TEXT: Rare
  &
  Mystical
  Tomes
  IV
  Matthew Parmer
  Art of War Games
   
  
  Fear, Fire Trap, Locate Creature, Scrying, Secure
  Shelter. Price: 2000 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Luminous Grimoire of Ecbres: This book is
  written upon vellum and bound in elder plates inlaid
  with copper. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4 days,
  gains a +3 inherent bonus to Knowledge
  (dungeoneering) checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 5
  lb.
  Meneli's Leaves: This compendium is written in
  pitch upon silk pages and bound in carved wood
  plates. It is locked by magic, and can only be opened
  by firelight. 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: 5 lb.
  The Elemental Apocrypha of Atesas: This ancient
  compendium is written in fiery runes upon
  parchment and bound in leather with gold hinges
  and fittings. Whenever it is opened, the reader
  forgets the last minute of time. This spellbook
  contains the spells Daylight, Explosive Runes, Fly,
  Illusory Script, Keen Edge, Lightning Bolt, Magic
  Circle against Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Major Image,
  Slow, Suggestion, Wind Wall. Price: 1650 gp,
  Weight: 6 lb.
  The Codex of Eisrel: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a yew box inlaid with silver. Whenever
  it is opened, the nearby temperature rises by 10
  degrees. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains
  the spell­like ability to use Create Undead once per
  day. Price: 47520 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Kosisos Fragments: This flawless tome is written
  in pitch upon vellum and bound in leather. It is
  written in Abyssal. This spellbook contains the spells
  Create Greater Undead, Demand, Dimensional Lock,
  Greater Prying Eyes, Mind Blank, Moment of
  Prescience, Screen, Summon Monster VIII. Price: 0
  gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Compendium of Ponusias: This set of engraved
  stone slates is contained in a simple wooden box.
  This spellbook contains the spells Antipathy, Clone,
  Create Greater Undead, Maze. Price: 1600 gp,
  Weight: 7 lb.
  Dis' Articles: This book is bound in brass plates
  set with amethyst. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +3 temporary (1
  month) inherent bonus to Dexterity. Price:
  41250 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Fiendish Apocrypha of Prateuco: This set
  of carved wooden slates is contained in a hazel
  puzzle box. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 64 hours over a
  minimum of 8 days, gains the spell­like ability
  to use Interposing Hand once per day. Price:
  32400 gp, Weight: 9 lb.
  The Unearthly Shards of Narvi: This folio of
  parchments is contained in an elder puzzle
  box. This spellbook contains the spells Black
  Tentacles, Charm Monster, Contagion,
  Dimension Door, Fear, Hallucinatory Terrain,
  Ice Storm, Polymorph, Scrying, Shadow
  Conjuration, Shout. Price: 2200 gp, Weight: 5
  lb.
  The Fiendish Shards of Durin: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a cedar puzzle box. 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 (geography) checks. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  Dis' Scripture: This compendium is bound in
  monstrous hide. When first opened, the reader
  becomes permanently left­handed. This
  spellbook contains the spells Blight, Magic Jar,
  Nightmare. Price: 750 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Unearthly Apocrypha of Dinarv: This
  large book is bound in monstrous hide. It is
  written in an archaic form of Orc. This
  spellbook contains the spells Deep Slumber,
  Explosive Runes, Greater Magic Weapon, Halt
  Undead, Lightning Bolt, Major Image, Shrink
  Item. Price: 1050 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Libram of Dane: This rare tome is written
  upon vellum and bound in leather with bronze
  hinges and fittings. This spellbook contains the
  spells Black Tentacles, Confusion, Crushing
  Despair, Dimensional Anchor, Enervation,
   
  
  Vision. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  Oseidas' Manuscripts: This large libram is bound in
  silver plates and locked. When used in arcane
  research, this tome provides a +1 competence bonus
  to Spellcraft checks. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 9 lb.
  The Compendium of Flames: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a bronze coffer.
  Whenever it is opened, the nearby temperature
  drops by 10 degrees.
  The Heavenly Libram of Matti: This ancient
  compendium is written upon linen pages and bound
  in leather.
  Aenucc's Folio of Clairsentience: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a locked steel coffer.
  The Hellish Parchments of Icos: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a leather case. When first
  opened, one minor mundane item possessed by the
  reader crumbles into dust.
  Agos' Folio: This set of carved wooden slates is
  bound by leather cords. When used in larceny, this
  tome provides a +1 competence bonus to Forgery
  checks. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Arcane Apocrypha of Ahar: This eldritch tome is
  bound in monstrous hide trimmed with bone. When
  used in larceny, this tome provides a +1 competence
  bonus to Disable Device checks. Price: 200 gp,
  Weight: 5 lb.
  The Akreos Slates: This set of scrolls is bound by a
  fine chain.
  Blicusib's Parchments: This set of engraved stone
  slates is contained in an engraved platinum coffer.
  The Enchiridion of Maeusandro: This folio of
  parchments is bound by leather cords. When used in
  larceny, this tome provides a +3 competence bonus
  to Disable Device checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 3
  lb.
  The Unearthly Fragments of Azar: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a hawthorn puzzle box.
  Whenever it is opened, the tome floats several inches
  above whatever surface it is set upon until it is
  The Unearthly Esoterica of Frinarv: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a leather case trimmed
  with fox fur. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like ability
  to use Mass Eagle's Splendor once per day.
  Price: 47520 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Athal Shards: This compendium is bound
  in leather. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to Climb
  checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 8 lb.
  The Grimoire of Thilyco: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a brass coffer set
  with tourmaline. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 64 hours over a
  minimum of 8 days, gains a +4 temporary (1
  week) inherent bonus to Dexterity. Price:
  27500 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Grinarv Tablets: This tome is written in
  black wax upon paper and bound in monstrous
  hide. It is locked by magic, and can only be
  opened by a drop of blood. This spellbook
  contains the spells Acid Fog, Flesh to Stone,
  Mass Bull's Strength. Price: 900 gp, Weight: 6
  lb.
  The Wicked Scrolls of Sacha: This exotic tome
  is written in fiery runes upon linen pages and
  bound in monstrous hide trimmed with bone.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains Manyshot as a bonus feat (regardless of
  prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Book of Khali: This book is written in
  black wax and bound in brass plates set with
  brown­green garnet. This spellbook contains
  the spells Clone, Greater Prying Eyes, Horrid
  Wilting, Moment of Prescience, Protection
  from Spells. Price: 2000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Astral Enchiridion of Gimli: This
  compendium is bound in stained glass plates.
  This spellbook contains the spells Banishment,
  Grasping Hand, Greater Shadow Conjuration,
  Sequester, Statue, Summon Monster VII,
   
  
  closed. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4
  days, gains the ability to speak Terran. Price:
  1000 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Desusandr Incunabulum: This book is
  bound in rowan plates inlaid with iron. An
  individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4 days,
  gains the spell­like ability to use Animate
  Rope once per day. Price: 720 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Eternal Codex of Geti: This rare libram is
  bound in brass plates set with jet. This
  spellbook contains the spells Alter Self, Bear's
  Endurance, Continual Flame, Gust of Wind,
  Invisibility, Levitate, Scorching Ray, Spectral
  Hand. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Fiendish Articles of Cone: This tome is
  written upon parchment and bound in leather.
  When first opened, it unleashes motes of gray
  flame. This spellbook contains the spells
  Arcane Mark, Daze, Detect Magic, Detect
  Poison, Disrupt Undead, Ghost Sound, Mage
  Hand, Mending, Open/Close, Read Magic,
  Resistance, Touch of Fatigue. Price: 300 gp,
  Weight: 2 lb.
  The Epeius Fragments: This impressive libram
  is bound in leather. Whenever it is opened,
  the reader forgets the last minute of time. This
  spellbook contains the spells Arcane Mark,
  Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mending,
  Prestidigitation. Price: 125 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Fiendish Fragments of Simoli: This heavy
  book is bound in monstrous hide trimmed
  with bone. This spellbook contains the spells
  Acid Splash, Detect Poison, Light, Mending,
  Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Read Magic,
  Touch of Fatigue. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Book of Sali: This large tome is written
  upon vellum and bound in stained glass plates.
  It is written in Dwarven. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over
  a minimum of 6 days, gains a +1 inherent
  bonus to Charisma. Price: 27500 gp, Weight: 4
  lb.
  The Grimoire of Phaestesos: This set of scrolls is
  contained in a silver coffer. It is locked by magic, and
  can only be opened by a maiden. An individual who
  reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like ability to use
  Message once per day. Price: 360 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Empyrean Tome of Cune: This large tome is
  written upon silk pages and bound in gold plates. An
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 32
  hours over a minimum of 4 days, gains the spell­like
  ability to use Hold Portal once per day. Price: 720 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Ahar Slates: This exotic libram is bound in
  monstrous hide. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains the ability to speak Abyssal. Price: 1000 gp,
  Weight: 5 lb.
  The Luminous Enchiridion of Bali: This set of scrolls
  is contained in a leather case trimmed with sable fur.
  This spellbook contains the spells Animate Dead,
  Lesser Geas, Rainbow Pattern. Price: 600 gp, Weight:
  8 lb.
  The Luminous Enchiridion of Coge: This impressive
  compendium is bound in leather trimmed with
  rabbit fur. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4 days, gains
  the spell­like ability to use Acid Splash 3/day. Price:
  1080 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  Amas' Folio: This folio of parchments is contained in
  an engraved iron coffer. This spellbook contains the
  spells Dimension Door, Fire Trap, Greater
  Invisibility, Mass Enlarge Person, Polymorph,
  Rainbow Pattern, Resilient Sphere, Stoneskin, Wall
  of Fire. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Sublime Compendium of Glinain: This modest
  tome is bound in carved wood plates. This spellbook
  contains the spells Major Image, Stinking Cloud,
  Tiny Hut. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Compendium of Mosesib: This tome is written
  in luminous script upon vellum and 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
  Knowledge (local) checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
   
  
  is bound in electrum plates and locked. It is locked
  by magic, and can only be opened by a drop of
  mercury. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains a
  +5 inherent bonus to Forgery checks. Price: 5000 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  The Sisito Shards: This ancient tome is bound in
  stained glass plates. When first opened, it unleashes a
  luminous magic circle. This spellbook contains the
  spells Clone, Demand, Greater Prying Eyes,
  Irresistible Dance, Mind Blank, Power Word Stun,
  Symbol of Insanity, Temporal Stasis. Price: 0 gp,
  Weight: 4 lb.
  The Infernal Fragments of Gamah: This folio of
  parchments is contained in an engraved brass coffer.
  It is written in Auran. This spellbook contains the
  spells Antimagic Field, Contingency, Mass Owl's
  Wisdom. Price: 900 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Luminous Book of Cone: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a leather case trimmed
  with leopard fur. When first opened, the reader
  permanently gains cat­like ears. This spellbook
  contains the spells Grasping Hand, Greater Scrying,
  Greater Teleport, Mass Invisibility, Power Word
  Blind, Waves of Exhaustion. Price: 2100 gp, Weight:
  7 lb.
  The Demonic Fragments of Machileo: This rare
  compendium is written in luminous script upon
  vellum and bound in carved wood plates. An
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 48
  hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains a +9
  temporary (1 week) inherent bonus to Craft
  (alchemy) checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Codex of Gamah: This cryptic libram is written
  in fiery runes and bound in monstrous hide trimmed
  with bone. When first opened, it unleashes a
  luminous magic circle. This spellbook contains the
  spells Circle of Death, Globe of Invulnerability, Mass
  Owl's Wisdom, Repulsion, Symbol of Persuasion.
  Price: 1500 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Dubne Incunabulum: This set of inscribed
  wooden slates is contained in an electrum coffer. An
  individual who reads this tome, which requires 32
  hours over a minimum of 4 days, gains a +9
  temporary (1 month) inherent bonus to Spellcraft
  The Codex of Muira: This flawless libram is
  bound in willow plates inlaid with brass. It is
  written in Abyssal. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 64 hours over a
  minimum of 8 days, gains Improved Critical as
  a bonus feat (regardless of prerequisites). Price:
  10000 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Vile Manuscripts of Glinarv: This libram
  is bound in leather with iron hinges and
  fittings. When first opened, it unleashes
  shooting fireworks and pyrotechnics. This
  spellbook contains the spells Animate Dead,
  Ice Storm, Lesser Globe of Invulnerability,
  Locate Creature, Mass Enlarge Person,
  Polymorph. Price: 1200 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Elemental Slates of Anelis: This tome is
  bound in gold plates set with golden pearl.
  When first opened, it unleashes visions of
  legendary heroes. This spellbook contains the
  spells Dimensional Anchor, Scrying, Wall of
  Ice. Price: 600 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Demonic Slates of Desisop: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a locked pewter
  coffer. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4
  days, gains Greater Spell Penetration as a
  bonus feat (regardless of prerequisites). Price:
  10000 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Andros Incunabulum: This tome is
  written in fiery runes upon vellum and bound
  in oak plates inlaid with bronze. Whenever it
  is opened, all clothing worn by the reader is
  turned inside out. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 32 hours over a
  minimum of 4 days, gains Widen Spell as a
  bonus feat (regardless of prerequisites). Price:
  10000 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Malefic Parchments of Cithre: This set of
  scrolls is contained in a locked bronze coffer.
  An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days,
  gains the spell­like ability to use Dismissal
  3/day. Price: 97200 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Heavenly Libram of Ates: This rare libram
   
  
  checks. Price: 0 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Elysian Grimoire of Phermegap: This
  libram is written in golden ink upon linen
  pages and bound in electrum plates. When
  first opened, the reader permanently gains cat­
  like ears. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4
  days, gains a +4 inherent bonus to Move
  Silently checks. Price: 3200 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Astral Compendium of Crosipho: This
  rare book is written in fiery runes upon linen
  pages and bound in carved wood plates. This
  spellbook contains the spells Create Greater
  Undead, Dimensional Lock, Greater Shout,
  Iron Body, Irresistible Dance, Mind Blank,
  Polymorph Any Object, Power Word Stun,
  Scintillating Pattern, Symbol of Insanity.
  Price: 4000 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Black Scrolls of Casosid: This
  compendium is written upon vellum and
  bound in stained glass plates. Whenever it is
  opened, the nearby temperature rises by 10
  degrees.
  The Grimoire of Rites and Rituals: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a steel coffer.
  The Unearthly Esoterica of Crixim: This tome
  is written in pitch upon paper and bound in
  gold plates set with red garnet. Whenever it is
  opened, the tome floats several inches above
  whatever surface it is set upon until it is
  closed.
  The Dainarv Fragments: This libram is written
  upon linen pages and bound in stained glass
  plates.
  The Book of Ellos: This set of scrolls is
  contained in a hawthorn puzzle box. When
  used in larceny, this tome provides a +1
  competence bonus to Disable Device checks.
  Price: 200 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Book of Adaris: This book is written in
  pitch upon paper and bound in steel plates and
  locked.
  The Thrinain Slates: This libram is bound in
  monstrous hide trimmed with bone. When used in
  research, this tome provides a +1 competence bonus
  to Knowledge (religion) checks. Price: 200 gp,
  Weight: 6 lb.
  The Fallen Folio of Cysosil: This folio of parchments
  is contained in a simple wooden box.
  The Grimoire of Allilis: This heavy book is bound in
  monstrous hide trimmed with bone. When first
  opened, the reader becomes permanently left­
  handed.
  The Hellish Manuscripts of Tharkun: This tome is
  written in golden ink upon paper and bound in
  copper plates set with amethyst. When used in
  arcane research, this tome provides a +2 competence
  bonus to Spellcraft checks. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 3
  lb.
  The Enchiridion of Sitre: This compendium is bound
  in leather. It is written in Infernal. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains Self­Sufficient as a bonus
  feat. Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Celestial Libram of Ubnos: This folio of
  parchments is wrapped in linen cloth. When first
  opened, the reader's eyes permanently change color
  to blue. This spellbook contains the spells Ghost
  Sound, Light, Message. Price: 75 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Arcane Shards of Thorar: This folio of
  parchments is bound by leather cords. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 32 hours over a
  minimum of 4 days, gains Armor Proficiency (Light)
  as a bonus feat. Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Demonic Folio of Cuny: This book is written in
  golden ink upon vellum and bound in brass plates.
  This spellbook contains the spells Arcane Mark,
  Dancing Lights, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Ghost Sound,
  Light, Prestidigitation. Price: 175 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Eternal Compendium of Azar: This libram is
  written in luminous script upon vellum and bound in
  carved wood plates. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6
  days, gains a +3 temporary (1 month) inherent bonus
  to Perform (comedy) checks. Price: 900 gp, Weight:
   
  
  degrees. An individual who reads this tome, which
  requires 48 hours over a minimum of 6 days, gains
  Improved Feint as a bonus feat (regardless of
  prerequisites). Price: 10000 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  Boulosaios' Leaves: This tome is bound in willow
  plates inlaid with pewter. An individual who reads
  this tome, which requires 32 hours over a minimum
  of 4 days, gains the spell­like ability to use Persistent
  Image once per day. Price: 32400 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Codex of Thali: This book is bound in carved
  wood plates. It is written in Infernal. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains a +3 inherent bonus to
  Spellcraft checks. Price: 1800 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Eldritch Fragments of Narvi: This set of carved
  wooden slates is contained in a cedar box inlaid with
  silver. This spellbook contains the spells Break
  Enchantment, Dismissal, Dream, Lesser Planar
  Binding, Magic Jar, Overland Flight, Persistent
  Image, Secret Chest, Sending, Teleport, Wall of
  Stone. Price: 2750 gp, Weight: 7 lb.
  The Eldritch Esoterica of Cune: This book is written
  in blood and bound in leather. This spellbook
  contains the spells Blink, Daylight, Displacement,
  Flame Arrow, Haste, Keen Edge, Magic Circle against
  Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Major Image, Nondetection,
  Slow, Tongues. Price: 1650 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  Phemuseb's Folio: This heavy compendium is
  written in fiery runes and bound in leather.
  Whenever it is opened, the nearby temperature rises
  by 10 degrees. This spellbook contains the spells
  Daylight, Explosive Runes, Fly, Gaseous Form, Major
  Image, Protection from Energy, Suggestion, Summon
  Monster III, Vampiric Touch. Price: 1350 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  The Fallen Manuscripts of Zaghal: This cryptic book
  is written in black wax upon linen pages and bound
  in monstrous hide trimmed with bone. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours over a
  minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like ability to use
  Message 3/day. Price: 1080 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Eldritch Slates of Enton: This tome is bound in
  platinum plates set with red­brown spinel. This
  spellbook contains the spells Deep Slumber,
  5 lb.
  The Book of Deri: This folio of parchments is
  contained in a hazel puzzle box. An individual
  who reads this tome, which requires 48 hours
  over a minimum of 6 days, gains the spell­like
  ability to use Color Spray once per day. Price:
  720 gp, Weight: 6 lb.
  The Compendium of Clesilio: This exotic tome
  is written in black wax and bound in stained
  glass plates. When first opened, the reader
  becomes permanently left­handed. This
  spellbook contains the spells Cat's Grace, Daze
  Monster, Fox's Cunning, Glitterdust, Minor
  Image, Misdirection, Scare. Price: 700 gp,
  Weight: 3 lb.
  The Malevolent Scrolls of Fundin: This folio of
  parchments is contained in a willow box inlaid
  with silver. An individual who reads this
  tome, which requires 32 hours over a
  minimum of 4 days, gains a +1 inherent bonus
  to Tumble checks. Price: 200 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  The Demonic Parchments of Cethe: This
  eldritch book is bound in hazel plates inlaid
  with steel. An individual who reads this tome,
  which requires 32 hours over a minimum of 4
  days, gains the ability to speak Abyssal. Price:
  1000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Tome of Elvoc: This set of scrolls is
  contained in a leather case. This spellbook
  contains the spells Bull's Strength, Fog Cloud,
  Ghoul Touch, Gust of Wind, Hideous
  Laughter, Hypnotic Pattern, Owl's Wisdom,
  Resist Energy, See Invisibility, Spectral Hand,
  Web. Price: 1100 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Black Manuscripts of Fundain: This tome
  is bound in pewter plates and locked. It is
  written in an archaic form of Ignan. This
  spellbook contains the spells Break
  Enchantment, Magic Jar, Shadow Evocation,
  Symbol of Sleep. Price: 1000 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Eternal Compendium of Harato: This
  tome is written in black wax upon vellum and
  bound in monstrous hide. Whenever it is
  opened, the nearby temperature rises by 10
   
  
  Displacement, Gaseous Form, Greater Magic
  Weapon, Halt Undead, Hold Person, Major
  Image, Nondetection, Rage, Slow, Tongues.
  Price: 1650 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Cone Slates: This eldritch book is written
  in luminous script and bound in stained glass
  plates. When first opened, it unleashes visions
  of an endless battle. This spellbook contains
  the spells Fly, Gentle Repose, Keen Edge,
  Lightning Bolt, Magic Circle against
  Chaos/Evil/Good/Law, Nondetection, Sepia
  Snake Sigil, Suggestion, Wind Wall. Price:
  1350 gp, Weight: 4 lb.
  The Elemental Esoterica of Mare: This set of
  scrolls is contained in an elder puzzle box.
  The Book of Lobai: This modest tome is
  written in illuminated script upon parchment
  and bound in iron plates set with chrysoberyl.
  When first opened, it unleashes a vortex of
  wind.
  The Infernal Apocrypha of Grinain: This tome
  is bound in yew plates inlaid with platinum.
  When first opened, the reader ages 10 years.
  When used in vocation, this tome provides a
  +2 competence bonus to Profession
  (innkeeper) checks. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 7
  lb.
  The Menousil Apocrypha: This compendium is
  written in black wax and bound in gold plates
  and locked. It is locked by magic, and can only
  be opened by tracing a pattern inscribed upon
  it.
  The Luminous Compendium of Sinsa: This
  compendium is bound in monstrous hide. It is
  written in an archaic form of Abyssal.
  The Book of Myths and Legends: This tome is
  written in fiery runes and bound in electrum
  plates and locked. It is written in Auran.
  The Husilio Fragments: This exotic libram is
  bound in monstrous hide trimmed with bone.
  Whenever it is opened, the tome speaks a
  constant stream of complaints and insults until
  it is closed. When used in larceny, this tome provides
  a +1 competence bonus to Open Lock checks. Price:
  200 gp, Weight: 3 lb.
  Zirer's Articles: This exotic tome is bound in brass
  plates set with pink pearl. When first opened, the
  reader ages 10 years. When used in vocation, this
  tome provides a +2 competence bonus to Profession
  (chamberlain) checks. Price: 800 gp, Weight: 5 lb.
  The Unearthly Apocrypha of Eudon: This rare tome
  is written in pitch upon paper and bound in
  monstrous hide trimmed with bone.
  The Infernal Shards of Silesid: This folio of
  parchments is contained in an elm puzzle box. When
  used in research, this tome provides a +2 competence
  bonus to Knowledge (nature) checks. Price: 800 gp,
  Weight: 2 lb.
   
  
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