Daemon's Crag
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| Located in: | Pagan |
| Type: | settlement |
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Daemon's Crag is a fiery chasm appearing in Ultima VIII.
Description[edit]
Daemon's Crag is formed from the lava flow from Morgaelin's Mouth of the Daemon. It houses the Sorcerer's Enclave, the secluded home of Pyros' devotees, and its inhospitable terrain makes it difficult for any not versed in the arts of fire to travel far unescorted. This keeps unwanted visitors out and also reassures the common folk that the Sorcerers are far away. Within those areas inhabited by the Cabal, there exists a crude village for the use of acolytes, consisting of numerous living quarters and a library, in addition to the Master's Obsidian Fortress and the Great Pentagram in which Pyros lies bound.
History[edit]
Daemon's Crag was formed when the first Cabal - seeing the (somewhat rightful) mistrust of the general population against their group - petitioned Pyros for a sanctuary from the outside world, and it was formed by the combined efforts of the Titan of flame and his ally, Lithos.[1] In the centuries since its construction it was long kept impassable due to the lava flowing from Mount Morgaelin's crater, making sure that only the most devoted and crafty individuals could reach the enclave and learn the art of fire.
However, when the Avatar accidentally caused the emergence of a new river due to an ill-fated pact with Hydros and re-filling Carthax Lake, the route to the Enclave was cooled by its waters, allowing laymen to enter the previously impregnable Enclave much easier. This allowed the hero to enter it and engage in the group's internal plots for on the quest to leave Pagan.
Lore[edit]
| “ | Among the most dark-some places in Pagan is the treacherous territory known as Sorcerer's Enclave. There the Mages of Fire perform unknown and possibly horrific magics, as they consort with their patron Titan, Pyros. Fortunately, the area is quite secluded, as a boiling lake of fire surrounds the collection of buildings, making it impossible for those who are not members of the sorcerous cabal to traverse. – from The Chronicle of Pagan (Ultima VIII)
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Inhabitants[edit]
- Arcadion: Daemon Sorcerer
- Bane: Acolyte; possibly later the First Acolyte
- Beren: Acolyte
- Gorgrond: Acolyte
- Malchir: Master
- Pyros: Titan of Fire
- Vardion: First Acolyte
Places of Interest[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- It is impossible to enter Daemon's Crag without freeing Hydros (thus cooling the lava with the new river) and learning Theurgy (for the needed Air Walk spell).
- The illustration to Daemon's Crag in the manual more specifically shows the bridge leading to the Obsidian Fortress.
Gallery[edit]
Map of Daemon's Crag
References[edit]
| Geography |
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| Pagan | |
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| Settlements | Argentrock Isle ☥ Daemon's Crag ☥ Tenebrae |
| Other | Carthax Lake ☥ Catacombs ☥ Cemetery ☥ Fishermen's Reef ☥ Hall of the Mountain King Herdsman's Valley ☥ Plateau ☥ Shrine of the Ancient Ones ☥ Stone Cove ☥ Treasure Cove Vengeance Bay |