Cult of Runes
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The Cult of Runes is a circle of mages whose spells are created for offensive action and destruction, appearing in Ultima III. They wrote The Book of Amber Runes, which is in the game package. Their spells apply to mages only.
Their strongest and most powerful spell was simply called P, and casting it meant instant death for all foes. Little is known about the inner workings of the Cult of Runes. From a letter written by the Druid Selzhanik in the Book of Amber Runes, it is hinted that the cult has a hierarchy of nine circles, and each circle has it's own set of runes. The fifth circle has jade runes, the sixth amber runes.
It is unknown what happened to them afterwards. They were probably absorbed into the bigger mage community of Britannia. Some of them could also have been among the settlers heading to the Serpent Isle.
Lore[edit]
| “ | Welcome O Pilgrim: Take up and guard this book of arcane runes; it contains the tools of thy new power. No longer art thou an Initiate of the Fifth Circle. Thine old book of Jade Runes holds no power here. Surviving the spiritual transfiguration of the Great Stygian Abyss hath earned for thee the Mantle of Adept of the Sixth Circle. Few indeed have the strength or skill to cross the Abyss. Study and use wisely the powerful knowledge contained herein. Their careful use will enable thee to succeed in any quest. Squandering their strength will bring about thy ruin. May thou live and grow wise in interesting times! – from The Book of Amber Runes (Ultima III)
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