Empath Abbey

Description
Situated on the northwestern part of the britannian main continent, northwest of the Deep Forest and Yew, Empath Abbey stands as a building symbolising the principle of Love. While mighty looking, it never intimidates the traveler. While once a fortress, it is now a huge monastery of the Brotherhood of the Rose, where their monks teach the way of love and compassion, while humbly dedicating their lives to enrich Britannia. It is a place, where the traveler is always welcome.

The monks are also known for making the best wine in all of Britannia (and for using quite a bit for themselves). Near the monastery are two places of interest: the big Graveyard of Britnnia and the huge Knight's Bridge Field. Empath Abbey is also known to house the Flame of Truth and the Candle of Love, two items of high symbolical value. As long as Empath Abbey stands, love and compassion will shine in the world.

History
Empath Abbey was built before Ultima IV. Back then, it was still a castle, but had an small oak hain, the oak grave, inside. The oak hain vanished by Ultima V, but otherwise, Empath Abbey stayed the same all over, still being a castle. It was there, where one of the Shadowlords was destroyed by the Avatar by casting its shard into the Flame of Love.

Empath Abbey was totally changed by Ultima VI. The fortress was converted into a monastery, with all fortifications removed. Also, a huge graveyard near Empath Abbey was built, while buildings appeared around it, to house the facilities that had been removed from it.

By the time of Ultima VII, Empath Abbey hadn't changed much, however, the graveyard had naturally by then expanded quite a bit, while some more buildings had appeared around it.

In Ultima IX, Empath Abbey was destroyed. (Many fans consider the events in Ultima IX as non-canon).

Ultima V

 * Barbra :keeper of the flame.
 * Cory :cook.
 * Hardluck :jester.
 * Julia :Companion of the Avatar.
 * Lord Michael :lord of the keep.
 * Tim :bard.
 * Toede :prisoner.
 * Toshi :fighter (can join).

Ultima VI

 * Faren :wine seller.
 * Glen :body preparer.
 * Mole :undertaker.
 * Sionnach :bard.
 * Stephanie :healer.
 * Sylaina :seamstress.
 * Zeke :beekeep.

Ultima VII

 * Aimi :female monk.
 * Kreg :a criminal.
 * Nicodemus :mage.
 * Perrin :scholar.
 * Reina :healer.
 * Tailor :monk.
 * Terry :undertaker.

Things to see

 * Graveyard
 * Knight's Bridge Field

Empath Abbey in Ascension
In Ascension, Empath Abbey was destroyed by the Guardian, replaced by the Cathedral of Love in Britain. The ruins still housed the Candle of Love, guarded by a monk. The Avatar had to retivre it from the ruins. (Note:The placement of the building is one of the biggest blunders in the game, because it is TOTALLY wrong)