BOOKS

A limited number of magical books exists, due to several reasons. Firstly, not everyone has the ability to read and write, which limits production to seasoned mages themselves and literate scribes in temples; secondly, books with magical knowledge are especially expensive if they are for sale; and thirdly, they may fall into the hands of private collectors with wealthy backgrounds.

The libraries of magical universities have plentiful collections for use by students and professors. The censorship of any information pertaining to the Dark Arts by the Althurian Empire contributed to the loss of such books.

TYPES

GRIMOIRE — A spellbook that has been purposefully written in a secret code or secret language to deter others from uncovering its knowledge. Of course, a smart and experienced enough mage might be able to decode one.

SPELLBOOK — Spellbooks give the obvious advantage of being able to read spells or ritual chants directly from a book. However, not every spellbook will provide clear instructions, and older spellbooks might require days of study to understand.

LIST

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO CONJURATION —

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MAGICKAL REAGENTS —

ADVANCED SUMMONING —

BOOK OF SHADOWS — Spellbook of Shadow magic.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ALCHEMY — A common alchemical textbook.

GUIDEBOOK TO THE ARCANE — Arcane textbook.

HANDBOOK OF TRANSMUTATIONS — A short book listing the possibilities of alchemical transmutations.

LIFE AND HER CHILDREN — A spellbook of Life magic that has been copied by scribes through the ages.

NECRONOMICON — An ancient grimoire of necromancy.

SELF-DEFENSIVE SPELLWORK —

THE ASTROLOGER'S ALMANAC —

TOME OF THE SEA — Spellbook of Water magic.

WHAT, WHEN, AND WYVERN — A book detailing the anatomy and biology of dragons.