Abacus

While it seems useless on first sight, this small piece of equipment becomes very handy for the adventurer when traveling to a city to buy and sell things. With this little piece of equipment, all the money of the adventurer and the party travelling with him/her can be added up in no time, thus giving a quick overview over the finances. It is therefore a very useful item and every adventurer should have one at hand every time.

Without it, spending too much money is too easy.

Trivia

 * Iolo explains how the Abacus works in Ultima VII.


 * Iolo has one in Ultima VII.
 * One is found in the palace of Fawn in Ultima VII/2. Additionally, they can be purchased from Bucio in Moonshade
 * Another Abacus is found in the house of Mythian in Ultima VIII.


 * Without a Abacus, it is very difficult to hold an overview over all the money on Serpent Isle. The Abacus differentiates between Monetari, Filari, Guilders, Gold Coins, Gold Bars, gold nuggets, gems, and jewelry.