Torches

A Torch is a portable source of fire used as a source of light, usually a rod-shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other flammable material wrapped around one end.

There isn't much to say about Torches. They are simply a cheap, non-magical way to bring light into the darkness. They are standard equipment and can be brought everywhere in Britannia.

A torch requires a free hand to wield it, and can be used as a weapon.

According to Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour, the Torch has an effectiveness rating of 3.

Torches are available in starting in Ultima IV, and carry through the rest of the series.

Trivia

 * A funny fact from Ultima IV is, that Torches could only be brought in illegal Guild Shops. Why, only the Devil knows...