Murray
| Murray | |||||
 Murray, from Ultima VII | |||||
| Species: | human | ||||
| Appearances | |||||
| |||||
Murray (also known as "Papa") is a nudist hermit living in a cave of giant bees with his wife Myrtle in Ultima VII.
Description[edit]
Previously a Yewish apothecary, Murray fled from civilized society after coming under investigation by the Britannian Tax Council, unable to pay the fines levied at him. Taking up residence in the company of giant bees in the eastern Deep Forests, he and Myrtle took on a life of voluntary simplicity, eating mice and harvesting honey from their apian neighbors as they dwelt in naked contentment.[1]
Should the Avatar encounter the pair, the couple would make a show of having lived their whole lives outside of society, leading Iolo, if present, to conclude that they might be siblings. While Tseramed, a local woodsman would insist that the two were originally from the Yewish area, the presence of the forester would cause them to become hostile, as he was an avid hunter of the bees that they considered friends. Eventually, if pressed about his origins, Murray would drop his facade, explaining his flight from civilization and his contentment with his new life.[1][2]
Lore[edit]
| “ | I have heard of two people — citizens of Britain, so I hear tell — who live near the caves. A man and woman, from their description. I know not how they survive, but were I to meet them on my next journey home, I would, indeed, tip my hat. – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
|
|---|
Trivia[edit]
- If Spark, is present in the party, he will comment with disgust at Murray's dietary habits.[1]
- Murray will exclaim that he and "Mama" "make zug-zug." This term for sexual intercourse is taken from the 1981 comedy film Caveman.[3]
Gallery[edit]
Murray In-game
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Murray. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "Art thou from Yew?, bees, friendly, mice, Where are thy clothes?, Yew".
- ↑ Murray. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "babies".
- ↑ Murray. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "Mama".