Heron
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 Heron, from Ultima V: Lazarus | |||||||
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Heron is captain of the rangers of Skara Brae in Ultima V: Lazarus.
Heron was honoured to have served as captain of the rangers of Skara Brae for seven years, although, he admitted their ranks were severely thinned after their failed attempt to prevent the archmage Flain from landing on the island. The captain mentioned how the rangers served the same capacity as guards in the walled cities, but they were better suited to protecting a wooded island, and helping lost travelers in the Spiritwood. Heron longed to return to his wanderings, but felt the dark shadow of the Oppression, illustrated well by the construction of Flain's tower on the island, forced him to remain within the boundaries of Skara Brae to help protect the Virtues.[1]
If the Avatar learned about the rangers who fled to Spiritwood after Flain’s arrival, Heron admitted to the hero that he was in contact with them. The captain informed the Avatar that most of their number had once been his men, and they were well trained in the ways of stealth, easily able to avoid Blackthorn’s patrols. The rebels intended to seek revenge by directly assaulting Flain's dark tower and slaying the archmage, which Heron thought was foolish, fearing another slaughter like was wrought upon Windemere. For now, Heron managed to halt their push, and hoped to get the rangers in contact with the Resistance so that their zeal may be better directed.
Heron mentioned the only recent visitor to the island had been Saul, an adventurer visiting his friend Kindor at The Spirit Healers. He had been able to learn little about Kindor's injuries from Temptious the healer, and knew few other details of the situation. Heron highly praised Abiona’s abilities, and felt Hazael was an excellent recruit.
The hero could choose to either betray Heron to the Oppression by providing false information to the rangers from Judge Dryden[2] or could offer to assist the rangers by bringing word from Landon of the Resistance to them.[3]
If Shamino were in the party, Heron would acknowledge the companions presence, noting how many young recruits would often appear flabbergasted at the appearance of such a legend.[4]
Heron was willing to teach Archery, Channelling, and Rapid Strike.