Skyrim:Notes

There are numerous lesser writings in the game of Skyrim detailing the mundane and important. There are some special notes as well:

• Atronach Forge: Recipes that can be used at the Atronach Forge
• Map Notes: Notes that contain maps to various locations—mostly treasure
• Recipes: Notes containing alchemy recipes

Other types of reading material found in the game include books and spell tomes.

A list of notes for the Dragonborn add-on can be found here.

The following is a list of normal notes that can be found through out the game.

	Title (ID)	Author	Description	Location
	A Scrawled Note 000B1260		A death request placed on the player for slaying Malyn Varen.	Carried by a Necromancer
	A Warning 000F6928	Vex	A warning to Delvin Mallory about being a peeping tom.	The Ragged Flagon, on a table
	Aeri's Note 00090E52	Aeri	A denial of a Jarl's request for recruits.	Given by Aeri at Anga's Mill
	Afflicted's Note 00045F94		A note revealing Orchendor's location.	Bthardamz
	Alchemist's Note 0006DF90	Head Alchemist Froda	A note to Rahgot beseeching him not to kill his followers with poison	Forelhost Refectory
	Alethius's Notes 000C370E	Alethius	A letter regarding an expedition team's members.	Nchuand-Zel Excavation Site, on Alethius's corpse.
	All Employees Must Read! 000F68A2	Indaryn	A memo to employees of the Black-Briar Meadery in reference to a prank	Black-Briar Meadery
	Amaund Motierre's Sealed Letter 0005BF2E	"A friend"
	An Apology 000F68A4	Wilhelm	A refusal to go into a haunted barrow	Pawned Prawn
	Ancient Edict 000ED441		An edict placed in honor of those who fell because of Gauldur's sons.	Reachwater Rock
	Anders's Message 000FF223	Anders	A dead bandit's note about betraying his partner only to end up trapped in a well.	On Anders' skeleton in Twilight Sepulcher Inner Sanctum
	Anise's Letter 000DDFB6	Anise	About forming a Witch's Coven.	Anise's Cabin
	Anonymous Letter 000504EF	"A loyal citizen"		Not found in the game
	Anonymous Letter 000504EE	"A True Nord"		Not found in the game
	Argonian Ceremony 000F68A8	Talen-Jei	A request for assistance in performing a traditional Argonian bonding ceremony	Temple of Mara
	Attention Employees! 000F68A0	Indaryn	A stern warning to Black-Briar Meadery employees about theft	Black-Briar Meadery
	Balmora Blue Note 000DC176	Dyryn	A note indicating the location of a stash of Balmora Blue.	In a safe in the hold of the Red Wave.
	Beware the Butcher! 00021683	Viola Giordano	A flyer posted around Windhelm warning about a killer on the loose	Viola Giordano's House Hjerim
	Blood Horker Orders 000C58A6	Haldyn		Carried by Stig Salt-Plank
	Bloodstained note 000D397A	Sudi	A note detailing Sudi's last moments before killing herself while being held captive by Falmer	Frostflow Abyss
	Bolar's Writ 00083AF6	Acilius Bolar	The bequeathal of a fallen Blade's Oathblade to a worthy adventurer.	Bloated Man's Grotto
	Bounty 00095129		A note of bounty placed on a Bandit leader	Given by an Innkeeper or Steward
	Bounty 000CBA9B		A note of bounty placed on a Dragon.	Given by an Innkeeper or Steward
	Bounty 000BD780		A note of bounty placed on a Forsworn leader.	Given by an Innkeeper or Steward
	Bounty 000BD791		A note of bounty placed on a Giant	Given by an Innkeeper or Steward
	Bounty 000BC0A2			Carried by bounty hunters
	Commander's Note 00083B05			Fort Snowhawk, when occupied by the Imperial Legion
	Complaint Letter 0008AA46	Agnis		On a lectern in the room with benches upstairs in Fort Greymoor
	Contract 00035B65			Carried by hired thugs
	Contract 0004EF00			Carried by hired thugs
	Corpse Note 000BA300			On a dead woman surrounded by bandits.
	Courier's Letter 001065F5			Pickpocketing from a courier
	Dark Brotherhood Assassin's Note 0010596A	Astrid	An order for your life placed by the Dark Brotherhood.	Carried by Assassins
	Dragon Investigation: Current Status 00039F2A	Rulindil	A Thalmor report on the return of Dragons	Thalmor Embassy, Elenwen's Solar
	Dryston's Note 000D672A	Dryston	About roughing up the player for investigating the Forsworn.	Carried by Dryston
	East Empire Connection 000F6932		A note about a Thieves Guild contact that has turned his back on the Guild.	The Ragged Flagon - Cistern, on Mercer's desk
	Eltrys' Note 000D1955	Eltrys		Given to the player by Eltrys after witnessing Margret's murder in Markarth.
	Eyes Open 000F692F		A mysterious note about another Thieves Guild member.	The Ragged Flagon - Cistern
	Faendal's Fake Letter from Sven 0005C846	Faendal	A forged note meant to make Sven look unfavorable to Camilla.	Carried by Camilla Valerius
	Faleen's Letter to Calcelmo 00026EFE	Faleen	An amorous reply to a love poem	Given by Faleen
	Faralda's Notes 0005D2EA	Faralda		Not found in the game
	Father's Missive 00037F89	"Da"	A father's letter of concern over his daughter's banditry	Pinewatch Bandit's Sanctuary
	First Letter from Linwe 000D7773	Linwe		Niranye's house (Windhelm)
	For Shelly 000BB3D3	Trius		South of Pilgrim's Trench, on a barrel
	Forsworn Missive 000A4CE2		A biting letter between two Forsworn members	Deepwood Redoubt, Interior
	Forsworn Note 00083B0B		An oath of readiness to a Forsworn Matriarch.	Deepwood Vale, Hag's End
	Forsworn Note 00083AE3		An urging to hasten the taking of Fort Sungard.	Serpent's Bluff Redoubt, in a tent
	Frost's Identity Papers 000E8BDB		Lineage papers for the prized stallion Frost	Black-Briar Lodge
	Gaius Maro's Schedule 00015475			Inside the Penitus Oculatus Outpost
	Geirmund's Epitaph 000E7A33			Geirmund's Hall
	Gissur's Note 0006DEB6			Carried by Gissur
	Give Me A Chance 000F692A	Delvin Mallory		The Ragged Flagon, under a barrel to the west of the exit to the Ratway Vaults. May not be obtainable[verification needed].
	Goldenglow 000F692E	Mercer Frey		The Ragged Flagon - Cistern, on an end table
	Goldenglow Bill of Sale 0007A508			Given to you by Gulum-Ei during Scoundrel's Folly
	Goldenglow Bill of Sale 0004C6C8			Goldenglow Estate retrieved from Aringoth's safe during Loud and Clear
	Gorm's Letter 000AD8DE	Gorm	A vague note about changing Morthal's leadership.	Given by Gorm
	Gourmet's Writ of Passage 0003BEB6			Carried by Balagog gro-Nolob
	Guard's Orders 000E94DF			Abandoned Prison, on a crate
	Gulum-Ei's Confession 000EF579	Gulum-Ei		In a chest in Brinewater Grotto
	Habd's Death Letter 0004811F	Habd	A Redguard's final wishes should he fail to avenge his family.	Cannot be obtained
	Hastily Scribbled Note 000F23BA	Gaston Bellefort	About a foolish attempt to infiltrate the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary.	Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, on Gaston Bellefort's skeleton
	Have Need of Cynric 000F6931		A request for use of the Thieves Guild retired "Jailbreaker."	The Ragged Flagon - Cistern, on Mercer's desk
	Have Need of Cynric 000F6933	Maven Black-Briar		Honningbrew Meadery, upstairs on a table inside Sabjorn's room
	Hired Thug's Missive 000F98B4		Account of a hired thugs dealings with a client and a mysterious mask	Labyrinthian, central building
	Idgrod's Note 000940DD	Idgrod the Younger	A note thanking a priest for potions to help her brother.	Given by Idgrod the Younger at Highmoon Hall
	Imperial Condolences 0009020C	Praefect Pius Bruccius		Ansilvund Excavation, on a table
	Imperial Letter 00083AED		Warning of a Stormcloak advance on Shor's Watchtower.	Shor's Watchtower (The Rift), on a table.
	Imperial Missive 00083AFD			Fort Neugrad
	Imperial Order 000524DA
	Incriminating Letter 000E0BA1	Maven Black-Briar	A letter exposing Anuriel's collusion with Maven Black-Briar.	Mistveil Keep - Anuriel's Room
	Incriminating Letter 000749b5	Gaius Maro		Given to the player during the quest Breaching Security by Gabriella.
	Incriminating Letter 00050502	D.M.		Not found in the game
	Invitation to Elenwen's Reception 00042396
	Isabelle's Letter 00064EB2	Isabelle		Hob's Fall Cave
	J'datharr's Note 0005437D		Mark information for a Thalmor Assassin.	Carried by J'datharr
	Justiciar Execution Order 000BA0BE			Carried by one of three Thalmor Justiciars sent after the player, usually comprising a mage and two warriors.
	Kyr's Bounty 000D07B2	Kyr	A bounty note placed by a bandit leader on two members of his gang.	Frostmere Crypt
	Letter 0008ACCD			Greenwall Cave, underwater near the exit ladder
	Letter from <Alias=Enemy> 00071442
	Letter from <Alias=Enemy> 00071443
	Letter from Calcemo 000A0F46	Calcelmo		Given by the courier.
	Letter from Christophe 000F6893	Christophe Bartlet		Black-Briar Manor in Riften
	Letter from Falk Firebeard 000D91D1	Falk Firebeard	A request for help stemming from the summoning of Potema.	Delivered by Courier
	Letter from Father 000CC86A	Commander Maro		Carried by Gaius Maro
	Letter from Jarl <Alias=Jarl> xx010BEF			Delivered to the player by a courier once the Hearthfire plugin has been installed.
	Letter from Jarl <Alias=Jarl> of <Alias=HoldCity> xx016130			Delivered to the player by a courier once the Hearthfire plugin has been installed.
	Letter from Jon 00027F74	Jon Battle-Born		Cannot be obtained.
	Letter from Maven 000F6894	Maven Black-Briar		The Bannered Mare
	Letter from Olfina 00027F73	Olfina Gray-Mane		Carried by Jon Battle-Born
	Letter from Quintus Navale 000249AF	Quintus Navale		Delivered by courier
	Letter from Sabjorn 000F6895	Sabjorn		Black-Briar Manor in Riften
	Letter from Septimus Signus 000F6842	Septimus Signus		Delivered by a courier if under level 15 when giving Septimus the Lexicon during Discerning the Transmundane
	Letter from Solitude 0007D02F		A notice of want for the murderer Arn.	Dragonsreach Jarl's Quarters
	Letter from a Friend 00023EE5	"A Friend"	An anonymous note revealing the location of a word wall.	Courier delivery
	Letter from the Steward 000CADEC	Jorleif		Aretino Residence
	Letter of Credit 0005B49E	Delvin Mallory		Given to the player by Delvin Mallory during the quest The Silence Has Been Broken.
	Letter of Inheritance 0001BFF5			Delivered to player by a courier when an NPC dies that you've befriended.
	Letter to Beem-Ja 000E7F3C		A letter exhorting Beem-Ja to take care of his daughter Salma.	Carried by Beem-Ja
	Letter to Golldir 00019FEA	Vals Veran		Carried by Golldir
	Letter to Salma 000E7F3B			Carried by Salma
	Letter to Vals Veran 00019FEB	Golldir		Not found in the game
	Lorcalin's Orders 000DD99C	Elenwen		Carried by Agent Lorcalin
	Madanach's Note 000E2513	Madanach		On Madanach's body.
	Mani's Letter 000D0968	Mani	About a Redguard's intent to move back to Hammerfell	Frostflow Lighthouse, knapsack under the bed.
	Many Thanks 000F689B	"R"	A dubious thank you to Mercer Frey for stealing an item	Riftweald Manor
	Mara Smiles Upon You! 000F68A7	Drifa		The Bee and Barb (Riften)
	Museum Pamphlet 00094D8B
	Mysterious Note 0003031F	Delphine	A note left to the Dovahkiin where the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller should be.	Ustengrav
	Mysterious Note 0005224A			Handed over by a courier
	Mzinchaleft Guard's Note 000DB0D7	Maluril		Not found in the game
	Mzinchaleft Work Order 00088FE8	Maluril Ferano		Outside of Mzinchaleft
	Necromancer's Letter 00083B08		A letter about Necromancers taking over Fort Snowhawk.	Fort Snowhawk
	No Word Yet 000F692C	Athel Newberry	About the failure to locate Rune's parents.	On a dresser in The Ragged Flagon - Cistern
	Note 000D120C			On the corpse of a Stormcloak in an unmarked troll den, northeast of Ivarstead
	Note 000C2BE4		This version cannot be obtained, unlike the similar Mysterious Note (DB).	Cannot be obtained.
	Note 0006DFAF			Forelhost Crypt, on a table
	Note 0006F63C		An ancient note fortelling the return of Alduin.	Forelhost Refectory, on a table
	Note 0008B471		A note complaining about the food served in the fort	On a table in Fort Greenwall
	Note 000C0136		About a kidnapping gone wrong.	Mistwatch West Tower, on a table.
	Note 000D1246		A note pointing to a treasure (map) on an island a bit northeast of where the note is found.	Camp west of Sarethi Farm (map)
	Note From Jaree-Ra 000F23E0	Jaree-Ra	A note plotting against the player by two Argonian siblings.	Carried by Deeja
	Note From Maven 000F68A3	Maven Black-Briar		Black-Briar Meadery, on a dresser upstairs in the sleeping room
	Note from Agna 000BC6FD	Agna	A note from Agna to Golldir about taking on Vals Veran.	Carried by Golldir
	Note to Rhorlak 00078621	Rigel Strong-Arm	Concerning the theft of a silver mold from Markarth	Pinewatch Bandit's Sanctuary
	Note to Rodulf 000E163F	Hajvarr Iron-Hand	A note warning a bandit about messing with his blind uncle.	White River Watch
	Note to Thomas 000C3B1A	Loraine	A note encouraging a bandit companion into a precarious situation	Bleak Falls Barrow, on Thomas' corpse resting on a ledge, reachable by shooting it down.
	Note to the Authorities 0009793A			In a hut northwest of Bonechill Passage (map)
	Notice 0008ACCC			Fort Greymoor exterior, beside the targets
	Notice of Cost Increase 000F68A6	Maven Black-Briar	A notice to an innkeeper about a price increase for mead.	The Bee and Barb
	Official warning 00068253			Steamcrag Camp, sitting on a road sign
	Orders 0006DFAC			Forelhost Refectory, on a pedestal in front of a table
	Per Your Requests 000F68AA	Mirabelle Ervine	A tart reply from Mirabelle to Wylandriah about a request for experimental items.	Mistveil Keep, under Wylandriah's counter.
	Possible Rivals 000F692D	Torsten Cruel-Sea		The Ragged Flagon - Cistern, on an end table
	Prisoner's Plan 000E94F1		A prisoner's doomed escape plan.	Abandoned Prison, next to a skeleton
	Private Letter 000D9399	Lod	A letter from a blacksmith to a miner requesting more ore.	Lod's House
	Promissory Note 000813B6			In Sabjorn's dresser within Honningbrew Meadery
	Purchase Agreement 000557EC	Bolli		Given to the player by Bolli
	Purchase Agreement 00085D4E	Sarthis Idren		Carried by Wujeeta
	Quite Pleased 000F689E	Harrald		The Scorched Hammer in Riften
	Ra'jirr's Note 000D0032	Ra'jirr	The ravings of a parnoid Khajiit	On a table in Frostmere Crypt
	Rahgot's Reply 0006DF94	Rahgot	A note to Froda to stop deterring alchemists from working on a suicide potion.	Forelhost Refectory, on a throne
	Regarding Your Loss 000F6897	Reginn Limilus		Black-Briar Manor in Riften
	Repair Supplies 000F798C	Sam		The Temple of Dibella in Markarth
	Reports of a Disturbance 000F68A9	Anuriel		Temple of Mara in Riften on the floor to the far left as you walk in.
	Request for Help! 000F689C	Madena		Aerin's House in Riften
	Request from 00039FC3			Delivered by courier.
	Requested Report 000F6898			Bolli's House, on the table by the bed.
	Rigel's Letter 00037F87	Rigel Strong-Arm	A reply to a bandit's father's concerns	Pinewatch Bandit's Sanctuary
	Rogatus's Letter 000931C2	Rogatus Salvius	About coming home once and awhile.	Given by Rogatus Salvius
	Roras's Letter 00037F8A	Roras	A bandit's urgings to rob their leader	Pinewatch Bandit's Sanctuary
	Scrawled page 000D3979	Sudi	A note detailing Sudi's time while being held captive by Falmer	Frostflow Abyss
	Scribbled Note 0005B9C9			Testcell Obscured Passage
	Second Letter from Linwe 0007D67D	Linwe		Niranye's house (Windhelm)
	Sergius's Note 0003DD30			Not found in the game
	Shavari's Note 0006DEB5	Elenwen		Carried by Shavari
	Shipment's Arrived 000F692B		A shipment manifest sent to the Thieves Guild	The Ragged Flagon on the bar
	Shipment's Ready 00065BDA	Kilnyr		Riften Warehouse, downstairs in a locked room
	Shopping List 000F689A		An odd shopping list found in Mercer Frey's kitchen.	Riftweald Manor
	Sibbi Black-Briar 000F68AB	Maven Black-Briar		Mistveil Keep on a table in Anuriel's room
	Small Note 000F5BC0			Found on a randomly encountered dead bandit surrounded by pit wolves.
	Smugglers' Note 000DD998			An unmarked bandit camp southwest of Whitewatch Tower (map)
	Soldier's Request 0008AA45
	Sondas's Note 00069007	Sondas Drenim	A note beseeching an alchemist for medicine.	Given by Sondas Drenim at Darkwater Crossing
	Stormcloak Missive 00083AFF
	Stormcloak Missive 00083B04			Fort Snowhawk, on a desk, during The Battle for Fort Snowhawk[verification needed]
	Sven's Fake Letter from Faendal 0005C847	Sven	A forged note meant to make Faendal look unfavorable to Camilla.	Carried by Camilla Valerius
	Tattered Note 00108160		A hint on how to solve Shalidor's Maze.	Shalidor's Maze
	Thalmor Orders 00097803	Elenwen	A communique from a Thalmor agent to a subordinate scout.	On the corpse of a dead Thalmor Soldier near a shrine of Talos SW of the Guardian Stones (map)
	The Warmth of Mara 00053347		A promotional pamphlet for Mara's temple in Skyrim	Given to you by Dinya Balu during the related quest
	Thief's Last Words 000F0425		A dying thief's final words about the twin Eyes of the Falmer jewels	On a dead thief in Irkngthand Slave Pens
	Things to Do 000F689F		Bolli establishes his priorities	Riften Fishery
	Timely Offer 000F6929	Tuldinwae	About a job for the Thieves Guild.	The Ragged Flagon, on a table
	To A Concerned Citizen 000F68A5	The Society of Mercantile Freedom		Pawned Prawn
	To Be Read Immedately! 000F68A1	Indaryn		Black-Briar Meadery on a table near the east door
	To The Owner 000F6899	Kilthinius Dandoril	Information on special installments into Riftweald Manor.	Riftweald Manor
	To the Brotherhood 000F6896	Maven Black-Briar	About a client's dissatisfaction with the Dark Brotherhood's performance.	Basement of Black-Briar Manor, behind a locked door.
	Torn Note 00074ADF	Firir	A Redguard's final words to his lover.	Chillwind Depths, on Firir's corpse
	Tova's Farewell 000D2B09	Tova Shatter-Shield
	Training Chests 000F6930		A warning about the nature of the Thieves Guild practice chests.	The Ragged Flagon - Cistern, on the floor next to some chests
	Treasure Hunter's Note 000A17B0			Carried by Treasure Hunters
	Until Next Time 000F689D	"Your Secret Lover"	A thank you letter for a rather kinky night with Haelga.	Haelga's Bunkhouse, on a counter
	Urag's Note 0003D29D
	Vald's Debt 00072B13	Maven Black-Briar
	Valmir's Orders 00093CF6		Orders to retrieve Rahgot's Dragon Priest Mask.	Carried by Captain Valmir
	Warning 00078561	Rigel Strong-Arm	A warning from a bandit leader to her lackeys.	Pinewatch, next to the entrance door
	Watchtower Guard's Letter 00083AEF		Warning of an Imperial advance on Shor's Watchtower	Shor's Watchtower
	Weylin's Note 000D670F	N	A mysterious letter signalling Weylin to kill Margret.	The Warrens, chest in Weylin's room
	Writ of Sealing 000F1C18		A writ for the sealing away of Jyrik Gauldurson.	Saarthal
	Writ of Sealing 000F1C17		A writ for the sealing away of Mikrul Gauldurson	Folgunthur
	Writ of Sealing 000F1C19		A writ for the sealing away of Sigdis Gauldurson.	Geirmund's Hall
	Ysolda's Message 000E1A9F	Ysolda	A note between a Sleeping Tree Sap dealer and supplier.	Sleeping Tree Cave on Ulag's corpse