texts on Wildlings' black magic, giving scholars insight into how such rituals and beliefs evolved over time Adventure Hooks: Clues in the text lead to finding Gunhild's lost Grimoire of Forbidden Magic. Recovering this legendary tome could grant its finder powers beyond their wildest dreams - or worse, a cursed existence Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Hammehish Access Restrictions: Restricted The Secrets of a Koori Spy MasterType of book: Personal Documents/Spymaster journalsAuthor: Master Spy Ysenda Age: Circa 400 years old Physical Description: Binding: Soft leather binding, very worn and faded to an antique brown Condition: Pages yellowed from age, but all present, some foxing on edges Damage: Spine is strong, but the front board detached in front Decorations: None noted, as this was not a book meant for display or decoration Marginalia: Notes by many readers trying to decipher the spy's cryptic handwriting and shorthand Materials: Made from very high-quality parchment Missing pages: Several leaves are missing, including ones describing her most secret missions and lovers Seals: None Subject Matter: The inner workings of a master spy's mind as she trained agents, conducted espionage, and manipulated events across the known world . This is volume 2. Summary: This journal tells the story of Ysenda, one of the greatest spymasters in Orlan history. It details her training of spies, planning elaborate cons to infiltrate enemy forces, and how she managed to avoid suspicion for so long. Historical Importance: One of only a few known journals from a professional spy master, providing valuable insight into ancient espionage techniques Adventure Hooks: n/a Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Koorian Access Restrictions: Restricted - Only allowed to be read by members of the Intelligence Society The Forbidden Tome of ThorgarType of book: History/Lost textsAuthor: Master Historian Thorgar, noted scholar and researcher Age: Circa 550 years old Physical Description: Binding: Wooden boards bound in dark leather with brass fittings on corners and spine Condition: Pages very yellowed but all present. Front board detached Damage: Spine holding but weak. Backboard detached Decorations: Gilded page edges; some pages have bookmarks still in place from Thorgar's use Marginalia: Notes by Thorgar himself in ink on many of the pages, some sections heavily annotated Materials: Made from high-quality parchment with Thorgar's personal seal stamped inside the front cover Missing pages: One entire section detailing a secret society that shaped the course of history is missing, along with several leaves Seals: Personal seal of Thorgar on the front cover Subject Matter: A detailed account of a hidden war and the secret society that waged it, shaping the destiny of empires Summary: This rare journal was written by one of Nyonian's greatest historians. It details a hidden war between two powerful societies that shaped the course of history, with many secrets left unspoken for centuries. Historical Importance: One of the few known texts detailing this pivotal conflict in Nyonian history Adventure Hooks: The text contains clues to finding lost treasures and forbidden knowledge hidden away by the secret society. Recovering these riches could make their finder very wealthy - or get them killed Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Scipion Access Restrictions: n/a The Forbidden Grimoire of GunhildType of book: Occult/Forbidden KnowledgeAuthor: Wise Woman Gunhild, noted mage and healer Age: Circa 500 years old Physical Description: Binding: Heavy leather binding with iron nails holding it together Condition: Pages stained from dried herbs and oils, some pages brittle from age Damage: Spine is held on by the nails, but falling apart at the joints Decorations: Red and black lettering used for magical spells and incantations Marginalia: None noted, as this book was guarded closely and seldom read Materials: Made from strong parchment with a few dried herbs pressed between some pages Missing pages: One section on creating powerful love potions is missing, along with the pages describing how to summon demons for one's own use Seals: A wax seal of a magical symbol covers the front cover, it's cracked but still holding Subject Matter: This grimoire contains Wildling spells, including cursing enemies Summary: This is an ancient and forbidden text containing many dark and dangerous magical spells. Gunhild has detailed instructions on how to create extremely potent potions, brews, and talismans that can be used for protection or attack. Historical Importance: One of the oldest known texts on Wildlings' black magic, giving scholars insight into how such rituals and beliefs evolved over time Adventure Hooks: Clues in the text lead to finding Gunhild's lost Grimoire of Forbidden Magic. Recovering this legendary tome could grant its finder powers beyond their wildest dreams - or worse, a cursed existence Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Hammehish Access Restrictions: Restricted The Lost Tome of ThorgarType of book: History/Lost textsAuthor: Master Historian Thorgar, noted scholar and researcher Age: Circa 550 years old Physical Description: Binding: Wooden boards bound in dark leather with brass fittings on corners and spine Condition: Pages very yellowed but all present. Front board detached Damage: Spine holding but weak. Backboard detached Decorations: Gilded page edges; some pages have bookmarks still in place from Thorgar's use Marginalia: Notes by Thorgar himself in ink on many of the pages, some sections heavily annotated Materials: Made from high-quality parchment with Thorgar's personal seal stamped inside the front cover Missing pages: One entire section detailing a secret society that shaped the course of history is missing, along with several leaves Seals: Personal seal of Thorgar on the front cover Subject Matter: A detailed account of a hidden war and the secret society that waged it, shaping the destiny of empires Summary: This rare journal was written by one of Nyonia's greatest historians. It details a hidden war between two powerful societies that shaped the course of history, with many secrets left unspoken for centuries. Historical Importance: One of the few known texts detailing this pivotal conflict in Nyonian history Adventure Hooks: The text contains clues to finding lost treasures and forbidden knowledge hidden away by the secret society. Recovering these riches could make their finder very wealthy - or get them killed Rarity: Extremely Rare Language: Scipion Access Restrictions: Restricted - Only allowed to be read by members of the History Society with special permission |