Amulet of Balance
The Amulet of Balance is an item appearing in Ultima VII Part Two.
Description[edit]
It is written in the scripts of the Xenkan Monks, that this amulet is worn by the Champion of Balance, when one of those is needed in times of great need. Wearing it would signal to members of the Ophidian civilization the authority the champion holds. Without it, many will doubt the validity of the claim to be the Champion of Balance.
Wearing the amulet and then using a Serpent Gate will teleport the Avatar and the party 400 years into the past into the middle of the War of Imbalance. Normally, the Amulet would need a week to charge, but with the Silver Seed being planted, resulting in the Tree of Balance, the Amulet can be used at any time desired to travel into the past and back to present.
History[edit]
The amulet was used by champions past for less than a handful of times. However, when a Champion of Balance was needed the most during the War of Imbalance, the amulet did not find its champion and faded into history, though it would still fulfill its purpose in a strange twist of fate. Many years later, the monk Karnax discovered the amulet and gave it to the Avatar during their meeting on Monk Isle, believing it was the hero's place to be the Champion of Balance of which history spoke. Using the amulet on a Serpent Gate, the Avatar was transported to the past, ensuring the amulet would fulfill its purpose due to a time-loop. The Avatar mastered the challenges of the past, effectively saving the world from destruction in the War of Imbalance.
It was only thanks to this amulet that the inhabitant's of Serpent's Fang stayed friendly towards the Avatar and gave the hero vital help for the quest.
Lore[edit]
| “ | They are not fond of the Order Forces; they believe in their own distinct prophecies. These monks speak some drivel about destroying the "Pawn of Prophecy." They believe their victim will arrive here through the powers of the Amulet of Balance. I don't know what to make of all their prattle. I don't think they are talking about our hero, the Champion of Balance. If he ever arrives here, I will give him the magic Key Ring as I have been ordered by thee, Calithiss, revered Order Hierophant. |
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Trivia[edit]
- If the amulet is not worn for whatever reason, then the people in the castle will deny conversation to the Avatar or be very unfriendly.
- The first time using the amulet to get to the past has amusing results.
Gallery[edit]
Using the amulet the first time causes interesting effects
