Magic shrines of Ambrosia
Magic shrines of Ambrosia | |
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Location of the Ambrosian Shrines | |
Located in: | Sosaria |
Type: | Shrines |
An Ambrosian shrine, Ultima III |
The magic shrines of Ambrosia (also known as the Shrines of Truth, the Shrines of Knowledge and the Shrines of Strength) are ancient holy sites located on the lost continent of Ambrosia in Ultima III.
Description[edit]
There were four shrines to be found in the strange realm of Ambrosia, dedicated to the attributes of Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence and Wisdom. Developed by the long dead ancient race of the island-kingdom, these places were imbued with the power to change the physical being of those who prayed at them with appropriate tribute in hand. For an offering of one hundred gold coins, an individual could raise his skills in the area the shrine represented by one measure.[1]
During the Stranger's quest against the hellspawn, Exodus, the hero and companions could learn of these sacred locations from the people of Moon or from the prophet Radrion. In the shrines, in addition to finding a means to hone their abilities in preparation for their battle against the daemon-machine, the four heroes would also discover the Four Cards necessary to enact Exodus' destruction.[2]
Lore[edit]
“ | "Many, many years ago, there lived a strong and sensitive people who inhabited the island-continent of Ambrosia. There people developed great powers over the forced of nature, and 'tis rumoured that even the power to change one's physical being rested within the realms of their knowledge. From these stories grew the legends of the Magic Shrines of Ambrosia." – from Secrets of Sosaria (Ultima III)
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“ | Shrines there are again but four to which you go and pray. their uses are innumerable and clues throughout I say. – from Radrion's prophecy (Ultima III)
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Trivia[edit]
- Though they share a similar name, there is no relation between the Shrine of Truth on the Isle of Fire, and the fact that these shrines are also known as Shrines of Truth.
Gallery[edit]
An Ambrosian shrine as it appears in the FM Towns-port
References[edit]
- ↑ Garriott, Richard. Secrets of Sosaria (Ultima III). Origin Systems, Inc: 1983. Page 45.
- ↑ . Underworld Dragon’s Ultima III transcript. Ultima III.
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Lands of Lord British (or "Sosaria" in Ultima III) | |
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Castles | Castle of Lord British ☥ Castle of the Lost King |
Landmarks | The Pillars of Protection ☥ The Tower of Knowledge |
Dungeons (Ultima I) | Death's Awakening ☥ The Dungeon of Doubt ☥ The Dungeon of Montor ☥ The Dungeon of Perinia The Lost Caverns ☥ The Mines of Mt. Drash ☥ The Mines of Mt. Drash II ☥ Mondain's Gate to Hell ☥ The Unholy Hole |
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Islands and Other Sites | Ambrosia ☥ Ambrosian Shrines ☥ Isle of Fire ☥ Mt. Drash |
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