Developer: Origin Systems
Platform: Various
Release Year: 1988
Stephen's Rating: n/a
Ultima V was the second game in the Age of Enlightenment series.
Basic Plot
Removing the codex from the Abyss released three evil entities into Britannia; The Shadowlords. The Shadowlords were formed by three of the shards of the Gem of Immortality (held by Mondain in Ultima I). They represented the anti-principles of Falsehood, Hatred and Cowardice as opposed to the three guiding principles of Truth, Love, and Courage which combined define the eight virtues.
The Shadowlords kidnapped Lord British and tainted Lord Blackthorn, who took his place as ruler of Britannia. They terrorised the people of Britannia and outlawed the Avatar's companions.
The Avatar was summoned once again to save Britannia. He found a way to defeat The Shadowlords once and for all and quested to the bottom of the dungeon Doom to free Lord British using the orb of the moons.
Gameplay
Similar to Ultima IV. It featured more polished writing, and introduced the mechanic of day and night.
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