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==Blood Tome, The== | ==Blood Tome, The== | ||
| − | [[Magus Mu'Drakhan#Retrieve the book for Mu'Drakhan|The Secret of the Circle]] | + | [[Magus Mu'Drakhan#Retrieve the book for Mu'Drakhan|The Secret of the Circle]]<br> |
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This strange book appears to be blank, but if a single drop of a person's blood is placed on a page, that drop will flow and shift, drawing itself out to form a complete family history from the present all the way back, as far as the ancient civilization of Mu. | This strange book appears to be blank, but if a single drop of a person's blood is placed on a page, that drop will flow and shift, drawing itself out to form a complete family history from the present all the way back, as far as the ancient civilization of Mu. | ||
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==Book of Runes== | ==Book of Runes== | ||
| − | [[Skipper LeGrange#Retrieve the book]] | + | [[Skipper LeGrange#Retrieve the book]]<br> |
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A spellbook owned by the village of Salamanca. It contains the [[Rune of Warding]]. | A spellbook owned by the village of Salamanca. It contains the [[Rune of Warding]]. | ||
==Lost Tongues of the Tower Makers== | ==Lost Tongues of the Tower Makers== | ||
| − | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]] | + | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]]<br> |
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Compiled by Greek scholars, this book is a guide to the ancient languages of a lost civilization that built a tower to the stars. | Compiled by Greek scholars, this book is a guide to the ancient languages of a lost civilization that built a tower to the stars. | ||
| + | ==The Obsidian Libram== | ||
| + | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]]<br> | ||
| + | Long whispered of in magical circles, the Obsidian Libram is connected with many wild rumors. Some say it is the written soul of a demon. Others insist it is a testament engraved by intelligent saurians during the age of reptiles. Some even whisper that it is a gateway to another plane of being. No one knows the truth, for this book of black stone plates seems to present different faces to different readers. | ||
==Of the Great Tower== | ==Of the Great Tower== | ||
| − | [[Technician Naylor#Get the items Naylor needs from the Circle and the Nemesis Army]] | + | [[Technician Naylor#Get the items Naylor needs from the Circle and the Nemesis Army]]<br> |
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Despite the book's title, it seems to be all about how the Circle makes their portals. It's written in their own language, but copiously illustrated. On further perusal, it looks like the book isn't so much about portals in general, but that it's summing up how certain aspects of portal creation pertain to a much larger project. | Despite the book's title, it seems to be all about how the Circle makes their portals. It's written in their own language, but copiously illustrated. On further perusal, it looks like the book isn't so much about portals in general, but that it's summing up how certain aspects of portal creation pertain to a much larger project. | ||
| + | ==Red Dust Tome, The== | ||
| + | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]]<br> | ||
| + | These swirling crimson sands are enchanted to form themselves into a book at their owner's will. The Red Dust Tome contains such bizarre knowledge that it can unhinge the thoughts of anyone without extraordinary willpower. | ||
==Rikti Factions, Vol 1== | ==Rikti Factions, Vol 1== | ||
| − | [[Serpent Drummer#Help with Conference Security|Dreams of Peace and Acts of War]] | + | [[Serpent Drummer#Help with Conference Security|Dreams of Peace and Acts of War]]<br> |
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This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth. While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information: | This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth. While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information: | ||
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It is conjectured that on the [[Rikti Homeworld]], the military is a small minority of Rikti population, and that the Rikti civilian government could have far more power. But, in the war on Earth, the Rikti military and the Restructurists are all anyone knows. | It is conjectured that on the [[Rikti Homeworld]], the military is a small minority of Rikti population, and that the Rikti civilian government could have far more power. But, in the war on Earth, the Rikti military and the Restructurists are all anyone knows. | ||
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==Spells of the First Order== | ==Spells of the First Order== | ||
| − | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]] | + | [[Miriam Bloechl#Deliver the Scroll of Tielekku to Dr. Cheng|The Scroll of Tielekku]]<br> |
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This tattered vellum folio from 1602 is rumored to be an original translation of the first spells ever taught to mankind by the gods. | This tattered vellum folio from 1602 is rumored to be an original translation of the first spells ever taught to mankind by the gods. | ||
==Truth, The== | ==Truth, The== | ||
| − | [[Dark Watcher#The Horror of War|The Horror of War]] | + | [[Dark Watcher#The Horror of War|The Horror of War]]<br> |
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Many people died over the contents of this book. The well-written volume lays out in comprehensive detail the terrible truth of the Rikti War and its origins as the merciless machinations of none other than Nemesis, the so-called 'Prussian Prince of Automatons'. The author chose not to use her name with good reason. Of the many people named in the book who were instrumental in uncovering the truth, you're one of the few who are still alive. | Many people died over the contents of this book. The well-written volume lays out in comprehensive detail the terrible truth of the Rikti War and its origins as the merciless machinations of none other than Nemesis, the so-called 'Prussian Prince of Automatons'. The author chose not to use her name with good reason. Of the many people named in the book who were instrumental in uncovering the truth, you're one of the few who are still alive. | ||
Revision as of 17:58, 6 September 2007
This is a list of fictional books in the City of... universe. WARNING: Many of these books descriptions contain major spoilers. Read at your own risk.
Contents
Blood Tome, The
The Secret of the Circle
This strange book appears to be blank, but if a single drop of a person's blood is placed on a page, that drop will flow and shift, drawing itself out to form a complete family history from the present all the way back, as far as the ancient civilization of Mu.
Book of Runes
Skipper LeGrange#Retrieve the book
A spellbook owned by the village of Salamanca. It contains the Rune of Warding.
Lost Tongues of the Tower Makers
The Scroll of Tielekku
Compiled by Greek scholars, this book is a guide to the ancient languages of a lost civilization that built a tower to the stars.
The Obsidian Libram
The Scroll of Tielekku
Long whispered of in magical circles, the Obsidian Libram is connected with many wild rumors. Some say it is the written soul of a demon. Others insist it is a testament engraved by intelligent saurians during the age of reptiles. Some even whisper that it is a gateway to another plane of being. No one knows the truth, for this book of black stone plates seems to present different faces to different readers.
Of the Great Tower
Technician Naylor#Get the items Naylor needs from the Circle and the Nemesis Army
Despite the book's title, it seems to be all about how the Circle makes their portals. It's written in their own language, but copiously illustrated. On further perusal, it looks like the book isn't so much about portals in general, but that it's summing up how certain aspects of portal creation pertain to a much larger project.
Red Dust Tome, The
The Scroll of Tielekku
These swirling crimson sands are enchanted to form themselves into a book at their owner's will. The Red Dust Tome contains such bizarre knowledge that it can unhinge the thoughts of anyone without extraordinary willpower.
Rikti Factions, Vol 1
Dreams of Peace and Acts of War
This book is an explanation of how the Rikti have become divided since their time on Earth. While there's a great deal of information covered in the book, a series of bookmarks and highlightings help you pick out the important information:
Ever since the end of the First Rikti War, the Rikti on Earth appear to have suffered through disagreements about how best to proceed. These disagreements grew until the Rikti on Earth began to factionalize into two groups: the Traditionalists and the Restructurists.
The Traditionalists believed that wherever they were, they should maintain the norms of Rikti society, with its slow decisions reached through psychic debate and group consensus. The majority of the Traditionalists were from the minority of scientists and engineers who had accompanied the invasion force and had been trapped when the portals were sealed.
The Restructurists felt that the old paradigms wouldn't work in their current situation and were open to creating new ones, centered around the military majority of the invading force. They quickly became focused on advancement through military accomplishment and swelled their ranks with converted humans.
The Traditionalists were terrified of these changes as they saw their society turned upside-down and becoming a military dictatorship. In an attempt to blunt the power of the Restructurists, they've even begun talking to humanity about ending the war. The Restructurists need the continued war to justify their changes, and are unlikely to accept any peace.
It is conjectured that on the Rikti Homeworld, the military is a small minority of Rikti population, and that the Rikti civilian government could have far more power. But, in the war on Earth, the Rikti military and the Restructurists are all anyone knows.
Spells of the First Order
The Scroll of Tielekku
This tattered vellum folio from 1602 is rumored to be an original translation of the first spells ever taught to mankind by the gods.
Truth, The
The Horror of War
Many people died over the contents of this book. The well-written volume lays out in comprehensive detail the terrible truth of the Rikti War and its origins as the merciless machinations of none other than Nemesis, the so-called 'Prussian Prince of Automatons'. The author chose not to use her name with good reason. Of the many people named in the book who were instrumental in uncovering the truth, you're one of the few who are still alive.
