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LeCard LeCard Find all posts by this user Senior Member Posts:331 Joined:Jun 2013 Character:Rogier Le'Card Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 8 RE: Books! | #16 10-19-2013, 03:35 AM (10-18-2013, 07:35 PM)Olofantur Wrote: (10-18-2013, 06:28 PM)LeCard Wrote: cool stuff. Also, I will be working on collecting info about the corrupted crystals(already found a little lore in game) and how they can be used. I will try to put together an IC book with my finding for this project. Ooh, that sounds very interesting. I wonder if you'd be amenable to sharing any preliminary works you do. In Character I don't study the crystals themselves much but I do make some cursory notes on Aether, its alterations and the natural consequences. Perhaps even an IC peer review? that might be neat to do of material put forward, an open Socratic style discussion of points maybe? just a thought. all accounts of sharing and discussion would be welcome. in fact should you provide any good sources or even just bounce ideas around enough in discussions ICly I'm sure Rogier wouldn't mind listing names of such helpful people in the credits of his works. Rogier LeCard Lubblyss Zwelfskalwyn

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #17 10-20-2013, 11:34 PM (This post was last modified: 10-21-2013, 10:48 AM by Goodfellow.) Alright folks, I'm back in town and I've got a couple of ideas (titles, authors, and basic outlines) that I'd like to share with you, one and all.  I invite all input and ideas from whosoever is interested in the subject (similar and different).  If this sort of thing is going well, once we've been sufficiently vetted, we can make the wiki a reality and start working some of our productions into our RP.  Here's my first three contributions: De potentia primorum (or On the Power of the Primals), by Ariston Lecton -A twenty-two volume encyclopedia on the Primals,penned by a famous Midlander philosopher.  Every pair of volumes presents Lecton’s findings on the Primals and the beastmen tribes that summon them following two decades of travel and interviewing.  The twenty-first volume treats the Egi and the final is a collection of Lecton’s philosophical musings on the subjects collated in the previous twenty-one volumes.  A massive undertaking, On the Power of the Primals never achieved wide circulation due to its enormous volume and the prodigious complexity of Lecton’s highly philosophical style.  It is incredibly rare to find all twenty-two volumes collected in the same place and it is much more commonly preserved by pairs of volumes at institutions of learning across Eorzea.  As such, very few may claim to have read the opus in its entirety; instead, most individuals’ familiarity with its contents comes by way of bibliographic citation and reference in other, arguably simpler works. Summa aetheriae (or Summary of the Aether), by Thaumond of Gelmorra -The otherwise nameless Gelmorran Wildwood known as Thaumond spent a large part of his adult life in Ul’dah, where he met travelers from every corner of Eorzea.  Based on hundreds of interviews and his own readings of countless works dealing with individual aetheric aspects and phenomena, he produced the huge Summary of the Aether shortly before his death on his return to Gelmorra.  Initially well-received, the work has periodically fallen under criticism for its lack of firsthand observations and the apparent over-eagerness of its author, who, while undeniably thorough, is considered by many to be unorganized and highly theoretical.  Nonetheless, the sheer volume of information presented in the work has not been ignored and the text has become a cornerstone across a variety of different fields, usually read in conjunction with A Summary of Thaumond’s Summary,by Daga’sae Vho and Lero Faro. A Summary of Thaumond’s Summary, by Daga'sae Vho and Lero Faro -The Keeper Daga’sae Vho and Plainsfolk Lero Faro,companions and classmates, made the organization, interpretation, and overall editing and correction of Thaumond’s Summary their lives’ work.  They dedicated years to exhaustively researching Thaumond’s own sources and attempting to verify or disprove many of the original work’s more outlandish theories.  The effort spun into a large undertaking involving both authors and their extended networks of colleagues from across the academic landscape.  The result of their effort was their own Summary which is considered by most serious students of the original work to be invaluable in grasping the conclusions and implications of its author.  It is, however, criticized in certain circles for myriad reasons, from accusations of diluting Thaumond’s achievements and preventing readers coming to their own conclusions to cries of plagiarism and invention. (I've done some edits and so struck through these introductions so as to prevent confusion with the new post) Lolotaru Lalataru

Olofantur Olofantur Find all posts by this user Ancient Amateur Posts:753 Joined:Feb 2013 Character:Quarimar Baenund Server:Balmung Reputation: 61 RE: Books! | #18 10-20-2013, 11:59 PM (This post was last modified: 10-21-2013, 12:00 AM by Olofantur.) Hmmm all three interesting ideas, I especially like the idea of works referencing each other as is so common IRL. A few things I think that should be considered. Primal summoning raised drastically since the crash of the Aegis at Mor Dhona during the Garlean invasion following Ala Mhigos suppression. While I don't doubt that the book or at least an effort on Primal research made, i'm unsure how much beyond supposition it would contain. Perhaps we should add a Tag Out of character of how fictitious the book is? (though how seriously its taken in character is left up to the player.) The point that brings it up, is though Ifrit raises as a near direct result of the long standing Ul'dahn conflict with the Amal'ja, and Gardua due to her feather brained band of misfits, I think certain primals (Titan/Levithan/Rahmuh) have maintained a fairly low profile. I still think its a good idea, maybe it could be expanded as a study of the beast folk tribes on a general level? A note on Gelmorra (You can read about it in detail here http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Gelmorra) Gelmorra was at its height during the 6th umbral era, before the founding of Gridania, which I would assume occurred during prior to the founding and habitation of the (in its early stages) purely lalafelln' Ul'dah. Though the information I have to back up that order of events is tenuous. Perhaps Sil'dih could be supplemented? (It being currently in ruins) If using the suggestion of Out of Character tagging intentional misinformation, you could add that while the properties of Aether mayn't have changed, the focuses of it certainly have since the calamity. (And if you're as fond of extrapolation as I am, they've likely changed at every major event, possibly as both cause and effect?) Just some food for thought, all very interesting how ever.

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #19 10-21-2013, 12:21 AM (10-20-2013, 11:59 PM)Olofantur Wrote: Hmmm all three interesting ideas, I especially like the idea of works referencing each other as is so common IRL. A few things I think that should be considered. Primal summoning raised drastically since the crash of the Aegis at Mor Dhona during the Garlean invasion following Ala Mhigos suppression. While I don't doubt that the book or at least an effort on Primal research made, i'm unsure how much beyond supposition it would contain. Perhaps we should add a Tag Out of character of how fictitious the book is? (though how seriously its taken in character is left up to the player.) The point that brings it up, is though Ifrit raises as a near direct result of the long standing Ul'dahn conflict with the Amal'ja, and Gardua due to her feather brained band of misfits, I think certain primals (Titan/Levithan/Rahmuh) have maintained a fairly low profile. I still think its a good idea, maybe it could be expanded as a study of the beast folk tribes on a general level? A note on Gelmorra (You can read about it in detail here http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Gelmorra) Gelmorra was at its height during the 6th umbral era, before the founding of Gridania, which I would assume occurred during prior to the founding and habitation of the (in its early stages) purely lalafelln' Ul'dah. Though the information I have to back up that order of events is tenuous. Perhaps Sil'dih could be supplemented? (It being currently in ruins) If using the suggestion of Out of Character tagging intentional misinformation, you could add that while the properties of Aether mayn't have changed, the focuses of it certainly have since the calamity. (And if you're as fond of extrapolation as I am, they've likely changed at every major event, possibly as both cause and effect?) Just some food for thought, all very interesting how ever. I read about the more recent appearance of the Primals shortly after posting this and assumed someone would bring it up (which I appreciate).  I'm going to reduce the girth of that particular work and make it more of a study of the beastmen tribes, with more of an addendum about the Primals, to make it more believably fit within the time-frame. As for the Gelmorra-Ul'dah timeline, I was a little mixed up on the timeline.  I think the Sil'dih substitution could probably work, and maybe that particular work should be a little more fragmentary in modern Eorzea due to time passed and the disappearance of both Gelmorra and Sil'dih.  The companion book could then also be in part or initially an attempt to reconstruct the original work by Thaumond. Thoughts? Lolotaru Lalataru

Olofantur Olofantur Find all posts by this user Ancient Amateur Posts:753 Joined:Feb 2013 Character:Quarimar Baenund Server:Balmung Reputation: 61 RE: Books! | #20 10-21-2013, 12:37 AM I think that works admirably, supposedly Ul'dah was around before Sil'dih fell, so perhaps an early Lalafelln' scholar who lived in Ul'dah and visited Sil'dih had copies made that were later circulated in Ul'dah (and greater Eorzea) which would lend credence to it as a dated text and one that's heavily analyzed. Hmm...

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #21 10-21-2013, 10:59 AM Okay, I've reworked those three according to some of the comments I've received so far.  I've also come up with two more, which I'll add below.  I've tightened the timeline on the first text while leaving the dates for all of them deliberately vague.  I figure once they've been vetted and edited sufficiently and there's some communal agreement on the ideal order of events, we can slap some dates on them or leave them generally in a particular Era. An Encyclopedia of the Beastmen & Their Ways & Relations & De potentia primorum (or On the Power of the Primals) by Ariston Lecton On the Power of the Primals is a sort of recently released appendix to an older eight volume study on the beastmen tribes called An Encyclopedia of the Beastmen & Their Ways & Relations that originally made its author, Midlander philosopher Ariston Lecton, famous and is already making waves in the academic community.  Each of the first seven volumes presents Lecton’s findings on the beastmen tribes and their relations to the nearest city-state or historically inhabited site following decades of travel and thousands of interviews while the eighth hypothesizes on the reality of the Moogles and gives space for Lecton’s philosophical musings on the subjects collated in the previous seven volumes.  Although its author has enjoyed great success, An Encyclopedia of the Beastmen & Their Ways & Relations has not enjoyed a wide readership given the impressive diversity of its content and the prodigious complexity of Lecton’s highly philosophical style.  It is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity following the publication of On the Power of the Primals, which is highly controversial and hotly debated and deals with a subject few other works have yet approached. Summa aetheriae (or Summary of the Aether) by Thaumond of Gelmorra The otherwise nameless Gelmorran Wildwood known as Thaumond spent a large part of his adult life in traveling before settling in Sil’dih.  During this time he met travelers from every corner of Eorzea and, based on hundreds of interviews and his own readings of countless works dealing with individual aetheric aspects and phenomena, he produced the huge Summary of the Aether shortly before his death on his return to Gelmorra.  Some time later, young Duskfolk scholar studying for a time in Sil’dih before its fall, Honana Hona, made copies of the work which she circulated amongst her peers and colleagues in Ul’dah once she returned to that city.  Initially well-received,the work has periodically fallen under criticism for its lack of firsthand observations and the apparent over-eagerness of its author, who, while undeniably thorough, is considered by many to be unorganized and highly theoretical.  What’s more, the nature of its circulation led to the loss of certain chapters and, during the height of the text’s popularity, a sort of underground trade dealing in faked works and volumes by Thaumond appeared.  Nonetheless,the sheer volume of information presented in the work has not been ignored and the text has become a cornerstone across a variety of different fields, usually read in conjunction with A Summary of Thaumond’s Summary, by Daga’sae Vho and Lero Faro. A Summary of Thaumond's Summary by Daga'sae Vho & Lero Faro The Keeper Daga’sae Vho and Plainsfolk Lero Faro,companions and classmates, made the organization, interpretation, and overall editing and correction of Thaumond’s Summary their lives’ work.  They dedicated years to exhaustively researching Thaumond’s own sources and attempting to verify or disprove many of the original work’s more outlandish theories.  The effort spun into a large undertaking involving both authors and their extended networks of colleagues from across the academic landscape.  The result of their effort was their own Summary which is considered by most serious students of the original work to be invaluable in grasping the conclusions and implications of its author.  It is, however, criticized in certain circles for myriad reasons, from accusations of diluting Thaumond’s achievements and preventing readers coming to their own conclusions to cries of plagiarism and invention and even offense at the inclusion or exclusion of sections and chapters that many claim were not written by Thaumond himself. The Great & the Small by I'oahina Lahae The Great & the Small is the young and Seeker poet I’oahina Lahae’s collection of highly mystical poetic treatments on all the races and clans of Eorzea and the twelve deities they revere.  A beautiful literary achievement, several of the lovelier or cleverer couplets have taken on an almost anthemic importance to the more poetically inclined of each race.  Lacking in serious academic credibility, the work remains popular for the beauty of its language and the strikingly optimistic worldview it presents of a highly idealized version of Eorzea and her gods.    O Dalamud by Tylan Tolar Now increasingly called Tylan the Calamitous, Tylan Tolar is the pseudonym of an unknown individual, presumably Hyur, who wrote an epic ode to the lesser moon Dalamud.  Now, after the Calamity, it is less read and its author has become a target of sarcasm, irony, and general disappointment and disillusionment.  Copies are being preserved for the sake of historical value, but the formerly beloved O Dalamud has become a sore subject in the literary sphere of Eorzea,apparently diminishing the value of a great many works that cite or reference the poem in their own text. And that's it so far. Lolotaru Lalataru

Nimarhie Nimarhie Find all posts by this user Apothecary Posts:231 Joined:Mar 2013 Character:Taijha Tayuun Linkshell:Apothecary's Guild Server:Gilgamesh Reputation: 12 RE: Books! | #22 10-21-2013, 12:40 PM In rp the other night, I made up a title on the fly: The Green Hills of the Forgotten Springs. It's a story about two sunkitties who fall in love, but from different tribes and run away to be together.

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #23 10-21-2013, 06:08 PM (10-21-2013, 12:40 PM)Nimarhie Wrote: In rp the other night, I made up a title on the fly: The Green Hills of the Forgotten Springs. It's a story about two sunkitties who fall in love, but from different tribes and run away to be together. Is it something your character wrote or a background text? Lolotaru Lalataru

K'dath K'dath Find all posts by this user Touch Fluffy Tail Posts:203 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:K'dath Tia Server:Balmung Reputation: 17 RE: Books! | #24 10-21-2013, 10:29 PM A lot happened to this thread since the OP, which was the last I read of it. I poped in and got pretty hung up over the line: I'm not expecting anything on the level of The Elder Scrolls here And I was like... why not? The Elder Scrolls had some of the greatest flavor in any RPG. Why not aspire to that level of thoroughness? There were hundreds of publications each with their own unique flavor and spin on the world. Why not make something like that?  So, I grabbed a list of about 500 book titles, then set about modifying and reworking them in accordance with Eorzean lore, as a sort of 'pet project'. Some of them are blatantly ripped off, some not, though I'd prefer to think of them as loving tributes or clever references rather than 'rip offs' of any series, real or fake. I tried to touch on a broad range of lore ranging from medical to mythical, hard lore and folktales, short stories, cultural tributes, weaving many different races, perspectives, and locations into the whole thing as possible. I especially tried to highlight little known or obscure lore, some background flavor for dungeons and enemies, and a few popular player theories (just because something is a book doesn't make it true!) There are a lot of points I didn't get around to addressing, and a lot of lore I simply do not know and am not aware of, so I didn't handle it. What follows is a proposed list of titles and short summations of proposed content. I personally wash my hands of it and put this list out there to be perused, picked apart, altered, changed, or lambasted as the community sees fit. If you want to do anything with it at all, permission is yours to do what you will.  Show Content 77 Titles16 Accords of Destruction A series of weathered, archaic teachings passed down from the now extinct order known as the Fists of Rhalgr detailing the Ala Mhigan's god and virtues to be taken from their patron deity. 36 Lessons of The Spinner A book for priests and priestess of Nymeia to defer to consulting the movement of astral bodies and the divining of futures. A Children's Aetherial A simplified instruction manual detailing the many functions and uses for aether in day to day life. A Dance in Mor Dhona A first hand account of The Battle of Silvertear Skies from the perspective of a Garlean soldier. A Dream of Hydaelyn An infamous account written by an adventurer on his dreams of the Mothercrystal. A Dinner at Haukke Manor A book about the questionable hospitality of the manor’s new owner, Lady Amandine and the truly excessive lengths she goes through to maintain her beauty, leading the author to speculate to what ends she would go for vanity's sake. A Gentleman's Guide to Ul'dah A pocketbook denoting the many shops and attractions in Ul'dah befitting a good, god-fearing gentleman. A Primal Primer The definitive collection on what the civilized races know of the Primal threat. An Adventurer's Guide to Vylbrand A brief overview of some cities for tourists to visit on the isle. An Atlas of Beasts A pocket sized field guide/bestiary on the wildlife of Eorzea A'hirz: A Tribal Primer—Part A One of the few books on the strange tribal cat-like people from distant shores. It consists of an interview with what the author surmises is the leader of the tribe called 'Ah'. The Miqo'te mostly talks in nonsensical and barely discernible speech patterns. There's little to any real information and is mostly cited as an archaic and comical miscomunication between races. Aether: Primals and the Twelve A brief summary of the similarities and differences between both. Could be considered mildly heretical Aether Restored A treatise on the nature of aether and how it has changed following the Battle of Silvertear Skies. Airships: Stealing the Skies Origin of the airship as taken from Ixali dirigibles, how it was co-opted and improved upon by humans, culminating in the advent of the advanced Garlean warships. Amongst the Duskwights A study of the Duskwight culture,history, and unique customs they have developed as part of cutting themselves off from the rest of Eorzea. Annals of the Sultansworn Memoirs written by a member of the Sultansworn and reflections on what it means to be a Paladin. Antecedents of Hellsguard Law By Worthy Eagle. A comprehensive compendium on the historical culture of the mountain dwelling Roegadyn, acting as a bridge between the imposing appearance of the people and their rich history and traditions that the uninitiated or ignorant may not expect of them. The Affairs of Thaumaturges A tell-all guide by an anonymous author into the intricacies and inner workings of the Thaumaturge's guild, outlining the alliances and collaborations usually kept secret by the order of undertakers. The Ancestors and the Elezen A theoretical history of the fairfolk,likening them to a similar origin as the Hyur The Alchemists Maxim By Eurig Miller. A composite of simplistic alchemical formulas any alchemist should know. (I've actually penned a few entries for this, as per my own interest with both flavor and practical info) The Amalj'aa Account A harrowing series of tales told by an adventurer about his harrowing exploits into the heart of the lizardmen stronghold of Zahar'ak. It touches on the strange and savage beastmen and opens up a new understanding of their nature and their primal god. The Art of War-Magic By Surun Turun, a Lalafellin Black Mage of notable ability. Literally wrote the book on flash frying foes. The Autumn War Historical record of the Ala Mhigan conflict with Gridania and her allies during the Sixth Astral Era. Blackjaw: A Tragedy A newly commissioned play set in Ul'dah, in which a pair of young Lalafell lovers from different social classes plan to elope to the distant sunny shores of Costa del Sol. As they are fleeing across the desert by night they stumble across an Amalj'aa encampment where the most notorious of all the lizardmen, Blackjaw Radegg Chuh, and his marauders are stationed. To save his bride-to-be the young street rat sacrificed himself that she might live. Devastated by the loss of her love she breaks down and is taken in by a refugee camp, to work the rest of her life, alone with neither her love nor her wealth to comfort her. Axe to Grind: A Hellgaurd's Tale A tale about the legendary Hellguard Warrior 'Burning Axe' and his unique manner of fighting which went on to influence generations of Roegadyn fighters. Before The Age of the Adder A brief history on the bloody conflicts between Elezen and Hyur before the founding of Gridania and the Order of the Twin Adder, which united them. Biography of Bu Ze The story of a Kobold ambassador, who was the first to bargain with the men of Limsa Lominsa and give up the Kobold secrets of metal smithing. Breathing Stone A well known fictional novel in Thanlaan penned by a former miner which describes the horrific conditions in which the unskilled must labor for little pay. The main character of the novel slowly succumbs to a preventable type of lung rot from working deep underground with no air. The publication of this book, its popularity, and subsequent public outrage is what drove the fight for safer working conditions, though it's debatable if anything has truly improved. Brief History of the Eorzea Several weighty volumes detailing Eorzea's elaborate history through the many eras. Brotherhood of the Dark Sail A fictional novel by a sailor about a band of pirates which terrorized the seas following the Calamity. It takes a very sympathetic look to the outlaw way of life and details the sorts of codes they lived by. Some of the books details border dangerously on the 'How to' for piracy, and thus, its possession inside the city of Limsa Lominsa is probable cause for investigation and/or incarceration. The Bull of Ala Mihgo A brief history of Raubahn Aldynn, the Highlander Gladiator that fought his way to the top, into the heart of the Syndicate, and straight to the side of the Sultana herself C'hansir's Folly The short story of a legendary Miqo'te thief and her fatal mistake when robbing a royal's tomb. Carwyn's Heart A novella by a Hyur lad written as a catalog of his many heroic deeds, attributing them all for his love of his country and her people. Children of the Elements A look into the strange birth of the Padjal, detailing how bizarrely different they are than the very race which bore them and speculates on their mythical nature. Chronicles Of Issom-Har A documentation of the cultural relics and tales of Duskwight clans that have since vanished from Eorzea. Confessions of an Elezen Somnus Eater By Thomant Dequinoix. Autobiography of a Wildwood Elezen and his struggles with an addiction to the dreaded and dangerous drug known to make imbibers fall into a deep sleep forever. Of Chemistry The forerunner of 'The Alchemist Maxim' it details much less effective means to crafting medicine with far more esoteric terminology. The mythical, 'witchcraft' outlined in this book helped in breeding the the stereotype of alchemy as a hexer's pseudoscience. Daughter Of The Navigator A biography of Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn and the prosperity her order has brought to Limsa Lominsa Death Blow Of Attazul the Heir A poem about a fierce Ixal captain who in his attempt to reclaim the Twelveswood waged a tireless war against the God's Quiver. His subsequent death was by but a single arrow fired from the bow of a Hyur recruit. Death is a Wanderer A tenant of unique funeral rites practiced by some followers of Oschon, the Wanderer. It demands they not be interred in the ground forever, but burnt and scattered, that they their essence might yet be free to travel to places unknown. Driven to Acquisition: Quirin and Coins A study of the rat-like beastmen and their obsession with hoarding gil. The author makes several hypothesis to the reasoning and attempts to 'cure' the obsessive behavior through various, speculative means. Duty of the Faerie Maiden A Hyuran retelling of a Sylph folk-tale involving the good-natured mischief of a beautiful lass in her attempts to lighten the hearts of her people. The Dark Sail A legendary tale of the fearsome Pirate King, Blanceig Aerstnebbsyn On Exile ...the title reads in finely printed, correctly spelled letters. What follows is a subtitle of 'Why Ul'Dah is meanie pants makes Shinygive go away'. A first hand account of Ul'dah's expulsion of all the 'beast' races from the perspective of the Goblin Merchant Deemix Shinygive. Despite the apparent care that went into the title, the rest of the goblin's awful syntax is preserved in the book. On Harvesting By Fufucha. The must have manual on how to properly find and gather all of Eorzea's lush vegetation. Herbalist's Guide to The Shroud Herbalist's Guide to Thanlaan Herbalist's Guide to La Noscea A series of books detailing the many types of herbs and their practical uses, sorted by geography. Hexer's Guide to Herbs A book published in retaliation to the Herbalist's guide, offering questionable esoteric uses for herbs. The Horrors of Toto-Rak A short story about life in the Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak when it was still an active prison, from the perspective of a prisoner slowly losing his grip on sanity as the prison fungi eat away his brain. The Howling Earth From one of the few survivors of the incident at Cutter's Cry, in which the Darklight Raiders went in, and never made it out. In great and grizzly detail he recounts the visage of the chimera bathed in the gore of his comrades. How its eyes fell upon him and bid him flee... that he may warn others never to trespass in that hall of stolen sand ever again... In Good Companies: The Protectors of Eorzea A brief synopsis of the Grand Companies, their founding, notable achievements, and legendary members. The Incident at Quarn An academic paper on the recently discovered sunken temple and proposed theories as to its rise, usage, and fall. Interred: The Legacy of the Tam-Tara Deepcroft A recount of the historic Deepcroft and a list of the wealthy and notable families as well as the powerful individuals which reside there. Invocation of Garuda A heretical text coming from as far back as the First Umbral Era of Wind, which attributes Garuda as the founder of the age of men and is such their rightful god. Copies of the book are seized and burned upon discovery by any and all authorities, making it rare and valuable book. Jajalupo and the Warden Stone A Dunefolk fairy tale about a young Lalafell's journey to claim the gifts of the Goddess. King of Ruin Historical documentation of the tyrant Theoderic's reign in Ala Mihgo, the revolt, his fall, and the fall of the nation. The Lominsian Way A fanciful telling of Lominsian cultural traditions and their origins, dating back to Sea Wolf customs and pirate superstitions. The Maelstrom Report on Sastasha Some history of the once notable pirate hide-out, how it fell from grace, and report of it now as little more than a courel's whelping den with no reason to believe it is anything else. Midgardsormr, King of Dragons An oft forgot religious tale that says when the gods of magic and fate came to be so did the lord of all serpents, whom they charged with the duty of guarding the font of magic from which they came. When man first looked upon him they worshiped him as a deity, and the dragons of Dravania knew him as their king. Myths Of Menphina A collection of somewhat salacious tales featuring the Lover and subjects of her dominion. A staple for the libraries of all Keepers of the Moon. Nald'thal, Our Enemy A book written by would be usurpers of the underworld containing forbidden knowledge stolen from the Necrologos. Details heinous acts to defile bodies and break the unalienable laws of death. Physicalities of Beastmen A racist essay masquerading as medical fact, noting the 'deformities' and 'inferior traits' of the beast tribes, both friendly and not. Cited often in manners of discriminating against bestfolk merchants. Pirates of the Rhotano A romantic bit of historical fiction detailing the adventures of the stylish and uncatchable Captain Black Marrow. Though the characters are very idealized, the stories are ground in real pirate tales. Reality and its Falsification: An Introductory Guide to the Arcane A basic introduction and history on the study and manipulation of reality with Arcane Geometry. Renown to Ruin, the Fall of Halatali The sad and detailed history of the labyrinthine caves as a place of holiness, and then of great battles and wondrous beasts which gladiators dueled tooth and nail. How it all fell out of favor in the age that followed the Calamity, and the accusations that its keepers left those trapped inside to perish. The Spirit and The Primal Informative view into the nature of the Primals from the perspective of an accomplished Summoner Saving (Your) Face: Stave Etiquettefor the Uninitiated A somewhat comical 'How-To' Guide for using a caster's stave as an improvisational melee weapon in times of low mana. Songs of the Pirate King A collected and published book of shanties and songs sung by the pirate folk of Limsa Lominsa in her many bars and seedy hang-abouts. Spoken Blood A study on the properties of blood,comparing and contrasting the valuable but questionable use of the blood of fellow sentient races as a medical, alchemical catalyst. Sylphfolk A study of the non-aggressive beastmen known as the Sylph and the strange, and at time strenuous, peace they share with Gridania. Details their customs such as dancing as a form of greeting, appropriate gifts and gift-giving situations, and their habits of mischief and pranking. Thaliak and the Box A religious folk-tale about the patron of Scholars, which playfully and cryptically challenges the listener to expand their understanding of even the most basic of principals. Triumphs and Regrets A Roegadyn mercenary's reflections on her many jobs and duties faced over the years. Details the hardships of the sellsword's life and the Twelve and Worship A study into the particulars of worship of the gods in Eorzea. The Spear Of Ishgard A published version of the tale well known of the first Dragoon, Haldrath, and how he blinded the dragon Niddhog with his sire's spear. The Thief’s Way By Taka Jabal. A controversial book about the lost art of the con man, the pick pocket, the lockpicker, and general silver-tounged rouge-ery, straight from the experience of a well known Keeper thief. The Lusty Amalj'aa Maid Haha, just kidding. This is a terrible idea. Nobody write this. Please dear god nobody write this.

Olofantur Olofantur Find all posts by this user Ancient Amateur Posts:753 Joined:Feb 2013 Character:Quarimar Baenund Server:Balmung Reputation: 61 RE: Books! | #25 10-21-2013, 10:36 PM (10-21-2013, 10:29 PM)Kdath Wrote: A lot happened to this thread since the OP, which was the last I read of it. I poped in and got pretty hung up over the line: I'm not expecting anything on the level of The Elder Scrolls here Not to nitpick in turn, but I think the "Not of Elderscrolls" isn't so much a refrain from breadth, but of content. Nearly every book in the Elder scrolls (I'm counting Dagger fall and up) contains between 20-30 lines of text, some more, some less. Of course i'm not OP so I can't speak as to exactly what he was meaning, but that is my understanding. providing a synopsis, titles and short excerpts was the goal. I do how ever like some of the names you put forward. I've been toying with "Eorzeaning" some of my own text books left over from Uni, and maybe some of the ones I have through work.

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #26 10-21-2013, 11:01 PM (10-21-2013, 10:36 PM)Olofantur Wrote: (10-21-2013, 10:29 PM)K Wrote: A lot happened to this thread since the OP, which was the last I read of it. I poped in and got pretty hung up over the line: I'm not expecting anything on the level of The Elder Scrolls here Not to nitpick in turn, but I think the "Not of Elderscrolls" isn't so much a refrain from breadth, but of content. Nearly every book in the Elder scrolls (I'm counting Dagger fall and up) contains between 20-30 lines of text, some more, some less. Of course i'm not OP so I can't speak as to exactly what he was meaning, but that is my understanding. providing a synopsis, titles and short excerpts was the goal. I do how ever like some of the names you put forward. I've been toying with "Eorzeaning" some of my own text books left over from Uni, and maybe some of the ones I have through work. Actually, "I'm not expecting anything on the level of The Elder Scrolls here" was in reference to the original question that I asked, not the awesome project that this thread has morphed into.  I very much so like the direction that it's moving and I hope we can all keep interacting and responding to one another, filling out corners of our own little world-within-the-world. Lolotaru Lalataru

Olofantur Olofantur Find all posts by this user Ancient Amateur Posts:753 Joined:Feb 2013 Character:Quarimar Baenund Server:Balmung Reputation: 61 RE: Books! | #27 10-21-2013, 11:03 PM (10-21-2013, 11:01 PM)Goodfellow Wrote: Actually, "I'm not expecting anything on the level of The Elder Scrolls here" was in reference to the original question that I asked, not the awesome project that this thread has morphed into.  I very much so like the direction that it's moving and I hope we can all keep interacting and responding to one another, filling out corners of our own little world-within-the-world. Even better! Back to the drawing board then

Goodfellow Goodfellow Find all posts by this user Verbi paginam, stellae caelis Posts:353 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:Lolotaru Lalataru Linkshell:Mysterium Server:Balmung Reputation: 14 RE: Books! | #28 10-21-2013, 11:31 PM [quote pid=65038 dateline=1382408956] The Lusty Amalj'aa Maid Show Content 77 TitlesHaha, just kidding. This is a terrible idea. Nobody write this. Please dear god nobody write this. [/quote] Somebody write this.  Anybody.  Please. Lolotaru Lalataru

K'dath K'dath Find all posts by this user Touch Fluffy Tail Posts:203 Joined:Sep 2013 Character:K'dath Tia Server:Balmung Reputation: 17 RE: Books! | #29 10-21-2013, 11:37 PM Oh no, I understand what the OP's intent and meaning was, I just chose to take that line out of context and highlight it because I've a long history with the series. I've always been very involved with TES community and was involved with several projects of a similar nature to this for both Morrowind and Oblivion. Skyrim and its community are garbage though. It's part nostalgic and part excitement on my end. I didn't mean to project that onto anyone else or try to derail anything. It was just some well intentioned suggestions I threw together, based on my own meandering thought process.

Nimarhie Nimarhie Find all posts by this user Apothecary Posts:231 Joined:Mar 2013 Character:Taijha Tayuun Linkshell:Apothecary's Guild Server:Gilgamesh Reputation: 12 RE: Books! | #30 10-21-2013, 11:40 PM Whats wrong with the lusty amaalja maid? They had the Lusty Argonian in Skyrim which I absolutely loved (it was hilarious). Also the Green Hills book I mentioned was just a background title I made up that I said Taijha had been reading.

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