Realm of the Gargoyles
| Realm of the Gargoyles | |
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 The Realm of the Gargoyles in Ultima VI | |
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The Realm of the Gargoyles[1] was the original homeworld of the gargoyles, as revealed in Ultima VI, and was located on "the other side of the world" from Britannia. Travel to the Realm of the Gargoyles was only possible through a dungeon or via the Orb of the Moons.
History[edit]
The Avatar unknowingly visited the Realm of the Gargoyles by way of the Great Stygian Abyss in Ultima IV, entering the Shrine of Singularity to read the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom. After Ultima V, the collapse of the Underworld caused the Realm of the Gargoyles to begin tearing apart and falling into the Ethereal Void. These two events fulfilled the first and second prophecies written in the Book of Prophecies, directly precipitating the Gargoyle War.
The Avatar visited these lands again in Ultima VI by way of Hythloth dungeon. At this time, only a small part of the lands remained: the City of Investigation, the gargoyles' island place of learning and government.[2] Several "pools" of void were also visible on the surface where pieces of the remaining land had broken away.
It is believed that the Realm of the Gargoyles vanished completely after the evacuation of the populace.
Lore[edit]
| “ | When the time comes to journey through the earth, Hythloth will provide the route. Only Hythloth goes all the way down, allowing one to emerge from a cave on the other side of the world. To succumb to temptation and use the Orb of the Moons to go there more quickly would prove unwise, for nought will you learn from the gargoyles until you learn their language. In the depths of Hythloth, just Before the final ladder, you will meet Captain John, who has been studying the ways of the gargoyles. He will provide you with a scroll which you can use to learn their tongue. – from The Book of Prophecy (Ultima VI)
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Inhabitants[edit]
- Beh Lem
- Bolesh
- Caretaker
- Farmer Nash
- Farmer Krill
- Foodmaker
- Gargoyle healer
- Goodscrafter
- Lord Draxinusom
- Lor-wis-lem
- Naxatilor
- Snake Charmer
- Valkadesh
- Weaponsmith
- Wingless Gargoyles
The Ultima 6 Project[edit]
This is an Ultima 6 Project-related article or section. The information within may not apply to Ultima VI or other Ultima games.
- Arbpostermirvir: Gargoyle farmer
- Axsimurart: Gargoyle Avatar
- Aukslorrelinlem: apprentice lensmaker
- Auxinmanilem: apprentice healer
- Inzenmeklem: young warrior
- Korpdesdeteraltlem: gravedigger
- Lorrelinlem: apprentice lensmaker
- Silvidlem: seer
- Termirinwislem: Gargoyle child
- Tutimvaglem: child of snakecharmer
- Usagralem: Gargoyle child
- Usarbbetlem: Gargoyle farmer
- Vasargsarpinwislem: apprentice Silver Serpent charmer
Places of Interest[edit]
- Shrine of Control
- Shrine of Diligence
- Shrine of Passion
- Temple of Singularity
- Sacrificial Slab
- Hall of Knowledge
- Tomb of Kings
Ultima Online[edit]
The Realm of the Gargoyles also exists in the 2009 Ultima Online expansion Stygian Abyss, which introduced gargoyles as a playable race in Ultima Online. The land is called Ter Mur, which is Gargish for "world". As the Realm of the Gargoyles never collapsed into the Ethereal Void in Ultima Online lore, the world is much larger and include several gargoyle settlements.
For more information, see Ter Mur.
The Ultima 6 Project[edit]
This is an Ultima 6 Project-related article or section. The information within may not apply to Ultima VI or other Ultima games.
In The Ultima 6 Project, the Realm of the Gargoyles is divided into several lands; the main ones being Vas Ter Prilem, their seat of government and learning, and Manide Don, their place of agriculture. Access to Hythloth, the Shrine of Control, the Shrine of Diligence, and the Shrine of Passion is through a series of teleport devices.
- For a map of the main city of Vas Ter Prilem, see: Realm of the Gargoyles – Ultima 6 Project map.
- For a map of the Gargoyle agricultural lands of Manide Don, see: Manide Don – Ultima 6 Project map.
Trivia[edit]
- There is a common and widespread misconception that the Realm of the Gargoyles and the Underworld are one and the same, likely originating from the line in the Ultima VI Compendium stating that the gargoyles had only been seen in the Underworld prior to their appearance in Britannia. However, the Compendium is written from the perspective of Lord British at a time when no human was aware of the existence of the Realm of the Gargoyles. Every subsequent manual contains the true origin of the gargoyles.
- In the Book of the Underworld, located within the gargoyles' Hall of Knowledge, it is clear that the gargoyles view the human lands as part of their Underworld. This reinforces the view that the Realm of the Gargoyles/Underworld misconception is race-centric.
- There is an exact replica of the Ultima VI map in Savage Empire; however, it cannot be reached by normal means.
Gallery[edit]
Detailed map
References[edit]
- ↑ Dr. Cat. "The Realm of the Gargoyles". The Book of Prophecy. Origin: 1990. Pages 60–61.
- ↑ Captain Johne. U6Edit. Ultima VI. "city".
| Realm of the Gargoyles | |
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| Area | Shrine of Control ☥ Shrine of Diligence ☥ Shrine of Passion Sacrificial Slab ☥ Hall of Knowledge ☥ Temple of Singularity ☥ Tomb of Kings |
| Geography |
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| Pagan | |
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| Settlements | Argentrock Isle ☥ Daemon's Crag ☥ Tenebrae |
| Other | Carthax Lake ☥ Catacombs ☥ Cemetery ☥ Fishermen's Reef ☥ Hall of the Mountain King Herdsman's Valley ☥ Plateau ☥ Shrine of the Ancient Ones ☥ Stone Cove ☥ Treasure Cove Vengeance Bay |