Trainers

Trainers are those who specialize in instructing others in the art of battle, weapons' use, practical skills or magical knowledge. Such individuals help those seeking to hone their proficiency at such tasks in meeting the goals they desire, and repeated visits to trainers are crucial for adventurers in need of expertise in molding their experience into usable techniques.

History

In the earlier days of Sosaria, personal aptitudes at the arts of fighting and magic were often gained through gnostic experience, rather than through practice and training. During these times, skills could be increased through pilgrimages to the great monuments of the age or through tributes offered to the Magic Shrines of Ambrosia. Later, during the time of the Britannian Age of Enlightenment, such devotions shifted to the Eight Virtues, and aspirant seekers would meditate at the shrines of virtue when in need of boons to their talents.

It was only later, during the declines of the Age of Armageddon, that basic instructional training replaced the evocations of old, with the world perhaps having slid too far from grace to manage the miracles that previous eras had enjoyed.

Trainers

Ultima VII

Main article: Training in Ultima VII

• De Snel – Combat +2
• Sentri – DEX +1
• Jakher – STR +1, Int +1
• Karenna – DEX +1, Combat +1
• Bradman – DEX +2
• Penni – STR +1, Combat +1
• Denby – DEX +1, INT +1, Magic +1
• Zella – DEX +1, Combat +1
• Chad – DEX +1, Combat +1
• Markus – Combat +1
• Menion – STR +2, Combat +1
• Lucky – INT +1
• Rayburt – INT +1, DEX +1, Combat +1
• In For-Lem – STR +1, DEX +1, Combat +1 / INT +2, Magic +1 (warrior or mage)
• Zaksam – Combat +2, STR +1
• Perrin – INT +2, Magic +1
• Jillian – INT +1, Magic +1

Ultima Underworld II

Main article: Skill system of Underworld and Underworld II

Skill trainers:

• Julia – Traps, Picklock, Repair
• Lady Tory – Charisma
• Patterson – Charisma
• Nelson – Lore, Search
• Iolo – Swimming, Appraise, Missile
• Fissif – Picklock, Stealth, Traps, Acrobat (in prison)
• Unnamed Goblin – Track
• Ogri – Lore

Magic trainers:

• Nystul – Mana, Casting
• Altara – Mana, Casting

Weapon trainers:

• Syria – Sword, Unarmed
• Dupre – Axe, Mace
• Geoffrey – Attack, Defense
• Garg – Unarmed
• Lobar – Sword (the best swordsman)
• Fighters in Pits of Carnage – Axe, Mace (after earning their respect)

Serpent Isle

• Luther – STR + 3
• Caladin – STR + 2, Combat + 1
• Brendann – Combat + 2, DEX + 1
• Shazzana – DEX + 2, Combat + 1
• Wilfred – STR + 1, Combat + 1 (after Bane attack)
• Tsandar – STR + 1, Combat + 2
• Elissa – INT + 1, Magic +1

Ultima VIII

• Darion in East Tenebrae.

Ultima IX

In Ultima IX, each of the five weapon styles has four techniques – one the Avatar knows at the start and three that may be learned. The trainers below have to be visited in the order listed to learn the techniques for each of the weapon categories. A corresponding level in Dexterity is required to learn each technique.

One-handed weapons

• First: Stab technique known at start.
• Second: Hammer Chop technique from Keller in Castle Britannia for 300 gold pieces.
• Third: Slashing technique from Old Jak in Valoria for 2000 gold pieces.
• Fourth: Shield Bash technique from Lyssa in Serpent's Hold for free after finding her.

Two-handed weapons

• First: Chop technique known at start.
• Second: Spin-Shot technique from Duncan on Janus Island for free once his family dagger is returned to him from some thieves.
• Third: Low-Fake-Shot technique from Duncan on Janus Island for 2500 gold pieces.
• Fourth: Throw and Return technique can be found in the underwater tomb of Sir William Lett west of Yew in a book. Important, the book has to be read while it lies on the ground, so son't pick it up, read it where it lies in the tomb.

Bow

• First: Single Arrow shot known at start.
• Second: Triple Arrow shot from Leon in Britain fore 300 gold pieces.
• Third: Fire Arrow shot from Raliegh in Yew for 2000 gold pieces.
• Fourth: Cloud of death technique from Iolo east of Britain for free. Of course Iolo had to be spared in Despise earlier, since dead men can't teach weapon skills.

Staff

• First: Stab technique known at start.
• Second: Vault technique from Peg Leg Joe in Paws for 150 gold pieces.
• Third: Sweep technique from Raphael in Trinsic for 2000 gold pieces.
• Fourth: Defensive Spin technique from Bakura west of Yew, who teaches it for the Star of Britannia.

Unarmed combat

• First: Punch technique known at start.
• Second: Kick technique from Phineus in Buccaneer's Den for 300 gold pieces.
• Third: Head Butt technique from Phineus in Buccaneer's Den for 2000 gold pieces.
• Fourth: Back-Flip technique from Phineus in Buccaneer's Den for 5000 gold pieces.

Lore

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As thou dost become more experienced, thou wilt be able to apply thy knowledge and practice to enhance thy skills and talents. This experience can be measured by the limits of thine advancement in each ability. The more knowledge and experience thou canst acquire, the better the training thou canst receive. And, as thou undoubtedly knowest, training leads to increased expertise. – from Ultima VII Clue Book (Ultima VII)

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The world beyond the cities — and sometimes within — can be a violent place. Many monstrosities indigenous to the Serpent Isle have a bloodthirsty hatred for humans, and even some non-sentient plants have lethal forms of protection. Fighters take up arms and armour to do battle with foes both natural and otherworldly. Some warriors travel great distances to receive proper training. Others learn directly upon the battlefield of life. Fighters discover early the importance of strength, agility and perception, else they die. Skilled with many weapons, fighters compose the bulk of the adventure-minded population and are often the protectors of entire communities. – from Beyond the Serpent Pillars (Ultima VII Part Two)

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Practitioners of my art — especially those charlatans in Moonshade — are often willing to sell spells and reagents. Weaving magic is expensive and often wizards are forced to this sort of livelihood as a source of income. While I hope never to fall prey to such necessity, I will always be willing to share knowledge with other masters — shouldst there be any — of the arcane arts. – from Beyond the Serpent Pillars (Ultima VII Part Two)

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Training in weaponry gives shape to the lust for combat. One must train hard for an uncertain future, for this much is known: while you sleep, while you rest, another is training. Throughout Britannia, you may find masters of all of the weapons known to man. When you have acquired the proper Dexterity, you can learn the secrets of your art for a fee. In training with a master, a warrior teaches his eye what his ear hears in words. A master has command over a type of weapon. To gain skill with a class of weapon, you must find a willing master who will assess your ability and your Dexterity with the instrument. Should you meet his requirements, he will teach the next form of attack. Thus, you progress from Novice to Apprentice to Journeyman till you reach Master status. To reach Master class, you will travel far in search of teaching, yet a master can teach you no more than he knows. Masters must teach themselves. – from Journal (Ultima IX)

Ultima V: Lazarus

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This is an Ultima V: Lazarus-related article or section. The information within may not apply to Ultima V or other Ultima games.

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In Ultima V: Lazarus, trainers were added to gameplay. For more information as to the particulars of training in this fan-remake, see: Trainers (Lazarus)

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