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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Skyrim Library, Vol. II: Man, Mer & Beast
Bethesda Softworks
4.14 AVERAGE
9 reviews for:
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Skyrim Library, Vol. II: Man, Mer & Beast
Bethesda Softworks
4.14 AVERAGE
Also should be known as the miscellaneous volume. It’s not entirely clear what makes a text a History vs appearing in this volume. This volume even includes Rising Threat in which Praxis Erratum, Imperial Historian, presents Lathenil of Sunhold’s account of the the rise of the Thalmor is the Summerset Isles. He re-contextualises this text after the events that led to the signing of the White-Gold Concordat. Instead of this text being included in the Histories, it is presented here in the Factions section because well, the Thalmor is technically a Faction I guess? (Though not a joinable one.) I just wish decisions like these had a lore friendly justification that is explained by perhaps some supplementary notes. In addition, despite the title, there’s unfortunately very little in-game texts about the Beasts of Skyrim. Now, if Bethesda ever wish to release a Bestiary of the Elder Scrolls I’d pre-order that immediately. Otherwise, like the first volume, this book beautifully presents the in-game texts alongside concept art and is pretty much exactly as you expect.
adventurous
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Same as my review on the previous one. Go read that. Not that you probably need reading a review if you're already at Nr. 2.
It’s a beautiful book and the illustrations are amazing and so detailed. The characters, the weapons and the creatures are so wonderfully drawn.
Our first section lists the books which tell stories of the different races of Tamriel. These are some of the most interesting books in the game because they are so informational. The first books are regarding the Nords. These are the natives of Skyrim and either the protagonists or antagonists (depending who you side with) in the civil war which is raging in Skyrim when the player first starts. Then books on the Elves. We have the Bosmer (Wood Elves), the Dunmer (Dark Elves) and the Altmer (High Elves) and these guys make up the majority of the Aldmeri Dominion. We also have a series I like to re-read which is the Mystery of Talara which when read all together, there are five volumes, practically is the same size as a novella. There are stories about the Reachmen of Markarth, the Falmer, the Dwarves, the Khajiit and the Orcs.
We then have the creatures and beasts. Ice Wraiths, Wispmothers, Hagravens, Death Hounds, Frostbite Spiders, Trolls, Chaurus, Horkers and Werewolves. After that we have books on warfare. War is a very big theme in Skyrim at the time of playing and you as the Dragonborn play a pivotal role.
And then the last section has the books which detail the different factions, and as the player can join most of these factions, books on them are interesting no matter what type of playthrough you are going for. The Blades, the Companions, the Dark Brotherhood, the Thieves Guild (I especially find the Shadowmark book by Delvin the most useful), the Nightingales and the Thalmor.
Our first section lists the books which tell stories of the different races of Tamriel. These are some of the most interesting books in the game because they are so informational. The first books are regarding the Nords. These are the natives of Skyrim and either the protagonists or antagonists (depending who you side with) in the civil war which is raging in Skyrim when the player first starts. Then books on the Elves. We have the Bosmer (Wood Elves), the Dunmer (Dark Elves) and the Altmer (High Elves) and these guys make up the majority of the Aldmeri Dominion. We also have a series I like to re-read which is the Mystery of Talara which when read all together, there are five volumes, practically is the same size as a novella. There are stories about the Reachmen of Markarth, the Falmer, the Dwarves, the Khajiit and the Orcs.
We then have the creatures and beasts. Ice Wraiths, Wispmothers, Hagravens, Death Hounds, Frostbite Spiders, Trolls, Chaurus, Horkers and Werewolves. After that we have books on warfare. War is a very big theme in Skyrim at the time of playing and you as the Dragonborn play a pivotal role.
And then the last section has the books which detail the different factions, and as the player can join most of these factions, books on them are interesting no matter what type of playthrough you are going for. The Blades, the Companions, the Dark Brotherhood, the Thieves Guild (I especially find the Shadowmark book by Delvin the most useful), the Nightingales and the Thalmor.
adventurous
relaxing
Thank you Bethesda for making these books available for me to read cause I know I missed a few in multiple play-throughs. :)
I loved to get more insight on the races and creatures of Skyrim. I especially liked that some of these were told not just through scholarly-type books, but in the form of creative stories. A few of the more scholarly style ones were a but dry and boring. My favorite stories were Mystery of Talara and The Ransom of Zarek. Some of the tales under "factions" were a bit boring. Again, I enjoyed the illustrations.
adventurous
informative
slow-paced