All factions on Dune III are required to have a handbook, which contains important information about the House in question which would be of interest to anyone applying to the House or seeking to gain a better thematic understanding of it. For those wishing to compare multiple Dune III factions, we suggest visiting the Dune III Factions webpage, which provides factsheet summaries as well as linking to more detailed presentations.

House Alvstad presently offers its full handbook in three formats. The first is a text version of the handbook, which can also be found on the Dune III website. This is recommended for those with slow internet connections.

A PDF version is also available (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) (currently being revised!), which is a much more legible presentation of the material. The PDF is highly recommended for those who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the House; it also contains graphic depictions of the Alvstad coat-of-arms, which will no doubt be of interest to many.

Finally, an HTML version is available, divided roughly into the categories on the navigation toolbar below. This approach is recommended for those who wish to look up specific details regarding the House, or wish to keep up with recent changes.