Bishop

Bishop is a very influential resistance leader working against the Guardian on the world of Tarna, who has connections to other worlds as well.

Prior to Ultima Underworld II, Bishop got captured by the Goblins, who rule Tarna in the name of the Guardian. However, every attempt to get something out of him was futile, and they still feared him even as a prisoner. Bishop however became suspicious when one day a Blackrock Gem appeared in his cell, and six guards were sent to get it.

In Ultima Underworld II, the Avatar finally met Bishop, who already knew of Britannia's hero. He told the Avatar about his role as the resistance leader, and also revealed that there were people on other worlds where his name could open doors. He also talked about the Blackrock Gem, suggesting that Borne might have it now. The Avatar then gave Bishop a spare pair of Fraznium gauntlets, so that Bishop could make his escape through the force field, and return to fighting the Guardian's troops.

Bishop's name helped the Avatar gain help from the sorceress Altara on Killorn Keep and his escape was information wanted by the Xorinite Wisp. Bishop's silence about his plans prevented the wisps from gaining information that might be passed to the Guardian. Bishop sent two letters with interesting information to the Avatar via Garg, further helping stop the Guardian.

Trivia

 * Bishop is the narrator for the part of the Ultima Underworld II Clue Book, which deals with the Prison Tower, describing with his words the situation within the tower and where to find the various locations. He also tells how the Guardian managed to conquer Tarna exactly by stricking the human population with the plague and destroying the crops, and described the current situation in Tarna, saying that only three free cities at southern, frigid shores remain free.