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The Aftermath of War Learn about the Scoia'tael and the Order of the Flaming Rose. Found in a cupboard in a Hut in Old Vizima; sold by the Fence in Old Vizima during the battle for 50 orens.
Against Nonhumans Learn about Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, and Scoia'tail. Found in a Wardrobe in Haren's House in the Outskirts; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 80 orens.
Animating the Inanimate Learn about Golems and Golem's Obsidian Hearts. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 150 orens.
Ballads Learn about Destiny. On an old shelf in Adam's House in Murky Waters.
Barghests Learn about Barghests, Beast Fangs, Ectoplasm, and Death Dust. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by Abigail in the Outskirts for 50 orens.
Basics of Alchemy Learn about Additional Substances. Found in a wardrobe in a house in the Outskirts and in a trunk in Kalkstein's basement in the Temple Quarter; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 70 orens.
Book of Animals Learn about Dogs, Wolves, Beast Fangs, and Beast Livers. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by Abigail in the Outskirts, and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 100 orens.
Book of the Full Moon Learn the formulas for Full Moon, Shrike, and Vampire Oil. On Berengar's body on if you choose to kill him on Black Tern Island near the end of chapter IV and in Raven's tomb in his Crypt in the Swamp Cemetary; sold by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 800 orens.
Book of the Golden Oriole Learn the formulas for Golden Oriole, Wolf and Black Blood. Sold by Thaler in his home in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
Book of the Kiss Learn the formulas for the Kiss Potion, Insectoid Oil, and Argentia. Given to you by Kalkstein in the Temple Quarter when you ask him about Berengar; sold by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
The Book of the Swallow Contains formula for the White Gull, Swallow, Cat, and Blizzard potions as well as Necrophage Oil. You begin the 1st chapter with it.
Book of the Tawny Owl Learn the formulas for Tawny Owl, Bindweed, and White Honey. From the Salamander Boss and from the coffer in the cave beneath the Salamandra Hideout in the Outskirts; sold by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 200 orens.
Book of the Wolverine Learn the formulas for Wolverine, Willow, and Ornithosaur Oil. Found on the body of the Kikimore Queen in the Kikimore Lair at the end of the third chapter; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 600 orens.
Conjunction of the Spheres Learn about the Conjuntion of the Spheres. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 50 orens.
Cults and Religions of the Nordlings Learn more about Elves, the Cult of the Lionhead Spider, and the Cult of Melitele. Found in a trunk in St Lebioda's Hostpital in the Temple Quarter; sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 90 orens.
Curses and the Cursed Learn about Archespores, Echinops, Striga, Werewolves, Archespore Juice, Echinops Rootstalks, Spores, Striga Hearts, and Werewolf Fur. Found in a Trunk in the Salamandra Base at the end of the third chapter; sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 500 orens.
Dagon Sap Learn the formula for Dagon Sap. On Berengar's body if you choose to kill him on Black Tern Island near the end of chapter IV; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 800 orens.
A Description of the Vodyanoi or the Fishpeople Learn about Vodyanoi Warriors, Vodyanoi Priests, Dagon, Dagon Secretions, Stones of Ys, Vodyanoi Bladders, Vodyanoi Scales, and Tendons. One of the rewards you can receive from Naiad by the Lakeside for completing the Old Habits Die Hard quest; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Diary of a Dice Collector Learn about Dice Poker. Sold by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters and by the Fence in Old Vizima during the battle for 50 orens.
The Disease of Civilization Learn about Zeugl and Zeugl Venom. Sold by Elder Druids in the Druids' Cave in the Swamp Cemetary for 350 orens.
Disenchanting a Striga Learn about Adda. Found in a cupboard in the hospital in Old Vizima; in a cabinet in the Scoia'tael hideout in Old Vizima; sold by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters for 120 orens.
The Double Cross of Alzur Learn about Koshchey, Skullheads Beast Fangs, Beast Livers, Koshchey Heart, and Tendons. In a crate in Kalkstein's Laboratory in Old Vizima.
Dragon's Dream Learn the formula for Dragon's Dream. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 200 orens.
The Druid's Herbarium Learn about Hellebore Petals, Allspice Root, Wolf's Aloe, Verbena, Mistletoe, and Ginatia Petals. Sold by the Elder Druid in the Druid Grove in the Swamp, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Zerrikanian Trader in the Trade Quarter, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Elder Druids in the Druids' Cave in the Swamp Cemetary for 600 orens.
Elder Blood Learn about Magic. Found in a trunk in a house in the Slums of the Temple Quarter in the third chapter; in a barrel in the Hermit's Hut in the Fields; on an old shelf in Kalkstein's Laboratory in Old Vizima; sold by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters and by the Fence in Old Vizima during the battle for 80 orens.
Experiment Notes Learn about Mutants, Greater Mutants, Armored Hounds, Beast Fangs, Beast Livers, Mutagens, Pituitary Glands, and Tendons. Taken from Count de Wett before the Old Manor.
Fairytales and Stories Learn more about Mages. On an old shelf in Adam's House in Murky Waters; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 50 orens.
Feainnewedd Learn about Feainnewedd. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Elder Druid in the Druid Grove in the Swamp for 300 orens.
Field Plants Learn about Balisse Fruit, Berbercane Fruit, Celandine, Crow's Eye, Hellebore Petals, Sewant Mushrooms, and White Myrtle Petals. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Viziman Herbalist in the Outskirts, by Abigail in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Herbalist in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Zerrikanian Trader in the Trade Quarter, and by the Healer or Abigail in the Healer's Hut in Murky Waters for 200 orens
The Flower and the Flame Learn about the Order of the Flaming Rose. In a trunk in the Order Guardpost in the Temple Quarter; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters for 70 orens.
Foreign Lands Learn about Redania and Nilfgaard. Sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters for 60 orens.
Forensic Medicine Learn about Medical Science. Sold by Thaler in his home in the Temple Quarter and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 150 orens.
Formula for De Vries' Extract Learn the formula for De Vries' Extract. Given to you by Triss during the Source quest; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
Formula for Hanged Man's Venom Learn the formula for Hanged Man's Venom. Given to you by Gramps in the Cannibal quest if you let him live; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 300 orens.
Formula for Maribor Forest Learn the formula for Maribor Forest. Sold by the Elder Druid in the Druid Grove in the Swamp and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 300 orens.
Formula for Petri's Philter Learn the formula for Petri's Philter. Sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 500 orens.
Formula for White Raffard's Decoction Learn the formula for White Raffard's Decoction. From Declan Leuvaarden in the New Narakort Inn in the Trade Quarter at the end of the Posh Reception quest.
The Frightener Learn about Frighteners, Frightener Eyes, and Frightener Claws. Found in a crate in the Evening Hall of Kaer Morhen.
Frightener's Vision Contains formula for Frightener's Vision potion. Given to you by Vesemir in Kaer Morhen after you clear the keep of bandits.
Golem's Pith Learn the formula for Golem's Pith. From Kalkstein in the Temple Quarter after you show him the Tower Tarot Card.
The Great Book of Minerals Learn about Sulfur, Ginatz's Acid, Wine Stones, Naezan Salts, Calcium Equum, Phosphorus, Powdered Pearls, Pyrite, Optima Mater, Fifth Essence, Ducal Water, Albar's Crystals, Lunar Shards, and Quicksilver Solution. Sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Alchemist in the Trade Quarter, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Elder Druids in the Druids' Cave in the Swamp Cemetary for 600 orens.
Greater Brothers Learn about Greater Brothers, Mutant Assassins, Mutagens, and Pituitary Glands. Taken from Javed's body in the Catacombs.
Guide To Vizima Learn about Vizima. In a trunk in the Detective's House in the Temple Quarter.
History of the World Learn about Temerian History. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 40 orens.
Hellhound's Soul Learn the formula for Hellhound's Soul. From Abigail in the Outskirts after she gives the potion she made to Alvin.
Hymns of Madness and Despair Learn about Dagon and Dagon Secretions. From Vaska in the Swamp for completing the Reaping Time quest; Sold by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters for 100 orens.
Invitation to Magic Learn more about Magic. Found in an old chest in Abigail's Hut in the Outskirts; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 70 orens
Ithlinne's Prophesy Learn about Ithlinne's Prophesy. Found on an old shelf in the Reverend's House in the Outskirts; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 60 orens
Kikimore's Ire Learn the formula for Kikimore's Ire. Take from the body of the Kikimore Queen in the Kikimore Lair at the end of the third chapter; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Kingdom of Temeria Learn about Temeria. In a trunk in a house in the Trade Quarter.
Koshchey's Core Learn the formula for Koshchey's Core. Taken from Javed's body in the Catacombs.
Lara's Gift Learn more about elves. In a wardrobe in a House in the Slums of the Temple Quarter; from a Scoia'tael in the nonhuman camp in the Swamp; sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 70 orens.
The Last Wish Learn about Ifrit, Pyrite, and Ectoplasm. In a trunk in the Striga's Crypt in the Swamp Cemetary; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 800 orens.
Monstrum Learn more about Witchers. Found in a crate in the Armory of Kaer Horhen; on a bookshelf in Triss' house in the Trade Quarter; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 50 orens.
Ornithosaurs Learn about Basilisks, Cockatrices, Wyverns, Royal Wyverns, Ornithosaur's Eyes, Cockatrice Feathers, Toxins, Venom Glands, and Wing Membranes. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
Petri's Philter Formula Learn the formula for Petri's Philter. Given to you by the Gravedigger in the Temple Quarter as part of the Gravedigger's Gratitude quest; given to you by the Chief Alchemist in the Salamandra Hideout in the Sewers.
Plants of Barren Lands Learn about Wolf's Aloe, Bryonia, Verbena, Honeysuckle, and Ginatia. Receive from the Blacksmith's wife in Murky Waters if you help her in the Temptation quest; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Zerrikanian Trader in the Trade Quarter, and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Recent History Learn about History. Sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 40 orens.
Ritual Plants Learn about Allspice Roots, Ergot Seeds, Wolfsbane, Mandrake Roots, Han Fibers, Hop Umbells, and Mistletoe. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Elder Druid in the Druid Grove in the Swamp, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 400 orens.
The Rivian Pogrom Learn about Geralt. On a bookshelf in Triss' house in the Trade Quarter.
The Road of No Return Learn about Koshcheys and Koshchey Hearts. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 150 orens.
Samum Learn formula for Samum and Brown Oil. Sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 600 orens.
Secrets of the Southern Masters Learn the formulas for Devil's Puffball and Zerrikanian Sun. Sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens
Shadow People Learn more about the Order of the Flaming Rose. From Thaler in his home in the Temple Quarter if you outdrink him.
Small Book of Minerals Learn about Sulfur, Ginat'z Acid, Wine Stones, Naezan Salts, Calcium Equum, Phosphorus, and White Vinegar. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by the Alchemist in the Trade Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
Sorceresses and Sorcerers Learn about Mages. In a trunk in Triss' house in the Trade Quarter; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by Julian in the Country Inn in Murky Waters for 60 orens.
Specters, Wraiths, and the Damned Learn about Wraiths, Noonwraiths, Nightwraiths, Wild Hunt, Ectoplasm, Death Dust, Shimmering Dust, and Shadow Dust. In a trunk in the Order Guardhouse in the Temple Quarter; one possible reward from Mason Harn south of Murky Waters for completing the Small Problems quest; sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 400 orens.
The Story of Lara Dorren and Cragen of Lod Learn more about Elves. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 60 orens.
Striga's Urge Learn the formula for Striga's Urge. Received from Kalkstein the first time you see him in Old Vizima.
Subterranean Plants Learn about Green Mold and Sewant Mushrooms. Sold by the Viziman Herbalist in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Herbalist in the Temple Quarter, and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 300 orens.
Swamp Plants Learn about Celandine, Beggartick Blossoms, and Fool's Parsley Leaves. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, and by Elder Druids in the Druids' Cave in the Swamp Cemetary for 400 orens.
Swamp Monsters Learn about Bloedzuigers, Drowned Dead, Drowners, Abomination Lymph, Albar's Crystals, Bloedzuiger Blood, Cadaverine, Drowned Dead's Tongue, Drowner's Brain, and Ginatz's Acid. Found in a wardrobe in a hut in the Outskirts; in a Trunk in the cellar of Kalkstein's House in the Temple Quarter in chapter III; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by Abigail in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, and by the Healer or Abigail in the Healer's Hut in Murky Waters for 200 orens.
The Tome of Fear and Loathing, Volume I Learn about Ghouls, Graveirs, White Vinegar, Ghoul Blood, Cadaverine, Abomination Lymph, and Graveir Bones. Given to you by a drunkard in the Country Inn in the Outskirts if you outdrink him; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts and by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 250 orens
The Tome of Fear and Loathing, Volume II Learn about Alghouls, Cemetaurs, Devourers, Abomination Lymph, Albar's Crystals, Alghoul Marrow, Cadaverine, Cemetaur Jaws, Devourer Teeth Shadow Dust, and White Vinegar. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by Kalkstein in his home in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, by Kalkstein in the Mage's Tower in the Swamp in chapter III, by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima, and by Elder Druids in the Druids' Cave in the Swamp Cemetary for 500 orens.
Transmutations and Metamorphoses Learn more about Kalkstein. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter and by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter for 80 orens.
The Wonderful World of Insectoids Learn about Kikimore Workers, Kikimore Warriors, Kikimore Queens, Giant Centipedes, Kikimore Claws, Toxin, Tracheae, and Venom Glands. Sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Vampires: Facts and Myths Learn about Fleders, Garkains, Alps, Bruxae, Abomination Lymph, Alp Fangs, Bruxa Blood, Garkain Saliva, Naezan Salts, and Wing Membranes. One possible reward from the Hermit in the Fields for completing the Hunting the Wild Hunt quest; sold by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter and by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Werewolf's Wrath Learn the formula for Werewolf's Wrath. Rolland Bleinheim in the Swamp; sold by the Hermit at the south end of the Fields for 600 orens.
Zerrikanian Alchemy Learn formula for King and Queen Bombs and Crinfrid Oil. From an alchemist in the Workshop in the Trade Quarter in exchange for Red Meteorite; sold by the Antiquary in the country inn in the Outskirts, by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter, by the Bookseller in the Trade Quarter, and by Kalkstein in his laboratory in Old Vizima for 200 orens.
Zerrikanian Insects and Other Vermin Learn more about Zerrikania. Sold by the Antiquary in the Temple Quarter for 110 orens.
Zeugl Vigor Learn the formula for Zeugl Vigor. In a crate in the basement of the shelter in the Temple Quarter.