Beyond the Serpent Pillars

Beyond the Serpent Pillars is included with Ultima VII Part Two and acts as the game's manual. It is 35 pages long and drawn upon as part of the copy protection. In-game, Erstam is the author of the book, while in reality the scribe is Andrew Morris.

The following topics are part of the book:
 * Foreword
 * Lessons of the Past
 * Runescript and Ophidian Alphabet
 * A Guide for Travelers
 * Shops, commerce and the classes
 * Weapons and armour
 * Bestiary
 * Magic and its assorted topics

The book is written from Erstam's point of view, and many of his personal beliefs and opinion flow into the text. It should therefore not be taken as an authoritative narrative, especially in regards to the history of Sosaria; the reader has to be careful of what to believe.