Humility

Humility is one of the Eight Virtues.

Humility, which is independent of the principles, is perceiving one's place in the world, not according to one's own accomplishments, but according to the intrinsic value of all individuals. It is the recognition of the worthiness of all beings, and the perception of one's own place among them, regardless of one's own personal accomplishments or mistakes in the world. New Magincia is a towne built on the ruins of old Magincia by a colony of humble people who understand well the dangers of false, self-serving pride and the beauty of humility.

The Shrine of Humility is situated on the Isle of the Avatar.

Interesting facts

 * Humility is difficult to understand without knowing that it is the opposite of its anti-virtue, Pride.


 * There was an interesting test in Ultima VI, where the Avatar had to find the most humble inhabitant of New Magincia to get the Rune of Humility. Everyone is humble in their own way, but the most humble is actually Conor, who of course says that he isn't the most humble person on the island.


 * coincidentally (or not), "veramocor" could be seen coming from "veritas", "amor" and "cornu", Latin for "Truth", "Love" and "Courage".

Blackthorn's law
During Blackthorn's tyranny, Humility was turned into a law: "Thou shalt humble thyself to thy superiors, or thou shalt suffer their wrath."

Humility in Ultima IV
Meditating at the Shrine of Humility will give these insights;
 * "Claim not to be that which thou art not. Humble actions speak well of thee!"
 * "Strive not to wield the Great Force of Evil for its power will overcome thee!"

Humility in Ultima V
"Tis now thy sacred Quest to go unto the Codex and learn the weakness of a life consumed by Pride!"

"Pride is a vice, which Pride itself inclines one to find in others, and overlook in oneself."

Humility in Ultima VI
"The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error."