Category: Quotes

“Red gates, generated by the powerful obsidian Orb of the Moons, can send the traveller anywhere in Britannia.” – Compendium, Ultima 6

“Beyond the High Steppes lies the famous battlefield, known as the Bloody Plains, where the last major forces of evil were vanquished.” – The History of Britannia, Ultima 4

“Good old Tiberius runs the Healer’s Sanctum in Britain, but he doesn’t get a lot of business.” – The Book of Prophecy (manual), Ultima 6

“Avatar of nothing! Empty thoughts, worthless virtues. Is this what thou dost seek…or do you desire the worship of thousands?” – Virtuebane, Ultima 4 (NES port)

“Take the pan of dough and place it in the oven. A few moments later you should have some quality home-baked bread.” – Jastral’s Special Recipe for Baking Bread, Ultima 9

“Few know much about Malchir, the Master Sorcerer, and those who know anything at all are his fellow followers of fire.” – The Chronicle of Pagan, Ultima 8

“Though ‘Ambrosia’ actually refers to the whole island, its lack of human life results in this name being applied to its dungeons as a whole.” – Key to the Black Gate, the Ultima 7...

“Seeing what cannot be seen, hearing what no man hears, communing with beings not present…what ancient spirit possesses the mage that his mind constantly dwells on things not perceived by the common man?” –...

“The Oracle hath always been a fraud! Dost thou not comprehend?” – Great Captain Voldin, Ultima 7 Part 2: Serpent Isle

“Even older texts indicate that the Zealans initially believed in not three, but six such deities!” – The Mythology of the Zealan Deities, Ultima 8