Compassion

Compassion is one of the Eight Virtues.

Compassion, founded on the principle of Love, is non-judgmental empathy for one's fellow creatures. The quality of empathy, of recognizing and sharing the feelings of others. In Britain, the bards headquartered in this towne of compassion put their emphasis on hospitality.

The Shrine of Compassion is situated south of Lock Lake, near Cove.

Interesting facts

 * Although Britain is the city of Compassion, Cove, with their devotion to Love, follow in this path as well, and the inhabitants watch over the shrine of Compassion. Thus it can be said, that there are actually two places of Compassion.

Blackthorn's law
During Blackthorn's tyranny, Compassion was turned into a law: "Thou shalt help those in need, or thou shalt suffer the same need."

Compassion in Ultima IV
Meditating at the Shrine of Compassion will give these insights;
 * "Kill not the non-evil beasts of the land, and do not attack the fair people!"
 * "Give of thy purse to those who beg and thy deed shall not be forgotten!"

Compassion in Ultima V
"'Tis now thy sacred Quest to go unto the Codex and learn of the heart of a cruel soul!"

"Only a detested life owes its pleasures to another's pain."

Compassion in Ultima VI
"No beast so fierce but shows some touch of pity. Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge."