What are these black books? A little history.

Black books (orig. Black Books) - unique books associated with the Daedra Prince of knowledge, Hermaeus Mora.

• Each Black Book is connected with a certain part of the Apocrypha, the plan of Oblivion of Hermaeus Mora: after reading the first pages the hero will move to Apocrypha . Those who observed the process of reading the Black Books note that the reader becomes translucent, since he is simultaneously in Nirn and Oblivion.
• Reading the Black Book on Solstheim takes the hero to Apocrypha. The part of the Apocrypha associated with each Black Book is divided into several sectors corresponding to the chapters of the book. Only after completing the first chapter can you get into the second. The Black Books contain great knowledge, but only a valiant and intelligent hero who manages to go through all the trials will get it. If Dovahkiin reads the Black Book while in Apocrypha, he will return back to Solstheim.
• Black books can only be read on Solstheim. Trying to read them outside the island will result in the following message: "A vision of Solstheim floats past your eyes and disappears.". Afterwards, the inventory closes and a small earthquake occurs, but nothing happens to the hero.
• Nobody knows where these books came from. Some say they were written at different times by different people. Some books are from the future, and some are from the past.

  Each book has a weight equal to unit and it's worth 2000 Septimov. All books give you the opportunity to choose one of three special abilities(except for the book " Waking Dreams", with which you can reset the ability points of any skill for one dragon soul), which can be changed by reading the book again.

  While traveling around Solstheim you may come across madman, who will shout something about a mysterious book. After a short conversation with him, a mark will appear on the map where one of the Black Books is located. After defeating the madman, you need to go to the place indicated on the map to get the book.

Black Book: Sharp Pen

Black Book: Sharp Pen(orig. Black Book: Epistolary Acumen) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Nchardak, during the task “The Path of Knowledge”, which can be obtained from the master Nelota V Tel Mithrine.

Gift

SPOILER!It is here that Hermaeus Mora will teach the second and third words of the "Bend the Will" shout.

• "The Power of the Dragonborn" : The "Ruthless Force" shout deals more damage and can disintegrate enemies.
• "Flame of the Dragonborn" : after killing an enemy with the cry “Fire Breath”, a fiery serpent appears from his corpse, fighting on the side of Dovahkiin for 60 seconds.
• "Frost of the Dragonborn" : The "Frost Breath" shout encases enemies in ice.

• « Dragonborn Power ": damage depends on the number of words used (50 units using all three words); tearing apart the enemy looks like a disintegration effect.
• « Flame of the Dragonborn ": the fire snake has 316 health units, and in its habits and techniques it looks like an ice ghost. Appears after the death of any creature, even summoned ones.
• « Frost of the Dragonborn ": Frost Breath freezes enemies in ice, just like Ice Form, but unlike it, Frost Breath has a much faster cooldown, and with this ability it also deals more damage.

Black Book: Filament and Filigree

Black Book: Filament and Filigree(orig. Black Book: Filament and Filigree) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Kolbjorn Mound, upon completion of the quest " Excavations"after defeating Azidal. You can get this quest in two ways:

1. Find and read the book “ Fall of Azidal" It is in Voroney Rock.
2. Find Kolbjorn Mound, and next to it Ralisa Sedaris , talk to him. The task is quite long and costly, but with patience you will find not only the book but also a complete set of Azidal’s armor and Azidal’s mask.

Filament and filigree
author: Jelketeris
I looked at my reflection in the metal, wondering if my face had changed to match my inner mood. I spent days working on this piece, and the stuffiness in the forge was taking its toll. I always walked into the metal shop when darkness descended upon me, and today was no exception. In the middle

Gift

• « The secret of strength "-power attacks do not consume your stamina for 30 seconds.
• « Secret of protection " - damage received from attacks is halved for 30 seconds.
• « The secret of sorcery " - spells do not consume magic for 30 seconds.

Black Book: Hidden Twilight

Black Book: Hidden Twilight(orig. Black Book: The Hidden Twilight) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Tel Mithryn , next to the staff enchanter. But to get into the room with the book you need to help the master Nelotu.

Gift

After passing the test of the book, you can choose one of three abilities:

• « Mora's Grasp ": Causes the target to freeze between Oblivion and Tamriel for 30 seconds, becoming completely invulnerable to all types of damage;
• « Mora's Agony ": summons a field of living tentacles that poison opponents;
• « Morata's Blessing »: allows you to fully restore your health, magic and strength.

Hidden Dusk
author: Karillius Melfus
The city of Incids rose above the desert, shining and decadent. Either way, he was still standing. I passed through the gate, and the beast knew exactly where to take me: only beggars and poets have this manner. The only place where a person with my needs can finally find satisfaction. I'm not proud, but no one ever is.

Black Book: The Sick Regent

Black Book: The Sick Regent(orig. Black Book: The Sallow Regent) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

White Ridge Mound.

Sick Regent

Act I, scene I

(Filemina enters, holding a broken scepter in her hands)
Filemina--
Grief has befallen my broken heart,
What no longer gives a gentle shine to the one
Who, without shame, left him at the mercy of the gods,
Leaving in return only madness in scarlet blood.

Gift

After passing the test of the book, you can choose one of three abilities:

• « Seeker of power ": combat skills are 10% more effective;
• « Seeker of magic ": all spells consume 10% less magic, enchantments are 10% more effective;
• « Shadow Seeker ": Thieving skills are 10% more effective

Black Book: Winds of Change

Black Book: Winds of Change(orig. Black Book: The Winds of Change) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Bloodrock Mound, can be entered through the Raven Rock Mine after defeating the dragon priest named Zakrisosh. This is connected to the quest "The Last Descent", which can be taken from Crescius Calleria, in the Raven Rock Mine.

Winds of Change
author: Liesel Gray Heart
During Elgrir's reign, I took notice of the diversity of behavior and thoughts of the problem population and carried out a simple plan to understand and ultimately influence them. Being in my right mind, I began to classify from the lower strata, which are equally divided into those who

Gift

After passing the test of the book, the hero can choose one of three abilities:

• Lover's Intuition : Damage to the opposite sex in battle is increased by 10%. When trading with a representative of the opposite sex, prices are 10% more profitable.
• Companion's Intuition : Your attacks, Shouts and destruction spells do not damage your companions.
• Scientist's intuition : Reading skill books increases the skill by one additional point.

Black Book: Untold Legends

Black Book: Untold Legends(orig. Black Book: Untold Legends (Book)) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

After the Wall of Words in Benkongerike.

After passing the book test, you can choose one of three abilities:

• Black market : Summons a Dremora Trader that you can trade with.
• Secret servant : Summons a Dremora footman to carry your things.
• Bard Knowledge : Summons a ghostly drum that plays for you, speeding up your Stamina regeneration and that of nearby allies.

Description of the gift

1. Black market

Dremora Trader- a Daedra summoned from Oblivion itself. Outwardly, it is very similar to other dremora, but has more human facial features.

The merchant can be summoned for only 15 seconds (the time spent examining the goods does not count), but an unlimited number of times and with an unlimited interval between calls. Interaction occurs in the same way as with ordinary merchants. He has 2000 septims with him and buys items of any class, except stolen ones. He is not affected by the Great Merchant speech ability. You can't steal.

Black Book: Waking Dreams(orig. Black Book: Waking Dreams) - book, quest item, Daedric artifact in the add-on The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

IN Mirak Temple during the main storyline of The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn. To move to this section of Apocrypha, you need to read the book after completing the first story cutscene with Miraak, or wait for the second quest visit, before the fight with Miraak.

Daydreams about a starless sky
author: Bily Felkreks
Eyes once dazzled by the falling stars of the highest revelation will always see the faint distortion of a discouraging question as True Inquiry shapes the facets of thought. The rest is vulgar fiction, attempts to impose order in the coherence of the concealment of an indifferent god.

Gift

• At the end of this section of the Apocrypha, divided into six chapters, there is a Wall of Words with one of the words of the power of the mind “Dragon Incarnate”.
• After completing the expansion's story quest, after defeating Miraak, you will be able to reset and redistribute ability points in any skill tree. Resetting one ability tree costs one dragon soul.

Brief walkthrough

1. Read the book "Untold Legends".
2. Go to Apocrypha.
3. Explore hidden knowledge.
4. Choose a reward.

Walkthrough

This book is located in the Benkongerik cave.

After reading the book, the hero is transferred to the Apocrypha, to Chapter I. You should get to the book with Chapter II. Here, turning left, the hero will meet a lurker guard. Having defeated him, all that remains is to reach the crossroads.

Turning right takes you to Chapter III. Here, a seeker and a volume of the spell: “Call the Seeker” await the hero.

By turning left where the quest marker points, the character is teleported through the book to Chapter IV. Moving through this chapter, the hero will find himself in a hall with several seekers.

Having found a magic ball on the right side of the hall and activating another ball in the opened room, the hero will open a room with a third magic ball. Thus, having gained access to the previously locked magic ball in the middle of the room, the hero will be able to move on to go to Chapter V.

Walking forward without turning, the hero will find himself in the next hall, at the end of which the Black Book is visible. As soon as the hero wants to approach her, the corridor will begin to move to the left. When entering the left room, the hero will encounter an avenger lurker. After fighting him, you just need to go further to find the magic ball. He will open the gate to the main hall. Now, using the “live” corridor, you need to get into the right room. After defeating another lurker-avenger, you should again reach the magic ball and activate it. The path to the Black Book will open.

However, if after passing the left corridor you immediately run along the moving corridor, then a bug is possible when the latter stops in the center, immediately opening the path to the book.

Reward

After passing the test of the book, Dovahkiin can choose one of three abilities:

• "Black Market": Summons a Dremora merchant with whom you can trade.
• “Secret Servant”: calling a Dremora footman who will carry Dovahkiin’s things.
• "Bard's Knowledge": Summons a ghostly drum that plays, accelerating the regeneration of the Dovahkiin and his allies nearby.

Quest stages

To go to a specific stage of the quest, enter in the console:

Setstage DLC2BlackBook03Quest stage

where the stage parameter is a number, the stage of the quest (all stages are listed below).

Note

• You can only gain one ability from this book at a time.

You will find this book in Benkongerike. A hint where to look for the Black Books can be given by the master wizard Neloth from Tel Mithryn, see the quest Lost Knowledge. If you came here at his prompting, "Untold Legends" will then need to be taken to him (don't worry, he won't take the book, but will only make a copy for himself).

Bencongerik

The cave is located in the snowy northern part of the island. Population: Rieklings, who apparently killed even the draugr in these ruins.

Enter the cave and move forward, destroying the Rieklings and watching your step: the inhabitants have set tripwire traps. The path is linear, just follow the ice tunnels, there is nowhere to turn. When you reach the large hall, pay attention to its far end, where the horn lamps are glowing. Here begins a new area of ​​Benkongerike - the main hall (Benkongerike Great Hall).

Once you enter, you will find yourself in a corridor. If you wish, you can hack the door on the left - there is a chest there. Further the path lies to the right and eventually leads to a large hall. Exterminate the inhabitants and inspect the room. On the second tier on the left you will find a box with a pendant of the East Empire Pendant. Then go down and go to the far end of the hall. Here is a standard puzzle for Nordic ruins with images of animals. Correct placement (from left to right): "eagle", "fish", "fish", "snake". Pull the handle on the pedestal and enter the opened gate.

In front of you is a Wall with the word from the Scream “Cyclone”.

To the left of the Wall of Words there is a passage to the room with the desired Black Book. After reading, you are transported to Apocrypha.

Apocrypha

The area is not difficult or long. Chapter II near the entrance. Read it, go across the bridge, where one lurker is waiting for you. Further the road forks. To the right is the passage to Chapter III, which, in turn, leads to a room with a spell volume “Conjure Seeker”, a live seeker and a cocoon (Pod) with junk. So, if you already have such a volume, go immediately to the left - to Chapter IV.

You will exit into a large hall where a group of seekers have gathered. Deal with them and explore the surrounding area. To advance further, you will need to activate three magic balls (Scrye) in sequence, opening the bars, and go to the far part of the hall, where Chapter V lies behind the gate.

In front of you is a corridor, a pair of locked gates on either side, and ahead of you is an inviting copy of the book itself. Don't relax - as soon as you get closer to her, the corridor will turn in a mean way and take you to the room with the lurker. Kill him and exit the side door you saw earlier. Now the path to "Untold Legends" is clear.

The first activation will give you the opportunity to choose one of three abilities (described), the second will transfer you back to Solstheim.

Bencongerik

In the room with the book on the left there is a door - this is a short way out.

The Black Book is a special book, quite large in size, which is associated with the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora. With the help of the article Where to find Black Books in Skyrim, you will find out what is so unusual about them, and of course, where and how to get them.

To access the books you need the Dragonborn add-on, since the books can only be read on Soltsaime (reading in Skyrim will result in the inscription “ A vision of Solstheim floats past your eyes and disappears"). There are 7 books in total, each of them has 3 special active properties.

It should be noted that book Awakening Dreams gives a wider range of choices to improve your skills as it ties into the game's main quest.

Read the book and the character is immediately transported to Apocrypha. Each of his plans has several chapters that are tied to the book. After completing all the chapters, the hero will be endowed with special, hidden knowledge Hermaeus Mora, which only the smartest seeker receives.

Peculiarities

• The weight of one book is equal to one
• The cost of the book is 2000 septims
• They can't be sold
• You can choose a different skill at any time by reading the book again
• You can “surprise” people by reading a book in a crowded place and hearing the phrase: “You just became almost transparent for a second.”

So, now let's figure it out and find out where and how to find all 7 Black Books in Skyrim!

Where can I get all the Black Books in Skyrim?

Black Book: Sharp Feather

Location: Nchardak

Quest: Path of Knowledge

Note: If you break your head in some places of the quest, the solution for treatment is simple, watch the video walkthrough, or ask a question in the comments.

Reward:
Power of the Dragonborn
Flame of the Dragonborn
Ice of the Dragonborn

Black Book: Filament and Filigree

Location: Kolbjorn Mound

Quest: Excavations

Note: To complete the quest, you will have to fork out as much as 11,000 septims to finance the excavations of an ancient temple. As a result, you will receive a unique armor set and a pair of Azidal rings, and the word of Strength.

Reward:
The secret of magic
Secret of protection
The secret of strength

Black Book: Hidden Twilight

Location: Tel Mithryn

Quest: No. After opening access to the Staff Enchanter, the book lies on the table next to the “Staff Enchanter”

Note: Neloth might say something like: “I might ask, maybe I haven’t researched this book yet...”

Mora's Agony
Mora's Grace
Mora's Grasp

Black Book: The Sick Regent

Location: White Ridge Mound

Quest: No

Reward:
Seeker of power
Shadow Seeker
Seeker of magic

Black Book: Winds of Change

Location: Bloodskal Mound

Quest: The Last Descent

Note: During the quest, receive the collectible two-handed “Blade of Bloodskal”

Reward:
Companion's Intuition
Lover's Intuition
Scientist's intuition

Black Book: Untold Legends

Location: Bencongerik

Quest: Lost knowledge

Note: Allows you to select your summon ability Dremora Trader, who always has 2000 gold with him (updated once per game day) and good clothes.

Reward:
Bard Knowledge
Black market
Secret servant

Black Book: Waking Dreams

Location: Miraak Temple

Quest: Final, At the Top of Apocrypha

Reward:
Resets any skill tree in exchange for one dragon soul.

Below is a video that shows a description of all the effects of the skills that can be obtained by completing the quests of the Black Books!

Video Skyrim - Properties of all Black Books from Dragonborn

Video walkthrough - getting all the books

Also, for the more curious Dovahkiins, I’m putting a map with marks of the locations of all the books.

Solstheim Map

Well, now you know where to find all 7 Black Books in Skyrim, or rather on the island of Solstheim!