Books & Study¶

Read and study books for knowledge and skill gains
Books & Study

Commands:
  read <book>                Read a book (shows page 1)
  read <book> page <N>       Read a specific page
  study <book>               Study a book for skill gains
  browse books               List books on a nearby bookshelf
  browse bookshelf           Same as above

Reading:
  Books have multiple pages of content — lore, recipes, bestiary
  entries, combat tips, and fiction. Use 'read <book> page 2' to
  turn pages. The book must be in your inventory.

Studying:
  Study a book to gain skill points in related skills.
  Requirements:
    - Book must be in your inventory
    - You must be at a study location (library, collegium, or
      any room with a desk)
    - One study session per book per game day
  Scholar class characters receive 2x SP from studying.

Bookshelves:
  Some locations have bookshelves with books you can take.
  Use 'browse books' to see what's available, then 'take <book>'
  to pick one up.

Book Categories:
  Lore       World history and arcane knowledge
  Bestiary   Creature descriptions and weaknesses
  Recipe     Cooking, herbalism, and alchemy
  Skill      Combat, trade, and craft techniques
  History    Historical accounts and records
  Fiction    Stories, songs, and tales

Topics:
  ?study     Study mechanics details