Oracle of Fawn
This article is about an oracle appearing in Ultima VII Part Two. For other uses, see Oracle (disambiguation).
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 Oracle of Fawn, from Ultima VII Part Two | |||||
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The Oracle of Fawn is one of the most important artifacts in Fawn.
Description[edit]
It is a statue several meters tall, of a beautiful woman, which possesses intelligence. It was commissioned by Lady Fawn in the days of Old Sosaria, and crafted by the Mages of Moon for nearly a year[1]. It stands in the Temple of Beauty, and its wisdom is seen as absolute. However, in reality, it is manipulated by other forces in the city to their gain.
When the Avatar visited Fawn during the events of Ultima VII Part Two, Dupre was thrown into jail his ties to Lord British were revealed. During the first round of Dupre's trial, the Oracle’s posture was squarely against Dupre. However, the Avatar was told in secret by Alyssand that the Oracle seemed strange. Investigating by night, the Avatar found out that in truth, Great Captain Voldin and Kylista manipulated the Oracle to control the city. After killing Voldin and freeing the Oracle from its bonds, it revealed the truth the next day at the trial. Kylista was arrested, and the ruling system of Fawn changed.
Lore[edit]
| “ | She told me of a device called the Oracle that was housed in the temple, fashioned by the ancient mages of Sosaria. It was made to discern between falsehood and truth. I found this quite interesting and asked her if the Oracle would offer insight into Xenkan philosophy. At this, Kylista curtly informed me that she had no time to deal with those who did not follow the way of Beauty and bid me good-bye. I found her attitude peculiar and wonder if there isn't more to this "Oracle" than what the people of Fawn are being told. – from Balancing the Scales (Ultima VII Part Two)
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Trivia[edit]
- The Oracle's character portrait is modelled upon Ultima VII Part Two writer, Beth Loubet.
- The Avatar also has the choice to do nothing, or to simply tell the Oracle to say that Dupre is innocent. This way however, everything in the city will stay the same.[Clarification needed]
Gallery[edit]
Beth Loubet, as photographed for the Oracle's portrait
The full body of the Oracle
References[edit]
- ↑ Kylista. Paul Carr’s Ultima transcripts. Ultima VII Part Two. "Oracle".