History & Lore – Page 2 – Skyrim Book Club

On February 5, 2018

Deathbrand
A Pirate’s Tale

A story of the last wishes of a vile sea dog. Starts the quest to find Deathbrand’s treasure.

Reading by Steve

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Known Locations

Bloodskal Barrow, one on a dresser near a double bed, and another on a set of shelves near an unusable cooking spit
Deor Woodcutter’s House, on a set of shelves next to some barrels in the corner
Fort Frostmoth, on a cupboard shelf near the boss chest
Greathall, on a desk in the northeast corner
Gyldenhul Barrow, on the body of a dead adventurer in the first room
Haknir’s Shoal, on a pirate boss
Morvayn Manor Chambers, on a set of shelves along the wall
The Retching Netch, on a bookshelf in a room on the lower floor
Tel Mithryn, one on a set of shelves near a table displaying a large map, and another on a separate table nearby
Tel Mithryn Steward’s House, on a small shelf next to the bed
Temple, atop a small round table in Galdrus Hlervu‘s room

Children of the All-Maker

On January 8, 2018

Children of the All-Maker
by Tharstan of Solitude
An outsider’s accounting of the Skaal

Our intrepid historian has found a noble people, and his efforts to preserve their history is to be admired.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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Known Locations

Greathall (Skaal Village), on a desk in the northwest corner
Shaman’s Hut (Skaal Village), on the enchanter’s table
Carried by Tharstan

Ahzidal’s Descent

On December 11, 2017

Ahzidal’s Descent
by Halund Greycloak
The tale of a powerful enchanter’s descent into madness

A cautionary tale of the power of obsession to destroy a life.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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Known Locations

Ashfallow Citadel, on a cupboard shelf near some barrels
Bristleback Cave, in a small crate near an open clutter-filled chest
Damphall Mine, on a table with a Dibella statue and some gold ingots
Edla’s House, upstairs on a shelf in the corner
Glover Mallory’s House, on a shelf near the bed
Greathall, on a desk downstairs
Highpoint Tower, on the bottom of a bookshelf in the room with the alchemy lab
Tel Mithryn, on a table southeast of the levitation platform
On Bradyn‘s corpse, at Kolbjorn Barrow

Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi

On October 11, 2017

Words of Clan Mother Ahnissi to her Favored Daughter
by Clan Mother Ahnissi
How a Khajiit explains the origin of the world

How the world, and more importantly the Khajiit, came to be.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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The Doors Of Oblivion

On September 8, 2017

THE DOORS OF OBLIVION
by Seif-ij Hidja
The chronicles of Morian Zenas’ journey through the realms of Oblivion, penned by his apprentice

It seems even the mighty Morian Zenas could not resist the powers of the daedra in these other realms. One wonders what his existence is like now.

Today’s reading was contributed by Bonhart Media (@BonhartMedia). Bonhart specializes in immersive storytelling using games such as Skyrim and the Witcher to weave intricate and original stories. Their excellent work can be found on Youtube.

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Known Locations

Fellglow Keep (Whiterun Hold), podium in far west room
Hall of the Dead (Falkreath), under the bed next to the left-hand wall
Ilinalta’s Deluge (Falkreath Hold), in the first room, on northwest table
Reachcliff Cave (The Reach)
120 ft SSW of Sightless Pit (Winterhold) (map)
- This copy respawns with each new skeleton.

The Refugees

On September 4, 2017

The Refugees
by Geros Albreigh
History of refugees fleeing the Camoran Usurper

A tale of the unlikely circumstances surrounding the birth of Mankar Camoran, leader of the Mythic Dawn cult.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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Known Locations

Blind Cliff Cave, in the collapsed tower
West of Helgen and south of The Guardian Stones, at an unmarked bandit camp (map)
Solitude Blacksmith (Solitude), in the upstairs bedroom on a wall shelf above some candles
Wolfskull Ruins (Haafingar), on the ritual altar atop the highest tower
Between South Cold Rock Pass and Drelas’ Cottage, on the corpse of a dead hunter (map)

Song Of Hrormir

On July 20, 2017

Song Of Hrormir
The epic narrative of Hrormir, one-time champion of Nocturnal

How an ancient champion outwits a deadra prince and saves his boon companion.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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Known Locations

Abandoned Prison (Eastmarch), in a storage room filled with books and a Master-level chest
Jala’s House (Solitude)
Jorrvaskr Living Quarters (Whiterun), in the basement at the end of the hall
Mauhulakh’s Cellar (Eastmarch)
Yngol Barrow (Winterhold) in boss chest (only as part of quest Yngol’s Barrow)

Mannimarco, King of Worms

On July 13, 2017

Mannimarco, King of Worms
by Horicles
Biography of Mannimarco, the leader of Necromancers, in verse

A history of the rivalry between Galerion and Mannimarco, and the evil intentions of the latter.

Reading by Steve (@thedicenerd)

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Known Locations

Evergreen Grove, near the corpse of a Dunmer alchemist
Nightcaller Temple, on an alchemy lab
Karth River Henge (unmarked location)
Friends Forever (unmarked location)
Rundi’s Altar (unmarked location)

The Alik’r

On July 10, 2017

The Alik’r
by Enric Milres
A description of time spent in the Alik’r Desert

Enric experiences an awakening of sorts, after time spent in the vast and desolate Alik’r desert.

Reading by Charmed Satyr (@CharmedSatyr)

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Known Locations

This book only appears in Daggerfall. It was included here on Skyrim Book Club because Enric Milnes has other work featured in Skyrim, and because the narrator who submitted it is of remarkable talent.

Ice and Chitin

On June 13, 2017