Eldroth
| Eldroth | |||||
 Eldroth, from Ultima VII | |||||
| Species: | human | ||||
| Profession: | provisioner | ||||
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Eldroth is a provisioner in Vesper in Ultima VII.
Description[edit]
Self-styled counselor of Vesper, Eldroth spoke frequently in grandiose anti-proverbs, fancying himself a dispensary of eloquent advice, when in reality most of what he offered were naught but common adages he had butchered. Whether or not he believed in his own grandiloquence is uncertain, as being a man of some years, his memory appeared to be failing him.[1] Nevertheless, the clownish provisioner had gained the respect of many of the humans living in the town, and his sophistry had even managed to win Auston the position of mayor.[2]
Like virtually all humans in the settlement, Eldroth was leery of the gargish people living in his midst, and feared a violent uprising. Also like so many who had fallen to such racial fears, the old merchant seemed to advocate a preemptive attack on the gargoyle inhabited portion of the town, citing that, "attack is the best 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.