Beggars
This article is about a profession. For beggars appearing in a Yew jail in Ultima IV, see Beggar (NPC).
| Beggar | |
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 A beggar, Ultima IV | |
| First appearance: | Ultima IV |
| Last appearance: | Ultima IX |
Beggars are persons who attempt to solicit donations of money, food or other material resources from passers by. Usually operating in urban settings, these individuals subsist on the compassion of their fellow man, and are often indigent and without other means of income. Beggars appear in Ultima IV, Ultima V, Ultima VI, Ultima VII, Ultima VII Part Two, Ultima VIII and Ultima IX.
Description[edit]
Beggars first became a common sight in Britannia following Lord British's establishment of Britannia at the beginning of the Age of Enlightenment. Unable to work or otherwise driven to poverty, these unfortunate individuals could frequently be found seeking succor in the major cities of the realm, and the Stranger would be able to gain standing in the Virtues by giving freely to such souls.
Despite the oft-changing fortunes of the land, begging would remain a common activity throughout Britannian history, and panhandlers and spanglers could still be found in most major settlements well into the late Age of Armageddon. The Avatar would consistently be counseled towards showing kindness to those who begged, as doing so well exemplified the ideals of Compassion and Sacrifice.
Lore[edit]
| “ | Give of thy purse to those who beg and thy deed shall not be forgotten! – from Shrine of Compassion (Ultima IV)
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| “ | To give to a beggar shows compassion... Beggars are thankful for small donations. – from Gwenno (Ultima IV)
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Notable Examples[edit]
- Finn: a Lord British impersonator found in Britain during Ultima VI.
- Komor and Fenn: two former farmers reduced to poverty; they appear in Paws during Ultima VII.
- Snaz: a crippled spangler in Britain during Ultima VII.
- Mosh: a destitute Moonshadian woman in Ultima VII Part Two who keeps company with rats