Oghma Infinium (Oblivion)

"Not many could resist the temptation of the Oghma Infinium. Now it is my turn to be put to the test!"

―Martin Septim.

The Oghma Infinium is a powerful Daedric Artifact of the Daedric Prince Hermaeus Mora. It is a tome of knowledge

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Oghma Infinium in Oblivion

written by Xarxes, the wizard sage known also as "The Ageless One".

The Oghma Infinium is given to Hermaeus Mora's champion upon completion of a specific task or quest. Once read, it disappears from the reader.

Location

The Oghma Infinium is the reward item from the task received at the Shrine of Hermaeus Mora. In order to complete the task, the player must harvest blood from each of the sentient races of Tamriel in a special soul gem. The book adds +5 points to three skills, and +10 to two attributes. Use it and you will be asked to read from only one of the following:

• The Path of Might: Smithing +5, One-handed and Two-handed +5, Heavy Armor +5, Speed +5, Strength +5
• The Path of Shadow: Sneak +5, Security +5, Light Armor +5, Agility +5, Speed +5
• The Path of Spirit: Destruction +5, Conjuration +5, Restoration +5, Intelligence +5, Willpower +5

Notes

• It can allow your skills to go beyond 100, but you will not be able to reach a higher point value(i.e. destruction 100 and destruction 110 is the same)
• If a major skill(s) is increased, you gain a level as normal (even if it is 100->110). The skills are added in written order (for attribute bonuses). This level gain also applies to the maximum level capacity so you can gain a level beyond the capacity.

Bugs

• Method of skill lowering in jail is viable on console (19/12/11) However leveling does not increase past 90 at that point it stops completely and the glitch is no longer viable.
• Attempting to read may cause the game to crash instantly wherever you are. reloading the save and resetting the console has no effect.

Trivia

• This book is mentioned in the Wabbajack book.
• Oghma is the god of wisdom in Faerûn (Forgotten Realms adventure setting)
• In Gealic mythology, Oghma (along with is sister Brighid) is one of the twin gods of wisdom and enlightenment. He specifically rules over literature and poetry.