Skeletons

Description
Skeletons, the remains of people long dead, reanimated through dark magic. Usually nothing remains of the spirits that once had dwelled within these bones, making them brainless, but useful tools for the Wizards who summoned them. They can be dangerous foes, but their very nature makes them suspictible to heavy weapons, since one strong hit can shatter them to pieces.

If not aiding a mage, Skeletons can usually be found in dungeons, graveyards or near their place of death. They also can suddenly stand up from a pile of bones, suprising the unsuspecting traveler.

Lore
''This is the undead reanimation of a fighter who was slain on the field of battle. Skeletons tend to cluster in hordes and are often following the commands of a sorcerer. In fact, they may continue to do so well after the sorcerer himself is dead!''

- from "Fellowship", Ultima VII

Evolution in the series

 * First appearance: Ultima I


 * Last appearance: Ultima IX

Skeletons stayed the same in the whole series. However, in Pagan, Skeletons usually were armed with axes, while in Ultima IX, Skeletons could never be destroyed since they always regenerated.

Notable examples

 * Lothar, a Skeleton with a spirit, appears in dungeon Covetous in Ultima IX. He can only be defeated with the Gringolet sword, and once the sword is sacrificed, his spirit is free to finally leave.