Riky
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 Riky, from Ultima VII | |||||
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Riky is the infant son of Lady Tory of Serpent's Hold. He can be encountered in Ultima VII. He had the misfortune of being kidnapped by harpies, although he managed to survive the experience.
Description[edit]
The only child born within the Keep of Courage for many years, Riky was well-loved by the knights of the Hold. His father is never mentioned, although Sir Richter appeared to have been romantically inclined towards his mother, and the boy's name may have been a variation on that of the handsome knight's.[1]
Some time after the scholar Anton’s visit to Serpent's Hold in search of information, Riky was kidnapped by a wail of harpies who had overtaken the peninsula housing the Shrine of Honor, although it is unclear as to whether these bestial women wished to devour the infant or to raise it as their own. Should the Avatar learn of this crime, the hero would have the opportunity to slay the harpies and rescue the baby – who was still alive despite his ordeal – and Lady Tory would prove grateful and relieved to see him returned.[2][1]
Although his mother is seen in Ultima Underworld II, she is once again separated from her son, this time by the blackrock dome encasing Castle Britannia.
Lore[edit]
| “ | I went to visit with Lady Tory to see if I couldst learn anything from her empathic abilities. Though I learned nothing useful, I was struck with the realization that her son was the only one that had been born to Serpent’s Hold in many years. The boy is very dear. I do hope they take due effort to protect him from the hordes of harpies that inhabit the nearby islands, for those foul beasts love nothing more than the raw flesh of a young child. – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
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Trivia[edit]
- In Ultima VII the Avatar does not have to rescue Riky to complete the game, although the hero doing so is considered canonical, as Tory mentions the incident as having taken place during her appearance in Ultima Underworld II.[3]
- The "baby" object used to represent Riky is unique to him, and Lady Tory will be understandably upset should she be offered the wrong child.[2]
- It is impossible to put Riky back into his crib in the unmodded game.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Morris, Andrew P. Ultima VII Clue Book (Ultima VII: The Black Gate). Origin Systems, Inc.: 1992. Page 19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lady Tory. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII: The Black Gate. "Riky".
- ↑ Lady Tory. Ethereal Software’s Ultima Underworld II transcript. Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds.