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[Tiara]

Как-то сразу не догадалась делать скрины текстов книг.

Книга "The Lay of Firsthold"

The Lay of Firsthold

 Their tribulations drove the Elves
 'Cross Sloadful seas to Summerset.
 O Aldmeris! Old Ehlnofey!
 Your loving visage haunts us yet.
 Your zephyr's kiss enthralls us still,
 Though only in heart's memory,
 And sorrow to the marrow deep
 Infuses every Aldmeri.
 When Magnus sinks and night-hour comes,
 And owl and spectre prowl and creep,
 When eyes can gaze at stars no more,
 Then fancy flits across the deep,
 Whence Aldmer came to eastern isles,
 Escaping doom oblivious,
 To Auridon, hue-imbued
 With spectrum vivid, various.

 From foam it rose before the ships,
 None prows did plow the gleaming strand.
 Torinaan stepped from foremost craft,
 And claimed as Kinhold all the land
 From silver beach to green-clad hills,
 Begilded by the golden dawn.
 Auridon thus was the name
 Bestowed upon that realm anon.
 Though wild it was, at once it gripped
 Torinaan's once remorseful heart.
 He drew his, he drew his blood,
 And swore an oath to ne'er depart.
 They disembarked upon the shore,
 Built Kinhouse, gardens, forge, and hive.
 They tamed the meadows, beaches, fields,
 And made a home where Elves could thrive.

 Then Howling from the hills in hate
 Came horrors horned, bedight with eyes.
 Gheatus, Welwa, Ilyadi -
 All sought the Aldmeris' cruel demise.
 Some said they should take ship anew
 And seek a farther safer shore.
 But bold Torinaan valor steeled,
 And drawing on ancestral lore,
 Hierogram with Varla Stones
 He wove upon Auridon's loom,
 Drew power down from stars above,
 And drove fell monsters to their doom.
 He harried them 'cross hills and heights,
 All smiting them with magics dire,
 Till one by one they fell at last
 To blast of lightning, ice, or fire.

 So warded then by spells well-spun
 Auridon bloomed beneath the touch
 Of Altmer craft and husbandry,
 Imagoform and sculpture. Much
 Admired by other Altmer were
 Torinaan's brave achievements there,
 And other Kinholds followed fast
 On Summerset, so blest, so fair.
 But though those Kinholds prospered well
 Throughout the archipelago,
 Aldmeri Landfall all recall
 Upon the Firsthold shore did show,
 And bold Torinaan is revered
 For courage, wisdom, foresight. He
 Who harnessed heaven to defend
 The Aldmer in extremity.

 Auridon: excellent abode.
 Maormer repel: expel all Sload.

Alchemy: Discovering Traits

By Defessus Lector

Bardus,

The method by which an alchemist learns the traits of various reagents is by tasting them. The key word here is "taste—there is no need to consume more than a single portion of a reagent, even if you find it appealing. And, based on what the seneschal tells me about your visit to your father's wine cellar, you've already determined that common liquors do not possess alchemical traits, even if consumed in quantity

Tasting a reagent will reveal that ingredient's most obvious alchemical trait—but most have secondary and tertiary magical properties as well. Combining reagents and observing the results will reveal these hidden traits, some of which can be quite astonishing. As you experiment, your skill at alchemy will increase, and It will become easier to recognize these traits and combine them effectively.

You will also begin to notice that certain classes of reagents feature common or even matching trails. For example, the traits of flowers tend to be beneficial, while those of fungus are often detrimental—as you discovered last Morndas when, trying to finish all your homework at the last minute, you consumed nine different kinds of fungus within a few minutes. The resulting projectile regurgitation was most impressive.

Cheeses of Tamriel

By Master Chef Qilbard Larocque

If you are like me, the very word 'cheese' stirs you. Maybe you recall meals shared with family and friends, favorite dishes in the cold of winter, or a simple snack in the shade of a tree while traveling. I am here to tell you how much more there is to cheese than you ever realized. Join me on a journey across Tamriel and discover a breadth of culinary experience you've never imagined!

Let's start simple. Eidar cheese, popular in Skyrim, is eaten by the Nords alongside hearty spit-roasted meats. They do not share the refined approach to cuisine that we Bretons take, but I have discovered that Eidar's rich, earthy flavor and creamy texture are quite conducive to sauces. Try it with poultry dishes or paired with a young Collequiva!

For a more exotic taste from Skyrim, you must seek out cheese made from the milk of mammoths. Only the truly brave can obtain it from the giants who craft it (Yes, giants! Who did you think could milk a mammoth?), but its restorative potential and robust flavor make it well-worth a bit of risk. I've heard it called an acquired taste, but you'll be amazed at how it completes a hearty stew.

As a student of Breton culinary tradition, I cannot rightly count it among true cheeses, but Scuttle bears mention for the adventurous. This delicious treat is crafted from—don't balk!—the flesh of beetles native to Morrowind. Do not let its composition or greasy texture turn you away, for its peppery, complex richness is loved by the Dark Elves for good reason.

For an energizing snack, you must try Elsweyr Fondue. There are countless variants of this dish, but the basics are always the same: a good cheese, strong ale, and, of course, Moon Sugar. Keep your pot on a low flame and be careful not to overdo the ale. The best part is experimenting to find your favorite combination of ingredients and dipping foods. My advice: try adding a different herb every time!

On the subject of melting, the Redguards craft a cheese with an unusual quirk. They keep the secrets of its culturing process close to heart, but love to surprise foreign guests by serving it. It is known as Shrieking Cheese. When it is melted to a certain point, it actually lets loose a jarring scream! In a common dish, small blocks of the cheese are added atop spicy meat as it cooks in an open pot. When it shrieks, it's ready!

Another rare treat, should you ever be fortunate enough to find it, is the legendarily aromatic Olroy cheese. To give you just the slightest idea of how wonderful this cheese is: I do not exaggerate when I say a scent of it alone was worth the many false leads and months of traipsing across southern Cyrodiil in search of it.

Look at all these cheeses, in wheels, wedges, and slices! So many, and it's only the beginning,- there are even more cheeses out there just waiting for you. Even if you can't make long journeys in search of these delicious creations, I hope that reading about them encourages you to try as many cheeses as you can find.

А вот так выглядит библиотека, которую перс носит всегда с собой (ну когда найдет книгу, конечно):



Книги, не входящие в библиотеку можно просто прочитать или даже повысить ими какой-то навык.

Квестовые записки попадают в раздел квестовых предметов, выделяются там зеленым цветом и нуждаются в нажатии "Use" для активации (обычно дают новый квест)

Задание по поиску лор-книг дает гильдия Магов сразу после вступления в нее в StoneFalls (если не путаю)

[Finve]

Встречал несколько книг с синей окантовкой, вроде позволяют учить новые умения, точно помню что одна из таких книг дала мне делать доспехи в бретонском стиле.

[Tiara]

Finve, синяя окантовка где?

Очень огорчило, что 1 книжный шкаф = 1 книга

[Finve]

Неправильно выразился, скорее синий фон, как обозначают редкие предметы. Что касается "один шкаф - одна книга", тоже на это обратил внимание, но так как много играюсь в ММО, отнесся к этому спокойней, просто потому что так везде.

[Finve]

Интересный журнал:

[Finve]

И еще книжечка:

[Tiara]

Finve,  это где взял?  У меня такого синего фона вроде ни у какой книжки не было.

[Soprano]

На ESN есть уже довольно внушительный список переведенных книг.  А всего их будет порядка 1500. В скайриме было минимум раза в 2 меньше.
Существует множество книг "временных парадоксов", они выпиливаются из игры. А в некоторых просто меняют время - мракобесие какое-то...

[Tiara]

Да понятно, что список будет уточняться.  Поэтому пока и прекратили на вики их английские версии публиковать. Дождемся финализации.

[Tiara]

Где найти книги по локациям: http://dulfy.net/2014/02/25/eso-lorebooks-locations-guide/#3