Books

Information is often written down in scrolls, codexes, manuals and books. But knowledge can be dangerous. Not every source of information is useful, as it's not a rare or strange thing to see facts, recipes or certain information in sources being twisted. Either to mislead those who the author doesn't wish to learn the knowledge in his or her book, scroll or codex. Or to bring harm on them on purpose, misleading them to destroy themselves.

   In order to make it clear on what kind of matters are kept secretive, considered as dangerous - thus also kept away - and what kind of literature has been thought off and easy to have access to, this page will, hopefully, clear some light on that.

Obviously, it isn't an easy task and though this page will be updated from time to time as the story progress, it is best to ask the GM team if you're uncertain about finding information in a codex, book, scroll or etc. We will hope that it is a bit of common sense that, for example, kinjutsu (禁術, *Literally meaning:* Forbidden Techniques ) won't just be found in a common, neighbourhood library.

The order will be:

* **Public books:**

These books and literature can be found in libraries. Depending on the author, it can differ in how rare or common the books are. Books written in Yakimara or Chonobi will be quite rare to find in the northern ranges of the Lightning country, for example. Same probably goes for finding a fighting manual from the Akiyama clan in the clan lands of the Uchiha. Distance can be a factor which decides if it is rare or common.

* **Secretive:**

The information in these works is kept away from the public. One must think of Hidden fighting styles or techniques. But also information that is considered too important by certain individuals or groups. While they are kept away from prying eyes - or attempted to be kept from the public - the information in these works aren't considered to be illegal or labelled as unstable or dangerous.

* **Dangerous:**

Books and the like that are in this sector are considered to be illegal, unstable and dangerous. When found they are often disposed off or kept in the dark, hoping that it will protect the public from the dangers in the texts.

## Public Books

### Books that regard history:

* The work of Minoru no Kanazawa of the Uchiha clan, regarding the battles fought in the Tokugawa Conquest.
* The work of Ingvar Hon. "*A Lifetime of Bloody War*", a book that described some of his tactics and experiences of both the Tokugawa conquest and conflicts before.
* *'One Hundred Axes and Torches. The Destruction of Imazoto',* a work from Sama Soetsu that details the destruction and horrendous tragedy of Imazato - a town ravaged by Dowhon.
* *'Lion's Sorrow'*, a book written by Tahika that detailed the downfall of the Alaricus clan at the hands of the Hon clan.
* *'The Yakimara's Tears',* a book written by Ailig Nara, describes the coming of Taika and the loss of Yakimara heartlands to the former's intrusions.
* *'The Tragedy of Wakumi'*, a book written by Yatsumi on the conflicts between the Cho and Wakumi people - from the Wakumi perspective.
* *'The Laments of the Musekari',* a book written by Herbjorg Cho, on the conflict between the Senju and Cho - from a perspective of the Cho clan.
* *'The Vengeance of Old',* by Asghar Mousavi, is a work that explains the slights and existing rivalry between the Sayyadian realm with her neighbours - from a clear benign perspective on the Sayyadians.
* *'The Great Mistake',* a work by Nouzar Azari, describing the Great War from the Sayyadian perspective and how many suffered - and how this suffering could have been avoided.

### Books that are written about myths and legends:

* *'The Lure of the Prophecies',* a book written by Maa of Hibashi. Her work detailing various secrets and curious occurences about the Voice of Bergjlot.
* '*Essays on the Importance of Myth in Culture and Society',* a work of Imagawa Michihiro that details information about the Twins and myths, fables intertwined regarding Taika culture.
* '*The Dangers of the North',* written by the writer Tosaki. His book details various dangerous beings that prey on the ignorant and unprepared such as the demonic Vörðr.
* '*Ushima's Journal',* a lesser known work of Ushima Ryota, detailing his findings about the Southern Oracle. Also his last known literal piece.
* *'The Halls of Kings',* Ormhild Scylding's book on Old Ardara and what she could salvage from other sources.

### Books that are written about cultures:

* "*The 25 Lessons*", a work from Frode Cho, that seem to be an all-time favorite among nobles and learned men of Chonobi descent.
* *'Different Hammers, Different Anvils, Different Results',* a literature work by the writer Homi, regarding the various difference in smithing between various cultures on the western continent.
* '*Essays on Human Societies and Their Building Blocks',* a book regarding various cultures and their idealogies from *Suzuhara* Yoshiro*.*
* *'Beast and Men'*, which delves in the human essence and comparing it with that of beasts - such as the dangerous Úlfhéðnar. Written by Hitaki the Curious.
* *'Spirits of the People'*, Enatsu Den's book, regarding the various ancestor worship of multiple clans and comparing their differences as similarities.
* *'The Daimyo's Folly',* a somewhat obscure work from Heriolf of Ardara, details the various crimes and effects of the Fire Daimyo's decrees on the Scylding population.
* *'The Sword and Pen',* a book written by Shimizu Hisahsi, tries to separate the warlike clans from the more pacifistic to understand what causes one clan to be more martial focused than another.
* *'Titles and bloodlines',* written by Minamoto, offers brief details about the most known clans of the western continent.
* *'The Demons of Ice and Steel',* a book that describes the Sanosuke clan from the perspectives of a Taika, was written by Ukon of Sano.
* *'His Fire',* a book written regarding the Way of Fire and its impact on many clans and people, made by Sanda Satoko.
* *'The True and Old Gods',* a book written and outlawed during the days of Fire Daimyo, regarding the Yakimara Vetei - unknown who its original writer was.
* *'The importance of Speech',* a Ramin work, describes the various languages known and utilized on the western continent.
* *'Forgiving Death',* a book with an unknown writer, describes Death's appearance and how various clans as cultures venerate or despise it.
* *'Fruits of Gold',* a book on the Tokugawa clan rise of becoming a Great Clan and how they may have earned their wealth, was written by Tasgall Yamanaka.
* '*The Dynasty of Gold and Incense',* a book written on the politics and influence of the Sayyadian rulers, by Sahand.
* *'Blissful Breeze',* a work of Bahman that describes the western region of the Sayyadian realm and its various clans and people.
* *'Fion's Banner'*, describing the various Yakimara tribes and people, explaining the bitter disdain of the Yakimara towards many other cultures - written by Itsuko the Clever.
* *'The Travelling Clans',* a book that describes the various nomadic clans that dwell in the North, by Murayama Ryoko.
* *'The Emerald Isles',* by Miyashiro Ko, describes the islands that form the archipelago that is now the Jirou Authority and differences in traditions on most islands.

### Books that are written about beasts:

* '*Deadly Fur'*, a book written by Arnulfr Scylding, is about the various dangerous wildlife in the Akinian Empire's eastern sphere.
* *'The Seas and Mother Ocean',* a book that details the numerous known lifeforms in the various seas, was written by Minami Sadakuno of Kirigakure.
* *'Wyverns, not Dragons',* by Hainako on the various species of wyverns inhabiting the western continent.

### Books of remaining categories:

* *'The Wisdom of Tinaki',* a book written by Tinaki the Humorous, delves into many satire stories with severe warnings yet amuse children and adults alike.
* *'Importance of Commerce'* is a book that explains the flow of wealth and how it is generated, destroyed, and rebuilt.
* *'The past Wrath of Mother Nature',* a book detailing and recording various calamities such as volcano eruptions, tornadoes and the like - was written by Yano the Dull.
* *'The Coffin of Lords',* a book was written by Ramin, on the drylands and desert that dominates the eastern part of the Sayyadian realm.
* *'The Little Wolf',* a book written about the rise of the First Akinian Empress and her current exploits by Svalfi Scylding.
* 'The Wrongs of Fire', a book that describes the Way of Fire and most of its followers, written by Agmundr of House Rawon - the perspective being from one that opposes the ideals of the Way of Fire and its sleeping deity.
* *'The Banners of Sorrow',* by Dùghall of the Huor, explaining how the Way of Fire sent missionaries and tempted many Yakimara in abandoning the faith of old - condemning the Way of Fire from a Vetei worshipping point.
* *'The False and Abhorrent'*, by Kaneko Sanjiro, describes how various clans and people worship deities that are nothing more than demons and how one can figure out that this is the truth - a devout Way of Fire worshipper describing the wrongdoings of heretics and heathens.
* *'The Peace of God and Others',* a book written by Abe Machiko, delves into the neighbouring fates such as the Chonobi gods, Vetei and Horned Father, to compare it with the Way of Fire in a neutral tone, as seeking similarities and differences.
* *'The Danger of Unknown',* a book of an unknown author on the treacherous dangers of researching prophecies and sayings of Oracles.