The Book of Eibon (also known as the Liber Ivonis or Livre d'Eibon) is a grimoire which was written by the sorcerer Eibon.
History
The Book of Eibon was produced following Eibon's mysterious disappearance by Eibon's former apprentice Cryon of Varaad. This book was compiled from Eibon's notes, journals, and records in a single volume on a form of vellum in the Hyperborean language of Tsath-Yo.
Later, tablets in Hyperborean containing some of the text of the Book of Eibon were found by Atlanteans and translated from Tsath-Yo in the Atlantean language Senzar by the High Priest Klarkash-Ton.
Historical records suggest that a Kishitic version, as well as an Egyptian version, exist or existed, but these claims have yet to be verified.
In approximately 900 CE, a Latin translation of the book (the Liber Ivonis) was created by the monk Caius Phillippus Faber. It would be printed until 1622 CE.
A French version, the Libre d'Ivon appeared in 1240 CE, having been translated by Gaspard du Nord of Aivonge.
An English translation was made sometime between the 15th and 16th centuries, but its authorship is unknown.
Contents
Eibon's apprentice managed to include many prehistoric magics, as well as certain records of the Great Old Ones (namely, Abhoth, Atlach-Nacha, Rlim Shaikorth, and Tsathoggua) and limited information about Bugg-Shash and Yibb-Tsll.
In addition to information about these beings, numerous spells are included in the volume, and many 19th and 20th century spells can trace their roots back to spells listed within this tome. In addition to simple spells, Eibon's notes include a spell which allow one to create a spatial gateway, prayers to Tsathoggua, an incantation used to summon a child of Tsathoggua, a protective spell effective against the servants of Nyarlathotep, a spell used to raise a small curtain of mist, and a potent curse used to cripple a foe.
It is also rumored that somehow, there is also a formula capable of calling a Dhole to Terra and controlling it, although this is not likely.