Ultima III transcript (NES)

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The following is a transcript of the English dialogue in the NES-port of Ultima III.

Note that some text is still missing.

Sorted by City[edit]

Castle of Lord British[edit]

(Starting point)

  • (Guard): Welcome to Lord British's castle.
  • (Guard): Only the brave venture beyond this point.
  • (Guard): Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
  • (Guard): Have you also come to see the king?
  • (Guard): I guard the castle.
  • (Guard): Leave as soon as you finish.
  • (Shopkeeper): Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
  • (Girl): Please destroy Exodus.
  • (Girl): If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
  • (Woman): The King is a kind man
  • (Woman): Are you descendants of Link?
  • (Woman): This is the hospital. Please come in.
  • (Woman): The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.
  • (Woman): The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
  • (Man): I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
  • (Man): If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.
  • (Man): They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
  • (Old Man): Be sure to come back.
  • (Old Man): Have you ever heard of Dawn?

Britain[edit]

(Starting point)

  • Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
    • Yes: Thank you. Next time bring some flowers.
    • No
    • Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
    • No
  • (Guard): Welcome to the royal city.
  • (Woman): Hi! Are you free tonight?
  • (Woman): There are 4 shops in this town.
  • (Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
  • (Woman): Can you spare a dime?
  • (Woman): Welcome to the pub!
  • (Old Woman): There are fountains in the dungeon.
  • (Old Woman): They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
  • (Man): Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.
  • (Man): I'm here to buy armor.
  • (Man): If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
  • (Man): Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
  • (Old Man): There are monsters in the dungeon.
  • (Old Man): A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.
  • (Old Man): When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.

Montor East[edit]

(South of Britain)

  • (Guard): Welcome to Montor East.
  • (Guard): I wish I could go with you.
  • (Cleric): The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
  • (Woman): Welcome to Montor East.
  • (Woman): Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
  • (Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Woman): They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?
  • (Old Woman): It's a fine day.
  • (Boy): Let's play.
  • (Man): The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
  • (Man): If you want a ship, take it!
  • (Man): Have you ever been to Montor West?
    • Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
    • No: Say Hi to the men in prison.
  • (Man): The sands of time can stop time!
  • (Man): Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!
  • (Old Man): Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.
  • (Old Man): The mystic sword is powerful.
  • (Old Man): Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?

Montor West[edit]

(South of Britain)

  • Richard Garriott: Do you know who I am?
    • Yes
    • No: I made Ultima.
  • Richard Garriott: Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
  • (Guard): Who are you?
  • (Guard): Welcome to Montor West.
  • (Guard): Hey you! Get out of here!
  • (Guard): The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
  • (Girl): I like you. You are my friend.
  • (Woman): Sherry loves flowers.
  • (Old Woman): Grandpa is dead.
  • (Old Woman): A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!
  • (Boy): The gypsy's gem is useful
  • (Man): You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.
  • (Man): Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.

Grey[edit]

(West of Montor)

  • Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
  • (Guard): Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
  • (Woman): You talk to many girls, don't you?
  • (Woman): There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
  • (Boy): Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.
  • (Boy): My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.
  • (Man): You can fly far away using the moon gates.
  • (Man): Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
  • (Man): Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
    • Yes: It protects you from evil.
    • No: You can find clues at Dawn.
  • (Old Man): Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.

Moon[edit]

(North of Grey)

  • Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
  • John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
  • (Guard): Who are you?
  • (Cleric): Fortune be with you.
  • (Boy): They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
  • (Man): There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
  • (Man): I've been beyond the whirlpool.
  • (Man): What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!
  • (Man): Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
    • Yes: Then, hurry up!
    • No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
  • (Man): Watch out for phonies.
  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Woman): Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
  • (Woman): Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
  • (Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
  • (Woman): My kid doesn't study at all.
    • Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
    • No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
  • (Old Woman): Dawn? No. I never heard of that.

Yew[edit]

(East of Moon)

  • (Guard): The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.
  • (Cleric): Welcome to the Circle of Light
  • (Cleric): Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.
  • (Woman): Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
  • (Woman): The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
  • (Woman): I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
  • (Old Woman): Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.
  • (Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
  • (Boy): I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.

Devil Guard[edit]

(Accessible via Moongate)

  • (Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
  • (Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
  • (Horse): WHlll...
  • (Woman): Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
  • (Woman): Fiend!
    • Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
  • (Woman): Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
  • (Old Woman): I'm here to get the water jug.
  • (Old Woman): The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.
  • (Man): Have a drink with me?
  • (Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
  • (Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.

Fawn[edit]

(Accessible by ship)

  • (Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
  • (Shopkeeper): I have never heard of the pick.
  • (Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light.
  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Woman): Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
    • Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
    • No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.
  • (Woman): Stop playing this game and go to bed!
  • (Woman): I am on the way to the temple.
  • (Woman): The food here is really tasty.
  • (Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.
  • (Man): Welcome to Fawn.
  • (Man): I lost my money again.
  • (Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.
  • (Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?

Death Gulch[edit]

(Accessible by ship, with command from Fawn)

  • Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.
  • (Guard): None shall pass!
  • (Guard): You need a pick to get the strong armor.
  • (Guard): The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.
  • (Woman): Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
  • (Woman): Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
  • (Woman): You need the Marks to pass.
  • (Woman): Please buy my poetry book.
  • (Woman): Loaves of bread are on sale now!
  • (Woman): The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
  • (Man): The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.
  • (Old Man): Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
  • (Old Man): Read books. Read books. You should read books.

Dawn[edit]

(Hidden town, hint in Death Gulch)

  • (Guard): You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
  • (Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
  • (Girl): Dig here! Dig here!
  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Woman): Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.
  • (Old Woman): The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
  • (Boy): You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.
  • (Man): Welcome to Dawn.
  • (Man): I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
  • (Man): You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
  • (Old Man): You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.

Ambrosia[edit]

  • (Cleric): The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.

Other[edit]

Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way."

Sorted by Topic[edit]

Exodus[edit]

Lord British Castle:

  • (Guard): Hurry up, brave souls, Exodus is about to wake up.
  • (Girl): Please destroy Exodus.

Britain:

  • (Man): If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared.
  • (Man): Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first.
  • (Old Man): When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that.

Montor East:

  • (Woman): They say brave souls are on the way to fight Exodus. Oh, are you one of them?

Montor West:

  • (Old Woman): A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax!

Grey:

  • (Boy): My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned.

Moon:

  • (Boy): They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win?
  • (Man): What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave!

Fawn:

  • (Man): Is it true that Exodus will come here soon?

Dawn:

  • (Old Man): You'd better stay here. Exodus never comes here.


General Rules[edit]

Lord British Castle:

  • (Shopkeeper): Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands.
  • (Girl): If you run out of food, you may starve to death.
  • (Woman): The magic spell "raise" has the power to revive the dead.
  • (Man): I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps.
  • (Man): If you get tired on the journey, use a tent.

Britain:

  • (Man): Go to the grocery store if you are hungry.

Montor East:

  • (Cleric): The 4 marks will save you. Do not be afraid, be strong!
  • (Man): The tent is best to recover the hitpoints.
  • (Man): The sands of time can stop time!
  • (Old Man): Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons.

Montor West:

  • (Guard): The armor of the dragon is made of dragon's scales. It can protect you from any evil creature.
  • (Boy): The gypsy's gem is useful
  • (Man): Hey you, go to be or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima.

Grey:

  • (Boy): Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop.

Yew:

  • (Old Woman): Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely.

Fawn:

  • (Woman): Stop playing this game and go to bed!
  • (Boy): I'll tell you a secret. We even have a casino here.

Death Gulch:

  • (Guard): The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life.

Ambrosia:

  • (Cleric): The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes.


The Prison[edit]

Montor East:

  • (Man): Have you ever been to Montor West?
    • Yes: Don't you think it's a nice town?
    • No: Say Hi to the men in prison.

Montor West:

  • (Man): You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison.


Yew[edit]

Yew:

  • (Woman): Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest.
  • (Woman): The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time.
  • (Guard): The town of Moon lies to the west of this town.


The Moongates[edit]

Lord British Castle:

  • (Woman): The moon gate is a gateway to an unknown place.

Grey:

  • (Man): You can fly far away using the moon gates.

Moon:

  • (Man): There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of the moons.

Devil Guard:

  • (Cleric): If you've come to this town, you must know about the moon gates.
  • (Old Woman): The moon gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the moons.


The Ship[edit]

Montor East:

  • (Man): If you want a ship, take it!

Dawn:

  • (Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.


Dawn and the Mystic Armor[edit]

Lord British Castle:

  • (Man): They say that they Guild Shop in some town has the pick.
  • (Old Man): Have you ever heard of Dawn?

Grey:

  • (Man): Have you ever heard of Mystic Armor?
    • Yes: It protects you from evil.
    • No: You can find clues at Dawn.

Moon:

  • (Man): Do you know about the Mystic Armor?
    • Yes: Then, hurry up!
    • No: The Mystic Armor is somewhere.
  • (Man): Watch out for phonies.
  • (Woman): Have you ever been to Death Gulch?
    • Yes: That town's guards are a sneaky lot.
    • No: There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch
  • (Old Woman): Dawn? No. I never heard of that.

Death Gulch:

  • (Old Man): Dawn appears when 2 new moons.
  • (Guard): You need a pick to get the strong armor.

Dawn:

  • (Girl): Dig here! Dig here!


Ambrosia[edit]

Britain:

  • Sherry: I am Sherry. Think me beautiful?
    • Yes: Flattery will get you nowhere.
    • No

Montor East:

  • (Man): If you want a ship, take it!

Montor West:

  • (Woman): Sherry loves flowers.

Moon:

  • (Man): I've been beyond the whirlpool.

Yew:

  • (Boy): I like Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower.

Death Gulch:

  • Priest of Fire: Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus.

Dawn:

  • (Guard): If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship.
  • (Woman): Ambrosia lies beyond the whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you.


The Mystic Sword[edit]

Montor East:

  • (Old Man): The mystic sword is powerful.

Moon:

  • (Man): Watch out for phonies.

Fawn:

  • (Woman): Are you looking for the Mystic Sword?
    • Yes: They say it's somewhere on the sea.
    • No: I don't know anything about the strong armor.

Dawn:

  • (Guard): You need a special tool to get the mystic weapon.
  • (Old Woman): The mystic sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully.
  • (Man): I've been seeking the mystic sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day.
  • (Man): You can't find the mystic armor without the silver pick.
  • (Girl): Dig here! Dig here!


The Dungeons[edit]

Britain:

  • (Old Woman): There are fountains in the dungeon.
  • (Old Woman): They say the dungeon is to the northwest of this town, but it is so dangerous that no one that goes there ever returns.
  • (Old Man): There are monsters in the dungeon.
  • (Old Man): A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness.

Death Gulch:

  • (Woman): Hey! Do you know you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire?
  • (Woman): You need the Marks to pass.
  • (Man): The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here.


The Isle of Fire and Castle Exodus[edit]

Montor East:

  • (Man): Fire island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world!

Yew:

  • (Cleric): Welcome to the Circle of Light
  • (Cleric): Pray and you will hear the voice of Truth.

Praying at the Circle of Light: A voice echoes, "welcome my child. I will give you a silver horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when the snake blocks your way." Devil Guard:

  • (Man): When the snake sees the Mark it will be frightened.
  • (Man): The legend says the snake hates the sound of the horn.

Fawn:

  • (Girl): Have you ever been to the Circle of Light?
  • (Man): Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake.

Dawn:

  • (Boy): You can make the snake sleep with the Silver Horn.


Flavor Text[edit]

Lord British Castle:

  • (Guard): Welcome to Lord British's castle.
  • (Guard): Only the brave venture beyond this point.
  • (Guard): Have you also come to see the king?
  • (Guard): I guard the castle.
  • (Guard): Leave as soon as you finish.
  • (Woman): The King is a kind man
  • (Woman): Are you descendants of Link?
  • (Woman): This is the hospital. Please come in.
  • (Old Man): Be sure to come back.

Britain:

  • (Guard): Welcome to the royal city.
  • (Woman): Hi! Are you free tonight?
  • (Woman): There are 4 shops in this town.
  • (Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
  • (Woman): Can you spare a dime?
  • (Woman): Welcome to the pub!
  • (Man): I'm here to buy armor.

Montor East:

  • (Guard): Welcome to Montor East.
  • (Guard): I wish I could go with you.
  • (Woman): Welcome to Montor East.
  • (Woman): Montor East and Montor West are twin towns.
  • (Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Old Woman): It's a fine day.
  • (Boy): Let's play.
  • (Old Man): Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we?

Montor West:

  • Richard Garriott: Do you know who I am?
    • Yes
    • No: I made Ultima.
  • Richard Garriott: Believe it or not, I'm Richard Garriott.
  • (Guard): Who are you?
  • (Guard): Welcome to Montor West.
  • (Guard): Hey you! Get out of here!
  • (Girl): I like you. You are my friend.
  • (Old Woman): Grandpa is dead.

Grey:

  • Catherine: I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well.
  • (Guard): Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town.
  • (Woman): You talk to many girls, don't you?
  • (Woman): There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you.
  • (Man): Drinking is my life. Leave me alone.
  • (Old Man): Tell me about the king if you've come from the castle.

Moon:

  • Jane: I am Jane. I'm on a diet.
  • John: My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you.
  • (Guard): Who are you?
  • (Cleric): Fortune be with you.
  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Woman): Welcome to Moon, a sacred city.
  • (Woman): This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave?
  • (Woman): My kid doesn't study at all.

Yew:

  • (Woman): I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you?
  • (Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.

Devil Guard:

  • (Guard): Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home.
  • (Horse): WHlll...
  • (Woman): Why do we have so many earthquakes these days?
  • (Woman): Fiend!
    • Second Time: You, again! I'll yell for help.
  • (Woman): Isn't it a fine day? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Old Woman): I look forward to seeing you again.
  • (Old Woman): I'm here to get the water jug.
  • (Man): Have a drink with me?

Fawn:

  • (Guard): Welcome to Fawn.
  • (Shopkeeper): I have never heard of the pick.
  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Woman): It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing.
  • (Woman): I am on the way to the temple.
  • (Woman): The food here is really tasty.
  • (Man): Welcome to Fawn.
  • (Man): I lost my money again.

Death Gulch:

  • (Guard): None shall pass!
  • (Woman): Be careful of the guards in this town. They are greedy.
  • (Woman): Please buy my poetry book.
  • (Woman): Loaves of bread are on sale now!
  • (Woman): The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some?
  • (Old Man): Read books. Read books. You should read books.

Dawn:

  • (Girl): Promise not to forget about me.
  • (Man): Welcome to Dawn.



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