Fighter

Fighters are men and women in Britannia that train for battle.

The Way of the Fighter
As one approaches Jhelom, the island home of Britannia's fighters, the clang of steel and the cry of men-at-arms perfecting their trade becomes unmistakable. These fighting men, the finest in Britannia, can be found throughout the land, in the employ of some noble lord, or perhaps engaged in an adventure on their own right. Through their unmatched Courage, these warriors further themselves in the virtue of Valor.

The fighters of Britannia are masters in the art of armed combat, and can competently wield any of the arms forged throughout the land; although, the double-edged sword, a truly fearsome weapon in the hands of a skilled master, is their preferred tool. Years of training have strengthened their bodies to such a degree that no armour is beyond their abilities, and the wise, or at least wealthy, warrior chooses sturdy chain or plate to protect himself when danger is present. Confident in their abilities and arms, some warriors choose to forsake magical enchantments all together. They posses a particular affinity for horses, for the noble Valorian steed has been bred for generations on the same soil these warriors call home. They are a fitting companion for any adventure into the farflung realms of Britannia.

Fighters are among the Older Professions.

Statistics
In Ultima IV, fighters get a "0" on the multiplicator for magic powers and can't use magic. The best normal armour they can wear is plate and the best normal weapons they can wield are a halberd and a crossbow. The best magical weapon they can wield is the magic sword and their best magic armour is magical chainmail.

In Ultima V, fighters get zero the amount of mana to their INT and can't do magic. There are no more restriction on armor and weapons, and with the hight STR of the class, fighters can easily equip any kind of weapons and armour.

In Ultima VI, fighters continue to have no magical power.

By Ultima IX, fighters don't appear to have as significant an issue with using magic such as Sir Eris in Valoria. If the Avatar favors the way of fighter, he receives Level 3 STR, +5 Karma, a scimitar, and a map of Valoria as a starting bonus.

Examples
Many fighters made a name for themselves over the ages. Some of them include:


 * Geoffrey, one of the Companions of the Avatar and most famous fighter.
 * Sentri, who also is a friend of the Avatar.
 * Syria, who takes over the Library of Scars.
 * Seggallion, a fighter from a different world.
 * Gorn, a fighter hailing from a harsh world.

Dishonorable mentions:


 * Master De Snel, was a fighter before committing treason by first working for the Fellowship as an assassin and then training all future assassins while corrupting the fighters of Jhelom.
 * Eris, sells out Valoria to a trio of daemons.

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