[Bishop Edward]

My suggestion:

Ohgma's Encyclopedia of Thay
Frustrated by the terrible disorganization of libraries throughout Thay which made it next to impossible to research simple facts and tidbits of knowledge, an acolyte of Ohgma compiled this handy reference tome.

+5 Lore
3x/day Allows User to attempt a Research check as though in a library to obtain Research Notes for quests given by NPC's, bypassing the need to rest between each of these three research attempts.
Weight of item: 10 lbs. (or maybe even 15 lbs.) Since a large tome shouldn't be light.

My vote for best suggestion. Useful without being overpowering, and not another combat related item.

I have to agree, this is a wonderful suggestion! I have a few more ideas, will see if they stick to the wall. Combat and non-combat related. We need to show some love to non-combat oriented folks, nay?

Agreed. We have an Atlas, why not an Encyclopedia? Should definitely use the equipable book model though (unlike the atlas), and also if it's a reward, it shouldn't be as heavy as the atlas either, imho, after all, scholastic characters aren't exactly known for their strength... and the book could be more thick than large with smaller print... or just flat out blessed by Oghma to be more convenient for carrying around...