The Firmament

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The Firmament is a book available in multiple The Elder Scrolls games. It discusses Nirn's constellations and what the peoples of Tamriel think of them.

Locations[]

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Redguard[] J'ffer's Books, can be purchased from J'Ffer. Morrowind[] Ald'ruhn, Codus Callonus: Bookseller (x2) Caldera, Verick Gemain: Trader Census and Excise Office in Seyda Neen, on the bookshelf in the second room Endusal, Kagrenac's Study Hlaalu Ancestral Tomb Tel Fyr, Hall of Fyr Tureynulal, Kagrenac's Library Vivec: Hall of Justice Secret Library (x5) Hlaalu Records (x5) Jobasha's Rare Books (x4) Library of Vivec (x13) Redoran Records (x5) Simine Fralinie: Bookseller (x3) Oblivion[] Arcane University, Arch-Mage's Quarters Arcane University, Mystic Archives, second floor Chorrol Mages Guild Cloud Ruler Temple, Great Hall Leyawiin, Mahei's House Skyrim[] Angeline's Aromatics, Solitude, on a high bookshelf on the upper floor. Arcadia's Cauldron, Whiterun; on a shelf on the wall behind Arcadia's service desk. Can be bought from Urag gro-Shub in The Arcanaeum. Bards College, Solitude – Two are on the upper floor. Blue Palace, Solitude, on a high shelf in a bedroom. Broken Tower Redoubt, in the area where Fjotra is imprisoned, in the side room near the chest. Bryling's House, Solitude, on a table on the middle floor. Cracked Tusk Keep, in the first room on the left. Cragwallow Slope – near the entrance, on a table. Three copies can be found within the Dainty Sload, all located on a desk in the captain's quarters with the First Mate. Dragonsreach, Whiterun, on a shelf at the bottom of the staircase leading down from the kitchen area. Drelas' Cottage Fellglow Keep Dungeons, on a table in a room where three vampires are imprisoned. Fort Amol Hall of the Dead, Solitude, on a high shelf past the first door inside the building. Heimskr's House, Whiterun, atop a high shelf. Two copies are available in Hob's Fall Cave. House of Clan Battle-Born, Whiterun; locked room in western bedroom. House Gray-Mane, Whiterun, on a bookshelf on the upper floor. Ilinalta's Deep, on a shelf in the first room. Jorrvaskr, Whiterun, on a bookshelf directly across from Kodlak Whitemane's bedroom. Nightcaller Temple library, on a pedestal between two bookshelves in the north corner of the upper level. Old Hroldan Inn, in an end table in Tiber Septim's room. Inside Pinewatch, on the shelf in the first room. Solitude Blacksmith, Solitude, on a shelf in the bedroom on the ground floor. Temple of the Divines, Solitude, on a ledge halfway up the northwestern staircase. Uthgerd's House, Whiterun, on a bookshelf near the fireplace. Viola Giordano's House, Windhelm, on a bookshelf on the upper floor. Vittoria Vici's House, Solitude, on a cupboard. Dragonborn[] Tel Mithryn Steward's House – On a shelf, on the right-hand side of the room. Online[] In The Elder Scrolls Online, this book is part of Shalidor's Library. It is located at Hei-Halai, Shadowfen.

Contents[]

The Stars of Tamriel are divided into thirteen constellations. Three of them are the major constellations, known as the Guardians. These are the Warrior, the Mage, and the Thief. Each of the Guardians protects its three Charges from the thirteenth constellation, the Serpent.

When the sun rises near one of the constellations, it is that constellation's season. Each constellation has a Season of approximately one month. The Serpent has no season, for it moves about in the heavens, usually threatening one of the other constellations.

The Warrior[]

The Warrior is the first Guardian Constellation and he protects his charges during their Seasons. The Warrior's own season is Last Seed when his Strength is needed for the harvest. His Charges are the Lady, the Steed, and the Lord. Those born under the sign of the Warrior are skilled with weapons of all kinds, but prone to short tempers.

The Mage[]

The Mage is a Guardian Constellation whose Season is Rain's Hand when magicka was first used by men. His Charges are the Apprentice, the Golem, and the Ritual. Those born under the Mage have more magicka and talent for all kinds of spellcasting, but are often arrogant and absent-minded.

The Thief[]

The Thief is the last Guardian Constellation, and her Season is the darkest month of Evening Star. Her Charges are the Lover, the Shadow, and the Tower. Those born under the sign of the Thief are not typically thieves, though they take risks more often and only rarely come to harm. They will run out of luck eventually, however, and rarely live as long as those born under other signs.

The Serpent[]

The Serpent wanders about in the sky and has no Season, though its motions are predictable to a degree. No characteristics are common to all who are born under the sign of the Serpent. Those born under this sign are the most blessed and the most cursed.

The Lady[]

The Lady is one of the Warrior's Charges and her Season is Heartfire. Those born under the sign of the Lady are kind and tolerant.

The Steed[]

The Steed is one of the Warrior's Charges, and her Season is Mid Year. Those born under the sign of the Steed are impatient and always hurrying from one place to another.

The Lord[]

The Lord's Season is First Seed and he oversees all of Tamriel during the planting. Those born under the sign of the Lord are stronger and healthier than those born under other signs.

The Apprentice[]

The Apprentice's Season is Sun's Height. Those born under the sign of the apprentice have a special affinity for magic of all kinds, but are more vulnerable to magic as well.

The Atronach[]

The Atronach (often called the Golem) is one of the Mage's Charges. Its season is Sun's Dusk. Those born under this sign are natural sorcerers with deep reserves of magicka, but they cannot generate magicka of their own.

The Ritual[]

The Ritual is one of the Mage's Charges and its Season is Morning Star. Those born under this sign have a variety of abilities depending on the aspects of the moons and the Divines.

The Lover[]

The Lover is one of the Thief's Charges and her season is Sun's Dawn. Those born under the sign of the Lover are graceful and passionate.

The Shadow[]

The Shadow's Season is Second Seed. The Shadow grants those born under her sign the ability to hide in shadows.

The Tower[]

The Tower is one of the Thief's Charges and its Season is Frostfall. Those born under the sign of the Tower have a knack for finding gold and can open locks of all kinds.

Gallery[]

Cover as seen in Redguard
First Page as seen in Redguard
Second Page as seen in Redguard
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As seen in The Elder Scrolls Online
As seen in The Elder Scrolls Online

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