The Shrines of Virtue
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A shrine is a sacred location in the world of Ultima. Shrines are typically devoted to one of the eight virtues though others exist, perhaps of greatest note being the shrine to Lord Blackthorn's ideal of Chaos. Shrines are typically located in remote locations, making pilgrimage a notorious ordeal. They generally take the shape of open-air stone structures, with towering ankhs and finely made plaques – displaying the icon of the associated virtue – at their centre.
The sick and fallen can find healing and miraculous ressurection, though criminals (Grey) must use a contextual menu on the Ankh and select the pertinent option. Murderers (Red) may only use the Shrine of Chaos for ressurection. Shrines may also be used by players with the Chivalry skill, to tithe gold.
In the upcoming Stygian Abyss expansion, there may be shrines to be found dedicated to the Gargoyles' unique belief system.
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Introduction
I have had perhaps the worst week of my life, although the expression seems incongruous. I knew it was eventually to happen. The teachers back in Trinsic warn us all of its inevitability, and our spiritual advisors do their best to prepare us. Still it was quite a shock to look down and see the broad blade of a villain's battle axe buried deeply - far too deeply - in my chest. It was a strange sensation, I can attest. There was great pain, though I could not cry out. There was some surprise, and some disbelief. Mostly there was dismay that I had failed in my quest. My failure seemed palpable, like a vast black chasm opening before my eyes, and when the rogue wrenched his weapon from my body, I seemed to fall forward into the chill darkness.
I have never died before. I do not recommend it. It seemed for a moment as though I were absorbed by everything in the universe; and the universe is not a pleasant place in its totality.
It is difficult to explain, but it seemed almost that time was traveling sideways. Then I had a sensation of coalescence, and regained a more normal outlook on the world. I looked down upon my prostrate form and knew I was dead. There upon I began my search for a shrine.
When I was alive, shrines seemed to be everywhere, nestled in and near cities, carved with the image of an ankh. While searching for one, however, they seemed few and distant. When I finally completed my incorporeal journey and touched the magical site, I was restored to a physical form; although as weak as a day-old lamb. It is a point of mild interest that I do not know if I was returned to my original body, magically healed, or whether an identical one was created around my spirit.
But now I must leave off writing and seek the healing balm of sleep, that I may redress the harm that was done when I was so rudely torn from my quest.
Your friend, Garreth
Using the Shrines
Locations
There are nine shrines in Britannia. The shrines are located in the same spots on both Trammel and Felucca. Here is a list of all the shrines and their sextant coordinates (degrees, minutes, direction):
- Chaos - 66 33'N, 9 29'E
- Compassion - 65 49'N, 37 37'E
- Honesty - 93 9'N, 156 57'W
- Honour - 167 15'S, 28 15'E
- Humility - 177 49'N, 152 31'W
- Justice - 87 5'N, 1 37'W
- Sacrifice - 117 14'N, 142 48'E
- Spirituality - 76 1'S, 19 7'E
- Valour - 157 20'N, 82 7'E
Mantras
If you are visiting the shrines and wish to speak the mantras, you can refer to the following list:
- Compassion - mu
- Honesty - ahm
- Honour - summ
- Humility - lum
- Justice - beh
- Sacrifice - cah
- Spirituality - om
- Valour – ra
To meditate at the shrine of Spirituality, you must say "om om om" all on one line.
