Vokes
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 Vokes, from Ultima VII | |||||
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Vokes is a fighter and mercenary native to Jhelom, training as a student in the Library of Scars under Master De Snel.
Description[edit]
When arriving at Jhelom, the Avatar would find Vokes embroiled in a conflict with the owner of the local tavern, Sprellic. The hardy fighter believed that Sprellic was had purposefully taken the "honor flag" from the Library of Scars as a means of insulting the academy, when in reality the poor innkeeper had accidentally taken the standard and then had it stolen from him. In the interest of saving face, Vokes challenged Sprellic to a duel to the death, as did his fellow student, Syria, and a young prospective student named Timmons.[1]
The Avatar eventually resolved the issue by having Kliftin, Jhelom's armorer and tailor, manufacture a replica honor flag, which was then returned to the Library. With what he thought was the honor flag returned, Vokes rescinded his challenge, satisfied that Sprellic's challenge to the Library was withdrawn, although disappointed with the lack of action.[2]
Later, during her imprisonment within the blackrock dome, Syria would recount how Vokes had badly beaten Sprellic in his own inn and that the mild mannered tavern-keeper continued to give members of the Library a wide berth as a result.[3]
Lore[edit]
| “ | De Snel teaches at the Library of Scars. His subject matter should be obvious from the name of his academy. His skill in sword-play has attracted students from all over Britannia. He has three at the moment: Vokes, Syria and Timmons. Well, I am positive about the fist two. – from Key to the Black Gate (Ultima VII)
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Trivia[edit]
- In Ultima VII the Avatar has several options by which the affair with Sprellic and the Library of Scars can be resolved. It is possible for the hero to kill Syria, Timmons and Vokes in combat as Sprellic's champion or to simply murder Sprellic before the duel. The creation of the false honor flag, however, is considered the canonical solution, as Ultima Underworld II features Syria and mentions Sprellic as being very much alive.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Sprellic. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "asleep, gone, Syria, Timmons, visitor, Vokes".
- ↑ Syria. Underworld Dragon’s Ultima VII transcript. Ultima VII. "have flag".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Syria. Ethereal Software’s Ultima Underworld II transcript. Ultima Underworld II.