TEXT: Rare
  &
  Mystical
  Tomes
  VIII
  Matthew Parmer
  Art of War Games
   
  
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Libram of Domosil: This book is written in
  illuminated script and bound in leather trimmed
  with fox fur. When first opened, one minor
  mundane item possessed by the reader crumbles into
  dust. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains a
  +12 temporary (1 week) inherent bonus to
  Knowledge (geography) checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight:
  7 lb.
  The Orykos Esoterica: This book is bound in stained
  glass plates. It is written in Celestial. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains Shot On The Run as a
  bonus feat (regardless of prerequisites). Price: 10000
  gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Book of Aeagos: This large tome is written in
  fiery runes upon parchment and bound in monstrous
  hide. When first opened, it unleashes shooting
  fireworks and pyrotechnics. This spellbook contains
  the spells Chain Lightning, Eyebite, Flesh to Stone,
  Globe of Invulnerability, Greater Heroism, Summon
  Monster VI. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 10 lb.
  The Unearthly Tablets of Emous: This eldritch book
  is written in pitch and bound in stained glass plates.
  It is locked by magic, and can only be opened in
  magical Silence. This spellbook contains the spells
  Analyze Dweomer, Contingency, Eyebite, Forceful
  Hand, Freezing Sphere, Mass Bear's Endurance, Mass
  Fox's Cunning, Planar Binding, Shadow Walk,
  Summon Monster VI, True Seeing, Wall of Iron.
  Price: 3600 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  Fundin's Folio: This libram is written in red wax and
  bound in yew plates inlaid with platinum. When
  first opened, the reader permanently gains cat­like
  ears. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains
  the spell­like ability to use Wall of Ice once per day.
  Price: 20160 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Empyrean Grimoire of Inat: This eldritch libram
  is bound in leather trimmed with fox fur. This
  spellbook contains the spells Charm Monster, Detect
  Scrying, Fire Trap, Hallucinatory Terrain, Lesser
  Geas, Locate Creature, Phantasmal Killer, Secure
  Shelter, Shout, Stone Shape. Price: 2000 gp, Weight:
  The Cetha Incunabulum: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a simple wooden
  box. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains a +9 temporary (1 month) inherent
  bonus to Spellcraft checks. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  Tharkun's Leaves: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a steel coffer set with amber. This
  spellbook contains the spells Banishment,
  Control Weather, Instant Summons, Mage's
  Magnificent Mansion, Project Image,
  Sequester, Teleport Object. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 5 lb.
  The Malign Manuscripts of Prusanakr: This
  compendium is written in red wax upon
  parchment and bound in leather trimmed with
  mink fur. Whenever it is opened, all other
  magic items worn by the reader cease
  functioning until it is closed. This spellbook
  contains the spells Greater Prying Eyes,
  Greater Shadow Evocation, Incendiary Cloud.
  Price: 1200 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Codex of Cusima: This tome is written in
  red wax upon paper and bound in leather with
  bronze hinges and fittings. Whenever it is
  opened, all normal fires within 30 feet are
  extinguished. This spellbook contains the
  spells Antimagic Field, Freezing Sphere,
  Repulsion. Price: 900 gp, Weight: 2 lb.
  The Libram of Misthokias: This set of scrolls is
  bound by a fine chain. When first opened, it
  unleashes a column of brilliant light. An
  individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains a +4 inherent bonus to Dexterity. Price:
  110000 gp, Weight: 8 lb.
  The Hybasto Apocrypha: This book is written
  upon silk pages and bound in monstrous hide
  trimmed with bone. Whenever it is opened,
  the reader can only speak in rhymes until it is
  closed. This spellbook contains the spells
  Polymorph Any Object, Protection from
  Spells, Symbol of Death. Price: 1200 gp,
   
  
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 48
  hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like
  ability to use Detect Poison 3/day. Price: 1080 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  The Empyrean Grimoire of Acaeus: This tome is
  bound in stained glass plates. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +6 temporary (1 week)
  inherent bonus to Heal checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 6
  lb.
  The Tome of Frinarv: This heavy compendium is
  written in luminous script and bound in monstrous
  hide trimmed with bone. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 32 hours over a minimum
  of 4 days, gains a +3 temporary (1 week) inherent
  bonus to Intelligence. Price: 20625 gp, Weight: 9 lb.
  The Itac Tablets: This heavy book is written upon
  silk pages and bound in iron plates. This spellbook
  contains the spells Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace,
  Misdirection, Protection from Arrows. Price: 400 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  Dasanus' Manuscripts: This tome is bound in stained
  glass plates. It is locked by magic, and can only be
  opened by answering the riddle inscribed upon it.
  An individual who reads this tome, which requires
  48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains Dodge as a
  bonus feat. Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 8 lb.
  The Sublime Libram of Chusisius: This libram is
  bound in stained glass plates. Whenever it is opened,
  the tome speaks a constant stream of nonsense until
  it is closed. This spellbook contains the spells Daze,
  Message, Open/Close, Resistance, Touch of Fatigue.
  Price: 125 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Celestial Grimoire of Frainarv: This impressive
  book is written in luminous script upon parchment
  and bound in monstrous hide. When first opened, it
  unleashes an ominous howl. This spellbook contains
  the spells Alarm, Charm Person, Chill Touch,
  Comprehend Languages, Endure Elements, Erase,
  Hold Portal, Hypnotism, Magic Weapon, Ray of
  Enfeeblement, Reduce Person. Price: 550 gp,
  Weight: 6 lb.
  Tharin's Leaves: This book is bound in leather with
  gold hinges and fittings. An individual who reads
  5 lb.
  The Tome of Aces: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a gold coffer set with silver pearl.
  It is written in an archaic form of
  Undercommon. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +3 temporary (1
  week) inherent bonus to Wisdom. Price:
  20625 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Empyrean Tome of Frinarv: This
  impressive libram is written in illuminated
  script and bound in leather trimmed with
  sable fur. Whenever it is opened, the reader
  can only speak nonsense until it is closed. An
  individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 64 hours over a minimum of 8 days,
  gains a +6 temporary (1 week) inherent bonus
  to Perform (act) checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 8
  lb.
  The Eternal Compendium of Phosippae: This
  folio of parchments is contained in an
  engraved bronze coffer. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over
  a minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like
  ability to use Ray of Frost 3/day. Price: 1080
  gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Arcane Slates of Frinarv: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a leather case. It is
  written in Celestial. This spellbook contains
  the spells Bestow Curse, Charm Monster,
  Detect Scrying, Fear, Mass Enlarge Person,
  Polymorph, Remove Curse, Scrying, Secure
  Shelter, Stoneskin, Wall of Fire, Wall of Ice.
  Price: 2400 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Mone Slates: This libram is written in
  fiery runes upon linen pages and bound in
  leather with platinum hinges and fittings. This
  spellbook contains the spells Charm Monster,
  Detect Scrying, Fear, Hallucinatory Terrain,
  Lesser Geas, Mnemonic Enhancer, Resilient
  Sphere, Shout, Solid Fog, Stoneskin. Price:
  2000 gp, Weight: 2 lb.
  The Fiendish Folio of Phiusosus: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a lacquered elm box. It
  is written in an archaic form of Infernal. An
   
  
  eyes permanently change color to green.
  Zaghor's Book of Military Engineering: This set of
  scrolls is wrapped in linen cloth. When first opened,
  it unleashes visions of an endless battle.
  The Demonic Apocrypha of Dainarv: This tome is
  written in illuminated script and bound in oak plates
  inlaid with gold. When used in larceny, this tome
  provides a +2 competence bonus to Open Lock
  checks. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 2 lb.
  The Oros Incunabulum: This flawless compendium is
  written in red wax upon parchment and bound in
  pewter plates set with chrysoberyl. It is written in
  Abyssal.
  The Elysian Codex of Nova: This heavy tome is
  written in golden ink and bound in monstrous hide
  trimmed with bone. It is written in Infernal.
  The Cenne Esoterica: This tome is bound in birch
  plates inlaid with platinum. It is written in Halfling.
  When used in research, this tome provides a +2
  competence bonus to Knowledge (local) checks.
  Price: 800 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  Gile's Folio of Psychometabolism: This impressive
  tome is bound in leather trimmed with rabbit fur.
  When first opened, it unleashes motes of green
  flame.
  The Codex of the Planes: This folio of parchments is
  bound by leather cords.
  The Eldritch Tablets of Llynchi: This exotic
  compendium is written in red wax and bound in
  silver plates set with chrysoberyl. When used in
  arcane research, this tome provides a +1 competence
  bonus to Spellcraft checks. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 4
  lb.
  The Eldritch Esoterica of Alin: This exotic book is
  written in red wax upon linen pages and bound in
  monstrous hide trimmed with bone. This spellbook
  contains the spells Dancing Lights, Detect Magic,
  Flare, Light, Mage Hand, Open/Close. Price: 150 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Celestial Codex of Comre: This obscure book is
  bound in birch plates inlaid with silver. It is written
  this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains the ability to speak
  Sylvan. Price: 1000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Grimoire of Gloinain: This libram is
  bound in monstrous hide. It is locked by
  magic, and can only be opened in a mirror.
  This spellbook contains the spells Blur, Fog
  Cloud, Gust of Wind, Levitate, Minor Image,
  Misdirection, Obscure Object, Phantom Trap,
  Rope Trick, Scare. Price: 1000 gp, Weight: 2
  lb.
  Desisin's Scripture: This obscure tome is bound
  in monstrous hide trimmed with bone. It is
  written in Auran. This spellbook contains the
  spells Alarm, Burning Hands, Charm Person,
  Detect Secret Doors, Floating Disk, Hold
  Portal, Hypnotism, Mage Armor, Silent Image,
  Summon Monster I. Price: 500 gp, Weight: 2
  lb.
  The Tome of Dwali: This libram is written in
  red wax upon linen pages and bound in leather
  trimmed with ermine fur. It is written in
  Infernal. This spellbook contains the spells
  Animate Rope, Detect Undead, Endure
  Elements, Obscuring Mist. Price: 200 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Heavenly Compendium of Nainarv: This
  folio of parchments is wrapped in linen cloth.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains a +1 temporary (1 month) inherent
  bonus to Constitution. Price: 13750 gp,
  Weight: 5 lb.
  The Demonic Tablets of Mago: This flawless
  compendium is bound in leather trimmed
  with fox fur. This spellbook contains the spells
  Dancing Lights, Daze, Disrupt Undead, Flare,
  Ghost Sound, Ray of Frost, Read Magic. Price:
  175 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  Medyto's Folio of Metacreativity: This cryptic
  libram is bound in copper plates and locked.
  Gloinarv's Parchments: This libram is written
  in black wax upon linen pages and bound in
  iron plates. When first opened, the reader's
   
  
  leopard fur. This spellbook contains the spells Arcane
  Mark, Flare, Ghost Sound, Light, Mage Hand,
  Message, Read Magic. Price: 175 gp, Weight: 9 lb.
  The Hosogen Incunabulum: This eldritch tome is
  written upon paper and bound in yew plates inlaid
  with copper. It is written in Gnome. This spellbook
  contains the spells Cause Fear, Endure Elements,
  Magic Weapon, Protection from
  Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Shield, Unseen Servant. Price:
  300 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Thorin Slates: This ancient book is bound in
  hawthorn plates inlaid with copper. It is locked by
  magic, and can only be opened by answering the
  riddle inscribed upon it. This spellbook contains the
  spells Color Spray, Detect Secret Doors, Detect
  Undead, Floating Disk, Identify, Magic Aura,
  Protection from Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Silent Image,
  Ventriloquism. Price: 450 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Cunia Tablets: This libram is written in blood
  and bound in ash plates inlaid with iron. Whenever
  it is opened, the reader loses the ability to count or
  do math until it is closed. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 48 hours over a minimum
  of 6 days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to Diplomacy
  checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  Phestristo's Parchments: This compendium is bound
  in brass plates and locked. This spellbook contains
  the spells Enervation, Mass Enlarge Person,
  Polymorph. Price: 600 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Fiendish Incunabulum of Telchar: This ancient
  tome is written in blood and bound in leather. An
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 32
  hours over a minimum of 4 days, gains a +3 inherent
  bonus to Gather Information checks. Price: 1800 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  The Book of Telchal: This set of carved wooden slates
  is bound by leather cords. It is written in Celestial.
  This spellbook contains the spells Blight, Secret
  Chest, Transmute Rock to Mud. Price: 750 gp,
  Weight: 10 lb.
  The Mili Apocrypha: This compendium is bound in
  leather trimmed with fox fur. When first opened, it
  unleashes a swarm of shadows. This spellbook
  contains the spells Cloudkill, Mage's Private
  Sanctum, Summon Monster V, Telepathic Bond,
  in Aquan. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains Magical Aptitude as a bonus feat.
  Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 8 lb.
  The Eldritch Esoterica of Demonus: This folio
  of parchments is contained in a simple wooden
  box. It is locked by magic, and can only be
  opened by arcane light. This spellbook
  contains the spells Arcane Mark, Light, Ray of
  Frost, Resistance. Price: 100 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  Nosionus' Scripture: This heavy book is bound
  in leather trimmed with fox fur. Whenever it
  is opened, the reader can only speak in rhymes
  until it is closed. This spellbook contains the
  spells Charm Person, Detect Secret Doors,
  Detect Undead, Enlarge Person, Expeditious
  Retreat, Feather Fall, Hypnotism, Shield,
  Sleep, Unseen Servant. Price: 500 gp, Weight:
  7 lb.
  The Compendium of Itios: This set of etched
  glass plates is contained in an ash puzzle box.
  It is locked by magic, and can only be opened
  by a drop of mercury. This spellbook contains
  the spells Alarm, Color Spray, Detect Secret
  Doors, Disguise Self, Floating Disk, Identify,
  Mount, Reduce Person, Shield, Shocking
  Grasp, Sleep, True Strike. Price: 600 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  The Luminous Codex of Tharkun: This set of
  engraved amber slates is contained in a gold
  coffer set with red garnet. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 32 hours over
  a minimum of 4 days, gains Craft Magic Arms
  and Armor as a bonus feat. Price: 10000 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  The Avar Apocrypha: This set of etched glass
  plates is contained in a gold coffer set with
  tourmaline. It is written in Celestial. This
  spellbook contains the spells Bull's Strength,
  False Life, Glitterdust, Hypnotic Pattern,
  Levitate, Phantom Trap, Pyrotechnics,
  Spectral Hand. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Empyrean Enchiridion of Celtchi: This
  heavy book is written in blood upon
  parchment and bound in leather trimmed with
   
  
  minimum of 6 days, gains Improved Two­Weapon
  Fighting as a bonus feat (regardless of prerequisites).
  Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Celestial Codex of Gille: This set of scrolls is
  bound by a fine chain. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +9 temporary (1 month) inherent bonus
  to Knowledge (dungeoneering) checks. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 6 lb.
  Dainain's Scripture: This impressive compendium is
  bound in leather with steel hinges and fittings.
  When first opened, the reader's eyes permanently
  change color to amber. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +4 temporary (1 month) inherent bonus
  to Wisdom. Price: 55000 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Fiendish Manuscripts of Gine: This impressive
  book is bound in stained glass plates. It is written in
  Celestial. This spellbook contains the spells
  Banishment, Control Undead, Forcecage, Greater
  Arcane Sight, Statue, Symbol of Stunning, Waves of
  Exhaustion. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Luminous Book of Duatha: This modest
  compendium is written in luminous script upon
  paper and bound in blackthorn plates inlaid with
  electrum. This spellbook contains the spells Greater
  Arcane Sight, Mass Invisibility, Power Word Blind,
  Spell Turning. Price: 1400 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Libram of Gloinain: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a silver coffer set with white pearl.
  When first opened, the reader permanently gains
  cat­like ears. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains the spell­like ability to use Sympathy once per
  day. Price: 86400 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Elemental Incunabulum of Penesion: This
  cryptic book is written in illuminated script and
  bound in leather. When first opened, it unleashes a
  swarm of shadows. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 64 hours over a minimum of 8
  days, gains Manyshot as a bonus feat (regardless of
  prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  Gamah's Scrolls: This set of engraved stone slates is
  contained in a locked iron coffer. This spellbook
  Transmute Mud to Rock, Wall of Stone. Price:
  1500 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Thrinarv Slates: This book is written upon
  linen pages and bound in leather trimmed
  with leopard fur. When first opened, the
  reader's eyes permanently change color to
  hazel. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +6 temporary (1 month) inherent
  bonus to Knowledge (nobility and royalty)
  checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Nainarv Apocrypha: This folio of
  parchments is wrapped in linen cloth. It is
  written in Sylvan. This spellbook contains the
  spells Animate Dead, Contagion, Crushing
  Despair, Dimension Door, Enervation, Greater
  Invisibility, Mass Enlarge Person, Wall of Ice.
  Price: 1600 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Malevolent Scripture of Cone: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a locked electrum coffer.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains Trample as a bonus feat (regardless of
  prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Black Manuscripts of Bosa: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a bronze coffer. This
  spellbook contains the spells Arcane Sight,
  Daylight, Gaseous Form, Halt Undead, Magic
  Circle against Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Summon
  Monster III. Price: 900 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Damned Manuscripts of Imhleal: This
  exotic libram is written upon silk pages and
  bound in steel plates set with amber. This
  spellbook contains the spells Animate Dead,
  Arcane Eye, Dimension Door, Enervation, Fire
  Shield, Greater Invisibility, Mass Enlarge
  Person, Mnemonic Enhancer, Shadow
  Conjuration, Wall of Fire. Price: 2000 gp,
  Weight: 8 lb.
  The Libram of Eutys: This book is written
  upon silk pages and bound in silver plates set
  with brown­green garnet. Whenever it is
  opened, all normal fires within 30 feet are
  extinguished. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a
   
  
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains a
  +4 temporary (1 month) inherent bonus to
  Knowledge (local) checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Codex of Dwali: This heavy compendium is
  bound in gold plates set with tourmaline. Whenever
  it is opened, all knots within 30 feet become untied.
  This spellbook contains the spells
  Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Slow, Summon Monster
  III. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Malefic Leaves of Anillos: This impressive book
  is bound in monstrous hide. Whenever it is opened,
  the nearby temperature drops by 10 degrees. This
  spellbook contains the spells Animate Dead, Black
  Tentacles, Detect Scrying, Enervation, Fire Shield,
  Fire Trap, Ice Storm, Mass Enlarge Person,
  Polymorph, Stone Shape, Wall of Fire. Price: 2200
  gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  Collia's Parchments: This cryptic libram is written
  upon vellum and bound in stained glass plates. When
  first opened, the reader ages 10 years. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains Spring Attack as a bonus
  feat (regardless of prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  The Unearthly Tablets of Eugas: This set of engraved
  marble slates is contained in an ash box inlaid with
  silver. Whenever it is opened, the reader forgets the
  last minute of time. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains the spell­like ability to use Locate Object
  3/day. Price: 12960 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Fiendish Esoterica of Bali: This heavy
  compendium is bound in monstrous hide trimmed
  with bone. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains Weapon Specialization as a bonus feat
  (regardless of prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp, Weight:
  6 lb.
  The Lacha Shards: This heavy book is bound in
  carved wood plates. It is locked by magic, and can
  only be opened by a drop of mercury. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 32 hours over a
  minimum of 4 days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to
  contains the spells Antipathy, Clone, Create
  Greater Undead, Discern Location, Greater
  Planar Binding, Greater Shout, Power Word
  Stun, Summon Monster VIII, Symbol of
  Death, Temporal Stasis, Trap the Soul. Price:
  4400 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  Corio's Folio: This modest compendium is
  bound in gold plates set with amethyst. When
  first opened, the reader's eyes permanently
  change color to hazel. This spellbook contains
  the spells Ethereal Jaunt, Greater Arcane Sight,
  Greater Shadow Conjuration, Mass Hold
  Person, Project Image, Reverse Gravity,
  Simulacrum, Summon Monster VII, Teleport
  Object. Price: 3150 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Grimoire of Caoiltio: This impressive
  tome is written in red wax upon linen pages
  and bound in leather trimmed with rabbit fur.
  When first opened, the reader ages 10 years.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 64 hours over a minimum of 8 days,
  gains a +4 temporary (1 month) inherent
  bonus to Dexterity. Price: 55000 gp, Weight: 5
  lb.
  The Astral Codex of Molay: This set of
  engraved brass plates is contained in an
  engraved copper coffer. Whenever it is
  opened, the nearby temperature rises by 10
  degrees. This spellbook contains the spells
  Blink, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Heroism,
  Magic Circle against Chaos/Evil/Good/Law,
  Nondetection, Phantom Steed, Protection
  from Energy, Water Breathing. Price: 1200 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Corrupt Scrolls of Eston: This set of scrolls
  is contained in a brass coffer set with coral. It
  is locked by magic, and can only be opened by
  starlight. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +3 temporary (1 week) inherent
  bonus to Charisma. Price: 20625 gp, Weight: 8
  lb.
  The Luminous Libram of Arvin: This tome is
  bound in monstrous hide trimmed with bone.
  When first opened, it unleashes a chill wind.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
   
  
  Survival checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Hellish Folio of Meusaoro: This set of
  etched glass plates is contained in a simple
  wooden box. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +2 inherent bonus
  to Intelligence. Price: 55000 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  Meneusil's Articles: This large tome is written
  in blood upon parchment and bound in bronze
  plates and locked. This spellbook contains the
  spells False Life, Knock, Minor Image, Obscure
  Object, Touch of Idiocy. Price: 500 gp,
  Weight: 9 lb.
  The Demonic Tablets of Nainarv: This
  compendium is written in black wax and
  bound in leather trimmed with rabbit fur.
  Whenever it is opened, the reader is teleported
  10 feet in a random direction. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours
  over a minimum of 6 days, gains Alertness as a
  bonus feat. Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Gimli Shards: This flawless libram is
  bound in leather trimmed with fox fur. It is
  locked by magic, and can only be opened by a
  Mage Hand spell. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 32 hours over a
  minimum of 4 days, gains the ability to speak
  Draconic. Price: 1000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Codex of Anes: This large tome is written
  in black wax upon silk pages and bound in
  iron plates. This spellbook contains the spells
  Dancing Lights, Daze, Disrupt Undead,
  Mending, Message, Prestidigitation,
  Resistance, Touch of Fatigue. Price: 200 gp,
  Weight: 9 lb.
  The Grimoire of Heirosandr: This set of
  inscribed wooden slates is bound by leather
  cords. It is locked by magic, and can only be
  opened by starlight. This spellbook contains
  the spells Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Disrupt
  Undead, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation. Price:
  125 gp, Weight: 9 lb.
  Rogi's Articles: This set of engraved stone slates is
  contained in a birch puzzle box. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains Extend Spell as a bonus
  feat. Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 10 lb.
  The Grimoire of Aghal: This book is bound in carved
  wood plates. When first opened, it unleashes golden
  motes of light. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4 days,
  gains a +2 temporary (1 month) inherent bonus to
  Sleight of Hand checks. Price: 400 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  Aston's Folio: This large compendium is written in
  black wax upon parchment and bound in copper
  plates. This spellbook contains the spells Animate
  Rope, Charm Person, Chill Touch, Detect Undead,
  Enlarge Person, Mount, Silent Image, Summon
  Monster I, Unseen Servant, Ventriloquism. Price:
  500 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Laonesius Tablets: This compendium is written
  in pitch upon paper and bound in monstrous hide.
  Whenever it is opened, the reader is teleported 10
  feet in a random direction. This spellbook contains
  the spells Comprehend Languages, Detect Undead,
  Hypnotism, Obscuring Mist, Unseen Servant,
  Ventriloquism. Price: 300 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Hellish Scrolls of Akathes: This libram is written
  in pitch and bound in monstrous hide. When first
  opened, the reader ages 10 years. This spellbook
  contains the spells Cause Fear, Detect Undead, Erase,
  Feather Fall, Obscuring Mist, Ray of Enfeeblement,
  Shocking Grasp, Silent Image. Price: 400 gp, Weight:
  6 lb.
  The Vile Manuscripts of Perasith: This folio of
  parchments is bound by a fine chain. It is locked by
  magic, and can only be opened by answering the
  riddle inscribed upon it. When used in arcane
  research, this tome provides a +1 competence bonus
  to Spellcraft checks. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  Forne's Tome of Subterranean Vermin: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a silver coffer. Whenever it is
  opened, the reader loses the ability to speak until it is
  closed.
   
  
  The Book of Liaga: This cryptic compendium
  is written in fiery runes and bound in leather
  trimmed with ermine fur. It is written in
  Gnome.
  Zaghal's Scripture: This set of scrolls is
  contained in a lacquered blackthorn box.
  When first opened, the reader ages 10 years.
  The Codex of Buliosyn: This compendium is
  bound in ash plates inlaid with platinum.
  When first opened, one minor mundane item
  possessed by the reader crumbles into dust.
  The Heavenly Codex of Dainain: This exotic
  libram is bound in elder plates inlaid with
  gold.
  Arnas' Scrolls: This cryptic book is bound in
  monstrous hide. When used in arcane
  research, this tome provides a +3 competence
  bonus to Spellcraft checks. Price: 1800 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Empyrean Libram of Cheirasion: This
  cryptic tome is written in luminous script
  upon paper and bound in carved wood plates.
  Whenever it is opened, the local weather
  changes unfavorably (rain, snow, etc).
  The Demonic Parchments of Nainarv: This
  folio of parchments is contained in a locked
  brass coffer. When first opened, it unleashes a
  chill wind. This spellbook contains the spells
  Cloudkill, Cone of Cold, Dismissal, Dominate
  Person, Interposing Hand, Nightmare,
  Seeming, Symbol of Sleep. Price: 2000 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Empyrean Libram of Dainarv: This book is
  written upon silk pages and bound in leather
  trimmed with mink fur. Whenever it is
  opened, the nearby temperature rises by 10
  degrees. This spellbook contains the spells
  Charm Monster, Crushing Despair, Detect
  Scrying, Fire Shield, Hallucinatory Terrain,
  Mass Reduce Person, Stone Shape, Stoneskin.
  Price: 1600 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Infernal Shards of Mahar: This tome is
  bound in monstrous hide. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 64 hours over a
  minimum of 8 days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to
  Spot checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  Finne's Parchments: This set of engraved clay tablets
  is bound by a fine chain. This spellbook contains the
  spells Dismissal, Hold Monster, Lesser Planar
  Binding, Major Creation, Mirage Arcana, Nightmare,
  Permanency, Persistent Image, Prying Eyes,
  Summon Monster V. Price: 2500 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Profane Scrolls of Ullion: This folio of
  parchments is wrapped in linen cloth. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to
  Knowledge (nature) checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight:
  7 lb.
  The Malevolent Scripture of Dinain: This libram is
  bound in iron plates set with brown­green garnet.
  This spellbook contains the spells Explosive Runes,
  Fly, Rage, Slow, Stinking Cloud. Price: 750 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Eternal Libram of Ahal: This impressive libram
  is written in blood and bound in monstrous hide.
  Whenever it is opened, the reader can only speak
  nonsense until it is closed. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 32 hours over a minimum
  of 4 days, gains a +6 temporary (1 week) inherent
  bonus to Knowledge (the planes) checks. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  The Eldritch Tablets of Therosith: This book is
  written in pitch upon parchment and bound in
  pewter plates and locked. Whenever it is opened, the
  tome speaks a constant stream of complaints and
  insults until it is closed. This spellbook contains the
  spells Bestow Curse, Dimension Door, Greater
  Invisibility, Illusory Wall, Lesser Globe of
  Invulnerability, Stoneskin. Price: 1200 gp, Weight: 6
  lb.
  The Maieula Slates: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a hazel puzzle box. When first opened,
  the reader becomes permanently left­handed. An
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 48
  hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains a +2
  temporary (1 month) inherent bonus to Charisma.
  Price: 27500 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
   
  
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