New Magincia
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[edit] Description
New Magincia is the city dedicated to the virtue of Humility. Build on the lessons of the past, it is famous for its Shepherds with their herds of Sheep.
The city lies on the island of the same name in the midst of the ocean, east of Buccaneer's Den. The city is quiet and peaceful, with the inhabitants enjoying the quietness, far away from the busy life of the mainland. It is a somewhat forgotten place, even the Britannian Tax Council sometimes for years doesn't come to collect the taxes.
The city has two sights. One is Alagner's Storehouse in the north, a clever maze of tricks. Once it belonged to Alagner, but after his murder, it became vacant. The other is the Greenhouse of the flower market in the south.
The economy of the city is mostly dedicated to the export of sheep wool into the rest of Britannia. Being an island, the city has a shipwright. Also for travelers, a combined tavern/inn is available at the docks. Otherwise, not much can be bought on New Magincia.
A Moongate on the south of the island ensures fast transportation to the mainland.
[edit] History of the City
The original city of Magincia was detroyed by daemons for the pride of its inhabitants. After the ghosts of old Magincia were finally put to rest, the city of New Magincia was built on its ruins. It was finished just prior to Ultima V, small and humble. Like all the cities of virtue, the Shadowlords haunted it regularly.
After that time, New Magincia changed little in Ultima VI and Ultima VII, mostly because the inhabitants decided to keep things small, and the island location prevented much city growth. During the time of Ultima VI, New Magincia was big in the weaving trade.
In the time of Ultima VII, Alagner had erected his storehouse on the island. He was brutally murdered shortly after by the Fellowship, a crime that terrorized the otherwise peaceful island to the core.
[edit] Lore
Somewhere, out beyond civilization, is also reputed to lie the ruins of the legendary town of Magincia, which the gods destroyed for the insufferable pride of those that dwelt there. All of the marble palaces and gardens were devastated, and the right, haughty inhabitants reduced to haunting spirits. No one has ever confirmed this legend, so it may just be a fable to frighten the weak of the heart and instill humility in those who overvalue their own worth.
- from "The History of Britannia", Ultima IV
A towne built on the ruins of old Magincia by a colony of humble people who understand well the dangers of false, self-serving pride and the beauty of humility. New Magincia has a healer and a restaurant tucked among its numerous modest farms and orchards.
- from "Book of Lore", Ultima V
Having been destroyed in ancient times for its haughty pride, New Magincia was rebuilt by a more humble people who favored the simple ways of farming and rural life. With the passage of time, an industrious village has grown atop the ruins of the old town. Those who would revel in their own pride should take special note of the lesson of New Magincia.
- from "Compendium", Ultima VI
New Magincia is known as the City of Humility, and hence it chooses to remain isolated from much of the rest of Britannia. If thou venture there, thou will find that the people are basically shy, but also warm and hospitable once they have gotten used to thee. The city is located on an eastern island well past most of the main trade routes. Time progresses more slowly in New Magincia than anywhere else in Britannia. The economy of New Magincia is based on shipbuilding, horticulture and raising sheep.
- from "Fellowship", Ultima VII
Some cities, such as New Magincia, were relatively untouched by the devastation. Others fared far worse.
- from "A Safe Passage Through Britannia", Ultima Underworld II
[edit] Inhabitants
[edit] Ultima V
- Fumiko :farmer.
- Kaiko :farmer.
- Katrina :Companion of the Avatar.
- Shirita :grave caretaker.
- Tetsuo :young man.
- Tomoka :farmer.
- Wartow :wise, old man.
- Yasuda :farmer.
[edit] Ultima VI
- Aurendir :shepherd.
- Charlotte :weaver.
- Conor Starfalcon :humble fisherman.
- Dunbar :tavernkeeper.
- Katrina :Companion of the Avatar.
- Lord Antonio :mayor of New Magincia.
- William(U6) :farmer.
[edit] Ultima VII
- Alagner :scholar.
- Battles :pirate.
- Boris :tavernkeeper.
- Constance :wellkeeper.
- Henry :shepherd.
- Katrina :Companion of the Avatar.
- Leavell :pirate.
- Magenta :mayor of New Magincia.
- Robin :pirate.
- Russell :shipwright.
- Sam :flower seller.
[edit] Things to see
[edit] New Magincia in Ascension
All people had left New Magincia, with exception of Katrina, in Ascension, and it was in ruins. With the column removed, people are expected to return. And the style of the buildings was TOTALLY unrealistic (welcome to peeping-tom land).
