Argentrock Isle



Argentrock Isle is a secluded location in Pagan, appearing in Ultima VIII.

Description


Argentrock Isle lies to the east of Morgaelin mainland, and may only be reached via a connecting bridge or through the magic arts. For centuries, it is home to a monastery of Stratos' followers, who flock to this peaceful retreat to study the healing arts of theurgy in seclusion. The monastery dominates the small island, but the really important place lies at its northern shores: Windy Point, the connection point to the place where Stratos dwelled on Pagan.

History
It was on Argentrock that Stellos first heard the mystic voice of the Titan of Air, and it was here that the sage lost his eyesight in an attempt to resurrect the beloved of Kalen after her body had been returned by Hydros. After having thus borne witness to the extent of Stratos' power, Stellos established the Order of Enlightenment upon Argentrock, erecting a monastery on the lonely isle that he might transmit what wisdom he had been given to his followers.

The Avatar did visit the island in order to learn the power of Theurgy. Later, in the Avatar's quest to ascend to Titanhood, the hero would steal the Breath of Wind from the Titan's seat north of Argentrock, and would thus sever the connection between Stratos and her disciples. This act also precipitated Stellos' death, and as the Avatar departed from Pagan it remained unclear as to what fate would await this quiet islet and its inhabitants.

Inhabitants

 * Cyrrus: a novice theurgist
 * Stellos: the informal leader of the Order of Enlightenment
 * Stratos: the elemental Titan of Air
 * Torwin: a novice theurgist
 * Xavier: a theurgist

Things to see

 * Windy Point

Trivia

 * The enchanted sword known as the Protector may be found in the basement of Argentrock's monestary.