Sandalwood box
The sandalwood box is a magically sealed box that can only be opened by a few. It is in the possession of Lord British, who uses it to store his most prized possessions. It appears in Ultima V and Ultima IX.
Description[edit]
Before commencing his journey, Lord British stored his Orb of the Moons in the box, hiding it behind a secret wall in his bedroom. Blackthorn actually knew of the existence of the box and its contents, but not how to actually find it so that Lord British could never return. Thus he sent the spy Saduj into the castle to find out where it was hidden and then obtain it. The Avatar in Ultima V found and took possession of the box by playing "Stones" on the harpsichord in his Lord's chambers. Later, in Dungeon Doom, Lord British opened the box to use the Orb of the Moons in it to escape from the dungeon through a red moongate.
In Ultima IX, the Sandalwood Box contained the Ankh of Spirituality, and again had to be opened by playing the song "Stones". The Avatar could find a hint about that in one of the books in the castle library and then ask the court musician Siona about the notation, so the harpsichord could be played.
Lore[edit]
| “ | One of Lord British's most privately guarded possessions, this small wooden box has belonged to His Majesty since the days before he was King. Those few who have glimpsed it swear that is has neither key nor keyhole. Of its contents none can say, save to advance the obvious notion that it holds some treasure of extraordinary value. At any rate, it appears to be most diligently sought-after by members of the Oppression. Sir Kenneth, last seen near the lighthouse Greyhaven, unwittingly holds the knowledge that leads to the Box's location. – from Paths of Destiny (Ultima V)
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Ultima V: Lazarus[edit]
This is an Ultima V: Lazarus-related article or section. The information within may not apply to Ultima V or other Ultima games.
It is easy to lose the box forever in Ultima V: Lazarus. Saduj steals the box from the Avatar if being in the party before fleeing. If the party is caught in the Palace of Blackthorn, Lord Blackthorn takes it away from the Avatar and murders a companion. Both instances mean a game over.
Trivia[edit]
- An attempt to use the sandalwood box in Ultima V results in the Avatar asking, "How?"
- Not having the box or not admitting having it to Lord British results in a non-standard game over, resulting in the heroes being trapped with Lord British.
- Actually getting the information from Saduj after giving him the Oppression password is the most direct hint one can get.
Gallery[edit]
The book about the box in Ultima IX
The sandalwood box in Ultima IX
