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Books Of The Realms Vol V

Mirt’s Study

100 Books Found In Homes Of Adventurers


& Merchants In The Forgotten Realms
Books Of The Realms
Mirt’s Study
Written by: B. Wraven Wright

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d100 Book Title Description
Abranthar “Twoquills” Foraeren discusses the goodly drow that live in the Promenade of
1 I Harp as I See It the Dark Maiden close to Waterdeep’s Skullport, and discusses the drow silver sister, Qilué
Veladorn.
Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the Orcish
Siolet’s School Of
2 language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common and disappears
Language: Orcish
after use.

The Sharp Eye and Ammathair Hawkfeather, Sage of Waterdeep writes of the events of 1359 DR, with an
Sharper Tongue: emphasis on Bahamut regaining his status as a deity after Gareth Dragonsbane plants the
3
Observations of a Tree-Gem and mortals begin to worship the platinum dragon once more.
Learned Sage This book is written in Common.

The Black Book of Haldimer Hurezan, Factor of the Blingblade Coster of Murann claims that the names
4 a Garrulous written in this tomb were people killed due to the nefarious activities of merchants
Merchant throughout Faerun. This book is written in Common.

Shalindoth Laurgoren, human paladin of Bahamut, describes her life as being raised by a
Under a Wyrm’s
5 pair of golden dragons and how it contributed to her journey of faith. This book is written
Wing
in both Common and Draconic.

6 Unititled This book is blank, but has a giant Owlbear feather as a bookmark.

Storm Silverhand, chosen of Mystra, provides training instructions to Harpers that carry
7 To Harp at Twilight
out their missions at night or via covert operations. This book is written in Common.

This is a scroll of a beautifully illustrated Oathbow with the discussion of it’s properties.
The Oath Of The
8 Reading this gives the PC knowledge of the Oathbow as described in the
Bow
Dungeon Master’s Guide.

This tome is written in Common, but describes the perfect harmony between Orcs and
9 Orcs In Al-Hadar
other humanoids in the cities of Zahkharan.

A Merchant’s This black leather book by Suzail merchant Holdryn Nalaster discusses trade in the
10
Musings Moonsea region. This book is written in Common.

Hommil Dundreth, Merchant-Mage of Hlintar writes about the suspected location of


You Can’t Take It merchant family riches, including the known custom of concealing one’s wealth in the
11
With You town graveyard, in family crypts for the rich or in cavities in headstones of loved ones for
the less well-to-do. This book is written in Common.

Seroun of Calimport talks if adventures in continents that have since lost touch with
12 Tales of Far Travels
Faerun: Maztica and Kara-Tur. This book is written in Common.

Great Changes
Mintiper Moonsilver the bard composes of ballad that accurately predicts the birth of
Aborning
13 Midnight, who would eventually take the helm of the goddess of magic, Mystra. The lyrics
(ballad performed
are written in Common and provides tablature for the lute and dulcimer.
c 1332)
d100 Book Title Description
This purple leather book discusses the various glowing lichen that can be found
Decent Into
14 throughout the Underdark, including those that are edible or poisonous.
Twilight
This book is written in Common.
Siolet’s School Of
Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book requires the reader to learn the Netherese
15 Language:
language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Draconic.
Netherese

Reading this book provides all the lore and information about Yuan-ti Purebloods as found
16 Yuan-ti Truths
in Volo’s Guide to Monsters. This book is written in Common.

A Merchant’s Blackthorn Belgadar takes time to tell of how understanding the lore and history related to
17
Sagacity a particular good or region is good for profits. This book is written in Common.

A Shorter History This anonymously written book unfavorably describes the wealthy nation’s oligarchy
18
of Amn system of government, the Council of Five. This book is written in Common.

This is a scroll of a beautifully illustrated Tome Of Clear Thought with the discussion of it’s
The Tome Of Clear
19 properties. Reading this gives the PC knowledge of the Tome Of Clear Thought as
Thought
described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Arglauth Melroryrr, Sage of Mulmaster provides information about the human kingdom of
Arglauth’s Guide
20 Hartsvale, and speculates on the remaining ancient giant tribes that still make the Endless
to the North
Ice Sea. This book is written in Common.

A Trader from
Uldurn Maskovert describes the large profits that he made as being a merchant in
Telflamm: My
21 Telflamm, a city that acted as a way station for trading between Faerun and Kara-Tur via a
Years Amid
path known as the Golden Road. This book is written in Common.
High-Heaped Gold

Edwin Narlok of Waterdeep provides instructions on how to breed, raise and train falcons
22 Falcon Fun
as pets and familiars (use Hawk stats). This book is written in Common.

Alustriel, High Lady of Silverymoon provides the locations to secret Harper safe houses
To Harp and to that prevail throughout the sword coast. The locations show as glowing text to the reader
23
Help in between the lines of the book (which is poetry) to someone who is a member of the
Harper faction. This book is written in Common.

Of Time Past and This leather bound book is a copy of the story of Sunbright Steelshanks, an ancient
24
Forward barbarian from the time of the Netherese Empire. This book is written in Common.

This small chapbook discusses Dahg, a chef who took up bounty hunting, but made more
Dahg The Culinary
25 famous due to his use of cooking utensils as improvised weapons. This book is written in
Bounty Hunter
Common.

Observations Of Reading this book gives the reader the knowledge of all Lore (no stats or mechanics) of the
26
Unicorns Unicorn as described in the Monster Manual. This book is written in Common.
d100 Book Title Description

Reading this book gives the reader the knowledge of all of the totems and their effects
27 Of Northern Tribes as per the Path Of The Totem Warrior Barbarian Primal Path as described in the Player’s
Handbook. This book is written in Common.

Collectable Reading this book gives the reader the knowledge of all of the Figurines of Wondrous
28
Figurines Power as described in the Dungeon Masters’ Handbook.

Lost Amongst Geonos of Crimmor laments of all the caravan shipments that have been lost to pirates in
29
Pirates the moon sea and the sword coast. This book is written in Common.

This black leather book has stars painted on it and glitter that rubs off on the readers hand
30 Chosen when they pick up the book. This book discusses whom the anonymous author thinks of a
chosen of a particular god in the Faerunian Pantheon. This book is written in Common.

Siolet’s School Of
Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the Drow Sign
31 Language: Drow
Language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common.
Sign Language

This false book opens up, and reveals that a small blue egg (the size of a chicken’s egg)
32 Untitled
nestled in the middle of the book where the pages have been cut away to nestle the egg.

33 Untitled This false book opens up, with a winged snake that flies into the open air out of fear.

Cauldron Bright: This book captures the tales of times when merchants braved the dangers of the
34 Fireside Tales of Omlarandin Mountains for mining omlar gems. These gems are exceptionally useful in the
Old Tethyr arcane arts and often command large amounts of gold. This book is written in Common.

Ballads and Lore


Sharanralee Crownstar talks about her life as a Harper and the adventures that she has
35 of One Dusty Road
seen over the last ten years. This book is written in Common and dated as of 1350 DR.
Vol I

Ballads and Lore Sharanralee Crownstar talks about her life as a Harper and the adventures that she has
36 of One Dusty Road seen over the last ten years. A passive perception check of 17 reveals a silver harper pin
Vol II stuffed into the binding. This book is written in Common and dated as of 1350 DR.

Thaulavvan Tridentstar discusses his choice to become a ranger and live amongst the elves
37 A Ranger’s Road
in the forests of Cormyr. This book is written in Common.

This is a scroll of a beautifully illustrated Robe Of The Arch Mage with the discussion of it’s
The Archmage’s
38 properties. Reading this gives the PC knowledge of the Robe Of The Arch Mage as de-
Robe
scribed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

This book provides instructions on how to create trapped doors. This book is written in
39 Of Trap Doors
Gnomish.
This ledger acts as a list of contacts that Blue Flower merchant company keeps in contact
The People Of
40 with in Chult for the variety of services they use when going on trade excursions
Chult
throughout the region.
d100 Book Title Description

Sayings of a Wise Guldom Tchar of Mirabar discusses his good fortune as a miner and merchant, providing
41 and Fat Merchant insight into the precious metals of the region and how their market values changes over
Vol I time. This book is written in Dwarfish.

Sayings of a Wise Guldom Tchar of Mirabar discusses his good fortune as a miner and merchant, and
42 and Fat Merchant provides insight into negotiation strategies with neighbors of the region such as Luskan
Vol II and Mithril Hall. This book is written in Dwarfish.

This green leather tome is written by the half elf, Greenwillow. Greenwillow discusses the
Greenwillow’s
43 need for elves to keep peace with goodly humanoid races that may unintentionally pass
Insight
into their territory. This book is written in Elvish.

Dated as of 1349 DR, Mirt the Moneylender discuses the horrors he saw when he was an
Wanderings with adventurer in the halls of Undermountain. Mirt goes on to discuss the construction of his
44
Quill and Sword mansion near Mount Waterdeep with the wealth he plundered from there. This book is
written in Common.

This book provides directions on how to plan, promote and execute a jousting
45 To Tournament
tournament. This book is written in Common.

Home in the
Hallows At Last: Uldon Saertluth of Turmish reflects on his 30 years of wandering Toril.
46
Musings of a This book is written in Common.
Retired Wanderer

This book of random babblings from Nenemith the Sage is nothing special, but a
successful Arcana check at DC 13 will reveal treasure map that leads to an ancient cache of
47 Ramblings
Belgoran Brandy, made famous by the Cormyr noble family of the same name. This book is
written in Common.

Siolet’s School Of Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the Infernal
48
Language: Infernal language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common.

Amhritar the Tall writes of his encounters with deities during his life as a ranger, including
Tall Tales: A
49 the time he had tea with Mielikki, the swim that he had with Eadro, and the supper he
Ranger’s Life
shared with Silvanus. This book is written in Common.

Leaontar Dlarvin, Bargemaster of “the Black Boat” describes starting his trip from the
Quiet Days along
50 Dancing Falls at the base of the Lost Peaks to the Sea of Swords just south of Waterdeep.
the Dessarin
This book is written in Common.

I Am Reminded: Aernstag Oeblym of Starmantle reflects on his career as a dragon slayer around 1350 DR,
51 Memoirs of a and discusses the various evil chromatic dragons he’s slayed over the last 20 years. This
Dragonslayer Vol I book is written in Common.
d100 Book Title Description

I Am Reminded: Aernstag Oeblym of Starmantle reflects on his career as a dragon slayer around 1350 DR,
52 Memoirs of a and discusses how he is getting his daughter Varyanya primed to take up the family
Dragonslayer Vol II business. This book is written in Common.

While this book is written Anonymously, an Insight Check against a DC 13 shows that this
53 Klauth’s Curio story was written by Klauth The Red Dragon and provides the details on how he procures
an Air Ship. This book is written in Draconic.

This book has a false bottom and contains the instructions and materials to create a small
54 Gnomish Toys clock work device that follows the Tinker rules for the gnome racial ability in the Players
Handbook. This book is written in Common.

Siolet’s School Of
Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the Celestial
55 Language:
language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common.
Celestial
An anonymous author writes about Flamsterd, a small island west of Gwynneth, and its
The Moonshae
56 large population of wizards and other magic users. This book is written in Common circa
Chronicles Vol I
1340 DR.

The Moonshae An anonymous author writes about the large island of Gwynneth, and its large population
57
Chronicles Vol II of elves, mermen, and ffolk. This book is written in Common circa 1340 DR.

An anonymous author writes about the large island of Gwynneth, but focuses on Myrloch
The Moonshae
58 Vale: home to the largest known population of fairie dragons in Faerun.
Chronicles Vol III
This book is written in Common circa 1340 DR.

This white leather tome by Zanshareen Sabiyryn provides details about traveling to the
A Sage’s Travel
59 northern part of the Sword Coast, when an emphasis on Ten Towns. This book is written in
Guide to the North
Common.
This book teaches tailors that are medium sized creatures or smaller how to measure,
Tailoring For
60 calculate materials estimates, and assemble clothing for giants. This book is written in
Giants
Common.

This gnomish book provides directions on how to craft dark lens glasses that allow those
61 Solar Spectacles
that are sensitive to the light to walk the surface. This book is written in Gnomish.

Siolet’s School Of
Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the
62 Language:
Undercommon language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common.
Undercommon

Legacy of the Iana Robinsong of Silverymoon writes of a 500 year old legend of the three shields of
63
Three Shields Silverymoon: Earth, Forest, and Sky. This book is written in Elvish.

Words on a Wave Arthaeuil Nrensam, High Trident of Onthalasp discusses his fealty to Umberlee and the
64
Vol I temple dedicated to her worship on the Isle of Onthalasp. This book is written in Aquan.

Arthaeuil Nrensam, High Trident of Onthalasp discusses his fealty to Umberlee and the
Words on a Wave
65 unknown source of her ire for the priest and the island of Onthalasp. This book is written
Vol II
in Aquan.
d100 Book Title Description

This is a scroll of a beautifully illustrated Staff Of The Magi with the discussion of it’s
66 The Magi’s Staff properties. Reading this gives the PC knowledge of the Staff Of The Magi as described in
the Dungeon Master’s Guide.

This is a copy of a work from 778 DR. This book contains tablature for music that was
67 Tidings of Taldan popular amongst the wandering bards of the time. The tablature magically adjusts for the
instrument that the reader is proficient in. This book is written in Common.

Alustriel, High Lady Of Silverymoon writes about Harper activities on the Sword Coast and
68 A Harper’s Guide
factions that Harper’s should keep a close watch on. This book is written in Common.

This is a false book that contains a small, thin jar that contains doses of
69 Healing Salves
Keoghtom’S Ointment.
This is mysterious clockwork book that when each of its ten dials are fully wound, audibly
70 A Merchant’s Tale recites a chapter from Jarn Tiir of Lantan’s autobiography.
The voice tells the story in Common.

An anonymous author discusses their life as a pirate. In this first volume, the author
Life Beneath the
71 discusses their abusive home life and their decision to sign up with the crew of a pirate
Sails Vol I
vessel in the Sea of Stars.

An anonymous author discusses their life as a pirate. In this second volume, the author
Life Beneath the
72 discusses their life as a quartermaster and eventual promotion to first mate of a successful
Sails Vol II
pirate ship in the Sea of Stars. This book is written in Common

An anonymous author discusses their life as a pirate. In this third and final volume, the
Life Beneath the
73 author discusses their ascension to Captain of a successful pirate ship in the Sea of Stars
Sails Vol III
and their subsequent quiet retirement. This book is written in Common

Reading this magical book (once use) gives a Drow, Svirfneblin or Duergar on their first
Tips and Tricks For
74 deception check when trying to pass themselves off as their surface dwelling equivalent.
Surface Dwelling
This book is written in Undercommon.

Rothe, Rothe, This book is bound in a wooly material and discusses how Rothe can be raised for cloth,
75
Rothe Your Boat meat, and cheese. This book is written in Common.

A Wayfarer’s
Rasthiavar of Iriaebor, Sage gives the reader terminology used by locals of the Cormyr
76 Belt-Book of
when traveling throughout that region. This book is written in Common.
Advice
Translations from
Lhaeo of Shadowdale, translates Kara-Tur haikus that are written around the subject of
77 Kara-Tur Haiku
love. This book is written in Shou and Common and dated as of 1354 DR.
Vol I
Translations from
Lhaeo of Shadowdale, translates Kara-Tur haikus that are written around the subject of
78 Kara-Tur Haiku
war. This book is written in Shou and Common and dated as of 1354 DR.
Vol II
d100 Book Title Description
Translations from
Lhaeo of Shadowdale, translates Kara-Tur haikus that are written around the subject of
79 Kara-Tur Haiku
tranquility. This book is written in Shou and Common and dated as of 1354 DR.
Vol III
Thoughts Found
Upon a Forested
Legendary Adventurer and Hedgewizard Bowgentle discusses the adventuring that he has
Path and an
80 had in the forested regions of Cormanthor, and his plans to spend the twighlight of his
Adventure or Two
days there with the elves. This book is written in Common.
Found There As
Well

Unearthed This book describes the various types of liquor and sprits that are made by the
81
Barcana races native to the Underdark. This book is written in Common.

Smerdiuk Dragonbane of Arabel It outlines his methodology for searching out, hunting
The Complete down, and defeating a dragon in combat. It also gives specifics on how one could dress
82
Dragon Hunter its carcass, harvest it for practical use, and properly dispose of any remains in ways that
prevent resurrection or undeath. This book is written in Common.

The Falling
Feather: Romance
This tome is bound in pink leather and provides a number of fictional (?) dalliances
83 and Passion
between noble women and men of “low birth”. This book is written in Common.
among Modern
Noble Lasses

Encyclopedia An anonymous writer provides basic descriptions of Seros, of the undersea realm of the
84
Serōsica Vol I merfolk who live in The Sea Of Fallen Stars. This book is written in Common.

An anonymous writer provides basic descriptions of Seros, of the undersea realm of the
Encyclopedia
85 merfolk who live in The Sea Of Fallen Stars, but also discusses the activity and occupants
Serōsica Vol II
of the Pirate Isles. This book is written in Common.

This book is blank, but is full of pages that disappear in a puff of smoke when the smallest
86 Unititled
spark or flame makes contact with it.

The author of this book, Naurglaur the Green Dragon, supplies a number of inculpatory
pronouncements when encountering a foul order, such as “They who smelt it, dealt it”,
87 Sayings of a Wyrm
“They who deduced it, produced it”, and “Who ever spoke it, broke it”.
This book is written in draconic.

This metal box contains notes about sightings of various men and women made
88 Of Living Steel
completely of metal. This book is written in Common.

The Book of the Mespert of Baldur’s Gate provides a list of various shops and restaurants that a merchant
89
Coast may engage in commerce with . This book is written in Common.

This book discusses the Jackal wizard: a class of wizard that cannot learn spells on their
90 Of Jackals own, but simply steal spells from other magic users that have them memorized. This book
is written in Common.
d100 Book Title Description

Tasagar Winterwind, Scribe to the Guilds of Selgaunt collects the most popular rumors
91 Talk of the Taverns
collected from taverns across the Realms. This book is written in Common.

Kylae Aglundar discusses what is like to have a partner whose career is adventuring,
My Life with an
92 including the ups and downs. This book is a copy, as this book was originally written in
Adventurer Vol I
1238 DR. This book is written in Common.

Kylae Aglundar discusses what is like to have a partner whose career is adventuring, and
My Life with an
93 discusses her decision to ultimately take up the career herself. This book is an original in
Adventurer Vol II
very good shape written in 1238 DR. This book is written in Common.

Solonor Thelandira, the elven god of hunting, sung this song outside the gates of Myth
Drannor when the hunt commenced to find game for it’s first celebration feast.
94 Hunter’s Blessing
The anonymous priest of this god wrote the lyrics, but there is no music set to it. This is
written in Elfish.

Donstan of Athkatla, Master Adventurer discusses how he chose to leave his family of
Gold Amid
95 merchants for the adventuring life, only to become more wealthy over years of
Dragonfire
adventuring than most of his family combined. This book is written in Common.

Siolet’s School Of Reading and Practicing the Lessons in this book enables the reader to learn the Shou
96
Language: Shou language with only 125 downtime days. This book is written in Common.

This large book contains the six smaller stories that have been written about Camber
Adventures of
97 Fosrick, a fictional ‘consulting cogitator’ (detective) who’s character was popular with
Camber Fosrick
young readers. This book is written in Common.

Tammarast Tengloves, Bard of Elupar writes of his adventures in the Deepwing Mountains,
The Strings of a
98 which were populate by a high number of flying monsters including: manticores, griffons
Shattered Lyre
and hippogriffs, red dragons, and wyverns. This book is written in Common.

A Merchant Asargrym of Baldur’s Gate provides insight into what it takes to go from relative squalor to
99
Master’s Life becoming a wealthy merchant. This book is written in Common.

Halvidon Maeraed, Bard of Elturel has written this play about the legendary Order Of The
Raging Blades: A
100 Brokenblades: An order of priests dedicated to the god Tempuhs that inhabit a number of
Tale of the North
temples in Icewind Dale. This book is written in Common.
Written by: B. Wraven Wright

Layout: Niklaus Evron

Cover Illustration: Jolene Beltane

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