Ultima III transcript (NES)

The following is a transcript of the English dialogue in the NES-port of Ultima III.

Note that some text is still missing.

Sorted by City[edit]

Castle of Lord British[edit]

(Starting point)

(Guard): Welcome to Lord British's castle.
(Guard): Only the brave venture beyond this point.
(Guard): Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
(Guard): Have you also come to see the king?
(Guard): I guard the castle.
(Guard): Leave as soon as you finish.
(Shopkeeper): Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
(Girl): Please destroy Exodus.
(Girl): If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
(Woman): The King is a kind man
(Woman): Are you descendants of Link?
(Woman): This is the hospital. Please come in.
(Woman): The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.
(Woman): The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
(Man): I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
(Man): If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.
(Man): They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
(Old Man): Be sure to come back.
(Old Man): Have you ever heard of Dawn?

Britain[edit]

(Starting point)

Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
- Yes: Thank you. Next time bring some flowers.
- No
- Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
- No
(Guard): Welcome to the royal city.
(Woman): Hi! Are you free tonight?
(Woman): There are 4 shops in this town.
(Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
(Woman): Can you spare a dime?
(Woman): Welcome to the pub!
(Old Woman): There are fountains in the dungeon.
(Old Woman): They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
(Man): Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.
(Man): I'm here to buy armor.
(Man): If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
(Man): Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
(Old Man): There are monsters in the dungeon.
(Old Man): A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.
(Old Man): When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.

Montor East[edit]

(South of Britain)

(Guard): Welcome to Montor East.
(Guard): I wish I could go with you.
(Cleric): The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
(Woman): Welcome to Montor East.
(Woman): Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
(Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
(Woman): They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?
(Old Woman): It's a fine day.
(Boy): Let's play.
(Man): The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
(Man): If you want a ship, take it!
(Man): Have you ever been to Montor West?
- Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
- No: Say Hi to the men in prison.
(Man): The sands of time can stop time!
(Man): Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!
(Old Man): Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.
(Old Man): The mystic sword is powerful.
(Old Man): Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?

Montor West[edit]

(South of Britain)

Richard Garriott: Do you know who I am?
- Yes
- No: I made Ultima.
Richard Garriott: Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
(Guard): Who are you?
(Guard): Welcome to Montor West.
(Guard): Hey you! Get out of here!
(Guard): The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
(Girl): I like you. You are my friend.
(Woman): Sherry loves flowers.
(Old Woman): Grandpa is dead.
(Old Woman): A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!
(Boy): The gypsy's gem is useful
(Man): You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.
(Man): Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.

Grey[edit]

(West of Montor)

Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
(Guard): Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
(Woman): You talk to many girls, don't you?
(Woman): There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
(Boy): Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.
(Boy): My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.
(Man): You can fly far away using the moon gates.
(Man): Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
(Man): Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
- Yes: It protects you from evil.
- No: You can find clues at Dawn.
(Old Man): Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.

Moon[edit]

(North of Grey)

Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
(Guard): Who are you?
(Cleric): Fortune be with you.
(Boy): They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
(Man): There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
(Man): I've been beyond the whirlpool.
(Man): What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!
(Man): Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
- Yes: Then, hurry up!
- No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
(Man): Watch out for phonies.
(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Woman): Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
(Woman): Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
(Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
(Woman): My kid doesn't study at all.
- Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
- No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
(Old Woman): Dawn? No. I never heard of that.

Yew[edit]

(East of Moon)

(Guard): The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.
(Cleric): Welcome to the Circle of Light
(Cleric): Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.
(Woman): Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
(Woman): The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
(Woman): I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
(Old Woman): Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.
(Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
(Boy): I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.

Devil Guard[edit]

(Accessible via Moongate)

(Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
(Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
(Horse): WHlll...
(Woman): Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
(Woman): Fiend!
- Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
(Woman): Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
(Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
(Old Woman): I'm here to get the water jug.
(Old Woman): The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
(Man): Have a drink with me?
(Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
(Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.

Fawn[edit]

(Accessible by ship)

(Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
(Shopkeeper): I have never heard of the pick.
(Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light.
(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
(Woman): Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
- Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
- No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.
(Woman): Stop playing this game and go to bed!
(Woman): I am on the way to the temple.
(Woman): The food here is really tasty.
(Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.
(Man): Welcome to Fawn.
(Man): I lost my money again.
(Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.
(Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?

Death Gulch[edit]

(Accessible by ship, with command from Fawn)

Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.
(Guard): None shall pass!
(Guard): You need a pick to get the strong armor.
(Guard): The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.
(Woman): Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
(Woman): Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
(Woman): You need the Marks to pass.
(Woman): Please buy my poetry book.
(Woman): Loaves of bread are on sale now!
(Woman): The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
(Man): The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.
(Old Man): Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
(Old Man): Read books. Read books. You should read books.

Dawn[edit]

(Hidden town, hint in Death Gulch)

(Guard): You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
(Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
(Girl): Dig here! Dig here!
(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Woman): Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.
(Old Woman): The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
(Boy): You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.
(Man): Welcome to Dawn.
(Man): I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
(Man): You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
(Old Man): You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.

Ambrosia[edit]

(Cleric): The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.

Other[edit]

Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way."

Sorted by Topic[edit]

Exodus[edit]

Lord British Castle:

(Guard): Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
(Girl): Please destroy Exodus.

Britain:

(Man): If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
(Man): Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
(Old Man): When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.

Montor East:

(Woman): They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?

Montor West:

(Old Woman): A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!

Grey:

(Boy): My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.

Moon:

(Boy): They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
(Man): What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!

Fawn:

(Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?

Dawn:

(Old Man): You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.

General Rules[edit]

Lord British Castle:

(Shopkeeper): Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
(Girl): If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
(Woman): The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
(Man): I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
(Man): If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.

Britain:

(Man): Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.

Montor East:

(Cleric): The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
(Man): The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
(Man): The sands of time can stop time!
(Old Man): Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.

Montor West:

(Guard): The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
(Boy): The gypsy's gem is useful
(Man): Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.

Grey:

(Boy): Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.

Yew:

(Old Woman): Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.

Fawn:

(Woman): Stop playing this game and go to bed!
(Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.

Death Gulch:

(Guard): The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.

Ambrosia:

(Cleric): The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.

The Prison[edit]

Montor East:

(Man): Have you ever been to Montor West?
- Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
- No: Say Hi to the men in prison.

Montor West:

(Man): You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.

Yew[edit]

Yew:

(Woman): Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
(Woman): The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
(Guard): The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.

The Moongates[edit]

Lord British Castle:

(Woman): The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.

Grey:

(Man): You can fly far away using the moon gates.

Moon:

(Man): There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.

Devil Guard:

(Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
(Old Woman): The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.

The Ship[edit]

Montor East:

(Man): If you want a ship, take it!

Dawn:

(Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.

Dawn and the Mystic Armor[edit]

Lord British Castle:

(Man): They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
(Old Man): Have you ever heard of Dawn?

Grey:

(Man): Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
- Yes: It protects you from evil.
- No: You can find clues at Dawn.

Moon:

(Man): Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
- Yes: Then, hurry up!
- No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
(Man): Watch out for phonies.
(Woman): Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
- Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
- No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
(Old Woman): Dawn? No. I never heard of that.

Death Gulch:

(Old Man): Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
(Guard): You need a pick to get the strong armor.

Dawn:

(Girl): Dig here! Dig here!

Ambrosia[edit]

Britain:

Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
- Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
- No

Montor East:

(Man): If you want a ship, take it!

Montor West:

(Woman): Sherry loves flowers.

Moon:

(Man): I've been beyond the whirlpool.

Yew:

(Boy): I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.

Death Gulch:

Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.

Dawn:

(Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
(Woman): Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.

The Mystic Sword[edit]

Montor East:

(Old Man): The mystic sword is powerful.

Moon:

(Man): Watch out for phonies.

Fawn:

(Woman): Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
- Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
- No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.

Dawn:

(Guard): You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
(Old Woman): The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
(Man): I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
(Man): You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
(Girl): Dig here! Dig here!

The Dungeons[edit]

Britain:

(Old Woman): There are fountains in the dungeon.
(Old Woman): They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
(Old Man): There are monsters in the dungeon.
(Old Man): A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.

Death Gulch:

(Woman): Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
(Woman): You need the Marks to pass.
(Man): The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.

The Isle of Fire and Castle Exodus[edit]

Montor East:

(Man): Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!

Yew:

(Cleric): Welcome to the Circle of Light
(Cleric): Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.

Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way." Devil Guard:

(Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
(Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.

Fawn:

(Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light?
(Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.

Dawn:

(Boy): You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.

Flavor Text[edit]

Lord British Castle:

(Guard): Welcome to Lord British's castle.
(Guard): Only the brave venture beyond this point.
(Guard): Have you also come to see the king?
(Guard): I guard the castle.
(Guard): Leave as soon as you finish.
(Woman): The King is a kind man
(Woman): Are you descendants of Link?
(Woman): This is the hospital. Please come in.
(Old Man): Be sure to come back.

Britain:

(Guard): Welcome to the royal city.
(Woman): Hi! Are you free tonight?
(Woman): There are 4 shops in this town.
(Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
(Woman): Can you spare a dime?
(Woman): Welcome to the pub!
(Man): I'm here to buy armor.

Montor East:

(Guard): Welcome to Montor East.
(Guard): I wish I could go with you.
(Woman): Welcome to Montor East.
(Woman): Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
(Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
(Old Woman): It's a fine day.
(Boy): Let's play.
(Old Man): Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?

Montor West:

Richard Garriott: Do you know who I am?
- Yes
- No: I made Ultima.
Richard Garriott: Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
(Guard): Who are you?
(Guard): Welcome to Montor West.
(Guard): Hey you! Get out of here!
(Girl): I like you. You are my friend.
(Old Woman): Grandpa is dead.

Grey:

Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
(Guard): Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
(Woman): You talk to many girls, don't you?
(Woman): There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
(Man): Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
(Old Man): Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.

Moon:

Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
(Guard): Who are you?
(Cleric): Fortune be with you.
(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Woman): Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
(Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
(Woman): My kid doesn't study at all.

Yew:

(Woman): I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
(Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.

Devil Guard:

(Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
(Horse): WHlll...
(Woman): Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
(Woman): Fiend!
- Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
(Woman): Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
(Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
(Old Woman): I'm here to get the water jug.
(Man): Have a drink with me?

Fawn:

(Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
(Shopkeeper): I have never heard of the pick.
(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
(Woman): I am on the way to the temple.
(Woman): The food here is really tasty.
(Man): Welcome to Fawn.
(Man): I lost my money again.

Death Gulch:

(Guard): None shall pass!
(Woman): Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
(Woman): Please buy my poetry book.
(Woman): Loaves of bread are on sale now!
(Woman): The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
(Old Man): Read books. Read books. You should read books.

Dawn:

(Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
(Man): Welcome to Dawn.

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Contents

Sorted by City[edit]

Castle of Lord British[edit]

Britain[edit]

Montor East[edit]

Montor West[edit]

Grey[edit]

Moon[edit]

Yew[edit]

Devil Guard[edit]

Fawn[edit]

Death Gulch[edit]

Dawn[edit]

Ambrosia[edit]

Other[edit]

Sorted by Topic[edit]

Exodus[edit]

General Rules[edit]

The Prison[edit]

Yew[edit]

The Moongates[edit]

The Ship[edit]

Dawn and the Mystic Armor[edit]

Ambrosia[edit]

The Mystic Sword[edit]

The Dungeons[edit]

The Isle of Fire and Castle Exodus[edit]

Flavor Text[edit]

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