Eldroth
| Eldroth | |||||
 Eldroth, from Ultima VII | |||||
| Species: | human | ||||
| Profession: | provisioner | ||||
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Eldroth is a provisioner in Vesper in Ultima VII, known for his mangled proverbs.
Description[edit]
Eldroth is a self-styled counselor in Vesper who will frequently speak in grandiose anti-proverbs, fancying himself a dispensary of eloquent advice, when in reality most of what he offers are naught but common adages he butchers. Whether or not he believes in his own grandiloquence is uncertain, as being a man of some years, his memory appears to be declining.[1] Nevertheless, the clownish provisioner has gained the respect of many of the humans living in the town, and his sophistry even managed to win Auston the position of mayor.[2]
Eldroth shares the common human fear of a gargoyle uprising and advocates for preemptive action against the gargoyle population, stating that "the best defense is a good defense."[3]
Lore[edit]
| “ | Of course, what canst thou expect from a mayor Eldroth supports. He may know provisions and equipment, but there is not enough gold in Britannia to make me listen to any of his advice. – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
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Goods[edit]
Prices in Ultima VII were as follows:[4]
| Goods | Cost (gp) | |
|---|---|---|
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Backpack | 10 |
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Bag | 3 |
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Hoe | 10 |
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Oil flasks (dozen) | 48 |
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Powder keg | 30 |
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Shovel | 10 |
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Torch | 4 |
References[edit]
- ↑ Liana. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "Eldroth".
- ↑ Eldroth. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "advice, Auston, job, Vesper".
- ↑ Eldroth. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "gargoyles".
- ↑ Morris, Andrew P. Ultima VII Clue Book (Ultima VII). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1992. Pages 38–43.