Owen

Owen is the shipwright of Minoc in Ultima VII.

Owen was quite a normal shipbuilder, until he joined the Fellowship. He fast became a celebrity member, by claiming to be the best shipbuilder of Britannia, which he really believed, constructing ships of his own design. The Fellowship only strengthened his belief in himself, however, his ships actually were poorly constructed, frequently sank, and despite deaths, nobody dared speak against him.

When the Avatar arrived in Minoc in Ultima VII, the cult around Owen had reached a new height. A 30 foot statue of him was to be erected on the town square, with the Fellowship risking a conflict with the Artisan's Guild. If the Avatar found Owen's plans, and had Julia examine them, the Avatar would realize how poorly constructed the ships were. Armed with this information, mayor Burnside would cancel the statue. With his dreams crushed, Owen would finally realize he was responsible for many deaths, and would commit suicide.

After his death, Elynor would immediately distance herself from the deceased shipbuilder.

Trivia

 * Owen's work is so backlogged that he can't offer a ship for sale, although the Avatar can commission the "The Excellencia".
 * One of his wrecked ships is found on New Magincia, another on Buccaneer's Den.
 * Sadistic Avatars can resurrect him, and watch him die again and again. There is no limit to repeating the cycle.

Goods
Prices in Ultima VII were as follows: