Oblivion:Spell Tomes

Download: Spell Tomes
Released	September 1, 2006
Size	2.4 MB
Filename	DLCSpellTomes.esp
Availability
PC	Bundled with Knights of the Nine retail disk Available with Game of the Year Deluxe Edition on GOG or Steam
Xbox 360	Available for purchase from Xbox Marketplace
Requirements
Patch	1.1.511 or higher
CS	Version 1.2

A Spell Tome

Spell Tomes is an official download for Oblivion that adds new spells, as well as the titular books from which spells can be learned simply by reading them.

This pack adds "Spell Tomes" to the world's random treasure. These books grant you wondrous and powerful magic spells, just by reading them! Now Mages will also gain instant benefits by treasure hunting. Friend and foe alike will bow in awe before your power. —Former Official Summary

This pack adds Spell Tomes to the world's treasures. These books grant you powerful magic spells by reading them. —Official Summary

Finding Spell Tomes

Promotional image showing a variety of spell tomes

Once the download is installed, spell tomes will have a roughly 1 in 4 chance of randomly appearing in place of a scroll. They can be found in any container where scrolls may be generated (listed at Finding Scrolls). The tomes range in power and include both new and existing spells. Some of the new spells use previously unavailable effects, such as Fortify Skill, Resist Disease, Resist Paralysis, Resist Poison, Stunted Magicka, Resist Frost, and Summon Bear. A few of the more powerful new spells have been balanced with slightly detrimental effects (such as Sun Damage) to lower the magicka cost. Unlike scrolls, spell tomes will spawn at earlier levels: Novice and Apprentice will spawn from level 1, Journeyman from level 6, Expert from level 11, and Master tomes from level 16.

Using a spell tome for a spell that you have already learned will consume the tome and have no other effect.

Conjurer dungeons and necromancer dungeons are the best places to look.

NPCs that have level-dependent amount of spell tomes:

• When finishing Through A Nightmare, Darkly you'll gain 6 scrolls at the end. If you have the Spell Tomes download installed, this is by far the most reliable way to get a specific spell tome, since you'll get on average 1.5 possibly higher leveled spell tomes. Simply save just before speaking to Henantier after returning to Bravil. In general higher leveled spell tomes seem to be more rare.
• The cupboard on the southwest wall in the Chironasium containing the completed mage's staff at the end of A Mage's Staff also contains 5 Apprentice-leveled scrolls. With the Spell Tomes download installed, you'll get 1.25 spell tomes on average. Its contents will not respawn.
• There is only one guaranteed spell tome; the download features a single non-respawning Conjurer who carries a single tome. This conjurer is initially spawned outside Fort Cedrian on the middle of the bridge, but will seek you out wherever you are in Cyrodiil and attack on sight.

Containers and enemies that contain/carry scrolls that respawn (like dungeons):

• Fort Rayles Hall of Winter has two boss chests which also have a high chance of spawning a spell tome (0.75 on average). Be sure to enter from the eastern door to access these chests quickly. Another source is Moss Rock Cavern (0.85 on average).
• Ceyatatar has three Conjurer boss chests. The first one is easily accessed from the exterior trap door. If you have once cleared the entire dungeon, save outside, then reload to access the rest of the dungeon. Be sure to also save just before entering the first zone where another easily accessible boss chest is located. This dungeon has 1.125 spell tomes on average. Fyrelight - Deep Canyon is another great source for an average of 0.5 easily-accessible spell tomes from a monster boss chest (save outside door E).
• Necromancers have a small chance (<10%) of carrying a leveled spell tome (with exception of Silorn and other associated Mages Guild quest dungeons). These tomes can be of any type. Best sources are Echo Cave (2.425 on average: first zone 1.05, second 0.475, third 0.9), Fort Istirus (2.15 on average) and Fort Linchal (1.95).

New Spells

This is a list of the new spells introduced with the download and can only be learned from their respective spell tomes. There are also other tomes for spells that already exist without this download.

Alteration

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Apprentice
	Defensive Boost	Spell : xx001218 Tome : xx00127E	Fortify Light Armor 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Shield 15pts for 30sec on Self	57	Can only be learned from Defensive Boost Tome
	Shieldwall	Spell : xx001216 Tome : xx001282	Fortify Heavy Armor 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Shield 15pts for 30sec on Self	57	Can only be learned from Shieldwall Tome

Conjuration

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Journeyman
	Mara's Grace	Spell : xx0011EC Tome : xx001289	Light 40 pts in 15 ft for 30 secs on Target  Turn Undead 30 pts in 15 ft for 30 secs on Target	123	Can only be learned from Mara's Grace Tome
Expert
	Pride of Hirstaang	Spell : xx0011EA Tome : xx001287	Fortify Strength 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Resist Frost 30 pts for 30 secs on Self Summon Black Bear for 30 secs on Self	271	Can only be learned from Pride of Hirstaang Tome

Destruction

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Novice
	Chilling Touch	Spell : xx00123F Tome : xx00129F	Weakness to Frost 25% for 5 secs on Touch  Frost Damage 4 pts for 5 secs on Touch	24	Can only be learned from Chilling Touch Tome
	Choking Grasp	Spell : xx001224 Tome : xx0012AA	Drain Health 35 pts for 3 secs on Touch	25	Can only be learned from Choking Grasp Tome
	Decaying Taint	Spell : xx00120B Tome : xx0012AE	Damage Health 2 pts for 5 secs on Target	21	Can only be learned from Decaying Taint Tome
	Electrifying Spark	Spell : xx0011FC Tome : xx001299	Shock Damage 3 pts for 5 secs on Target	23	Can only be learned from Electrifying Spark Tome
	Elemental Flare	Spell : xx00121A Tome : xx00128D	Fire Damage 5 pts on Target  Frost Damage 5 pts on Target  Shock Damage 5 pts on Target	25	Can only be learned from Elemental Flare Tome
	Flammable Touch	Spell : xx001233 Tome : xx001297	Fire Damage 4 pts for 5 secs on Touch  Weakness to Fire 25% for 5 secs on Touch	25	Can only be learned from Flammable Touch Tome
	Freezing Shard	Spell : xx001205 Tome : xx001293	Frost Damage 3 pts for 5 secs on Target	22	Can only be learned from Freezing Shard Tome
	Searing Flare	Spell : xx0011F4 Tome : xx001298	Fire Damage 3 pts for 5 secs on Target	22	Can only be learned from Searing Flare Tome
	Soul Grasp	Spell : xx001214 Tome : xx0012A7	Damage Health 3 pts for 3 secs on Touch  Soul Trap for 3 secs on Touch	23	Can only be learned from Soul Grasp Tome
	Spark Touch	Spell : xx001237 Tome : xx0012A3	Shock Damage 4 pts for 5 secs on Touch  Weakness to Shock 25% for 5 secs on Touch	25	Can only be learned from Spark Touch Tome
Apprentice
	Decaying Bolt	Spell : xx00120C Tome : xx0012AF	Damage Health 3 pts for 6 secs on Target	44	Can only be learned from Decaying Bolt Tome
	Electrifying Bolt	Spell : xx0011F8 Tome : xx00129A	Shock Damage 5 pts for 6 secs on Target	55	Can only be learned from Electrifying Bolt Tome
	Electrifying Touch	Spell : xx001239 Tome : xx0012A4	Shock Damage 6 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Shock 50% for 6 secs on Touch	54	Can only be learned from Electrifying Touch Tome
	Elemental Bolt	Spell : xx00121C Tome : xx00128E	Fire Damage 9 pts on Target  Frost Damage 9 pts on Target  Shock Damage 9 pts on Target	55	Can only be learned from Elemental Bolt Tome
	Freezing Bolt	Spell : xx0011FD Tome : xx001294	Frost Damage 5 pts for 6 secs on Target	52	Can only be learned from Freezing Bolt Tome
	Freezing Touch	Spell : xx001241 Tome : xx0012A0	Frost Damage 6 pts for 7 secs on Touch  Weakness to Frost 50% for 7 secs on Touch	61	Can only be learned from Freezing Touch Tome
	Kindling Touch	Spell : xx0011F0 Tome : xx00129C	Fire Damage 6 pts for 7 secs on Touch  Weakness to Fire 50% for 7 secs on Touch	62	Can only be learned from Kindling Touch Tome
	Searing Bolt	Spell : xx00122F Tome : xx001290	Fire Damage 5 pts for 7 secs on Target	61	Can only be learned from Searing Bolt Tome
	Strangulation	Spell : xx001222 Tome : xx0012AB	Drain Health 70 pts for 3 secs on Touch	62	Can only be learned from Strangulation Tome
Journeyman
	Decaying Burst	Spell : xx00120D Tome : xx0012B0	Damage Health 7 pts for 6 secs on Target	130	Can only be learned from Decaying Burst Tome
	Electrifying Burst	Spell : xx0011FA Tome : xx00129B	Shock Damage 10 pts for 6 secs on Target	133	Can only be learned from Electrifying Burst Tome
	Elemental Burst	Spell : xx00121E Tome : xx00128F	Fire Damage 15 pts on Target  Frost Damage 15 pts on Target  Shock Damage 15 pts on Target	108	Can only be learned from Elemental Burst Tome
	Freezing Burst	Spell : xx0011FE Tome : xx001295	Frost Damage 10 pts for 6 secs on Target	126	Can only be learned from Freezing Burst Tome
	Frostbite	Spell : xx001243 Tome : xx0012A1	Frost Damage 12 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Frost 75% for 6 secs on Touch	121	Can only be learned from Frostbite Tome
	Hangman's Noose	Spell : xx001226 Tome : xx0012AC	Drain Health 130 pts for 3 secs on Touch	137	Can only be learned from Hangman's Noose Tome
	Lightning Touch	Spell : xx00123B Tome : xx0012A5	Shock Damage 12 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Shock 75% for 6 secs on Touch	127	Can only be learned from Lightning Touch Tome
	Mark of Fire	Spell : xx000CEA Tome : xx0012A9	Fire Damage 1 pt in 15 ft for 30 secs on Target	75	Can only be learned from Mark of Fire Tome
	Scorching Touch	Spell : xx001235 Tome : xx00129D	Fire Damage 12 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Fire 75% for 6 secs on Touch	123	Can only be learned from Scorching Touch Tome
	Searing Burst	Spell : xx0011F2 Tome : xx001291	Fire Damage 10 pts for 6 secs on Target	128	Can only be learned from Searing Burst Tome
Expert
	Arctic Touch	Spell : xx001245 Tome : xx0012A2	Frost Damage 30 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Frost 100% for 6 secs on Touch	366	Can only be learned from Arctic Touch Tome
	Decaying Blast	Spell : xx001204 Tome : xx0012B1	Damage Health 16 pts for 6 secs on Target	375	Can only be learned from Decaying Blast Tome
	Electrifying Blast	Spell : xx0011F9 Tome : xx00128C	Shock Damage 20 pts for 6 secs on Target	324	Can only be learned from Electrifying Blast Tome
	Electrocuting Touch	Spell : xx00123D Tome : xx0012A6	Shock Damage 30 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Shock 100% for 6 secs on Touch	384	Can only be learned from Electrocuting Touch Tome
	Elemental Blast	Spell : xx001220 Tome : xx00128B	Fire Damage 25 pts on Target  Frost Damage 25 pts on Target  Shock Damage 25 pts on Target	209	Can only be learned from Elemental Blast Tome
	Freezing Blast	Spell : xx001203 Tome : xx001296	Frost Damage 20 pts for 6 secs on Target	308	Can only be learned from Freezing Blast Tome
	Immolating Touch	Spell : xx0011F6 Tome : xx00129E	Fire Damage 30 pts for 6 secs on Touch  Weakness to Fire 100% for 6 secs on Touch	371	Can only be learned from Immolating Touch Tome
	Mara's Wrath	Spell : xx002841 Tome : xx002844	Fire Damage 3 pts in 15ft for 30sec on Target  Turn Undead 35 pts in 15ft for 30sec on Target	388	Can only be learned from Mara's Wrath Tome
	Searing Blast	Spell : xx001231 Tome : xx001292	Fire Damage 20 pts for 6 secs on Target	312	Can only be learned from Searing Blast Tome
	Touch of Death	Spell : xx001228 Tome : xx0012AD	Drain Health 250 pts for 3 secs on Touch	316	Can only be learned from Touch of Death Tome

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Spells which combine elemental damage with a weakness to that element will not work as expected. The weakness will only take effect for subsequent damage by that element and will not be affected by the damage inflicted from the initial use of the spell.

Illusion

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Novice
	Blink	Spell : xx001212 Tome : xx001285	Invisibility for 5 secs on Self	20	Can only be learned from Blink Tome
	Enhanced Visibility	Spell : xx00120A Tome : xx001288	Light 10 pts in 30 ft for 30 secs on Target	19	Can only be learned from Enhanced Visibility Tome
Journeyman
	Night Form	Spell : xx0011E0 Tome : xx00128A	Fortify Sneak 10 pts for 30 secs on Self  Invisibility for 30 secs on Self  Sun Damage 2 pts for 50 secs on Self	100 (154)	Can only be learned from Night Form Tome
	Orum's Aquatic Escape	Spell : xx0011DF Tome : xx001284	Invisibility for 15 secs on Self  Night-Eye for 15 secs on Self  Water Breathing for 15 secs on Self	114	Can only be learned from Orum's Aquatic Escape Tome
	Thunderclap	Spell : xx0012B2 Tome : xx0012B6	Paralyze in 20 ft for 1 sec on Touch	142	Can only be learned from Thunderclap Tome
Expert
	Fenrik's Welcome	Spell : xx00122D Tome : xx001281	Chameleon 100% for 5 secs on Self  Open (Average Lock) 50 pts on Target	210	Can only be learned from Fenrik's Welcome Tome
	Karstaag's Breath	Spell : xx0011E8 Tome : xx001286	Frost Damage 10 pts for 10 secs on Touch  Paralyze for 5 secs on Touch	378	Can only be learned from Karstaag's Breath Tome

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Due to how Open spells function, Fenrick's Welcome can open any door up to 50 points. As a result the spell can open certain Hard locks, despite being labeled as an Open Average Lock spell.

Mysticism

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Novice
	Baltham's Insight	Spell : xx0011EE Tome : xx00127F	Detect Life 150 pts for 5 secs on Self	24	Can only be learned from Baltham's Insight Tome
Expert
	Llivam's Reversal	Spell : xx00122C Tome : xx001283	Reflect Spell 15 pts for 20 secs on Self  Spell Absorption 10 pts for 20 secs on Self	338	Can only be learned from Llivam's Reversal Tome

Restoration

	Spell Name	Form IDs	Effect Details		How to Obtain
Apprentice
	Aundae's Aura	Spell : xx0011E4 Tome : xx001280	Fortify Willpower 10 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Blade 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Mysticism 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Destruction 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Sun Damage 1 pt for 30 secs on Self	50 (76)	Can only be learned from Aundae's Aura Tome
	Berne's Aura	Spell : xx0011E2 Tome : xx00127D	Fortify Agility 10 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Sneak 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Hand to Hand 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Acrobatics 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Sun Damage 1 pt for 30 secs on Self	50 (76)	Can only be learned from Berne's Aura Tome
	Quarra's Aura	Spell : xx0011E6 Tome : xx00127C	Fortify Strength 10 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Blunt 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Hand To Hand 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Fortify Heavy Armor 5 pts for 30 secs on Self  Sun Damage 1 pt for 30 secs on Self	50 (76)	Can only be learned from Quarra's Aura Tome
Journeyman
	Disease Resistance	Spell : xx001D89 Tome : xx00284C	Resist Disease 50 pts for 20 secs on Self	149	Can only be learned from Disease Resistance Tome
	Leech Vitality	Spell : xx000CE9 Tome : xx000CE6	Absorb Health 10 pts on Touch  Absorb Magicka 20 pts on Touch	64	Can only be learned from Leech Vitality Tome
	Magicka Vortex	Spell : xx0012B8 Tome : xx0017A3	Absorb Magicka 10 pts for 5 secs on Touch  Stunted Magicka for 30 secs on Touch  Weakness to Magic 25 pts for 30 secs on Touch	140 (117)	Can only be learned from Magicka Vortex Tome
	Resist Paralysis	Spell : xx001D92 Tome : xx002850	Resist Paralysis 20 pts for 20 secs on Self	69	Can only be learned from Resist Paralysis Tome
	Resist Poison	Spell : xx001D94 Tome : xx002851	Resist Poison 50 pts for 20 secs on Self	149	Can only be learned from Resist Poison Tome

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The magicka cost of the Sun Damage effect is subtracted from this spell, lowering the base cost to 50.

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The cost for Magicka Vortex has been increased by 23 to account for the lack of base magicka cost for the Stunted Magicka effect, which is actually implemented as a Script Effect for this spell due to Stunted Magicka only being available in the Construction Set as an on-self spell.

Spell Notes

• The cost for most spells matches the value you would calculate from the Spell Cost equation. In other words, if you were to create the same spell at the Spellmaking Altar it would have the same magicka cost as the built-in spell. However, there are a few notable exceptions, as noted in the tables. Spells that are a bad deal, i.e. more expensive than a custom spell, are in red; spells that are a good deal are in green. The magicka cost if you were to create a custom spell at the Spellmaking Altar is shown in parentheses.

• Cost for spells is dependent upon your skill in the school (as modified by Luck, see Magic Overview). The provided baseline values are the magicka cost when your skill level is 33. For other skill levels the magicka cost can be determined from:

Cost * (1.4 - 0.012 * Skill)

• Level indicates what skill level you must reach (or surpass) in order to use a spell. Skill Level 0-24 = Novice, 25-49 = Apprentice, 50-74 = Journeyman, 75-99 = Expert, 100 = Master
• The base cost in gold that you must pay to purchase a spell is always three times the current magicka cost of the spell, taking into account your character's skill level and Luck. (The actual cost you pay is further increased based on how well you haggle with the merchant). Therefore, if you have any Fortify Skill or Fortify Luck spells/potions handy, you can get significantly better deals when purchasing spells.

Existing Spells

This is a list of preexisting spells that can now have a corresponding spell tome with which they can be learned from. Most of these spells can also be purchased from spell vendors, although a few spells were previously unavailable in-game and can only be learned from the tomes included with this download.

Alteration	Conjuration	Destruction	Illusion	Mysticism	Restoration
Burdening Touch Hindering Touch Encumbering Touch Oppressing Grasp Weight of the World Ease Burden Lighten Load Pack Mule Heat Shell Flame Shield Fire Shield Frost Shell Ice Shield Glacial Wall Open Very Easy Lock Open Easy Lock Open Average Lock Open Hard Lock Protect Defend Guard Shield Protect Other Electric Shell Lightning Shield Lightning Wall Water Breathing Sea Stride	Minor Bound Armor Major Bound Armor Greater Bound Armor Superior Bound Armor Bound Boots Bound Cuirass Bound Gauntlets Bound Greaves Bound Helmet Bound Shield Bound War Axe Bound Bow Bound Dagger Bound Mace Bound Sword Summon Flame Atronach Summon Frost Atronach Summon Storm Atronach Summon Clannfear Summon Daedroth Summon Dremora Summon Dremora Lord Summon Ghost Summon Lich Summon Scamp Summon Skeleton Summon Skeleton Champion Summon Skeleton Guardian Summon Skeleton Hero Summon Spider Daedra Summon Faded Wraith Summon Gloom Wraith Summon Xivilai Summon Zombie Summon Headless Zombie Turn Undead Repulse Undead Rebuke Undead Dismiss Undead	Entropic Bolt Withering Bolt Entropic Touch Withering Touch Sever Magicka Corrode Armor Disintegrate Armor Corrode Weapon Minor Enervation Major Enervation Dire Enervation Minor Wound Major Wound Dire Wound Superior Wound Magicka Drain Greater Magicka Drain Superior Magicka Drain Fire Ball Fire Storm Flash Bolt Blazing Spear Heat Blast Burning Touch Flame Touch Searing Grasp Scorching Blow Hail Storm Ice Storm Snowball Hailstone Frost Bolt Ice Bolt Cold Touch Frost Touch Winter's Grasp Arctic Blow Shocking Burst Lightning Ball Spark Shock Lightning Bolt Lightning Blast Shocking Touch Electric Touch Lightning Grasp Lightning Surge Weakness to Fire Weakness to Frost Weakness to Magicka Weakness to Poison Weakness to Shock	Serenity Pacification Soothing Touch Calming Touch Chameleon Shadow Cloak Enthralling Presence Alluring Gaze Seductive Charm Voice of Rapture Beguiling Touch Mesmerizing Grasp Command Creature Dominate Creature Command Humanoid Dominate Humanoid Commanding Touch Dominating Touch Voice of Dread Fearful Gaze Terrifying Presence Touch of Fear Grasp of Terror Frenzy Rage Touch of Frenzy Touch of Rage Shadow Shape Ghostwalk Spectral Form Starlight Moonlight Candlelight Torchlight Illuminate Eyes of Eventide Eyes of Midnight Debilitate Immobilize Paralyze Inspiration Heroism Hush Silence Mute	Minor Life Detection Major Life Detection Greater Life Detection Superior Life Detection Minor Dispel Major Dispel Greater Dispel Dispel Other Greater Dispel Other Superior Dispel Superior Spell Reflection Legendary Spell Reflection Soul Trap Greater Soul Trap Superior Soul Trap Superior Spell Absorption Legendary Spell Absorption Remote Manipulation Psychic Motion Telekinesis Movement Mastery	Absorb Attribute: Strength Absorb Health Leech Health Consume Health Devour Health Absorb Magicka Cure Disease Cure Paralysis Cure Poison Fortify Agility Fortify Endurance Fortify Intelligence Fortify Luck Fortify Personality Fortify Speed Fortify Strength Fortify Willpower Fortify Fatigue Greater Fortify Fatigue Fortify Health Greater Fortify Health Fortify Magicka Greater Fortify Magicka Minor Magic Resistance Restore Agility Restore Endurance Restore Intelligence Restore Luck Restore Personality Restore Speed Restore Strength Restore Willpower Minor Respite Major Respite Heal Major Wounds Heal Greater Wounds Heal Superior Wounds Convalescence Greater Convalescence Superior Convalescence

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The corresponding tomes for these spells cannot be found in-game as they are not included in leveled lists

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These spells previously existed in the Construction Set, but can only be learned from tomes included with this download

Notes

• Many of the new spells included with the Spell Tomes download are references to Oblivion and previous games:
  • Baltham's Insight is named after Baltham Greyman from Daggerfall's CompUSA Special Edition.
  • Llivam's Reversal, Resist Paralysis and Resist Poison also appear in Morrowind.
  • Fenrick's Welcome is named after the spell Fenrick's Doorjam from Morrowind.
  • Ondusi's Escape takes its name from Ondusi's Open Door in Morrowind. The spell can be found in the Construction Set but is incomplete and not available in the game.
  • The spells Aundae's Aura, Berne's Aura and Quarra's Aura are named after the three vampire clans of Vvardenfell; the Aundae Clan, the Berne Clan and the Quarra Clan.
  • The spells Pride of Hirstaang and Karstaag's Breath are respectively named after the Hirstaang Forest and the frost giant Karstaag from Bloodmoon.
  • Orum's Aquatic Escape is named after Dulfish gro-Orum and Magub gro-Orum of Cheydinhal in Oblivion.

• Several of these spells reappear in the Arcane Accessories Creation for Skyrim Special Edition.

Bugs

• Due to a scripting oversight, a random tome spell may be added to your spellbook on loading a save or when fast-traveling.
  • The Unofficial Oblivion DLC Patches fixes this bug.