Martingo
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 Martingo, from Ultima VII | |||||
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Martingo is the self-proclaimed "Sultan of Spektran" who rules over a remote island in the south seas of Britannia of which he is the only inhabitant. The Avatar may encounter him in Ultima VII.
Description[edit]
Martingo was a wealthy eccentric who lived alone on Spektran, where he believed himself to be an influential ruler of a vast number of subjects seen only by himself. Distrustful of visitors, his majesty would regularly joke about the stupidity of those who approached him to his harem of eleven gorgeous, albeit invisible, women – and the Avatar would soon be made the object of much derision by Martingo and his unseen concubines. The monarch would, however, prove munificent enough to sell the hero his only remaining banana for a pittance of but three crowns.[1]
Should the Avatar have learned that Lord Draxinusom's Ethereal Ring lay within Martingo's vault, the sultan would gladly surrender the artifact – on the condition that the hero could retrieve it successfully, as the monarch believed his storehouse to be unassailable. After defeating the stone harpy which guarded it, however, the Avatar was eventually able to recover the item, which was necessary to disable the Tetrahedron Generator and repair the damaged ether.[2]
Lore[edit]
| “ | The sparse isle of Spektran is ruled by the notorious Sultan of Spektran. The sultan is renowned for his unfriendliness to outsiders, and Spektran is not recommended to travellers. – from The Book of Fellowship (Ultima VII)
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| “ | The only occupant of this island is a quirky man named Martingo. He calls himself a sultan and makes continual references to oddities that he believes surround him. He seems rather protective of his possession, so I would be careful when approaching anything that belongs to him. I wish thee luck in any dealings thou might have with him, for his abrasive disposition did not sit well with me. – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
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Trivia[edit]
- Martingo is based on Ultima VII audio director, Martin Galway.[3] Galway rose to prominence as a prolific composer in the Commodore 64 era of the 1980s, and also worked on several other Origin titles, beginning with the soundtrack for Chris Roberts' action RPG, Times of Lore.
- Should the Avatar be female, Martingo will extend to her an offer to join his harem – although he will be at a loss should she agree, and nervously explain that he needs to consult his astrologer about the matter.[1]
- If identifying as the Avatar, Martingo will claim to be the evil spirit of Mondain, come back to wreak vengeance on Britannia. Should Iolo be present in the party while speaking to him, the archer will remark upon the obvious and state that the fellow seems quite daft.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Martingo. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "banana, job, Lucinda, Sultan".
- ↑ Martingo. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "Ethereal Ring, protected, treasures, vault".
- ↑ Ultima VII: The Black Gate – Characters List. August 5, 1991. Page 7.