What are black books? A bit of history.

black books (orig. Black Books) - unique books related to the Daedric Prince of Knowledge, Hermaeus Mora.

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

  Each book has a weight equal to unit and worth 2000 septims. All books allow you to choose one of three special abilities(except for the book awakening dreams”, which can reset the ability points of any skill for one dragon soul), which can be changed by re-reading the book.

  While traveling through Solstheim, you can come across madman who will shout something about a mysterious book. After a short conversation with him, a mark of the place where one of the Black Books is located will appear on the map. 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 addition The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Nchardak, during the quest "The Path of Knowledge", which can be obtained from the master Neloth in Tel Mithrin.

Gift

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

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

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

The Black Book: Filament and Filigree

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

Location

Kurgan Kolbjorn, upon completion of the quest " Excavations» after defeating Azidalom. There are two ways to get this quest:

1. Find and read a book Fall of Ahzidal". She is in the Raven Rock.
2. Find the Kurgan Kolbjorn, and next to it Ralisa Sedaris , talk to him. The task is quite long and costly, but with patience you will find not only a book, but also a full set of Azidal armor, and Azidal's mask.

Filament and filigree
Author: Gelketeris
I stared 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 took its toll. I always went to the metal workshop when the darkness came over me, and today was no exception. In the middle

Gift

• « Secret of strength "- Power attacks do not consume stamina for 30 seconds.
• « Defense Secret »- Received damage from attacks is halved for 30 seconds.
• « The secret of sorcery » - spells do not consume magic for 30 seconds.

The Black Book: Hidden Twilight

The Black Book: Hidden Twilight(orig. Black Book: The Hidden Twilight) is a book, quest item, Daedric artifact in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Tel Mithrin , next to the staff enchanter. But in order to get into the room with a book, you need to help the master Neloth.

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 immune to all types of damage;
• « Mora's Agony »: Summons a field of living tentacles that poisons enemies;
• « Blessing of Morata ': allows you to fully restore your health, magicka and stamina.

Hidden dusk
Author: Karilli Melfus
The city of Inksids rose out of the desert, gleaming and decadent. Somehow, he was still standing. I went through the gate, and the beast knew exactly where to take me: only beggars and poets have such a manner. The only place where a person with my needs can finally find satisfaction. I am not proud, however, no one is ever proud.

Black book: Painful Regent

The Black Book: The Painful Regent(orig. Black Book: The Sallow Regent) is a book, quest item, Daedric artifact in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Mound of the White Ridge.

Painful Regent

Act I, scene I

(Filemina enters, holding a broken scepter)
Filemina--
Grief befell my broken heart,
That no longer gives a gentle sheen 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:

• « power seeker »: Combat skills are 10% more effective;
• « Seeker of Magic »: all spells cost 10% less magicka, enchantments are 10% more effective;
• « Shadow Seeker »: Thief skills are 10% more effective

Black Book: Winds of Change

Black Book: Winds of Change(orig. Black Book: The Winds of Change) is a book, quest item, Daedric artifact in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

Bloodskal Mound, you can enter it through the Raven Rock Mine after defeating the dragon priest named Zachrysosh. This is related to the quest "The Last Descent", which can be taken from Crescius Kalleria, in the Raven Rock Mine.

Winds of change
Author: Liesel Grayheart
During the reign of Elgreer, I drew attention to the diversity of behavior and thoughts of the problem population, and carried out a simple design to understand and eventually influence them. Being in of sound 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 combat 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 skill by one extra point.

The Black Book: Untold Legends

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

Location

After the Wall of Words in Benkongerike.

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

• Black market : Summons a Dremora merchant to trade with.
• secret servant : Summons a Dremora lackey to carry your belongings.
• Bard Knowledge : Summons a ghostly drum that plays for you, increasing your stamina regeneration and nearby allies.

Description of the gift

1. Black market

Dremora merchant A Daedra summoned from Oblivion itself. Outwardly, it is very similar to the rest of the Dremora, but has more human features.

The merchant can be summoned for only 15 seconds (the time of consideration of the goods is not considered), 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, buys items of any class, except for stolen ones. He is not affected by the Great Trader Speech ability. You can't decorate.

The Black Book: Waking Dreams(orig. Black Book: Waking Dreams) is a book, quest item, Daedric artifact in The Elder Scrolls V: Dragonborn.

Location

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

Daydreaming about a starless sky
Author: Bily Felkreks
Eyes, once blinded by the shooting stars of the highest revelation, will always see a faint distortion of the discouraging question as soon as True Inquiry forms the edges of thought. The rest is a vulgar fiction, an attempt 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 that "mind" The Incarnation of the Dragon.
• After completing the expansion's story quest, after defeating Miraak, it will be possible to reset and redistribute ability points in any skill tree. Resetting one ability tree costs one dragon soul.

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

You need the Dragonborn add-on to access the books, as books can only be read in Saltseim (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 with 3 special active properties.

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

Read the book the character is immediately transferred to Apocrypha. In each of his plans, there are 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 gets.

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 another 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 to get all the Black Books in Skyrim

Black Book: Sharp Feather

Location: Nchardak

Quest: Path of Knowledge

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

Reward:
Strength of the Dragonborn
Flame of the Dragonborn
Dragonborn Ice

The Black Book: Filament and Filigree

Location: Kolbjorn Barrow

Quest: Excavations

Note: To complete the quest, you will have to fork out as much as 11,000 Septims to finance the excavation of an ancient temple. As a result, you will receive a unique set of armor and a pair of Ahzidal's rings, and the word of Power.

Reward:
The secret of magic
Defense secret
Secret of strength

Black Book: Hidden Twilight

Location: Tel Mithrin

Quest: No. After opening access to the enchanter of staves, the book lies on the table next to the "Enchanter of staves"

Note: Neloth might say something along the lines of "I could ask if I haven't researched this book yet..."

Mora's Agony
Grace of Morata
Mora's Grasp

Black Book: Painful Regent

Location: White Ridge Mound

Quest: No

Reward:
power seeker
Shadow Seeker
Seeker of Magic

Black Book: Winds of Change

Location: Bloodstone Barrow

Quest: The Last Descent

Note: During the quest, get the Bloodskal Blade collectible two-hander

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

Black Book: Untold Legends

Location: Benkongerik

Quest: Lost Knowledge

Note: Gives you the ability to select a summoning ability Dremora Trader, who always has 2000 gold with him (updated once a game day) and good clothes.

Reward:
Bard Knowledge
Black market
secret servant

The Black Book: Waking Dreams

Location: Temple of Miraak

Quest: Final, At the Top of the 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 Black Books quests!

Video Skyrim - Properties of all Black Books from Dragonborn

Video walkthrough - getting all the books

Also, for the more curious Dragonborn, I put a map with the location marks 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!

Now you know everything you need to meet Miraak. Unlock the "Bend Will" Shout and read the Black Book of Waking Dreams, you will be transported back to Apocrypha. Another long journey through the chapters of the book lies ahead. Like last time, the activation of glowing balls (Scrye) will help you move forward, and seekers and lurkers will interfere.

Walk forward and you will soon come across Chapter II on a pedestal. Honor her.

Climb up the stairs and grab the Boneless Limbs book from the pedestal, you can now go further up the stairs to Chapter III.

The path becomes more and more like a maze, advance until you reach the book "Delving Pincers". Return to the place where you started the movement - the gate has now opened there. Move on until you see the Prying Orbs book. Another gate has opened and you can go to Chapter IV.

Go down the stairs and enter the room and further into one of the two corridors. A warm meeting awaits you with unexpectedly appeared seekers. When you kill them, you will notice that a new corridor has appeared at the entrance. Go through it into the next room, climb the stairs and take the book "Toothy blades" (Gnashing Blades). A new path will open. Walk along the corridor, then turn left, reach the ball and activate it. Turn back, you will see that the corridor has changed and leads to a room with a pond. A lurker will emerge from there, kill him. Activate another ball, then the second. The gates will open, behind them Chapter V.

You will enter a huge hall with a column and four pedestals with drawings. Put the collected books on them: "Claws" on the image of claws, "Spheres" on the image of the eye, "Limbs" on the image of the tentacles, and "Blades" on the image of the open mouth. When the books are in the right order, Approach the book in the center, read Chapter VI.

The path will lead you to an open area, kill a couple of seekers and go to the Wall of Words, where you will learn the Word of Shout "Dragon Aspect" (Dragon Aspect). As soon as you read it, a dragon named Sarotar (Sahrotaar) will appear. Use the "Bend Will" Shout, the dragon will land and offer to take you to Mirak.

Now you can ride a winged lizard and learn how to ride dragons at the same time. Please note, the lesson is given once, remember the control keys. Fly up to the platform where several villains are running and deal with them with the help of Sarotar. Then the dragon will take you to Mirak, who is waiting for you, surrounded by two obedient reptiles.

The conversations will be short, the battle will begin. An important feature: every time Miraak seems to be close to death, he becomes invulnerable and restores health by absorbing the soul and sacrificing one of the dragons: Cruzikrel, Relonikiv and finally Sarotar. After the third recovery, there is no one to sacrifice, increase the pressure. When the villain's health drops, Hermaeus Mora will appear on the scene and deal with his former servant himself. The prince will declare that he no longer needs Mirak, he has found another Dragonborn (that is, you!). Dying, Mirak wishes you a repeat of his fate. Its end. From the all-powerful dragon priest who betrayed his masters, only a skeleton remained.

When Miraak dies, you will receive 10 dragon souls plus any dragon souls he stole from you. On his remains you will find his mask (level), robe, boots, gloves, sword and staff. The best version of the mask, which increases mana by 70, will be obtained at the level of the hero 60+.

In the center of the platform, on a pedestal, now rests the Black Book Waking Dreams. Read it to be able to change perks, the next reading will return you to Solstheim.

Upon returning to the Skaal village, Freya will say that the unity of the earth has now been restored, and the Tree Stone has also been freed from filth. You will now be able to enjoy the blessings of all the stones.