Morning star
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The morning star is the further refinement of the common mace, in which a fluted or spiked metal ball is attached to the pole with a long iron chain, enabling the its wielder to swing it with great force. Such weapons appear in Ultima V, Ultima VI, Ultima VII, and Ultima VII Part Two.
Description[edit]
Similar to the Terran military flail, morning stars allowed those who used to to achieve a superior reach to their attack while still dealing damage comparable to that of a standard mace. Used throughout the ages of Enlightenment and Armageddon, these weapons left devastating injuries when they struck true.
Effectiveness of the Weapon[edit]
- In Ultima V, the morning star does 15 points of damage and has a reach of 2.
- In Ultima VI, the morning star does 15 points of damage and has a reach of 2.
- In Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two, morning stars had a damage of 5 and a reach of 2.[1]
Lore[edit]
“ | A "mace on a chain" is the morning star, which reaches over obstacles to smite thy foe at range. One blow straight on from this and the enemy is out till morning— at least. |
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“ | A polearm is generally a stout wooden or metal staff topped by a metal cutting or bludgeoning fixture. The morningstar, a variation on this theme, consists of a staff with a chain attached to one end, and attached to the chain, a heavy, spiked bludgeon. Morningstars, halberds, and other polearms are prized for the damage they are capable of doing and for their long reach. – from Compendium (Ultima VI: The False Prophet)
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“ | Blunt weapons such as maces, clubs and hammers enable the combatant to concentrate raw strength in the delivery of crushing blows to one's opponent. The punishment of such mighty impacts has often been the key to achieving victory. |
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“ | In contrast, blunt weapons such as maces and clubs deliver their punch, limited though it may be, based on the brute strength of the wielder, nearly ignoring the protection of the target. |
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Trivia[edit]
- In Ultima V, the additional range of morning stars allowed them to strike enemies through walls.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Hobbs, Sherri G. Ultima VII Part Two Clue Book (Ultima VII Part Two: Serpent Isle). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1993. Page 63.
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Melee Weapons | |
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Basic Melee Weapons | Axe ☥ Bladed staff ☥ Club ☥ Custom sword ☥ Cutlass ☥ Dagger ☥ Decorative sword ☥ Dum‑dum ☥ Halberd ☥ Hammer ☥ Jeweled weapons ☥ Knife ☥ Mace ☥ Main gauche ☥ Morning star ☥ Poison dagger ☥ Saber ☥ Scimitar ☥ Serpentine dagger ☥ Serpentine sword ☥ Silver sword ☥ Spear ☥ Spiked helm ☥ Spiked shield ☥ Staff ☥ Sword ☥ Two‑handed axe ☥ Two‑handed hammer ☥ Two‑handed sword |
Enhanced Melee Weapons | Blackrock sword ☥ Exotic Weapons ☥ Fire sword ☥ Glass sword ☥ Great dagger ☥ Lightning sword ☥ Lightning whip ☥ Magic sword ☥ Mystic Weapons ☥ Sword of defense |
Ranged Weapons | |
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Basic Ranged Weapons | Blowgun ☥ Boomerang ☥ Bow ☥ Crossbow ☥ Iolo’s bow ☥ Flaming oil ☥ Hawk ☥ Musket ☥ Siege bow ☥ Sling ☥ Throwing axe ☥ Triple crossbow |
Enhanced Ranged Weapons | Anachronistic weapons ☥ Fire wand ☥ Infinity bow ☥ Lightning wand ☥ Lightning whip ☥ Magic axe ☥ Magic boomerang ☥ Magic bow ☥ Magician’s wand ☥ Starbursts |
Ammunition | |
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Basic Ammuntion | Ammunition ☥ Arrows ☥ Bolts ☥ Cannonballs ☥ Sling stones |
Enhanced Ammuntion | Burst arrows ☥ Fire arrows ☥ Love arrows ☥ Lucky arrows ☥ Magic arrows ☥ Magic bolts ☥ Mana arrows ☥ Serpent arrows ☥ Sleep arrows |
Non-traditional Weapons | |
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Non-traditional Weapons | Cannon ☥ Cleaver ☥ Death scythe ☥ Fellowship staff ☥ Fishing rod ☥ Hammer ☥ Hoe ☥ Hoe of Destruction ☥ Pick ☥ Pitchfork ☥ Powder keg ☥ Rake ☥ Rock hammer ☥ Rolling pin ☥ Scythe ☥ Shears ☥ Shovel ☥ Tongs ☥ Torches ☥ Whip |
Others | |
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Other Weapons | Weapons in Savage Empire ☥ Weapons in Martian Dreams ☥ Gloves ☥ Rope & spikes |
Specific Weapons | |
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Specific Enchanted Weapons | Axe of Fire Doom ☥ Axe of Life Stealing ☥ Blade of Striking ☥ Bone Crusher ☥ Cudgel of Entry ☥ Crook of Charming ☥ Deceiver ☥ Erinon’s axe ☥ Firedoom staff ☥ Flame Sting ☥ Frost sword ☥ Gringolet ☥ Hammer of Dedication ☥ Juggernaut hammer ☥ Mace of Undead Bane ☥ Magebane ☥ Protector ☥ Korghin’s Fang ☥ Scimitar of Khumash‑Gor ☥ Slayer ☥ Sword of Poison Weapon ☥ Sword of Stone Strike ☥ Staff of the Dead ☥ War Bow of Blood |
Other Items | Black sword ☥ Caliburn ☥ Ophidian sword ☥ Practice sword ☥ Quicksword ☥ Serpent artifacts ☥ Serpent Staff |