Psalms of Dala

Psalms of Dala is a book which appears in Betrayal at Krondor. Sold in The Mercantile at Darkmoor, it boosts the Defense ability of the party when they read it.

Contents
The book contains hymns and psalms to Dala, a protector-goddess worshiped in the Kingdom of the Isles, surrounded by the mythology of the goddess's frequent clashes with Tith Onanka, the war god. It provides instructions about which prayers should be said at what times, including before sleeping, eating, entering inns, or going into battle. It also mentions the Dalatail Milk sold by her followers, said to lend her favor to those drinking it.

Its illuminations depict a variety of scenes, including the goddesss watching over men on a battle field, a man blocking a sword thrust, and mercenaries kneeling before the her Temple near Highcastle.

Properties
Reading it increases the Defense ability. It takes each party member several hours to read.