Reagents

Some spells require reagents. These substances are needed as a link between the physical world of the spellcaster and the ethereal waves of magic. Each of them can be found in specific places, or bought from the mercantile. Reagents have to be prepared in a special manner, before they can be used to cast any spells.

These reagents are in use since Ultima IV, where the magic system was altered significantly, and became more complex. Since then, the reagents have stayed the same, and appeared in every installment in Britannia.

The eight reagents of Britannia are:

• Black pearl
• Blood moss
• Garlic
• Ginseng
• Mandrake root
• Nightshade
• Spider silk
• Sulfurous ash

Ultima IV

“

These then are the eight mystic reagents used in the weaving of enchantments. Some are readily available, while others are costly or must be hunted and harvested by the mage that intends to use them. Guard well your supply of these magical components, for without them there can be no magic. Use them wisely, as ye must use the forces that they unleash. Remember that Magic is to be used only for the cause of righteousness and for the greater good. Should you use the mystic arts for personal gain or vengeance, be prepared for the desertion of your powers. – from The Book of Mystic Wisdom (Ultima IV)

	Moonglow Sold by Margot	Skara Brae Sold by Sasha	Paws Sold by Shiela	Buccaneer's Den Sold by Shannon
Black pearl	9	8	7	1
Blood moss	6	4	6	9
Garlic	6	9	2	9
Ginseng	5	6	4	7
Mandrake root	Can be found at lat D'C" long L'C" and lat-K'F" long-G'E" during double new moons.
Nightshade	Can be found at lat J'F" long C'O" during double new moons.
Spider silk	3	6	9	9
Sulphurous ash	2	2	3	6

Ultima V

“	Reagents are herbs needed for the preparation of magical mixtures. Most are sold in apothecaries; a few are hard to find and require special effort to obtain. – from The Book of Lore (Ultima V)

	Cove Sold by Enlor	Lycaeum Sold by Virden	Moonglow Sold by Nilrem	Skare Brae Sold by Toama	Yew Sold by Pendra
Black pearl	40	40	–	40	–
Blood moss	–	30	–	30	30
Garlic	–	–	20	–	20
Ginseng	–	–	20	20	20
Mandrake root	60	60	60	–	–
Nightshade	30	30	30	–	–
Spider silk	30	–	30	–	30
Sulfurous ash	–	–	–	30	30

Nightshade can also still be found in the deepest Spiritwood (the patch is easy to recognise) while mandrake root is still found in the Bloody Plains. Both can be harvested around midnight.

Added by Cugel for PC version

	Cove Sold by Enlor	Lycaeum Sold by Virden	Moonglow Sold by Nilrem	Skare Brae Sold by Toama	Yew Sold by Pendra
Black pearl	2 for 11gp (5.5)	–	–	6 for 25gp (4.1)	–
Blood moss	2 for 11gp (5.5)	4 for 70gp (17.5)	–	6 for 42gp (7.0)	4 for 28gp (7.0)
Garlic	–	–	6 for 25gp (4.1)	–	8 for 22gp (7.0)
Ginseng	–	–	10 for 28gp (2.8)	8 for 22gp (2.8)	8 for 22gp (2.7)
Mandrake root	21gp	56gp	18gp	–	–
Nightshade	14gp	42gp	16gp	–	–
Spider silk	2 for 8g (4.0)	–	4 for 16gp (4)	–	2 for 11gp (5.5)
Sulfurous ash	–	–	–	14 for 19gp (1.4)	12 for 16gp (1.3)

Ultima VI

“

The preparation of a spell’s reagents is performed at the moment of spellcasting, thus allowing the chemical reactions to reach their peak even as the appropriate mantra is uttered. Some reagents are relatively common herbs and mineral, available at any magic shop. Others must be sought after diligently, often requiring the mage to travel to distant and inhospitable places in search of an obscure fungus or root. – from Compendium (Ultima VI)

	Cove Sold by Rudyom	Lycaeum Sold by Xiao	Deep Forest Sold by Nicodemus	Skara Brae Sold by Horance	Caravan Sold by Zoltan
Black pearl	–	4	–	3	–
Blood moss	3	–	2	3	3
Garlic	1	3	1	–	2
Ginseng	2	3	1	–	1
Mandrake root	–	6	–	5	–
Nightshade	–	3	–	2	1
Spider silk	2	3	1	1	2
Sulphurous ash	1	3	2	2	3

Savage Empire

For reagents in Savage Empire, see Magic in Savage Empire.

Ultima VII

“	The second component required for spellcasting is the proper reagent. These chemical materials serve as a link between the physical world that the mage wishes to affect and the psychic energies of the ethereal waves that the mage is drawing upon to effect that change. Some reagents are relatively common herbs, others are rare and exotic items. – from The Book of Fellowship (Ultima VII)

	Cove Sold by Rudyom	Britain Sold by Nystul	Empath Abbey Sold by Nicodemus	Lycaeum Sold by Mariah	Vesper Sold by Wis-Sur	Terfin Sold by Sarpling
Black pearl	5	10	–	8	34	–
Blood moss	3	6	3	–	16	2
Garlic	–	–	2	1	–	1
Ginseng	2	4	–	2	–	1
Mandrake root	5	10	5	7	32	–
Nightshade	–	–	5	6	–	–
Spider silk	–	–	3	–	20	–
Sulphurous ash	4	8	–	–	25	3

• Wis Sur will sell his reagents for any price offered, as low as 1gp.

Ultima VII Part Two

“	Here is the list of known reagents, the physical components necessary to transform matter into magical energy. While useless as individual parts, the various combinations, augmented by chanting and the proper use of a word of power, are quite effective for imbuing a mage with tremendous magical abilities. – from Beyond the Serpent Pillars (Ultima VII Part Two)

For more information, see Serpent Isle magic.

The prices below are in filari, monetari, and guilders, respectively. Best deals are highlighted in green (exchange rate is taken into account).

	Fawn Sold by Delphynia		Monitor Sold by Harnna			Moonshade Sold by Pothos
	Min	Max	Min	Max	Qty	Min	Max
Black pearl	35	70	–			25	50
Garlic	9	15	4	8	3	5	8
Ginseng	11	20	5	9	2	–
Mandrake root	35	65	–			45	75
Nightshade	13	25	–			–
Spider silk	–		–			19	35
Sulphurous ash	–		–			20	36
Worm heart	–		–			60	100
Blood moss	Can only be found (mostly in swamps).
Blood spawn	Can only be found or made from stoneheart.
Serpent scales	Can only be found (mostly in ancient ruins).

• Note that the Ring of Reagents makes all reagents obsolete.
• Mandrake root is not purchased fresh.

Ultima VIII

For reagents in Ultima VIII, see Pagan magic.

It should be noted here, that most reagents can only be found. The only reagent vendor in Pagan is Mythran.

Ultima IX

“	During travel throughout Britannia, a disciplined mage must always search for reagents. Among common magic shops, you can find the base reagents. Rarer types are hoarded and require patience to find. A forgotten shop or forlorn peak may reveal a secret supply – from Spellbook (Ultima IX)

	Ambrosia Sold by Grond	Britain Sold by Nico	Buccaneer's Den Sold by Warrick	Minoc/Cove Sold by Elena		Moonglow Sold by Phillipa
				Pre	Post
Black pearl	–	200	–	300	220	100
Blood moss	–	140	–	210	150	140
Garlic	50	100	–	150	110	100
Ginseng	50	100	–	150	110	100
Mandrake root	–	–	200	675	500	–
Nightshade	Cannot be bought, only found.
Spider silk	–	100	–	150	110	–
Sulphurous ash	–	100	–	150	110	–

The following table lists reagents from Ultima IX Economy Patch.

	Ambrosia Sold by Grond	Britain Sold by Bailey	Britain Sold by Nico	Buc's Den Sold by Warrick	Cove Sold by Irene		Minoc Sold by Elena		Moonglow Sold by Phillipa	Paws Sold by Hayley	Valoria Sold by Old Jak	Yew Sold by James
					Pre	Post	Pre	Post
Black pearl	165	–	200	–	–		600	200	225	–	–	–
Blood moss	130	–	100	–	–		210	60	100	74	–	–
Garlic	10	5	7	–	20	8	75	10	6	5	5	6
Ginseng	20	10	15	–	30	20	100	15	12	9	12	14
Mandrake root	–	–	–	365	–		1575	610	825	–	–	–
Nightshade	–	–	220	–	–		–		325	200	–	–
Spider silk	–	–	90	–	–		250	80	75	50	–	–
Sulphurous ash	–	–	50	–	–		165	30	40	–	25	–

• Reagents can also be summoned using the spell Create Reagents. Reagent summoned depends on the terrain on which the Avatar is standing. Note: a bug in one of the patches has resulted in this spell often producing a black pearl.

Grass: blood moss, garlic, ginseng, or spider silk

Dirt: blood moss, garlic, or ginseng

Forest: spider silk, nightshade, blood moss, garlic, or ginseng

Sand: black pearl

Rock: sulfurous ash

Lava: sulfurous ash

Saltwater: black pearl

Swamp: spider silk, blood moss, or mandrake root

Anywhere else: blood moss, garlic, ginseng, or spider silk

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Reagents