Elin:Books

Some of the text on this page is from the Beta build of the game.

Books are one of the categories of items in Elin.

Most are consumable items that disappear after being read a certain number of times, but books with red covers contain information about the setting of the game and can be read over and over again.

Spell Books

When you read it successfully, you gain stock of the related spell, based on your Memorization skill.

Failure results in negative effects such as confusion, draining mana, or summoning monsters.

Books of Bolt, Dart, Ball and Touch spells can also be used with a Calligrapher's Tool to make Talismans.

Ancient Books

It is an undeciphered book written in runes.

Failure to decipher will result in negative effects such as confusion, draining mana, or summoning monsters.

As of the alpha version, there is no particular benefit to deciphering ancient texts other than improving your literacy skill.

Name	Reading effect	remarks
Ancient book	Nothing in particular	As of the alpha version, there is no difference in reading difficulty of different titles.
Naughty book	Discovers the weakness of the target creature and adds a small damage bonus.	If you give it to the subject creature, it will suffer multiple statuses and gain affection.
★God's Dojin Book	Karma-1, insanity level increased	Often sold at seasonal festivals

Scrolls

It is a scroll imbued with magical power, and is a consumable item that disappears after being read once. When read, it activates the magic of the same name or has a unique effect. In addition to scrolls, there are also things that are shaped like books or bills.

The table below only lists scrolls that activate effects that are not found in magic. Please also refer to the Spellcasting page.

name	effect	remarks
Scroll of Curse	Equipment is cursed
Scroll of Ally	Random monster joins
★Young Sister's diary	My Younger Sister becomes an ally.	Obtained at Miral and Garokk's Workshop
★Young Sister's secret diary	My Younger Catsister becomes an ally.	Obtained at Miral and Garokk's Workshop
★Young Lady's Diary	The Young Lady becomes an ally.	Obtained at Miral and Garokk's Workshop
Indulgence	Karma+20	Often sold at seasonal festivals or at the Noyel church
Enchant Weapon	Strengthen your weapon by one level. Can be strengthened up to +2	Can be strengthened up to +3 if blessed
*Enchant Weapon*	Strengthen your weapon by one level. Can be strengthened up to +4	Can be strengthened up to +6 if blessed
Enchant Armor	Strengthen your armor by one level. Can be strengthened up to +2	Can be strengthened up to +3 if blessed
*Enchant Armor*	Strengthen your armor by one level. Can be strengthened up to +4	Can be strengthened up to +6 if blessed
Flying Scroll	Reduce the weight of one item
Faith	Experience points are gained in the Faith skill, and Piety increases.
Inferior material	Change materials such as equipment and furniture to lower quality ones	Scroll only available in alpha version
Material change	Change materials such as equipment and furniture to medium-quality ones	Scroll only available in alpha version
*Material change*	Change materials such as equipment and furniture to higher quality ones	Scroll only available in alpha version

Maps

The map is a consumable item, and when read it will generate a random Nefia nearby. However, it is not effective in areas surrounded by snow fields or the ocean.

The treasure map shows where the treasure is buried, and if you dig in the corresponding place with a shovel, you will find a buried treasure chest.

Recipes

A memo containing a crafting recipe. Reading recipes you have learned will strengthen your recipe level.

They may be found randomly in treasure chests, or specific recipes may be sold by NPCs.

There are two types of recipes: one that grants the corresponding recipe, and one that randomly grants one recipe from a specific category such as cooking or furniture.

Skill books

When read, you will gain experience points for the skill. When given to a pet, the pet will learn the skill.

Currently in alpha, this is one of the few ways to teach your pet skills.

Plans

Get home skills and policies. Reading it multiple times has no effect.

Title Deeds

This is a title deed that can be purchased from a Scrivener.

name	effect	remarks
Land Deed	If you read it on land that does not belong to any faction, you can acquire rights to that land.

Red Books/Parchments

This is in-game reading material that you can read over and over again. When you read it, you may understand Ylva's worldview.

Appearance	title	remarks
Red book	The Tale of Steel	Mani's past story
	The Tale of Wind	Lulwy's past story
	Blessed Herbs
	Strange Diary	A hidden map hint
	Diary
	Memory of the forest	A story related to a certain NPC encountered in Nymelle In the alpha version, only implemented in Japanese and Chinese versions
	Crimberry Addiction and You
	Seek Ye the Secretes of yon Dungeons?	Contents not implemented
	Welcome
	Home Development Manual	Contents not implemented
Parchment	Don't read this
	World go round

Others

These are exchangeable items used for events and quests.

Name	Effect	remarks
Scratch card	Can be exchanged for various items at the scratch machine	Common: Single Casino Chip Uncommon: Foods, etc items Rare: Plastic Model Kit
Academy recommendation letter	Required for the Mages Guild entrance exam	You can check the text of the letter of recommendation by reading it.
Flyers	Required for the Merchants Guild entrance exam
old sketch	If you give it to Felmera, he will add the illustration to your art book.
★Commemorative sketch collection	If you give it to Felmera, he will add several special illustrations to your art book.
★Letter of Will	Rarely protected from death penalties Occasionally changes the player's grave	It's effective just by having it
★A tattered piece of paper with the words “Ticket to become Melilith’s friend” written on it.	Melilith joins the player as an ally.