What's on the Shelf: 1001 Essays, Treatises, and Books on Magic

[Kelb_Panthera]

145: Spirits and their quirks; a guide to being at one with the cosmos - an anonymous monk
146: Archmage to Wu-jen; a comprehensive guide to spellcasting traditions - Frank, Archivist of Boccob

[Ninja_Prawn]

First off, some fiction, because not every book in the library has to be about work.

0147: Speaking with Illithids (Book 1 of the Underdark Trilogy) - Gasiad Highbranch
0148: A Myconid at Midnight (Book 2 of the Underdark Trilogy) - Gasiad Highbranch
0149: The Eye of the Beholder (Book 3 of the Underdark Trilogy) - Gasiad Highbranch
0150: Adventures on the Shining Sea - Verra Bronzeshield

Then, a few useful non-fiction texts.

0151: Common Oozes and How to Eradicate Them - Annen Wribrook
0152: Draconic-Infernal Dictionary
0153: Guide to the Inns and Taverns of Sigil - Markus the Unspeakable

Maybe some religious material?

0154: Great Wheel, Great Tree: Cosmology in the Fifteenth Century - Bori Gunulbar
0155: The History of the Dead Three, and Other Tales - compiled by Ulil Moruro
0156: The History of Tymora and Beshaba - Iriel Harlonde

[AtlasSniperman]

My characters write a lot of these

0157- treatise on traps v1 by ralkin brachyr
0158- treatise on traps v2, field combat by ralkin brachyr
0159- treatise on traps v3, magical traps by ralkin brachyr
0160- begginer merger on lei and mechanical engineering by ralkin brachyr
0161- advanced merger on lei and mechanical engineering by ralkin brachyr
0162- self constructing robotics by ralkin brachyr
0163- a whispered suggestion; oliver cormorant
0164- racial anatomics and arcane evolution by barricha longleaf
0165- Symboldex by huuran althola
0166- scrying for beginners by huuran althola
0167- on good necromancy; a study by huuran althola
0168- will and the inevitable; oliver cormorant

[Seto]

From my campaign world :

0169 - Sepulchral Musings, by Vermias Laravan (a bold defense of why Necromancy is theologically acceptable)
0170 - Soul-induced magicks and residual magicks, an Introduction, a collaboration between the Wizarding Academy of Ardin and the Church of Boccob.
0171 - First-order magicks and second-order magicks, an advanced Guide, by the Church of Boccob.
0172 - The strain of magic on our minds and how to handle it, by Drogyn Lerson.
0173 - The current state of research on Transmutation, by Honorary Archwizard Eleanor Kain.
0174 - Baleful Polymorph : an Arcane Thesis, by Honorary Archwizard Eleanor Kain.
0175 - The reversibility of Transmutation's undulatory trace, or my challenge to the Elven school of thought, by Honorary Archwizard Eleanor Kain.
0176 - Is Eleanor Kain a Fraud?, by Master Wizard Andiniel Falnëor.
0177 - An account of the Transmutation Controversy, and how Master Falnëor spent one year trapped inside a bottle, by Zell Taran.
0178- A detailed biography of Swordsmaster Alonna de Valpierre, by Zell Taran.
0179- Tales and Poems of Balgan, by Zell Taran.

[Vinyadan]

180. Soul Density: Find the Right Gem for Your Target, by Zeman Fondly

[Ninja_Prawn]

Just thought of a few inspired by one of my current campaigns.

0181: On the Ethics of Pixie Dust as a Spell Component - Astra Glitterwing (translated from Sylvan by Raielan Sy'Ar)
0182: I Spied for the Faerie Queens: Branwen Kitsune TELLS ALL! - Branwen Kitsune
0183: To Capture a Swamp-Nymph - Alcazar Blackvale

[Lacco]

0184: The Masks we Wear - Jacquen H'ghar
0185: The Power of Symbols - author unknown
0186: Advanced Needlework: Stitches that Hold - Riven Skarrgrim
0187: Mummification for Advanced Studies - Hetsut Ahnemtophet et al.
0188: Liver, Bladder and Other Squishy Bits - Irvan Wquerish
0189: Experimental Alchemy for Magical Practitioners - Osmahax the Unclean
0190: Blasphemous Rituals Volume XIII - Durok the Weaver of Shadows

[Vinyadan]

191. Lost in Translation: Why Isn't Your Spell Working?, by Augustus Sequentis
192. Alternate Endings. A Compendium of Cases in Which the Knight Didn't Save the Damsel, by Ulrike Vonvongard
193. How To Survive a Night with An Undead, by Erwig the Tomb-Tainted
194. Shrinking: What's the Limit?, by Bob the Bomber
195. Magickaholic: Who Needs Sunshine?, by Haribert Funklauncher
196. War and Pieces. My Battlefield Collection, by Vendor the Grafter
197. The Eldritch Theurge as Alternative to a Gunship. Practical Considerations, by Gen. Danton Kradus
198. Is Eating while Casting Unhealthy?, by Bobocop Copperman
199. Magickea, Current Era Catalogue.
200. The Lost Heap, or, Why the Best Die First (and How to Profit from It), by Bacchanus Metalli

[Lacco]

0201: Life, Death and Undeath of Xzp'arsxzy'r'ltis the Lich - Xzp'arsxzy'r'ltis the Lich (autobiography)
0202: Magic in Blood - Autopsy of Elf - Ismaraz the Devourer
0203: Magic and Blood - Practical Guide to Sorcerors - Malakarai the Red
0204: Blood Magic - Practical Guide - Ahemar Qaradis
0205: Dark Arts: Artisan's Guide to Black and Gray - Mrazand Mazaridin
0206: Necromantic Circles and Their Various Effects on Summoning, Binding and Banishing - Caspar Viridinis
0207: Stone Circles of [insert world] - Uraz Graabraz
0208: Astronomical Phenomena of [insert world] and Their Various Effects on Summoning, Binding and Banishing - Caspar Viridinis
0209: To Acquire Mastery of Ray Spells - Nirsind I'alvaar
0210: Demonical Effigies of [insert country] - Raisin Marjorie

[TheTeaMustFlow]

0211: Combat Trigonometry, or: How To Not Incinerate Your Allies - Renault 'Red' Blaine, Evoker Extraordinaire.
0212: Thoughts on the Conquest of Encier - Laszlo Strasser, Suel Archanamach
0213: A True History of the Suelese Conquest - Tarquel V, Last Queen-Bishop of Encier.
0214: How Bad Could It Be? Vol. I: Why Friends Don't Let Friends Near the Deck of Many Things - Mercer, Elven Rogue.
0215: How Bad Could It Be? Vol. II: Why One Should Not Question A Beholder's Life Choices - Mercer, Elven Rogue and onetime Statue.
0216: How Bad Could It Be? Vol, III: Why Friends Don't Let Familiars Near the Deck of Many Things Either - Mercer, Silver Wyrm, onetime Statue and erstwhile Elven Rogue.
0217: The Fourth Voyage Across the Sea - Lord Salvadore Perissus
0218: Threats Transcending Borders, a Treatise Written For All Kingdoms - Wesley Garrosh
0219: Wesley Garrosh is a Damned Liar - Riker Garrosh
0220: Lighting A Flame In The Phlogiston, and Other Errors: A Critique of Fleet Strategy in the Second Unhuman War - Captain-Commodore Icarus Moonshadow, Elven Imperial Navy (discharged)

[Ninja_Prawn]

0221: Five Proposals for the Improvement of Crop Yields by Means Arcane and Divine - Stanson Wilders
0222: Transmundane Agriculture is a Threat to the Common Man - Korali Amberspark, Court Mage to Mayor Openhand
0223: Deregulate Agricultural Magic Now! - Lady Ellacia Derezan, Baron Kyndale
0224: The Economic Miracle of Kyndale - Sun Liling
0225: A Study of the Environmental Hazards Associated with Uncontrolled Sorcery - Korali Amberspark, Court Mage to Mayor Openhand
0226: Transmundane Agriculture: The Future Starts Today! - Stanson Wilders
0227: A Legal Framework for the Outlawing of Magically-Enhanced Farming - Korali Amberspark, Court Mage to Mayor Openhand
0228: Open Letter to Miss. Amberspark, 23^rd Myrtul 1492 - Stanson Wilders
0229: Proceedings of 2^nd Kythorn 1492: The Trial of Mr. Stanson Wilders for the Crime of Seditious Libel - Arravash Magistrate's Court

[ApocalypseSquid]

0230: Ethics of Transformation Magic on Nonhumans- Koljor Ardelat
0231: An Exploration in the Magic of Fallen Civilizations- Dhara Nolher
0232: Musings on the Consumption of Thoughts - K'llthol Nikqarhll - translated from the initial illithid by Gharen "The Mad"
0233: Natural Heirarchies of All Beings, Mortal and Immortal - Gharen "The Mad"

[Twelvetrees]

0224: Notes on Various Effects of Wild Magic on Gnollish Physiology - Gadren Thusorn

0225: An Introduction to Goblinoid Courting - Druv Volgu

0226: Rust Monsters: Housing and Care - Alden Winstanley

0227: The Many Uses of an Unseen Servant - Julius Omond

[Bohandas]

As an additional resource I'd like to point you all to the random title generator "Bookspinner" on Seventh Sanctum

http://www.seventhsanctum.com/genera...me=bookspinner

[Slipperychicken]

As an additional resource I'd like to point you all to the random title generator "Bookspinner" on Seventh Sanctum

http://www.seventhsanctum.com/genera...me=bookspinner

Well well well, that is a good one. Posting the first 20 from I got from it.

0228: A Comparison of Longbows and Shortbows
0229: A Criticism of the Cultural Leaders of the City
0230: A Discussion of the Maintenance of the Crossbow-pistol and Sword
0231: A Tutorial of Ancient Sorceries
0232: An Abridged Peacetime Comparison of Tridents and Darts
0233: An Overview of The Courtship Rituals of The Cyclops
0234: Ancient Theurgy
0235: Classic Evocations for Enchanters
0236: Current Studies of The Respiratory System of Trolls
0237: Falsehoods Concerning the Legendary Clerics of the Territories
0238: Goblins' Mating Habits
0239: Minions Serving the Vengeance Gods
0240: Sayings of the Great Birth Goddess
0241: Summoning for the Wizard
0242: The Barony's Ideological Crimes
0243: The Codex of Enchantment
0244: The Legendary Blasphemers of the Plant God
0245: The Peacetime Use of Remedial Evocations
0246: The Rituals of the Forge Goddess
0247: The Skeletal System of Harpies

[Knaight]

Handcopied textbook tomes, from the mage's days as an apprentice, all of which can have a prestigious mage's name stuck in them somewhere:

0268-0278

• Practical Alchemy
• Alchemy Vitae
• Alchemy Avitae
• Alchemy: The Central Magic
• Introductory Herbalism
• Mystical Herbs
• Material and Magical Balances in Alchemical Engineering
• Principles of Enchantment
• Humanoid Enchantment
• Thermoalchemy

0279-0289 (0281 through 0287 need to appear together)
Individual papers, in much more detail:

• Purification of wolfbane extract in owlbear fat solvents.
• Longevity effects on enchantment resistance among elven priests
• Sobriety as charm vulnerability in adult dwarves - Uther Stonewarden, 1214
• Sobriety as charm resistance in adult dwarves - Mordak Gemweaver, 1215
• Sobriety has no effect on charm efficacy among adult dwarves - Uther Stonewarden, 1216
• The effects of alcohol on dwarven charm resistance evaluated on a per alcohol basis - Mordak Gemweaver, 1215
• Sobriety still has no effect on charm efficacy among adult dwarves - Uther Stonewarden, 1217
• Alchemical analysis of blood alchohol concentration in dwarves - Abernath The Great, 1219
• Charm susceptability as an effect of blood alcohol level in adult dwarven populations - Uther Stonewarden and Mordak Gemweaver, 1220
• Maximizing generational size changes in mammal-amphibian crossbreeding
• Possible applications for subterranean mushroom spores in production of potion precursors

[Gravitron5000]

Secluded in the back of the library, away from prying eyes are the following three tomes. The pages are worn and bindings cracked from heavy use.

0290 - Fluffy Bunnies vol. I
0291 - Fluffy Bunnies vol. II - Too Fluffy
0292 - Fluffy Bunnies vol. III - Soooo Fluffy

[Bohandas]

0293 This Old Dungeon (by Bob Villain)

[DavidSh]

294: Proceedings of the 1043rd International Conference on Calling, Summoning, and Teleportation

[Shoot Da Moon]

295: Don't Do What Donny Don't Does: First Principles of Safe Spellcasting

296: I Know You're Reading This Title, [Player Character's name]

297: Break Those Chains That Bind You

[Shoot Da Moon]

298: Observation of Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Entanglement on Supraquantum Structures by Induction Through Nonlinear Transuranic Crystal of Extremely Long Wavelength (ELW) Pulse from Mode-Locked Source Array

[Bohandas]

299: Flammable Objects: A Comprehensive List

300: 666 Things to Do In The Lower Planes

301: Making Friends: My Life As A Golem Crafter

[Bohandas]

302.) Potions I Have Known And Loved

303.) Military Applications of the Alchemic Transmutation of Essence of Pitchblende

304.) The Shrieking Wind: An Interview With the Abyssal Prince Miska the Wolf-Spider During His Exile In Pandemonium

305.) The Biblionomicon

306.) Asses and Gasses: A Study Of Equines of the Elemental Plane of Air

307.) The Book Of Vexingly Insufficient Light

308.) Lose Weight The Antigravity Way

[Gildedragon]

309) On the Existence and Measurement of the Six Fundamentals of Individuals.- St. Deco Inwich

[Madbox]

309. How to Cast 'Friends' and Influence People: A Guide to Effective Charms- by Dill Carnough

310. No More Guano: Basic Magic Foci Construction- by Eve Oaker.

311. The Infiltration of Incompetent's Isthmus: A Primer on Martial Application of Magic- by Sir Major General Shaka deHannibal.

[TheTeaMustFlow]

311. The Infiltration of Incompetent's Isthmus: A Primer on Martial Application of Magic- by Sir Major General Shaka deHannibal.

Strictly speaking, that should be Major General Sir Shaka deHannibal. Aaanyway...

312: Combat Abjuration, or: How To Not Get Incinerated - Renault 'Red' Blaine, Evoker Extraordinaire.
313: Living On A Prayer: Memoirs of a Sacred Exorcist - Maurice Helgred, Sword of St. Cuthbert
314: The Burning Hate, Being A Revelation Of The Dark Secrets Of The So-Called Shining One - Unknown
315: The Vital Pact - Argyll Te'Shea
316: Malconvokation and Malfeasance: On Certain Heresies Against The Sun Father - Archbishop Jozan, Church Inquisitor to the Peloran Faithful

[Gildedragon]

317: Of Mice and Men: Transmutation, Sapience and the Soul
318: Of Mice and Men: Using Divination to Prevent Disaster
319: Of Mice and Men: On My Experience As An Urban Druid
320: Of Mice and Men: A Treatise on Company (from cohorts to familiars)

[Madbox]

Strictly speaking, that should be Major General Sir Shaka deHannibal.

Ah, my bad. Tank you for pointing that out.

321. Theoretical Concepts Behind Constructing a Philosopher's Stone- by N. Flameel (with intro by Harold Ceramicist)
322.5th Dimensional Constructs and their Applications- by Pauli Hidron

[Bohandas]

323.) The Searing Catalog: Mail Order Items From The Elemental Plane of Fire

[ZxxZ]

324: A Treatise on Prayer: Spells and Communication across Planar Boundaries
325: Bynding vnd Svmmoning IV Neophytes
326: Elemental Psychology Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mana Disorders Volume Five