Sort of a complaint.

I have been hearing about how expensive spellbooks are. I think it's odd, since we are looking for easier methods to learn scholarship, that these are so pricey.

One easy method to teach scholarship would be to add more accessible spellsbooks. Perhaps smaller ones like journals, apprentice scrolls, or tiered "books", so that lower circle mages can buy them and train in scholarship also.

Since this is a method of training that already teaches scholarship, I feel we should extend it "across the board" for all mages. By the way!...I've noticed non-mages studying spell books....how can they be learning scholarship from them when they can't even use magic?

Spell books do teach scholarship very well and they are great for role playing. However, there are two things to consider when thinking about getting one. They cost a lot. Mine was 200 plat kronar. Also, they weigh a lot. Mine was 86 stone. Both of these considerations make obtaining a spell book prohibitive for a young player.
I don't have a problem with spell books being expensive since there needs to be a way to get some of the coin out of circulation. Inflation is a real problem in the game. However, heavy spell books is a problem. It is a book and a helpful role playing tool, not a weapon or armor, and should not weigh much.
I have to say I lost my spell book when I lost my backpack and have no plan on getting another because of the weight. That is just my personal choice. I can rely on embroidery patterns for learning scholarship. Hopefully rangers will be getting something more rangerly for learning scholarship in the future anyway.

Naturn