Books and Tomes of Magic

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The Forbidden Grimoire of Eredhel
Author: Eredhel the Veiled
Description: A thick, dark tome bound in black leather, embossed with intricate silver runes that glow faintly in moonlight. The pages are aged, with a faint scent of incense and night air.
Summary: This grimoire is said to contain the lost spells of the ancients, some of which were so powerful they were sealed away to prevent misuse. It covers necromantic rituals, spirit-binding, and forbidden summoning practices.
Useful for: Necromancer, Infernal Conjurer, Warlock   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Whispers of the Wildwood
Author: Sylvana Greenroot
Description: The cover is made of pressed leaves, vines, and bark, stitched together with strands of golden thread. The pages are made from parchment interwoven with flower petals.
Summary: A book of nature-based magic, this tome contains spells for communicating with plants and animals, healing herbs, and rituals to commune with the spirits of the forest.
Useful for: Alchemist, Druid   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Cinders of the Eternal Flame
Author: Iliana the Infernal
Description: A crimson tome with flame-like patterns etched into the cover. Its pages flicker with a subtle, fiery glow, and the air around it feels warmer.
Summary: This book is focused on fire magic, offering a range of destructive spells, fire-based familiars, and rituals to invoke the power of volcanoes and forge flames. It also covers the alchemy of fire potions.
Useful for: Alchemist, Monk of the Elements, Elementalist   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Secrets of the Dreamveil
Author: Miren Duskwalker
Description: The cover appears to shimmer and change colors, resembling a dark, starry sky. The pages are filled with shimmering ink that appears and disappears as if seen through fog.
Summary: A tome dealing with dream magic, lucid dreaming, and astral projection. It guides casters in entering the dreams of others, interpreting omens in sleep, and manipulating dreamscapes for divination or manipulation.
Useful for: Dreamwalker, Oracle   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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The Lunar Codex
Author: Marana Moonwhisper
Description: A delicate, silver-bound book with a moon-shaped clasp. The pages are soft and translucent, almost ethereal, and glow faintly under moonlight.
Summary: This codex focuses on the magic of the moon - its phases, tides, and hidden powers. It covers lunar rituals, spells for illusion, astral travel, and divining the future based on celestial movements.
Useful for: Illusionist, Sorcerer, Oracle   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Elixirs of the Soul’s Essence
Author: Gundren Nightshade
Description: A dark green leather-bound tome with an intricate design of intertwining vines and skull motifs. The pages are thick and feel heavy, almost alive in the hands.
Summary: A book of potions, brews, and elixirs with a focus on the manipulation of life force. It contains recipes for life-extension, soul-binding potions, and rituals for transferring consciousness.
Useful for: Alchemist, Enchanter   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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The Serpent’s Tongue
Author: Zhara the Enchantress
Description: The cover of this tome is scaled in a snake-like pattern, shimmering with iridescent hues. The edges are lined with venomous-looking symbols.
Summary: This tome is dedicated to serpentine magic, serpent familiars, and venomous potions. It also holds ancient knowledge about shape-shifting, particularly into serpent forms, and contains curses involving serpents.
Useful for: Druid, Warlock   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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The Eternal Library of Fates
Author: Ethelin Weavermancer
Description: A tome bound in gold thread and shimmering cloth, with pages that feel like silk. Its cover features a tapestry of intertwined threads and a central eye symbol.
Summary: This book teaches the manipulation of fate through weaving magical threads of destiny. It covers spells for controlling luck, binding destinies, and rituals that alter the future.
Useful for: Sorcerer   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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The Bloodroot Grimoire
Author: Corvina Bloodroot
Description: The tome’s cover is bound in deep red leather, embossed with dark, twisted symbols. The pages are tinted with crimson ink, and each one has a faint, blood-like stain. They feel sticky.
Summary: This dark grimoire specializes in blood magic, blood sacrifices, and the art of controlling life force through blood. It contains spells to manipulate life, summon bloodbound creatures, and even turn blood into a source of magical power.
Useful for: Warlock   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Frost and Thorns
Author: Freya Frostbloom
Description: A tome with a cover of ice, etched with thorny vines. The pages inside are frozen to the touch but do not chill the skin. A subtle frost lingers in the air around it.
Summary: This book focuses on the magic of ice, cold, and winter’s fury. It includes spells for conjuring blizzards, controlling ice elementals, and creating magical barriers of frost. Additionally, it covers rituals involving the preservation of life and the harvesting of winter herbs.
Useful for: Druid, Alchemist, Wizard   GM info / spoilers / plot hooks.
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Jan 26, 2025 21:18 by Colonel 101

So which is worshipped by the following: Ducks, Gnomes, People wearing Elvish Boots?

Jan 28, 2025 00:42

This article beautifully emphasizes the vital role books and tomes play in the world of Alana. Their connection to history, magic, and knowledge makes them feel deeply integral, adding richness and depth to the lore. A delightful dive into the wonders of this world!

Jan 28, 2025 08:58

Those books are really cool. Especially with the connected GM info. Alana is always a source of inspiration for me.

Feb 3, 2025 14:52 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I read that the Bloodroot Grimoire was slightly sticky and was like 'ewwww'. As if the whole blood thing wasn't enough.   I like the secret information in each book. It'd make a fun quest to seek them all out.

Emy x
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Feb 6, 2025 17:40

I order them all!

Stay imaginative and discover Blue's Worlds, Elaqitan & Naharin.
Feb 8, 2025 21:08 by Michael Chandra

Eeep, magic books. Those are always dangerous to mess around with. And imagine owning one without knowing of the secret, and then someone else finds out and comes for it...


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