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DB: Added One Tone of Drab

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	* How Allet Lost His Ridge - found in the [[Portal Hub]].		* How Allet Lost His Ridge - found in the [[Portal Hub]].
	* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].		* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].
			* One Tone of Drab - mentioned during the [[Horand Heist]].
	* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].		* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].
	* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].		* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].

DB at 13:43, 4 March 2025

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DB at 15:32, 14 January 2025

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	* The Mountain Cabin - in a cabin on the [[Brazen Coke Remit]].		* The Mountain Cabin - in a cabin on the [[Brazen Coke Remit]].
	* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].		* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].
			* The Tunnels of Ashley Province - found on [[Nolla Isle#Room 31\|Nolla Isle]].

	== Books that give bonuses ==		== Books that give bonuses ==

DB at 13:04, 10 November 2024

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	* A History of the City of Bizzaut		* A History of the City of Bizzaut
	* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk		* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk
			[[Category:Items]]
	[[~~index.php?title=~~Category:Items]]

DB: Added Don's Doffing Techniques

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Added Don's Doffing Techniques

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	==== Dalziel's Practical Primer on the Various Regions of [[Haza]]; Silazni, Minar Basin, Kolechia, and the Protectorate of Vilju ====		==== Dalziel's Practical Primer on the Various Regions of [[Haza]]; Silazni, Minar Basin, Kolechia, and the Protectorate of Vilju ====
	There are many travel guides on different regions of the world, this is but one example. The Roddecker guides are some of the most popular but others also publish books like these. When you are able to consult this book it provides a +2 bonus on '''Geography''' checks. At the DM's discretion it might give a bonus on other skill checks as well.		There are many travel guides on different regions of the world, this is but one example. The Roddecker guides are some of the most popular but others also publish books like these. When you are able to consult this book it provides a +2 bonus on '''Geography''' checks. At the DM's discretion it might give a bonus on other skill checks as well.

			==== Don's Doffing Techniques ====
			This book contains a full course on how to construct a springy wooden contraption that, in combination with regular exercises focused on limbering up the joints, allows the reader to don and doff armor in half the usual time required. It takes six hours to construct the item and read the whole book. Afterwards one needs to read the book for at least an hour a week to keep the bonus going.

	==== Footprints Book ====		==== Footprints Book ====
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	==== Others ====		==== Others ====
	In addition to the above books there are many books on specific subjects within the Arcana, History, Medicine, Nature, Religion, and ~~tool~~ skills.		In addition to the above books there are many books on specific subjects within the Arcana, History, Medicine, Nature, Religion, and Tool skills.

	Examples of these are:		Examples of these are:
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	* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk		* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk

	[[Category:Items]]		[[index.php?title=Category:Items]]

DB at 18:51, 2 October 2024

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	* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].		* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].
	* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].		* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].
	* The Last Spinsters Society - in a room at [[~~Banak~~#Crabs!\|The Staggering Jester]] in [[Banak]].		* The Last Spinsters Society - in a room at [[The Caravan - Chronological order of Events#Crabs!\|The Staggering Jester]] in [[Banak]].
	* The Mountain Cabin - in a cabin on the [[Brazen Coke Remit]].		* The Mountain Cabin - in a cabin on the [[Brazen Coke Remit]].
	* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].		* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].

DB: Full text for Smithing the Ulaa Way

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Full text for Smithing the Ulaa Way

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	== Books that give bonuses ==		== Books that give bonuses ==
			All books give a +2 bonus on relevant skill checks unless the description says otherwise.

	==== Blue Book ====		==== Blue Book ====
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	==== Heritage Book ====		==== Heritage Book ====
	This collection of genealogical tables, descriptions of common traits found in particular noble families, heraldry, scurrilous rumors, and ancestral deeds provides readers with a great deal of insight into the aristocracy. Consulting this book grants a +2 bonus on '''Etiquette, Upper Class''' checks.		This collection of genealogical tables, descriptions of common traits found in particular noble families, heraldry, scurrilous rumors, and ancestral deeds provides readers with a great deal of insight into the aristocracy. Consulting this book grants a +2 bonus on '''Etiquette, Upper Class''' checks.

			==== Smithing the [[Ulaa]] Way ====
			All chapters of this unwieldy manual start with an extolment of the Stonewife and her worshipers, explaining how hard work forges character and how cooperation leads to the unparalleled results. The rest of the treatise forms a complete training course in using Smith's tools including some advanced tips not found elsewhere. The book provides a +2 bonus using '''Smith's tools''' when reading it for ten minutes for every fifty minutes of work.

	==== Others ====		==== Others ====
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	* A History of the City of Bizzaut		* A History of the City of Bizzaut
	* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk		* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk
	* Smithing the Ulaa Way

	[[Category:Items]]		[[Category:Items]]

DB at 13:28, 16 May 2024

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	* A History of the City of Bizzaut		* A History of the City of Bizzaut
	* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk		* The Remorhaz and its Insatiable Appetite for Small Folk
			* Smithing the Ulaa Way

	[[Category:Items]]		[[Category:Items]]

DB at 17:16, 8 February 2024

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	== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==		== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==
	* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from [[Banak]].		* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from [[Banak]].
			* How Allet Lost His Ridge - found in the [[Portal Hub]].
	* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].		* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].
	* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].		* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].

DB at 21:35, 17 October 2023

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	== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==		== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==
	* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from Banak.		* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from [[Banak]].
	* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].		* Love Eating Prey - under [[Vresto Mansion]].
	* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].		* The Account of Them - in an empty room at [[Sanatorium AlRe Transplanae]].
	* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].		* The Brotherhood of the Stationary Sweater - in Mia's room at [[Thessaly Hall]] near [[Korint]].
	* The Last Spinsters Society - in a room at [[Banak#Crabs!\|The Staggering Jester]] in [[Banak]].		* The Last Spinsters Society - in a room at [[Banak#Crabs!\|The Staggering Jester]] in [[Banak]].
			* The Mountain Cabin - in a cabin on the [[Brazen Coke Remit]].
	* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].		* The [[Trees of Illiun]] - referred to by [[Ratik Meloi\|"Red"]].

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	== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==		== A listing of books found in the world during adventures. ==
			* Abstinence and the Hamlet - given by author Salome Otterbourne on board of the [[HMS Karnak]].
	* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from [[Banak]].		* Deep Slumbers in Midtal - found in a [[The Spirit of Spring - Chronological order of Events#Basilisk Banishment\|basilisk lair]] half a day from [[Banak]].
	* How Allet Lost His Ridge - found in the [[Portal Hub]].		* How Allet Lost His Ridge - found in the [[Portal Hub]].
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	==== Blue Book ====		==== Blue Book ====
	This book details the seedier entertainment establishments in one major city. It contains the names of brothels, burlesque houses, and gambling halls in that city. By consulting the book for 1 hour, for the next 24 hours you gain a +2 bonus on '''Local Knowledge''', '''Deception''', and '''Persuasion''' checks to gather or use information in that city.		This book details the seedier entertainment establishments in one major city. It contains the names of brothels, burlesque houses, and gambling halls in that city. By consulting the book for 1 hour, for the next 24 hours you gain a '''+2 bonus''' on '''Local Knowledge''', '''Deception''', and '''Persuasion''' checks to gather or use information in that city.

	==== Book of Letters ====		==== Book of Letters ====
	This portfolio contains examples of official letters along with proper forms of address, etiquette, and turns of phrase. Used by bureaucrats, diplomats, and clerks, it’s also useful for counterfeiting official correspondence. It provides a +2 bonus on '''Bureaucracy''' checks when dealing with city officials and a +2 bonus on '''Forgery Kit''' checks when creating forgeries. A book of letters is only accurate for a particular region, such as a country or even a town, and only provides its bonus relating to that region.		This portfolio contains examples of official letters along with proper forms of address, etiquette, and turns of phrase. Used by bureaucrats, diplomats, and clerks, it’s also useful for counterfeiting official correspondence. It provides a '''+2 bonus''' on '''Bureaucracy''' checks when dealing with city officials and a +2 bonus on '''Forgery Kit''' checks when creating forgeries. A book of letters is only accurate for a particular region, such as a country or even a town, and only provides its bonus relating to that region.

	==== Book of War Prayers ====		==== Book of War Prayers ====
	This small, leather-bound collection of war prayers features pages of fine vellum. If you have a Charisma of 13 or higher, or at least 1 rank in Performance, you can read aloud prayers from the book before battle to hearten others for the trials to come. Reading prayers for this effect takes 10 minutes. You grant those who hear your prayers a +2 bonus on the next saving throw against ~~'''~~fear''' they attempt, as long as that saving throw is made in the next 24 hours.		This small, leather-bound collection of war prayers features pages of fine vellum. If you have a Charisma of 13 or higher, or at least 1 rank in Performance, you can read aloud prayers from the book before battle to hearten others for the trials to come. Reading prayers for this effect takes 10 minutes. You grant those who hear your prayers a '''+2 bonus''' on the next '''saving throw against fear''' they attempt, as long as that saving throw is made in the next 24 hours.

	==== Complex Construction with Stone and Wood - The Almanac ====		==== Complex Construction with Stone and Wood - The Almanac ====
	This very large and heavy book contains much knowledge on building structures, from small dwellings to large fortresses. It also includes a number of sample plans. When at hand this book can give you a +2 bonus on '''Architecture and Engineering''', '''Carpenter's tools''', and '''Mason's tools''' checks.		This very large and heavy book contains much knowledge on building structures, from small dwellings to large fortresses. It also includes a number of sample plans. When at hand this book can give you a '''+2 bonus''' on '''Architecture and Engineering''', '''Carpenter's tools''', and '''Mason's tools''' checks.

	==== Dalziel's Practical Primer on the Various Regions of [[Haza]]; Silazni, Minar Basin, Kolechia, and the Protectorate of Vilju ====		==== Dalziel's Practical Primer on the Various Regions of [[Haza]]; Silazni, Minar Basin, Kolechia, and the Protectorate of Vilju ====
	There are many travel guides on different regions of the world, this is but one example. The Roddecker guides are some of the most popular but others also publish books like these. When you are able to consult this book it provides a +2 bonus on '''Geography''' checks. At the DM's discretion it might give a bonus on other skill checks as well.		There are many travel guides on different regions of the world, this is but one example. The Roddecker guides are some of the most popular but others also publish books like these. When you are able to consult this book it provides a '''+2 bonus''' on '''Geography''' checks. At the DM's discretion it might give a bonus on other skill checks as well.

	==== Don's Doffing Techniques ====		==== Don's Doffing Techniques ====
	This book contains a full course on how to construct a springy wooden contraption that, in combination with regular exercises focused on limbering up the joints, allows the reader to don and doff armor in half the usual time required. It takes six hours to construct the item and read the whole book. Afterwards one needs to read the book for at least an hour a week to keep the bonus going.		This book contains a full course on how to construct a springy wooden contraption that, in combination with regular exercises focused on limbering up the joints, allows the reader to '''don and doff armor in half the usual time''' required. It takes six hours to construct the item and read the whole book. Afterwards one needs to read the book for at least an hour a week to keep the bonus going.

	==== Footprints Book ====		==== Footprints Book ====
	This 50-page tome contains accurate drawings of various common animal, humanoid, and monster tracks, as well as notes on stride length, tread depth, and similarly useful information. The book gives you a +2 bonus to '''identify a creature by its tracks''', though the use of shoes makes identifying many humanoids difficult or impossible. Though the book can’t help you identify unique individuals, it can help you tell an ogre footprint from a troll footprint, or an elf’s track from an orc’s. Books sold in different areas may have different footprints, depending on what creatures are common to that location.		This 50-page tome contains accurate drawings of various common animal, humanoid, and monster tracks, as well as notes on stride length, tread depth, and similarly useful information. The book gives you a '''+2 bonus''' to '''identify a creature by its tracks''', though the use of shoes makes identifying many humanoids difficult or impossible. Though the book can’t help you identify unique individuals, it can help you tell an ogre footprint from a troll footprint, or an elf’s track from an orc’s. Books sold in different areas may have different footprints, depending on what creatures are common to that location.

	==== Heritage Book ====		==== Heritage Book ====
	This collection of genealogical tables, descriptions of common traits found in particular noble families, heraldry, scurrilous rumors, and ancestral deeds provides readers with a great deal of insight into the aristocracy. Consulting this book grants a +2 bonus on '''Etiquette, Upper Class''' checks.		This collection of genealogical tables, descriptions of common traits found in particular noble families, heraldry, scurrilous rumors, and ancestral deeds provides readers with a great deal of insight into the aristocracy. Consulting this book grants a '''+2 bonus''' on '''Etiquette, Upper Class''' checks.

	==== Smithing the [[Ulaa]] Way ====		==== Smithing the [[Ulaa]] Way ====
	All chapters of this unwieldy manual start with an extolment of the Stonewife and her worshipers, explaining how hard work forges character and how cooperation leads to the unparalleled results. The rest of the treatise forms a complete training course in using Smith's tools including some advanced tips not found elsewhere. The book provides a +2 bonus using '''Smith's tools''' when reading it for ten minutes for every fifty minutes of work.		All chapters of this unwieldy manual start with an extolment of the Stonewife and her worshipers, explaining how hard work forges character and how cooperation leads to the unparalleled results. The rest of the treatise forms a complete training course in using Smith's tools including some advanced tips not found elsewhere. The book provides a '''+2 bonus''' using '''Smith's tools''' when reading it for ten minutes for every fifty minutes of work.

	==== Others ====		==== Others ====