Special colored armor sets have had a place in the game for some time, Ranger armor and phoenix armor are old and now very rare. Special, red, bone armor; demon bone armor is still a loot item from efreets and meer mages. Currently available are the various sets from Clean Up Britannia, Community Collections and loot drops. More recent sets have appeared as part of seasonal events. The first of these is commonly known as ‘invasion’ armor from the Titan invasions of the Shattered Obelisk event arc. Pictures taken at the home of Cinderella of Sonoma, with thanks Hue IDs: […]

by EM Malachi Blood Spawn Many years ago… The gargoyle’s flesh had yellowed from the pickling brine used to preserve the body. Careful incisions covered the body, and the corpse’s heart and liver sat on a pair of scales. A heady incense filled the room to cover the smell of decay. Relvinian pulled back the creature’s lip to examine its teeth. “A remarkable specimen. The ship captain just gave it to you?” Turnius opened a notebook and started making notes. “I helped him many years ago, so he brings me oddities from his voyages. A storm forced his ship close […]

By EM Malachi Many years ago… When the neighbor’s black cat scratched him, Virgil Hassen knew he was going to have a bad day. The cook’s worries were confirmed when he fell in a mud puddle on the River’s Gate Bridge. Being an hour late for work on the day of an important dinner party didn’t help Virgil’s mood either. Chef Tirel stopped chopping carrots and shook his head when Virgil arrived. “You’re very lucky. Lady Tessa made me promise not to fire you.” “Lady Tessa is visiting?” “She’s here for the dinner, but she visited us to drop off […]

Ancient magma pockets that birthed the Isle of Deeds smoldered under the ground, making the heat almost unbearable. Ash swirled around Reiya as she traced runes on the table with blood-stained hands. “We have lost the Path. Now we light a fire so the Guide can lead us back. In Flam Lor Vas Ort Por.” “By our blood, the Wildfire burns. By this fire, the Path is lit. By the Path, the Guide returns. Por Grav Uus Flam.” Two other monks chanted in unison, as mana-infused blood dripped from their hands onto lanterns marked with the same runes. Light from […]

There are three playable races in Ultima Online. Each has their own special racial abilities. Human The original playable race, their racial abilities were unknown, or possibly taken for granted, until the arrival of the Elves, providing a means of comparison. Humans are strong and have an increased carrying ability above what is determined by their strength (60 stones) Humans are tough and regenerate hit points faster than normal (+2 Hit Point Regeneration). This ability also provides a small bonus to stamina loss reduction. Humans are workhorses and have a better chance at finding more resources while gathering hides, ore, […]