Paths of Destiny: A Guide to the Mysteries of Ultima V
Paths of Destiny: A Guide to the Mysteries of Ultima V is a 70-page-long clue book to Ultima V. It originally retailed for US$12.95 and was published in 1988. It was written by Lord Shalineth. The actual author of the book is unknown.
Description[edit]
Unlike previous games’ clue books, this book goes into more detail and contains maps, hints, and coordinates for important quests in Ultima V, including, for the first time, a detailed walkthrough for the game. All maps use in-game tiles and are very detailed, while hints are given for each settlement. The maps of the dungeons, however, again lack solutions for the dungeon rooms. All important and special items are listed, as well as how to acquire them, and how to use the shrines to further the quest.
Book Content[edit]
The clue book is divided into the following sections:
- Settlements and landmarks
- Lighthouses
- Dwellings
- The shrines
- Magical and special items
- Astrology
- The dungeons
- The final trial
Other Editions[edit]
There are two versions of this book: one in color and the other in black-and-white. The latter is identical to the color version, except that its cover art was replaced with a grainy black-and-white photocopy of the original.
Alternate Covers[edit]
The black and white cover
Trivia[edit]
- Since the back of the book sports the newer Origin logo with the star, while the game itself features the old one with arrows, this provides a good time frame for when the logo was changed.
Gallery[edit]
Back cover
External Links[edit]
- Paths of Destiny (PDF)
- Paths of Destiny (PDF) – high quality
- Paths of Destiny (PDF) – monochrome version
| Official Origin Clue Books | |
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| The Books | Ultima III ☥ Ultima IV ☥ Ultima V ☥ Ultima VI ☥ Ultima VII ☥ Ultima VII Part Two ☥ Ultima VIII Savage Empire ☥ Martian Dreams ☥ Ultima Underworld ☥ Ultima Underworld II |