Arena:Oghma Infinium

Artifact: Oghma Infinium (lore page)
Shares Appearance With	Nothing, it has no appearance
Statistics
Weight	0 kg
Enchantment
50 extra stat points to assign to attributes, permanent.

"The Oghma Infinium is a tome of knowledge written by the Ageless One, the wizard-sage Xarses. All who read the Infinium are filled with the energy of the artifact which can be manipulated to raise one's abilities to near demi-god proportions. Once used, legend has it, the Infinium will disappear from its wielder."—Codex Scientia

The Oghma Infinium is an artifact that can be obtained by taking part in an artifact quest. Per the Codex Scientia, this quest can be started anywhere but Skyrim. The artifact itself will be found in Black Marsh, Elsweyr, Morrowind, Skyrim, or the Summurset Isle.

The Oghma Infinium artifact quest can be done repeatedly, giving the player another extra 50 points for their attributes each time. However, the provinces and dungeons the player must travel to will differ each time. Beware that the game will soft lock if a character acquires the tome or levels up and the newly acquired attribute points can't be fully distributed due to having capped all attributes.

Quest Dialogue

Quest-starting Rumors

• "Well, there is a [sic] interesting little story I heard a few minutes ago from some chap in a tavern just [Direction] of here called the [Tavern name]. He said there was this book of incredible power called the Oglmethlum, uh... the Utherlzninium... the Uglonmth... the Oghma Infinium, that's it. Anyhow, he knows how to get to this book, but he wants some gold in return."

• "Ever heard of Xarses, the sorceror who created the tome, the Oghma Infinium? Well, there's a guy in the [Tavern name], just [Direction] of here, who swears he knows someone who knew the great, great granduncle of this maid who used to clean up for Xarses' sister-in-law, and he says he knows how to find the Infinium. But he's going to want gold to talk."

• "Some guy at the [Tavern name] was telling anyone who'd listen that he knows how to get this book, the Oghma Infinium, that supposedly will make you twice the [PC race] you are now. If you're interested, he's probably still there, just [Direction] of here. Personally, I think he was just drunk."

Tavern Encounters

• "Rather a strange thing for someone to ask about," a young man of aristocratic bearing joins you at the bar. "The Oghma Infinium does not roll off one's tongue accidentally. Perhaps you have heard one of the [Settlement name] folk mention [NPC name] - that's me. I do know how to find the Tome of Power, only occasionally seen since Xarses' death centuries ago. I regret the necessity of asking [Amount of gold] gold for my information. You do agree it's a reasonable request for such a powerful relic?"

• A man sits next to you at the bar. The innkeeper looks at him suspiciously and moves to his other customers. "My name is [NPC name]. Sorry for interrupting," he says, his voice like a blade sliding from its sheath. "But you mentioned the Oghma Infinium, and I have information that could lead to its recovery. You know knowledge doesn't come without its price. Mine is [Amount of gold] gold pieces. Are you willing to go on?"

• The moment you mentioned the Oghma Infinium, you are joined by a man you did not even notice in the tavern before. He immediately starts his sell with a friendly smile. "Did I hear correctly? You're looking for the Tome of Power, the Librum of Knowledge, the Oghma Infinium of Xarses itself? I, [NPC name], admire ambition, so I will tell you exactly how you can get the Infinium for a mere [Amount of gold] gold. Agreed?"

Negotiation:

• "Not even close. If that's all you have, don't waste my time."

• "I assume that was a joke. Please make me a legitimate offer, good [PC race]."

• "I like to think I have a good sense of humor, but you're wasting my time. Either say goodbye or make a real offer."

• "No hard feelings, [PC race], but I look for other interested parties. I'll be here [number of] days if you want to think about it and get back to me. Until then, goodbye."

• "You don't know what you're passing up. Well, I must be leaving [Settlement name] in [number of] days, but you'll find me here until then if you come to your senses. Goodbye."

• "I was prepared for reasonable haggling. I must say I'm disappointed. Come back within [number of] days if you're willing to negotiate. Goodbye."

• "You're a good haggler, [PC name]. I'm afraid I can't accept less than [Amount of gold] gold."

• "That's a fair offer, but [Amount of gold] gold pieces is an even more fair offer."

• "Are you certain you can't make it [Amount of gold] gold? I'd agree to that."

New encounter after rejecting the quest:

• You feel a tap on your shoulder. [NPC name] stands behind you. "I knew you'd be back. I assume you're now prepared to give me [Amount of gold] gold pieces to learn how one may find The Oghma Infinium of legend?"

• The innkeeper lets out a whistle. "[NPC name]! The [PC race] is back to talk with you!" [NPC name] emerges from across the room. "You've reconsidered," he says. "Marvelous. Now if you have the [Amount of gold] pieces of gold I requested, I'll tell you exactly how one might find The Oghma Infinium. Agreed?"

• "Hello again, [PC race]," [NPC name] joins you at the bar. "Good to see it didn't take you long to change your mind about The Oghma Infinium. I assume you're ready to pay the [Amount of gold] gold I mentioned before?"

Location

• "Excellent. In the province of Skyrim lies an ancient tomb. I found it quite by accident while escaping Reavers of the frozen wastes who sought to enslave me. Falling into this forsaken place I found tablets and scrolls which all pointed to the location of the Oghma Infinium, said to increase the reader's innate attributes to god-like proportions. I have no need of such attention, for I would rather be rich and anonymous. I have however inscribed the location of that tomb onto your map of the continent. It's called the [Dungeon name]. Journey there and you can recover those maps for yourself. They will show you where the Oghma Infinium now lies. Be warned, these things of power seldom grant their gifts without a price. The Infinium has appeared many times through the ages. I wish you luck on recovering it as it appears now..."

Unlike other artifacts, the Infinium has a unique pick up message:

• "The Oghma Infinium is a tome of knowledge written by the Ageless One, the wizards-sage Xarses. All who read the Infinium are filled with the energy of the Artifact which can be manipulated to raise one's abilities to near demi-god proportions. Once used, legends has it, the Infinium will disappear from its wielder."

Bugs

• After getting the quest for the Oghma Infinium, before doing the map portion of the quest, a bug may occur giving you 50 points to distribute at each level up.