Silver Serpents

An especially big Serpent, the Silver Serpent is a fearsome enemy. Thankfully, only few exist, and these also have been captured, so that no longer any danger comes from these animals. Silver Serpent Venom can be milked from these creatures.

First seen in Ultima VI, they were found in the Gargoyle realm, or could be summoned with the Silver Horn. Silver Serpents were only mentioned in Ultima VII, but their venom was found a lot. The next time a Silver Serpent was seen was in Ultima IX (more below).

Lore
''ince the days of ancient Sosaria, the silver serpent has been a part of our lives. Its form has been found etched on tomb walls, and ancient monuments have been found which were crafted in its image. Yet, a recent scouting brigade claims to have seen a dead silver serpent of incredible size near a gargoyle encampment. The scouts observed for a time and, upon their return, reported the gargoyles milked the slain creature of its venom and even ingested the fluid thus derived before entering battle. This ritual act seemed to give the gargoyles a short term increase in aggression and strength, though causing their death in the end. Whether the drinking of venom actually increased the gargoyle's strength is currently the subject of some debate at the Lycaeum.''

- from "Compendium", Ultima VI

''This creature, seen in the symbols of ancient Sosaria, once more holds the fascinations of Britannia. The venom of the silver serpent is reported to have a strange and lasting effect on people. No doubt this shall be the subject of further study.''

- from "Fellowship", Ultima VII

Notable examples

 * The only Silver Serpent left in Britannia was stolen from the Cathedral of Love in Britain. The Avatar finds it in Buccaneer's Den, from where he returns it to the Cathedral. Strange enough, this Serpent seems to have an actual mind.