Menion
| Menion | |||||
 Menion, from Ultima VII | |||||
| Species: | human | ||||
| Profession: | trainer & weaponsmith | ||||
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Menion is a trainer and a weaponsmith in Serpent's Hold in Ultima VII.
Description[edit]
Menion was a quiet man, and after becoming the castle's trainer he had become somewhat aloof from the other denizens of the keep, withdrawing from his former friend and sparring partner, Sir Pendaran. A strong and well muscled fighter, Menion tried to emphasize physical strength and accuracy in combat to his students, and worked to design and forge weapons which could withstand the rigors of his techniques.[1][2]
Lore[edit]
| “ | Most of us live and work within the hold walls, but a few, like Menion, our trainer, pursue their craft outside. In fact, Menion has his own forge, which he uses for his avocation — producing very fine sword blades.
... “Physical force is the essence of all activities,” claims Menion, the trainer in Serpent’s Hold. “Only by overcoming thine opponents with brute strength and moving obstacles from thy path can one be truly complete.” – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
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Services[edit]
Menion offered the following training services: [3]
| Points | Benefits | Cost (gp) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | +2 STR +1 Combat | 45 |
Trivia[edit]
- Menion's real world counterpart is Ultima VII programmer, Tony Zurovec.[4]
- Anton interviewed Menion regarding the importance of strength training for his book, Key to the Black Gate.[5]
- Menion is the author of What Color is Thy Blade?, an instructional book on swordcraft. Curiously enough, this volume can also be found on the far-flung shores of Serpent Isle, despite its long separation from the lands of Britannia.[6][7]
Gallery[edit]
What Color is Thy Blade?, written by Menion
References[edit]
- ↑ Lady Jehanne. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "fight, used to".
- ↑ Menion. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "accurately, force, hard, job, students".
- ↑ Morris, Andrew P. Ultima VII Clue Book (Ultima VII). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1992. Page 51.
- ↑ Ultima VII: The Black Gate - Characters List. August 5, 1991. Page 8.
- ↑ Morris, Andrew P.. Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1992. Page 50.
- ↑ Menion. What Color is Thy Blade? (Ultima VII – in-game).
- ↑ Menion. What Color is Thy Blade? (Ultima VII Part Two – in-game).