Library

Below is a list of the contents of the Covenant library, pitiful as it is.

Books on The Arts

Book Details

The Spirit of Land, Terram

by Balthazar of Bonisagus
level 6, quality 12, physical quality ?
In Balthazar's hand. Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
In Latin.

(Untranslated) meeting with the Forests, Herbam

by Ariane of Merinita
level 12, quality 2, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

On making within and without, Creo

by Ariane of Merinita
level 8, quality 3, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

On getting what you want, rather than what you asked for, Rego

by Ariane of Merinita
level 7, quality 3, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

Ash and Dust, Perdo

by Pierre Ignatius of Flambeau
Transcribed by Aethelryd from a copy held at Seaborne.
level 8, quality 7, physical quality 0
In Latin.

Revealing the Hidden Truth, Intellego

by Alexander of Bonisagus
Transcribed by Marina of Merinata of Seaborne. level 10, quality 13, physical quality 0
Given in trade from Seaborne in exchange for copying several of Ariane's books.
In Latin.

Influencing the Mind, Mentem

by Adigius of Tremere
level 5, quality 7, physical quality 0
A basic summa on Mentem. The original, in Adigius' hand.
In Latin.

An interview with an elder Oak, Herbam

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Herbam by Ariane of Merinita
Target level 3, quality ?, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

Querying the path in a Forest, Herbam

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Herbam by Ariane of Merinita
Target level 8, quality 4, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

Creative colouration, Creo

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Creo by Ariane of Merinita
Target level 3, quality ?, physical quality ?
Found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum.
Quality is heavily influenced by Faerie Magic.
In Latin.

A Primer on Corpus, Corpus

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Corpus by an Unknown Author
Transcibed for the Covenant of Claxby from the library at Blackthorne.
Target level 0, quality 12, physical quality 0
A standard primer of the sort given to apprentices. Illuminated, but of no special quality.
In Latin.

??, Corpus

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Corpus by William of Criamon
The original, in William's hand.
Target level 3, quality 9, physical quality 0
Quality is 12 for readers with Enigmatic Wisdom.
In Latin.

A Primer on Imaginem, Imaginem

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Imaginem by an Unknown Author
Transcibed for the Covenant of Claxby from the library at Blackthorne.
Target level 0, quality 12, physical quality 0
A standard primer of the sort given to apprentices. Illuminated, but of no special quality.
In Latin.

Creatures of the Forest, Animal

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on the Art of Animal by Agnes of Bjorner
Target level 0, quality 8, physical quality 0
The original, in Agne's crabby hand.
In Latin.

Mundane Books

Book Details

The Function of Land, Artes Liberales

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on Artes Liberales, by Balthazar of Bonisagus
Target level 4, quality 14, physical quality 0
A copy, found in the ruins of Ariane's sanctum. Clearly written and illuminated.
In Latin.

A Commentary on Balthazar's "The Function of Land", Artes Liberales

Thoughts and insights into the text The Function of Land by Master Jean of Paris.
Transcribed by Luc the copyist from the original, summer 1215
Quality 11, physical quality ?
This copy was made for trade. Clearly written, but as yet unilluminated.
In Latin.

The Function of Land, Artes Liberales

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on Artes Liberales, by Balthazar of Bonisagus
Transcribed by Luc the copyist from the original, autumn 1215
Target level 4, quality 14, physical quality 0
This copy was made for trade. Clearly written, but as yet unilluminated.
In Latin.

A Commentary on Balthazar's "The Function of Land", Artes Liberales

Thoughts and insights into the text The Function of Land by Master Jean of Paris.
Transcribed by Luc the copyist from the original, autumn 1215
Quality 11, physical quality ?
This copy was made for trade. Clearly written, but as yet unilluminated.
In Latin.

An Introduction to the Trivium, Artes Liberales

A series of instructional questions-and-answers on Artes Liberales, by Master Jean of Paris, Summer 1215
Transcribed by Luc the copyist from the original, winter 1215
Target level 0, quality 11, physical quality 0
Clearly written, but as yet unilluminated.
In Latin.

Heirarchy of the Heavenly Hosts, Theology

A short work on Theology, by Sister Hannah, winter 1214.
Quality 6, physical quality 0
The original, in Hannah's hand. Clearly written, but as yet unilluminated.
In Latin.

Spells

Converse with plant and tree (InHe 25)
Gathering the essence of beast (MuVi 15)

There is also a large collection of notes from Ariane, in her code. Each of these spells must be translated individually.

Currently the library is housed in one of the rooms of the manor house.

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Last updated: 31/07/2004.