Byrin
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 Byrin, from Ultima VII Part Two | |||||
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Byrin is a gleeman who can be found performing at Serpent Isle's Inn of the Sleeping Bull in Ultima VII Part Two.
Description[edit]
Byrin, who spoke little of himself or his history, could prove a font of information and lore to travelers willing to cross his palm with gold. At the time of the Avatar's adventures in Serpent Isle, he had taken up residence at the Inn of the Sleeping Bull, and his presence was most welcome by Argus.[1]
If asked, Byrin could tell tales and sing songs regarding the Gwani of the north, the ancient culture of the Ophidians, or the tragic tale of the King of the White Dragon and his descent into madness. Should he speak on the last subject while Shamino was in the Avatar's party, the ranger would become visibly shaken, recognizing a description of his own past.[2]
The Avatar could additionally meet Byrin within the realm of dreams, where the minstrel could tell the hero the history of Rabindrinath and Siranush and of the stakes of their battle. He was able to explain to the Avatar how a death within the dream lands would return the subject to waking, but cautioned that should the hero's body die or Rabindrinash prevail in the conflict, the dreaming would be permanent.[3]
Eventually, Byrin perished along with most of the other patrons of the Inn of the Sleeping Bull, who were slaughtered in the wake of the release of Banes of Chaos.
Trivia[edit]
- Byrin's visage is that of Ultima VII Part Two writer, Bruce Adams.
Gallery[edit]
Bruce Adams, as photographed for Byrin's portrait
References[edit]
- ↑ Argus. Paul Carr’s Ultima transcripts. Ultima VII Part Two. "Byrin".
- ↑ Byrin. Paul Carr’s Ultima transcripts. Ultima VII Part Two. "lost culture, lost king, northern savages".
- ↑ Byrin. Paul Carr’s Ultima transcripts. Ultima VII Part Two. "die, displeasure, leave, Gorlab Swamp, Rabindrinath, Siranush".