Ultima III Transcript (NES)

The following is a transcript of the English dialogue in the NES Port of Ultima III.

Note that some text is still missing.

Castle of Lord British
(Starting point)
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Lord British's castle.
 * (Guard)  Only the brave venture beyond this point.
 * (Guard)  Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
 * (Guard)  Have you also come to see the king?
 * (Guard)  I guard the castle.
 * (Guard)  Leave as soon as you finish.
 * (Shopkeeper) Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
 * (Girl) Please destroy Exodus.
 * (Girl) If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
 * (Woman) The King is a kind man
 * (Woman) Are you descendants of Link?
 * (Woman) This is the hospital. Please come in.
 * (Woman) The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.
 * (Woman) The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
 * (Man) I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
 * (Man) If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.
 * (Man) They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
 * (Old Man) Be sure to come back.
 * (Old Man) Have you ever heard of Dawn?

Britain
(Starting point)
 * Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
 * Yes: Thank you. Next time bring some flowers.
 * No:
 * Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
 * No:
 * (Guard)  Welcome to the royal city.
 * (Woman) Hi! Are you free tonight?
 * (Woman) There are 4 shops in this town.
 * (Woman) This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
 * (Woman) Can you spare a dime?
 * (Woman) Welcome to the pub!
 * (Old Woman) There are fountains in the dungeon.
 * (Old Woman) They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
 * (Man) Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.
 * (Man) I'm here to buy armor.
 * (Man) If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
 * (Man) Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
 * (Old Man) There are monsters in the dungeon.
 * (Old Man) A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.
 * (Old Man) When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.

Montor East
(South of Britain)
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Montor East.
 * (Guard)  I wish I could go with you.
 * (Cleric) The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
 * (Woman) Welcome to Montor East.
 * (Woman) Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
 * (Woman) It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Woman) They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?
 * (Old Woman) It's a fine day.
 * (Boy) Let's play.
 * (Man) The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
 * (Man) If you want a ship, take it!
 * (Man) Have you ever been to Montor West?
 * Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
 * No: Say Hi to the men in prison.
 * (Man) The sands of time can stop time!
 * (Man) Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!
 * (Old Man) Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.
 * (Old Man) The mystic sword is powerful.
 * (Old Man) Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?

Montor West
(South of Britain)
 * Richard Garriott  Do you know who I am?
 * Yes:
 * No: I made Ultima.
 * Richard Garriott  Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
 * (Guard)  Who are you?
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Montor West.
 * (Guard)  Hey you! Get out of here!
 * (Guard)  The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
 * (Girl) I like you. You are my friend.
 * (Woman)  Sherry loves flowers.
 * (Old Woman)  Grandpa is dead.
 * (Old Woman)  A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!
 * (Boy)  The gypsy's gem is useful
 * (Man)  You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.
 * (Man)  Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.

Grey
(West of Montor)
 * Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
 * (Woman) You talk to many girls, don't you?
 * (Woman) There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
 * (Boy) Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.
 * (Boy) My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.
 * (Man) You can fly far away using the moon gates.
 * (Man) Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
 * (Man) Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
 * Yes: It protects you from evil.
 * No: You can find clues at Dawn.
 * (Old Man) Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.

Moon
(North of Grey)
 * Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
 * John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
 * (Guard)  Who are you?
 * (Cleric)  Fortune be with you.
 * (Boy) They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
 * (Man) There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
 * (Man) I've been beyond the whirlpool.
 * (Man) What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!
 * (Man) Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
 * Yes: Then, hurry up!
 * No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
 * (Man) Watch out for phonies.
 * (Girl) Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Woman) Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
 * (Woman) Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
 * (Woman) This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
 * (Woman) My kid doesn't study at all.
 * Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
 * No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
 * (Old Woman) Dawn? No. I never heard of that.

Yew
(East of Moon)
 * (Guard)  The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.
 * (Cleric)  Welcome to the Circle of Light
 * (Cleric)  Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.
 * (Woman)  Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
 * (Woman)  The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
 * (Woman)  I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
 * (Old Woman)  Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.
 * (Old Woman)  I look forward to seeing you again.
 * (Boy)  I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.

Devil Guard
(Accessible via Moongate)
 * (Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
 * (Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
 * (Horse) WHlll...
 * (Woman) Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
 * (Woman) Fiend!
 * Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
 * (Woman) Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Old Woman) I look forward to seeing you again.
 * (Old Woman) I'm here to get the water jug.
 * (Old Woman) The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
 * (Man): Have a drink with me?
 * (Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
 * (Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.

Fawn
(Accessible by ship)
 * (Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
 * (Shopkeeper)  I have never heard of the pick.
 * (Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light.
 * (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Woman) It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Woman) Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
 * Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
 * No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.
 * (Woman) Stop playing this game and go to bed!
 * (Woman) I am on the way to the temple.
 * (Woman) The food here is really tasty.
 * (Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.
 * (Man): Welcome to Fawn.
 * (Man): I lost my money again.
 * (Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.
 * (Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?

Death Gulch
(Accessible by ship, with command from Fawn)
 * Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.
 * (Guard)  None shall pass!
 * (Guard)  You need a pick to get the strong armor.
 * (Guard)  The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.
 * (Woman) Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
 * (Woman) Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
 * (Woman) You need the Marks to pass.
 * (Woman) Please buy my poetry book.
 * (Woman) Loaves of bread are on sale now!
 * (Woman) The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
 * (Man) The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.
 * (Old Man) Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
 * (Old Man) Read books. Read books. You should read books.

Dawn
(Hidden town, hint in Death Gulch)
 * (Guard)  You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
 * (Guard)  If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
 * (Girl)  Dig here! Dig here!
 * (Girl)  Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Woman) Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.
 * (Old Woman)  The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
 * (Boy)  You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.
 * (Man)  Welcome to Dawn.
 * (Man)  I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
 * (Man)  You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
 * (Old Man)  You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.

Ambrosia

 * (Cleric) The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.

Other
Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way."

Exodus
Lord British Castle: Britain: Montor East: Montor West: Grey: Moon: Fawn: Dawn:
 * (Guard)  Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
 * (Girl) Please destroy Exodus.
 * (Man) If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
 * (Man) Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
 * (Old Man) When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.
 * (Woman) They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?
 * (Old Woman)  A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!
 * (Boy) My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.
 * (Boy) They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
 * (Man) What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!
 * (Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?
 * (Old Man)  You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.

General Rules
Lord British Castle: Britain: Montor East: Montor West: Grey: Yew: Fawn: Death Gulch: Ambrosia:
 * (Shopkeeper) Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
 * (Girl) If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
 * (Woman) The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
 * (Man) I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
 * (Man) If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.
 * (Man) Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.
 * (Cleric) The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
 * (Man) The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
 * (Man) The sands of time can stop time!
 * (Old Man) Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.
 * (Guard)  The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
 * (Boy)  The gypsy's gem is useful
 * (Man)  Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.
 * (Boy) Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.
 * (Old Woman)  Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.
 * (Woman) Stop playing this game and go to bed!
 * (Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.
 * (Guard)  The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.
 * (Cleric) The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.

The Prison
Montor East: Montor West:
 * (Man) Have you ever been to Montor West?
 * Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
 * No: Say Hi to the men in prison.
 * (Man)  You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.

Yew
Yew:
 * (Woman)  Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
 * (Woman)  The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
 * (Guard)  The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.

The Moongates
Lord British Castle: Grey: Moon: Devil Guard:
 * (Woman) The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.
 * (Man) You can fly far away using the moon gates.
 * (Man) There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
 * (Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
 * (Old Woman) The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.

The Ship
Montor East: Dawn:
 * (Man) If you want a ship, take it!
 * (Guard)  If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.

Dawn and the Mystic Armor
Lord British Castle: Grey: Moon: Death Gulch: Dawn:
 * (Man) They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
 * (Old Man) Have you ever heard of Dawn?
 * (Man) Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
 * Yes: It protects you from evil.
 * No: You can find clues at Dawn.
 * (Man) Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
 * Yes: Then, hurry up!
 * No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
 * (Man) Watch out for phonies.
 * (Woman) Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
 * Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
 * No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
 * (Old Woman) Dawn? No. I never heard of that.
 * (Old Man) Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
 * (Guard)  You need a pick to get the strong armor.
 * (Girl)  Dig here! Dig here!

Ambrosia
Britain: Montor East: Montor West: Moon: Yew: Death Gulch: Dawn:
 * Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
 * Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
 * No:
 * (Man) If you want a ship, take it!
 * (Woman)  Sherry loves flowers.
 * (Man) I've been beyond the whirlpool.
 * (Boy)  I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.
 * Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.
 * (Guard)  If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
 * (Woman) Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.

The Mystic Sword
Montor East: Moon: Fawn: Dawn:
 * (Old Man) The mystic sword is powerful.
 * (Man) Watch out for phonies.
 * (Woman) Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
 * Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
 * No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.
 * (Guard)  You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
 * (Old Woman)  The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
 * (Man)  I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
 * (Man)  You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
 * (Girl)  Dig here! Dig here!

The Dungeons
Britain: Death Gulch:
 * (Old Woman) There are fountains in the dungeon.
 * (Old Woman) They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
 * (Old Man) There are monsters in the dungeon.
 * (Old Man) A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.
 * (Woman) Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
 * (Woman) You need the Marks to pass.
 * (Man) The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.

The Isle of Fire and Castle Exodus
Montor East: Yew: Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way." Devil Guard: Fawn: Dawn:
 * (Man) Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!
 * (Cleric)  Welcome to the Circle of Light
 * (Cleric)  Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.
 * (Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
 * (Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.
 * (Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light?
 * (Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.
 * (Boy)  You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.

Flavor Text
Lord British Castle: Britain: Montor East: Montor West: Grey: Moon: Yew: Devil Guard: Fawn: Death Gulch: Dawn:
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Lord British's castle.
 * (Guard)  Only the brave venture beyond this point.
 * (Guard)  Have you also come to see the king?
 * (Guard)  I guard the castle.
 * (Guard)  Leave as soon as you finish.
 * (Woman) The King is a kind man
 * (Woman) Are you descendants of Link?
 * (Woman) This is the hospital. Please come in.
 * (Old Man) Be sure to come back.
 * (Guard)  Welcome to the royal city.
 * (Woman) Hi! Are you free tonight?
 * (Woman) There are 4 shops in this town.
 * (Woman) This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
 * (Woman) Can you spare a dime?
 * (Woman) Welcome to the pub!
 * (Man) I'm here to buy armor.
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Montor East.
 * (Guard)  I wish I could go with you.
 * (Woman) Welcome to Montor East.
 * (Woman) Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
 * (Woman) It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Old Woman) It's a fine day.
 * (Boy) Let's play.
 * (Old Man) Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?
 * Richard Garriott  Do you know who I am?
 * Yes:
 * No: I made Ultima.
 * Richard Garriott  Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
 * (Guard)  Who are you?
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Montor West.
 * (Guard)  Hey you! Get out of here!
 * (Girl) I like you. You are my friend.
 * (Old Woman)  Grandpa is dead.
 * Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
 * (Guard)  Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
 * (Woman) You talk to many girls, don't you?
 * (Woman) There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
 * (Man) Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
 * (Old Man) Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.
 * Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
 * John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
 * (Guard)  Who are you?
 * (Cleric)  Fortune be with you.
 * (Girl) Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Woman) Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
 * (Woman) This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
 * (Woman) My kid doesn't study at all.
 * (Woman)  I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
 * (Old Woman)  I look forward to seeing you again.
 * (Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
 * (Horse) WHlll...
 * (Woman) Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
 * (Woman) Fiend!
 * Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
 * (Woman) Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Old Woman) I look forward to seeing you again.
 * (Old Woman) I'm here to get the water jug.
 * (Man): Have a drink with me?
 * (Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
 * (Shopkeeper)  I have never heard of the pick.
 * (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Woman) It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
 * (Woman) I am on the way to the temple.
 * (Woman) The food here is really tasty.
 * (Man): Welcome to Fawn.
 * (Man): I lost my money again.
 * (Guard)  None shall pass!
 * (Woman) Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
 * (Woman) Please buy my poetry book.
 * (Woman) Loaves of bread are on sale now!
 * (Woman) The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
 * (Old Man) Read books. Read books. You should read books.
 * (Girl)  Promise not to forget about me.
 * (Man)  Welcome to Dawn.