Magic Carpet

A magic carpet is a superior way to move around in Britannia. Apart from the high mountains and wild seas, no other terrain can block one's path while on this wondrous device, and the traveler is secure from the poisonous swamps.

History
The magic carpet was brought to Britannia by Monsieur Loubet, and sold to the mage, Bandaii, who later gave it to Lord British as a gift. The carpet first appeared in Lord British's private chamber at Castle Britannia, where the Avatar found it in Ultima V after being made aware by Bandaii of its abilities. It proved to be a great help in the quest and was actually needed to acquire the Sceptre of Lord British, as the traps surrounding it otherwise were impassable. Rough seas could be crossed in with the carpet as well, but the party sustained damage while doing so. All other terrain except mountains and walls however, could be passed and there was no slow-down due to terrain.

The carpet many years later re-appeared again in Ultima VII. Rudyom had gained possession of it in the meantime, but in his madness had forgotten how to use it - excusing this by claiming he didn't like the color anyway - so he had lent it to an adventurer going into the Serpent's Spine. Gaining permission from Rudyom, the Avatar found the carpet at the shores of Lost Lake. By that time the carpet few higher and could bypass mountains, while interestingly, buildings of two stories or higher proved to be an obstacle.

Trivia

 * It is possible to possess more than one magic carpet in Ultima V. Returning to Lord British's rooftop sanctuary will provide a second carpet.
 * In Ultima V, the carpet is protected by a magically locked door. A skull key is needed to enter, or a cannon can be used to simply destroy the door, although the second method will turn all the guards in the castle hostile.
 * In Ultima V, if Blackthorn's guards capture the party while they ride the carpet, and they do not give him the Mantra of Honesty, a party member will be executed, and the remaining party will be put in prison without the carpet, which must be reacquired.
 * The carpet is a real luxury in Ultima VII. It even has seats - though the faulty sitting mechanic made that less of a luxury.
 * In the Keyring Mod for Exult, the carpet is modified. Not only does it no longer have seats - thus removing the annoyingly often malfunctioning sitting mechanic - but it also can be rolled up and transported on person, thus always having it at hand. It even looks completely different.