Alfred (UW1)
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 Alfred, from Ultima Underworld | |||||
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Alfred was condemmed to the Abyss by Baron Almric for crime(s) unspecified. His remains are found not far from the entrance on the first level of Ultima Underworld.
Description[edit]
Little is known of Alfred, as he is not mentioned by any NPC. All we know is that a letter was found with his remains. The letter was signed by Sandra, presumably his lover.
All that remains of Alfred is a bloodstain and a pile of bones. The bones identify as being those of a fighter. Among his remains is a backpack containing the following items:
- a rune bag
- a red key (6-1), described as "The handle of this key is tarnished from heavy use.", which opens many of the doors on the first level
- a ragged scroll, on which is penned a letter from Sandra (see lore quote below)
- four rune stones: In, Bet, Lor, and Sanct
His remains are found on the first level, a ways west of the main entrance, in a corner between two doors.
Altough a tiny character in the scheme of things, he is one of the most important characters to the Avatar. He carried a rune bag, the only one in the game obtainable by the player. Without this, Runic Magic would not have been possible and the player would be limited to the magic provided by potions, scrolls, and wands. Apart from the rune bag, the rune stones he carried give the player a jump start in basic spell casting. Combined with the nearby Ort and Jux rune stones, the player starts the game with several useful spells.
Lore[edit]
| “ | My dearest Alfred:
Go into the Abyss knowing that I will not forget thee. As bitter as the Baron's justice dost seem, tis better than a hangman's noose. No matter the passing of years, I will await thy return. Yours forever,
Sandra – from a letter from Sandra to Alfred (Ultima Underworld)
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