List of written works

The Alchymical Wedding: A Masque of Allegory, by Darl Jubannich.

See also: Category:Literature and list of visual artworks

Numerous books, scrolls, plays, poems, and other works have been written in the thousands of years of Golarion's history.

Named works

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Abrogail I

An inflammatory satirical play about the Chelaxian queen written by Pezzacki insurgent Amalia Wraxton, Abrogail I led to the hotbed of rebellion's second burning destruction since the Thrune Ascendancy.

Abrogail II

The soon-expected second play by the Pezzacki playwright Amalia Wraxton, and a sequel to the inflammatory Abrogail I. Wraxton hopes her latest play will ignite the flame of revolution across Cheliax to throw off the devilish rule of the Queen of Cheliax, Abrogail Thrune II.

Account of Ostog the Unslain

This work by Styrian Kindler is considered by scholars to be the most reliable telling of the life and exploits of Ostog the Unslain.

Accounts of the Lost Angel

This work is by Lady Saphon Laghanni and is thought of as fiction by the literary scholars at Forae Logos. It was supposedly memoirs written about her experiences after a dreambound reading of The Lost Gospels of Tabris. This was placed on a list of dangerous works in Forae Logos collection by Djavin Vhrest, for it includes the phrase "He comes to call" over 900 times, spelled different ways. Vhest is convinced this is a code or cypher.

Acts of Iomedae

This is a religious text of Iomedae, which recounts 11 miracles performed by her throughout Avistan and Garund as a demonstration of Aroden's might.

The Alchymical Wedding: A Masque of Allegory

A parable by Darl Jubannich that uses the metaphor of a royal wedding to make points about both philosophy and alchemy.

Aleh Almaktoum

This work is Osirion's most notorious work on necromancy and sometimes found in the collections of the nation's archmagi. Also known as the Book of the Dead, it is rather a collection of papyrus scrolls purportedly authored by the famed necromancer and ruler Geb.

Almanac of Nations: Avistan

An opinionated gazetteer of Avistani nations by Dyso Vadrasethi.

Among the Living

This refers to the in-universe opera. For the Pathfinder Society Roleplaying Guild scenario, see Among the Living.

This melodramatic opera debuted in 4708 AR in Oppara's House of the Immortal Son. It is an epic tale of the Ulfen warrior Victory, who sails over the edge of the world into a gothic paradise and falls in love with the undead queen of a jungle kingdom.

Ancient Water Caches of the Parched Sands

Part of the private collection of Sayid Aaban, owner of the Fabled and Forgotten bookstore in Dimayen. Worth 100 gp

The Art of Remembrance

Written by Oridius Uldor and published by the Arcanamirium of Absalom in 4519 AR, this work describes the memory palace mnemonic matrix used by spellcasters of arcane magic.

The Artificers of Rachikan

By Benton Grone. Worth 75 gp.

A prayer book of Asmodeus.

Asmodean Disciplines

Asmodeus' doctrines and the practices of his faithful can be found within this religious text. It is accompanied by various additions and supplemental documents.

Asmodean Monograph

This religious text of Asmodeus records a simplified version of the doctrine of the Prince of Darkness, although it relies on many supplemental volumes and appendices.

Azmakian Formula

This book was lost after the death of the demon lord Xar-Azmak but is said to contain the instructions and rituals for creating the dreaded Azmakian Effigy as well as information on the Jistka Imperium's demon-binding techniques and information on Xar Azmak's realm of Vlorus.

Gruhastha, who became one with the Azvadeva Pujila.

Azvadeva Pujila

This work was written by the mortal Gruhastha and, so perfect was the book, the mortal merged with it and ascended to divinity. The work's content recounts the mortal Irori's quest for enlightenment and ultimate ascension to divinity. It is a major religious work in the faith of Gruhastha and among the chief followers of Irori, the Vudrani people.

Azlanti Neris

Associated with the Old Cults, this tome describes three pre-Azlanti cities imprisoning Great Old Ones.

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Ballad of the Bloodmarch

A poem penned by Rodrik Grath, it shows the hard yet prideful life caused by the militaristic atmosphere in Trunau. In 4710 AR it became the town anthem.

Ballad of the Homesick Wanderer

This poem, penned by a pacifist Riftwarden, can induce outsiders to return to their home plane.

The Ballad of Prince Zhakar

The tale of a band of brave Mendevian knights who venture into demon-haunted Sarkoris at the beginning of the Age of Lost Omens and discover a "wound in the world" at the center of the chaos.

Battle Song of the People's Revolt

Written to inspire Andorens in their secession from Cheliax, this fife-and-drum song continues to rally rebels in Golarion.

Beneath the Marble Tides

Amongst other things, this book written by Ilia Colidar describes the kraken and posits views about these evil, ocean-dwelling creatures.

Bestiary of Garund

Written by Varian Jeggare and illustrated partly by his Mwangi assistant, Amadi. It classifies the fauna of the Garundi continent.

Beyond Steel: The Mysteries of Numerian Science

Covers science and technology, specifically regarding Numerian relics from the Rain of Stars.

Birth of Light and Truth

This is a religious text of Sarenrae written in Kelesh.

Bleak Heart

Written by Ailson Kindler, this book chronicles her encounters with the feral undead known as vrykolakas.

The Bloatmage's Banquet

A satirical play written by Cyrdak Drokkus that skewered Lord-Mayor Haldmeer Grobaras of Magnimar so scandalously in 4700 AR that Drokkus was forced to flee to Sandpoint.

The Blood Feast of Al-Yazr

An ancient Qadiran book of terrible secrets stolen from Qadira during the Grand Campaign Last seen in the Taldan ruin of Rhoetius, north-west of Old Sehir.

Bonds and Red Rivers

A work by Sutreiv Abdonnovi, Bonds and Red Rivers is listed by Djavin Vhrest is a reference for the book The Burgundy Bowl.

Bones Land in a Spiral

This is the religious text of Pharasma.

Book of 1,000 Whispers

This book of prophecy, used as a guidebook by the Harbingers of Fate in Absalom, predicts events happening between the years 4604 AR and 4714 AR.

Book of Joy

This holy book details the various passions held sacred by Calistria and her church.

Book of Leng

Associated with the Old Cults. Grimoire detailing Leng, Sarkomand, and summoning rituals.

Book of Maan

An ancient religious text; one of the few (along with the Path of Ways) which mentions the Assassin of the Gods, Achaekek.

Book of Magic

This religious text of Nethys is a comprehensive guide for channeling magic and the ramifications of its use and misuse.

Book of Night without Moon

A largely blank book containing a small number of watercolor silhouettes. Each silhouette represents a trapped shadow.

Book of Serpents, Ash, and Acorns

Shadows of What Was and Will Be

Provides the most complete information concerning travel to the mysterious Dimension of Time.

The Book of the Damned.

Book of the Damned

A legendary book concerned with the lower planes.

Book of the Last Moon

A collection of lore collected by followers of Groetus functioning somewhat as a religious text. Readers are often disturbed by the writings, typically resulting in terrible nightmares.

Breath of the Mountain

Sheet music of this opera is sometimes carried by cloud giants.

The Broken House of Kriegmoor

Written by Ailson Kindler, this is a gothic novel

The Burgundy Bowl

A sketchbook by Yisme the Candler, describing parts of various other works including Uniting the Flesh, Sutreiv Abdonnovi's Bonds and Red Rivers, and the Kuthite tome called Rites . There is a copy in the Forae Logos collection, and it was included in a list of works from Djavin Vhrest's items that he believes should be removed from circulation. Vhrest labels this as nothing but propaganda.

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Calosian Manuscript

A Second Age-era work that mentions Osirian interactions with emissaries from Aucturn.

Catch Me If You Cantrip

The first of the Rabbit in a Hat series of novels by Sarvella published in 4701 AR.

Chronicle of the Cantorian Spring

A tome with wooden covers and blank parchment. When watered and taken care of as a plant, the pages turn into leaves bearing writings in an ancient Elven dialect that even elves have a hard time understanding. It seems to be a tale about a forest and waters on stars. It has been in the collection of the Forae Logos in Absalom.

The Chronicles of Aeromancy

This highly specialized and technical work describes the development of aeromancy in Ulduvai, especially at the engineering level.

Cities Between Empires

This historical account of the Tekritanin League, written by Venture-Captain Johann of Ribe in the 46th Century, AR, was believed to have included coded messages to Osirians living under Keleshite rule. When this was discovered, all known copies of the book were destroyed, though some beyond the Keleshites' reach survived.

Cold Spell

Part of Sarvella's Rabbit in a Hat series in which the main duo, Tril and Bunny, visit Highelm and must solve the mystery of a murdered clan leader.

Collected Tales

Written by Janatimo and published by the Magaambya in 4694 AR, this work describes the Soil and Path approach to arcane magic.

Collected Writings of Lord Ivrian Galanor

The notes and personal writings of Lord Ivrian Galanor which were used to create his stories.

Complete 4692 Magnimar Census

Worth about 50 gp.

The Conception Exception

Written by the famed halfling satirist Merivesta Olinchi of Nex, who was the first victim of the Red Mantis after she was assassinated in 3923 AR at the première.

Some care may be needed when examining some of the works listed here.

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The Darcon Codicil

This bone-plated book was written in Ancient Osiriani by the Fiend Pharaoh. Within the pages are the true names of dozens of demons and devils.

Dark Nights at Schloss Caromarc

By Count Alpon Caromarc. Worth 75 gp.

Daughter of Orlos

A tragic Taldan opera known for the gruesome special effects for its climactic aria.

Daughter of the Mist

By Ivrian Galanor. Tells the story of Mirian Raas and the first adventure where Ivrian joined her team.

Dawn of the Crusades

A play written by the Chelaxian playwright Hatherelm Arir, and very popular among the citizens of Kenabres.

Den of Vice: An Andoren View of the Southern Slave Trade

By Horvus Arbenchal

Dervishes: Technique and History

Part of the private collection of Sayid Aaban, owner of the Fabled and Forgotten bookstore in Dimayen.

Worth 150 gp

Diary of Svenaka the Wanderer

Worth about 60 gp.

Divers Folios

A 4,266-page tome that claims to contain copies of contents from the Book of the Damned. Djavin Vhrest of the Forae Logos declared most of it to be an elaborate hoax, but warned that several folios—particularly 19D, 72F, and 3S—appeared to contain authentic information of uncertain origin and restricted access to them.

Draconic Apsu

This work is a 4,000-line epic recounting the creation of the true dragons as recorded in the fourth generation by the gold dragon sage Gunnarrex.

Drakanav Codex

This text details numerous kinds of dragons.

Dwarven Smear

A racist work from Eleder's Gaspard Vocci that contains 14 encoded formulae for poisons that specifically target dwarves. A copy is held in the Forae Logos of Absalom.

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The Encyclopedia Etherica.

Echoes of Pharasma

This epic opera by the mad composer Narmiria includes an aria believed to be impossible to sign in a natural human register. Gallus Galonnica perished while wearing a suit of full plate armor on the stage of an opera house in Egorian after refusing to evacuate when the venue was set aflame by his rival Ociptio Larguerva.

Ecstacy and Euphoria

The religious text of Arshea, which is rarely consistent between copies due to all being written and illustrated by hand, personalized to each owner, and traditionally bequeathed to other worshipers. Most include the transformative story of Seldine the sculptor.

Eidolon

The definitive cyclopedia for Varisia and the Storval Plateau, in which author Cevil Charms describes many sites in those areas and reviews Varisian culture. Popularly housed in many small libraries around the Inner Sea region.

The Eight Arches of Incantation

This layperson's almanac of magic theory describes the eight schools of magic.

The Eight Scrolls

This religious text details Desna's early days and the basic edicts of her faith.

Elements of Shadow

Worth about 125 gp.

The Elopement of the Dowager Princess

This is a Chelaxian opera which was performed in Westcrown, Cheliax, in 4709 AR, starring Thesing Umbero Ulvauno. It notably has a scene in which live horses appear on stage.

Emerald Codex of the Therassic Order

A collection of spells and rituals devoted to the Peacock Spirit, penned by the Therassic Order. One known copy of the text was written on wyvern hide, and consisted of 18 scrolls.

Encyclopedia Etherica

An ectoplasmic chronicle of spiritualists and their phantoms.

Ezida Scrolls

A fragmented work, most of which was apparenty dissolve din acid, that was found on the southern coast of the Castrovin Sea in lands that once belonged to the ancient kingdom of Ninshabur. A surviving remnant contains a description of Kothogaz, a Spawn of Rovagug.

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Fall from Glory

A Chelaxian opera famous for featuring literal bloodshed in place of special effects.

The First Songs

A series of tales goblins tell about their creation story.

Forgotten Wonders: A Discourse on the Foundations of Arcanism

Written by Aram Zey and published by the Arcanamirium of Absalom in 4702 AR, this work of magic theory describes in detail the relationships between arcane magic spells and the forces of creation in the Tools of Creation approach.

The Four Hides of Lawm

This religious text of Lamashtu is a collection of three leather parts, each made from the skin of a humanoid. The fourth was lost long ago and is said to contain monstrous rites of power and fertility in Lamashtu's name.

Fourteen Pages of Rain

Despite its title, this meditative work by Quan Quan of Xa Hoi is more than 280 pages long. It contains a depiction of Castrovel in Gigas Major at an angle impossible from any vantage point on modern Golarion. A copy is held in the collections of the Forae Logos in Absalom.

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A scholar of the Pathfinder Society with a book.

Galdyce's Guest: Feast of the Nosferatu

This book by Ailson Kindler chronicles her adventures with her fiancée Duristan Barlhein, and their encounters with the Viscount Galdyce, a nosferatu vampire and ruler of the Ustalavic county of Amaans.

Geographic Anomalies of the Inner Sea

Gird

An intelligent and sapient book in the collections of the Forae Logos in Absalom whose multiple attempts to escape to Oppara had as of 4714 AR been foiled by its large size and iron binding.

Gods' Will or Gods' Mistakes: A Critical Look at Thaumaturgy

Written by Professor Juleanna Foridius and published by the Egorian Academy of the Magical Arts in 4718 AR, this work of magic theory proposes that the Tools of Creation approach to arcane magic represents a mortal exploitation of flaws in the creation of reality.

Golarion Abridged

A guide of shortcuts to get from one area of Golarion to another. These Shortcuts were written up by a pathfinder named Cyrul the Wanderer.

Gorumskagat

This is a religious text of Gorum.

Genealogy of Janni Tribes

Part of the private collection of Sayid Aaban, owner of the Fabled and Forgotten bookstore in Dimayen. Worth 550 gp

A Grand Tour of Absalom

A guidebook written by a Tian traveler to Absalom.

Green Knight

The only well-received work from the Taldan author Malitociis. The protagonist is a goblin, and his deeds span more than 600 pages.

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Hammer and Tongs—The Forging of Metal and Other Good Works

This religious text of Torag is usually bound in metal with lacquered leather interior pages.

The Handbook of Lurid Halfling Tales

Worth about 50 gp.

The Harpy's Curse

An opera staged in Sandpoint in 4707 AR with the Magnamarian diva Allishanda.

Histories of Isger

Written by Darvayne Gios Amprei.

History of the Five Kingdoms

Written by Uthorpe, this history concerns the Five Kings Mountains and the dwarves that lived there.

History of the True Art

An ancient work by the author Jackdaw describing Ralzeros the Overwatched, rival of the Absalomian wizard Beldrin. The Forae Logos holds a copy in its collection, and the Blakros Museum also held a copy that was stolen in 4711 AR.

A History of Ulduvai

This is the official chronicle of the Shory city of Ulduvai. It explains the city's history, government, and notable inhabitants. It specifically mentions Banderak, his involvement in founding a new "sky-faith", and his role as an aeromancer.

Hommel and Brekka

Rodrik Grath's last play is considered his best work. It is the love story between a Shoanti warrior and a Chelaxian conqueror.

Hunter's Moon

A novel by Ailson Kindler. The Forae Logos in Absalom holds 14 copies, one of which contains a cryptic "printing error", per Quill press in Ardis, in chapter 21 that adds a five-word skip code concealing directions to unknown locations.

Huntress of Heroes

An infamous opera telling the story of Aolar. A run of the show in Kintargo starring the diva Shensen in the role of Aolar was interrupted by the installation of Barzillai Thrune as its lord-mayor in 4715 AR, days before the Night of Ashes.

Hymns to the Winds and Waves

This religious text of Gozreh includes sussurant prayers, rules for personal behavior and the respect of nature.

Hymns Unspoken

A work of Arshean poetry by the Jistkan poetess Aenere in 3960 AR

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Ilvanar di Vanlieu Valliar (The Teen Queen's Tantrum)

A satirical opera that premiered in Absalom in 4720 AR, through the arrangements of the Ravounel Consulate and over the objection of Chelaxian representatives, who considered it to be insulting to House Thrune.

Imperial Betrayal

Written by the Galtan philosopher Hosetter, this publication (along with Jubannich's On Government), helped ignite both the Red Revolution of Galt and the People's Revolt of Andoran.

The Inward Facing Circle

A rare, illustrated treatise by Coganaris the Wracker of Cheliax.

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Journeys of the Spirit and Flesh

Written by Zorahar the Wandering Cleric of Nethys, this esoteric text describes the divine magic tradition through its exhaustive documentation of Nethysian subfaiths.

Journeys on a Floating Disk

Written by Dyso Vadrasethi, this is first-person account of the treasure-hunting adventures of a small group of people.

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The King in Yellow

Arcane text associated with the Old Cults.

Kings of the Flying Apes

A history book of particular interest to aerial tacticians, and military historians. The book details the ascension of the derhii. It describes their gradual increase in military sophistication through various wars and raids, to become potent aerial allies of Ulduvai.

One specific section, entitled "On the Summoning of Flying Apes", details an incantation to call the flying apes.

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Lacuna Codex

A book of immensely powerful spells that the lost kings of Ustalav used in their war against the Whispering Tyrant.

Language of the Void

Written by Doctor Si-Dao Yi and published by the Imperial College of Lingshen in 4711 AR, this work of arcane magic theory describes a form of elemental grammar.

The Lay of Arden and Lysena

This epic poem tells the story of the two young lovers whose deadly plunge down a waterfall sparked Naderi's ascension from divine servitor to goddess.

The Legacy of Shadun

A well-preserved copy can be found in the ruins of the city, despite having been buried under volcanic ash for a thousand years.

Legends of Lucky Farouq

This is the most famous of the works concerning the exploits of Lucky Farouq published in Katapesh after he went missing.

A Letter from Djavin Vhrest

This correspondence from the Forae Logos' curator of apocrypha summarizes fundamental elements of the occult magic tradition.

Libra Malfactum

This three-volume work details the teachings of a spirit naga. One known copy is worth 400 gp.

Libram of Forgotten Dreams

A magical tome containing occult rituals pertaining to the Dreamlands, including one which transports the participants' sleeping minds into the Dreamlands. The Forae Logos of Absalom holds a copy of this work.

Linnorm's Lost Legacy

An operatic revisionist history of the slaying of the first linnorm in the Lands of the Linnorm Kings. This version of the tale credits Alangus Thrune, a fictional ancestor of House Thrune, as the hero slaying the fictional linnorm Bandraguzun. The opera's story implies that the territory rightfully belongs to Cheliax. It was performed in Warius Opera House in Egorian and featured a singing duel between the protagonist and a massive linnorm puppet.

Linnorms of the North

A particularly old, illustrated tome.

The Living Library

The Living Library is actually a collection of scrolls housed in the Ravenous Sphinx, and numbering in the thousands. Each scroll is finely made and of considerable length. The scrolls are purported to catalog every deed of every Osirian that ever lived, up until the time of the Library's loss when the sphinx was swallowed by the desert.

The Lobster's Wife

A sea shanty about a goblin girl who falls in love with a lobster. It is sung throughout the Inner Sea.

Logic of Design

The official text of Brigh's church, which is half lecture on scientific methodology and half a reference on various scientific and engineering fields.

Lost Gospels of Tabris

This folio by Aldus Canter consists of a combination of Osirian mysticisms, Pharasmin catechisms, and Varisian occult traditions. It outlines the first path toward a holy communion upon death.

Lost Sarusan

The Lost Scrolls of Bylduvan

Despite its title, this foul work is actually a bound volume. Contained within are incantations to summon and control horrific creatures of the air.

Hidden on a single warded page with the book, is a description of a powerful guardian referred to as "the watcher".

Lotus Annals

A memoir written by the royal naga Holadi, the great granddaughter of the naga deity Nalinivati, it contains many stories about Nalinivati before her ascension to godhood. It is not considered a true religious text by the church of Nalinivati but it is considered to be of spiritual value by her worshippers.

A Love That Loss Can Bear

A melding of Chelaxian opera and Kortosi dance created and first performed by The Six, a collective of Kitharodian Academy students, in 3225 AR. It is widely praised as an unparalleled work of performance art.

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The Majestic Book of the Prime Ascended

There is speculation that Theodrenne Armande was not the true author of this book written in 4214 AR. It lists five people who ascended to godhood through the Starstone. It is popular with candidates preparing for the Test of the Starstone and is banned in Razmiran and Rahadoum.

Malificar and the Hands of Doom

This is a tale told in taverns, written by the halfling Fife, about his adventure with his brother Darvin against the necromancer called Malificar.

Manual of City-Building

This religious text of Abadar contains advice on the topic of founding and running a community, and is often stored prominently in a place of honor.

Mapping Conqueror's Bay

Worth about 75 gp.

Marriage of Tremior

A play put on at the Rose and Rake Theatre in Magnimar.

Masters of the First

This book describes the First World and its rulers.

Mating Habits of Gnolls

Part of the private collection of Sayid Aaban, owner of the Fabled and Forgotten bookstore in Dimayen. Worth 50 gp

Melodies of Inner Beauty

Memoirs of the Silver Brotherhood

An elusive manuscript which has long been searched for by the Pathfinder Society.

"Merciless"

A transcription of the speech given by Daidian Ruel to King Gaspodar that led to the founding of the Hellknights.

Merciless: Abendego, Belkzen, Varisia, and Other Hells

A cautionary travelogue written by Darvayne Gios Amprei.

Metalworking for Warfare

The complete work of all 16 volumes by Hollyhall of Maheto, is among the hoard of the magma dragon Moschabbatt.

Mizravrtta Brahmodya

This religious text relates many stories of the victories and exploits of the Vudrani goddess Suyuddha, a patron of the elite padaprajna caste of warriors.

Modern Osirionology: An Introduction

Published in Absalom, 4714 AR

A Most Accurate Review of the Shoanti Displacements

Worth about 30 gp.

Mythos Of The Wild

Written by Deroma Lilektas, this book describes creatures of the wild, for instance hydras, and offers advice about encountering them.

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Nations at War

Written by historian Rutha Osper, this book includes a history of the conflict between Nirmathas and Molthune.

Mad Poet Abdul Alhazred holds the Necronomicon.

The Necronomicon

An arcane text associated with the Old Cults.

New Developments in Constructivism

Written by Qittan Al-Zhierri and Orius Mavrogenis, and published by the Kitharodian Academy in 4719 AR, this work describes the Keleshite Constructivism approach to arcane magic, which relies on symbolic logic.

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Of Moon and Beast

Edited by Hargen Bulhest. A collection of stories and first-person accounts exploring the nature of werecreatures and beastkin.

On Essences

Written by Marquise Cordelia Perseis, this work proposed a theoretical relationship ebtween four essences of matter, spirit, mind, and life as a foundation of magic.

On Government

Written by Darl Jubannich in the year 4642 AR, this short piece is critical of House Thrune. Along with Hosetter's Imperial Betrayal, it helped to spark what would later become both the Red Revolution of Galt and Andoran's People's Revolt.

On the Contraction of Perceived Time in Abjuration and Evocation

A treatise of magic theory written by Khaled Mumata.

On the Origin of Monsters

Written by Erasmos Wedgwood, this text contains the most respected theory on the origins of owlbears.

On Primal Practice

This correspondence between an unnamed author and a relative attempts to describe fundamentals of the primal magic tradition.

On Verified Madness

An ancient, jet-black tome discussing the Dark Tapestry. It is a work of starry observations and occult lore.

The Order of Numbers

The core religious text of the Church of Abadar usually bears elaborate decoration, writing, and binding.

Osirion: A History in Four Ages

A historical treatise by the Osirionologist called the Sand Sage.

Otembo the Toe-Eater

Also called Grandmother Goblin, Otembo the Toe-Eater comes from the folklore of the Mwangi Expanse. Her stories include a origin story of the goblin race

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A Pathfinder at her studies, maybe reading one of the Pathfinder Chronicles.

Parables of Erastil

This book acts as a guide and almanac for the followers of Erastil; it includes information on strengthening one's family, farming, and wilderness skills.

Path of Ways

An ancient religious text; one of the few (along with the Book of Maan) which mentions the Assassin of the Gods, Achaekek.

Pathfinder Chronicles

A series of chapbooks published by the Pathfinder Society recounting some of their most notable journeys and discoveries.

Paths Across Vudra

A book written by Liteim Krinas about his journey to Vudra in search of the magical jewel known as Queen Swaniai's Diamond Eye.

The Peltry Fables

A religious text of halfling demigoddess Chaldira Zuzaristan, this book is a collection of tales about Nolly Peltry, who survives and succeeds in her adventures with help from diverse and fantastical allies. It is popular with children, and its lessons remain valued by adults.

Physiology of Dragons: An Illustrated Reference

Placard of Wisdom

Consisting of no more than a few lines of text, this religious text usually takes the form of a simple wall-hanging that summarizes the traits that should be embraced by the followers of the Cayden Cailean.

Pnakotic Manuscripts

A foul book containing information and prophecies of the Outer Gods and the Great Old Ones, it is sacred to the Old Cults. It is also valuable to those who would fight the Old Cults.

Poison in the Water

A guidebook to survival and success in the poison haven of Daggermark.

Poleiheira

The extensive journals of the legendary hero Arustun's quest of civilization.

Practical Thaumaturgy In Accordance with Creation

Preklikin's Book of Cults

Arcane tome describing the Old Cults and the Great Old Ones.

Principals of Elementary Thaumaturgy

Written by Toff Ornelos, headmaster of the Acadamae in Korvosa, this textbook of magic theory is one of the few that teaches fundamental concepts of the arcane magic tradition to an audience of beginners. Its seventh edition was published by the Acadamae in 4720 AR.

The Prophecies of Kalistrade

The most widely published book in Druma, it lists the central tenets and strictures necessary to follow the Prophecies of Kalistrade.

Punish The Guilty

This gilt-edged, leather-bound book on Absalom law was part of the private law library of the late Judge Silman Trabe.

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The Red Shining Star

Purportedly a work of rhymes and parables for children and credited to a "Father Scepter", Djavin Vhrest identified contents sourced from Isgeri copies of the Asmodean Monograph and deemed it unfit for youths. The Forae Logos in Absalom includes a copy of the work.

Red Snow Falling

This famous play was written by Tryka, a lazakh white dragon. It is about her battle with and subsequent flight from the mighty red dragon Daralathyxl but has been edited to make all the characters human.

Record of Truan Iolavai

A travelogue describing the journey of the title character from the Taldan capital of Oppara, across Avistan and Casmaron to the distant province of Yen-Shuan in Kaladay.

Redwing's Dungeon Companion

A slender and often-copied tome of spells used by acclaimed author and explorer Cevil "Redwing" Charms, Esq. The original manuscript is said to be stored in Magnimar, and is much sought after for the powers of navigation that Redwing claimed it has. The original's pages are in perfect condition despite the cover's obvious signs of hazardous wear from years of dungeoneering.

Right-Side Up

Priests often loan out this religious text of the halfling demigoddess Chaldira Zuzaristan, which is a practical philosophical guide on overcoming hardship through positivity and productivity.

Rise and Fall of the Meraz

Part of the private collection of Sayid Aaban, owner of the Fabled and Forgotten bookstore in Dimayen. Worth 250 gp.

River of Ink and Silk

An Ulfen skald penned this impressed travelogue of Kasai and its social structure.

The Romance of the Cooper and the Hen Handler

A work by Lord Lontierre Jeanvar II. Djavin Vhrest describes it as "simply terrible."

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Sagas of a World at War

A collection of poems written by Oedes who is also known as the poet of the Shadow Quatrains.

The Sarkoris Shards

Rune-carved crystal shards from Sarkoris concerning witch-cults and cannibalism, associated with the Old Cults.

Secrets of the Dreaming Dark

Eldritch grimoire associated with the Old Cults, concerning the Dark Tapestry.

Secrets of the Pactmasters Revealed

Theories on the Aluum

Anonymously written. Worth 75 gp.

Serpent's Song

This opera is a tragedy about a dragon who falls in love with a princess. It was performed in Absalom in 4711 AR.

Serving Your Hunger

This is the religious text of Urgathoa.

The Seven Pangs of Longing

These plays are a cycle of linked tragedies involving arranged marriages that separate lovers. They were written by Rithallen, a Nirmathi playwright inspired by his consuming romance with the Molthuni noblewoman known only as the Lily of Canorate.

Shagreen

This cryptic, symbolic tale by the Taldan author and alchemist Smardina relates the adventures of an alchemist who trades 23 years of his life to an ukobach devil, only to find himself too old to benefit from the trade, ending up dragged to Hell in a golden coffin.

A Sight Into Dreams and Nightmares

A work written by Atilia Spirliu about the demiplane of Leng.

Six Trials of Lazarod

This play by Lokoris Sarini is a fictional account of a Chelaxian cambion named Larazod Rilsane who vows to expose a traitor to Cheliax.

Skull of Mashag

This holy "text" of Lamashtu is the yellowed skull of a yaenit who died in her service. This object has the ability to speak the goddess' will in several languages. Every few years, her worshipers meet to hear its teachings, and heroes from each tribe undergo a series of contests to determine which group is to keep it next.

Song of Extinction

A Kuthite song thought to drain the soul and life energy of those who hear it.

Song of Sarkoris

A poem that tells of the end of the barbarian realm of Sarkoris in northern Avistan at the beginning of the Age of Lost Omens, and its slow transformation into the demonic Worldwound.

Song of the Scions

A poem written by Oedes and included in his collection of poems Sagas of a World at War

Songs at Sun's Ebb

A collection of poems by the alchemist Vumeshki.

Steps Upon the Sanguine Stair

Written by the ex-Pathfinder Ailson Kindler, this book describes her encounters with ghosts.

Successful Methods for the Enslavement of Lesser Races

Written by hryngars, this 20 volume series of treatises includes the huge book Restrictions on the Enslavement of Lesser Races. The detailed study of which was in turn described by Koriah Azmeren, in Volume 44 of the Pathfinder Chronicles, as invaluable in navigating negotiations with the gray dwarves encountered.

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Taargick and the Quest for Sky

A favored battle song of the dwarves of the Ninth Battalion. It is named for the first great dwarf king, Taargick, who founded Tar Taargadth, who united splintered dwarven factions and led the Quest for Sky.

Tea from the Garden of Tears

Written by Izumi Kayoya, this book includes at one point a description of an encounter and attack by a jinmenju plant.

Tears of the Grungir

Written by Indladahl of Jol, this is a book lamenting the problems of the Lands of the Linnorm Kings; the book is named after the Grungir Forest.

Thallai

Written by Zeneus of Azlant, this poem is one of the few pieces of Azlanti literature to survive into the modern era. It is said to be so beautiful that it transports the reader to another world of splendour, beauty and eroticism.

The Thousand Wings

This work is on of mad ravings, and prophesy. It was authored by a group of Sky Prophets shortly before the fall of Ulduvai. For their effort in sifting through the ravings, readers will be rewarded with details of the Sky Prophet's history, organization, methods and dogma.

A Thread of Silver

An early survey of the Silver Mount, this book's contents are fiercely guarded by the Technic League, who targets anyone who owns a copy.

Toxins and Countermeasures

A rare volume by Giacomo d'Enzinas.

Transgression

An anti-Aroden manifesto blasphemous to his faith. It was written in Vyre.

Travels on the Far Frontier

These travel journals were originally published in the mid-1900s AR by the Andoren traveler Rikkan. Rikkan Falls on the Adivian River were subsequently named for the author, who drew them for the first time in 1896 AR.

A Treasury of Varisian Tales

A Treasury of Varisian Tales was written by the Brothers Treyes and includes, for instance, a section called "The Harrowed Realm".

Triumph in Blood-Red Thorns

This work of House Thrune loyalist literature by Rellind Garestic was a best-seller in Cheliax.

The Trouble with Swans

A comedic opera famously performed in Absalom in 4711 AR by a troupe mostly composed of gnomes.

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The Umbral Leaves

This religious text details the tenets of the faith of Zon-Kuthon, written in blood on pages of flayed skin.

Unbinding the Fetters

This religious text of Irori is a lengthy tome describing meditation, physical exercises, dietary regimes and other methods to help mortals transcend their limitations. As well as being long, the book is difficult and challenging.

Under Kaer Maga: A Trial and Travel

Uniting the Flesh

Uniting the Flesh is listed by Djavin Vhrest is a reference for the book The Burgundy Bowl.

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Varisian Traveler's Dictionary

Worth about 50 gp.

Viceroy

An illuminated work by Dardral the Lesser from Brevoy about the ascension and removal of kings. Its artwork hides alchemical formulae for substances that manipulate minds and emotions. The Forae Logos in Absalom contains a copy of this work.

Victory of the Hellknights

A Chelaxian opera.

Voyages into the Void

The most detailed known compilation of planar travelers venturing into the Dark Tapestry, authored by the caligni seer Fiersythe ca. 64 AR.

Vuere's Demonic Taxonomy

Written by Clydwell Keep's Kutholiam Vuere

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Wanderlust: True Stories for Brave Lads and Lasses

Written by Bran Stalwart, this book includes a passage about a terrible attack by a pack of wights.

Way of the End-Name

When Gods Fall

A satirical play written by Pezzacki playwright Indageous Vonor.

Whispers of the Immortal

This faded text was written by a disciple of Tar-Baphon, and considered ancient by 4707 AR. It details the life, undeath and eventual divine ascension of the Whispering Tyrant. The book was found by Drazmorg while at the High Academae, and taken with him to Droskar's Crucible. Officials at the High Acadamae purchased the volume from an adventurer—who claimed that it was found in an old crypt in the Fangwood forest—despite their reservations about its authenticity.

The Winds of Treason

A work of fiction by Ailson Kindler, a writer from Ustalav. The main character had a name close enough to that of the Vishov family name that it was used as propaganda to force them out of the country.

Windsong Testaments

Parables about deities written at Windsong Abbey which speak to different faiths, but do not necessarily depict reality.

The Winter of White Roses

A production of this Chelaxian opera in the 4700s AR in Westcrown saw the sudden rise to stardom of Calseinica Nymmis, who was originally an understudy for the role of the Witch of Roses. Nymmis later starred in the 4709 AR production of The Six Trials of Lazarod.

Witch-Cults of Northern Avistan

A collection of pamphlets by Pastor Bromon Shy, a corrupted Erastilian priest, that describes infernal cults. Popular among Mendevian Crusaders, it is written in the format of a warning but encoded with the names of summoned creatures and methods of recognizing fellow cultists. It includes a section on the moral fall of Sarkoris and its peoples' worship of many folk deities, including Ommors, Dweller in the Delvegate, and the god callers that Shy theorized were summoners who worshiped their eidolons.

Certain copies can be worth as much as 1,500 gp.

The Words of Voxkel the Reader

A work by Voxva, Voxkel's daughter, that contains three words capable of removing one's literacy, and three capable of granting literacy. Djavin Vhrest noted the potential of such a work to reveal opinions written about Kellids to illiterate Kellids. The Forae Logos in Absalom holds a copy of this work.

Wrapped in Regret

A romance novel about mummies written by Ailson Kindler.

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The Xanthuun Tablets

Tome associated with the Old Cults, purporting to reveal secrets about primordial forces and the creation of the world.

Untitled works

book of hymns to Torag

A beautifully illuminated book of hymns dedicated to Torag.

early Andoren philosophy book

One known copy of this work is worth 200 gp.

illustrated travel book

This illustrated work describes a scenic journey through Osirion. One known copy is worth 230 gp.

prayer book to Lamashtu

This ancient prayer book is written in Chthonian. As befits a text dedicated to Lamashtu, it describes many of the worlds monstrous denizens, even including several gruesome woodcuts.

tome of esoteric magic

Written in Sylvan, this large tome contains questionable arcana, such as a ritual purported to allow fey to grow replacements for lost body parts.

shrine wall writings

Almost all Desnan shrines are covered with the observations and prayers of travelers and priests of her faith, containing the wisdom of the road and hints for the start of new journeys.

References

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