Argentrock Isle

Argentrock Isle
Location of Argentrock Isle
Located in:	Pagan
Type:	settlement

Argentrock Isle is a secluded location in Pagan, appearing in Ultima VIII.

Description

Argentrock Isle lies to the northeast of mainland Morgaelin, and may only be reached via bridge or through the magic arts. For centuries, it has been home to a monastery of Stratos’ followers, who flock to this peaceful retreat to study the healing arts of Theurgy in seclusion. On the isle's western shores lies Windy Point, a rocky peak from which those seeking audience with Stratos reach her airborne domain a short distance away. Argentrock is also home to a sizeable population of mandrils.

History

It was on Argentrock that Stellos first heard the mystic voice of the Titan of Air, and it was here that the sage lost his eyesight in an attempt to resurrect first Tempest Kalen's beloved, whose life had been taken by Hydros, the Titan of Water. After having thus borne witness to the extent of Stratos' power, Stellos established the Order of Enlightenment upon Argentrock, erecting a monastery on the lonely isle that he might transmit what wisdom he had been given to his followers.

Centuries later, the Avatar journeyed to Argentrock seeking to master the ways of Theurgy while exiled on Pagan. In questing to ascend to Titanhood, the hero would then return to steal the Breath of Wind from Stratos' seat west of the isle, thus severing the connection between the Titan of Air and her disciples. This act also precipitated Stellos' death, and as the Avatar departed from Pagan it remained unclear as to what fate would await this quiet islet and its inhabitants.

Lore

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This small islet, reached only by a bridge, is home to the monastery of the Order of Enlightenment. There the Theurgists have the opportunity to attend to their studies in the peace and quiet necessary to achieve Enlightenment and Purity. Those Theurgists who learn well the lessons of Stratos are permitted to visit Windy Point, where a truly pure Adept might hope to hear the Mystic Voice. – from The Chronicle of Pagan (Ultima VIII)

“	You would do well to learn the philosophies of the Theurgists, Traveller. For every ill there is a cure, for every path barred, there is a way around or over or through. There are no questions without answers. – from Pentology (Ultima VIII)

Inhabitants

• Cyrrus: a novice theurgist
• Stellos: the informal leader of the Order of Enlightenment
• Stratos: the elemental Titan of Air
• Torwin: a novice theurgist
• Xavier: a theurgist

Places of Interest

• Windy Point

Trivia

• The enchanted sword known as the Protector may be found in the basement of Argentrock's monastery.
• A campsite with the skeletons of dead fishermen is located a short distance northeast of the bridge.

Gallery

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  Overview of Argentrock Isle

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