Castle Rondorin

Castle Rondorin

Castle Rondorin is one of eight keeps that housed the rulers of the feuding states of old Sosaria during the events of Ultima I. It was located within the Lands of the Feudal Lords.

Description

Overview of the Castle Rondorin in Ultima I

Little is known about the ruler of Castle Rondorin, or their presumed co-ruler in the Castle Barataria, save that they were masters of the Lands of the Feudal Lords during the first Age of Darkness. During the Stranger's quest to defeat Mondain, the hero had need to consult with whomever ruled over this castle, requiring a green gem in their possession in order to activate the time-traveling device necessary to reach the wizard's stronghold. The lord of the keep granted this to the Stranger, but only after they had proven their mettle by slaying a carrion creeper. Also at this time, the Princess Donna could be found within the dungeons of this keep. The hero had the ability to rescue her - although doing so earned them the wrath of the guards and court.

It is not known what eventually befell Castle Rondorin or its master, as the Lands of the Feudal Lords vanished shortly after the death of Mondain.

Inhabitants

• Ruler of Castle Rondorin
• Princess Donna: imprisoned princess

Lore

Each castle is held by a noble, the King of his particular region. Kings maintain absolutely power in their realm and are excellent sources of information. Visit these local rulers; they have much to offer the serious adventurer.

- from The First Age of Darkness (Ultima I)

Things to See

• West half of water: Bonus 10% of pence dropped (round down) to Random Stat
• East half of water: Bonus 300% of pence dropped to Food

Trivia

• The Castle of the Lost King, The Castle Rondorin, The Black Dragon's Castle are similar to Shamino's Castle.
• Rondorin was spelled "Rondorlin" on the Apple II version of Ultima I.

References

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Sosaria

Lands of Lord British (just Sosaria in Ultima III)
Cities	Britain ☥ Dawn ☥ Death Gulch ☥ Devil Guard ☥ Grey ☥ Montor Moon ☥ Fawn ☥ Paws ☥ Tune ☥ Yew
Castles	Castle of Lord British ☥ Castle of the Lost King
Landmarks	The Pillars of Protection ☥ The Tower of Knowledge
Dungeons (Ultima I)	Death's Awakening ☥ The Dungeon of Doubt ☥ The Dungeon of Montor ☥ The Dungeon of Perinia ☥ The Lost Caverns ☥ The Mines of Mt. Drash ☥ The Mines of Mt. Drash II ☥ Mondain's Gate to Hell ☥ The Unholy Hole
Dungeons (Ultima III)	Dardin's Pit ☥ Dungeon of Doom ☥ Dungeon of Fire ☥ Dungeon of the Snake ☥ Dungeon of Time ☥ Mines of Morinia ☥ Perinian Depths
Islands and Other Sites	Ambrosia ☥ Isle of Fire ☥ Mt. Drash

Lands of Danger and Despair
Cities	The Brother ☥ Bulldozer ☥ Dextron ☥ Gorlab ☥ Lost Friends ☥ Magic ☥ Turtle ☥ Wheeler
Castles	Castle of the White Dragon ☥ Shamino's Castle
Landmarks	Grave of the Lost Soul ☥ The Eastern Sign Post
Dungeons	The Dead Cat's Life ☥ The Dead Cat's Life II ☥ Dead Man's Walk ☥ The Dungeon of Doom ☥ Free Death Hole ☥ The Hole to Hades ☥ The Morbid Adventure ☥ The Skull Smasher ☥ The Spine Breaker

Lands of the Feudal Lords
Cities	Arnold ☥ Gerry ☥ Helen ☥ John ☥ Linda ☥ Owen ☥ The Snake ☥ Wolf
Castles	Castle Rondorin ☥ Castle Barataria
Landmarks	The Pillars of the Argonauts ☥ The Pillar of Ozymandias
Dungeons	Advari's Hole ☥ The Dead Warrior's Fight ☥ The Gorgon's Hole ☥ The Horror of the Harpies ☥ The Horror of the Harpies II ☥ The Labyrinth ☥ The Savage Place ☥ Scorpion Hole ☥ Where Hercules Died

Lands of the Dark Unknown
Cities	Clear Lagoon ☥ Gauntlet☥ Imagination ☥ Nassau ☥ Ponder ☥ Poor ☥ Stout ☥ Wealth
Castles	Black Dragon's Castle ☥ Castle of Olympus
Landmarks	The Sign Post ☥ The Southern Sign Post
Dungeons	The End ☥ The Guild of Death ☥ The Long Death ☥ The Metal Twister ☥ The Slow Death ☥ The Tramp of Doom ☥ The Troll's Hole ☥ The Viper's Pit ☥ The Viper's Pit II