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. |
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| ★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. |
