Ultima VII: The Black Gate/Runic Alphabets

There are two character sets used during the events of Ultima VII. Note that casting Translation or using a Translation scroll will display the writings in English characters, however they are still written in English even before translation.

Druidic Runes


The Druidic Runes are found on buildings and roadsigns throughout both Britannia and the Serpent Isle. In Britannia they are going out of style; newer or more up-to-date buildings such as the Fellowship halls have signs using English characters. No books are written in these runes however.

Ophidian Runes


As well as various serpent motifs and artifacts, the Ophidians used a serpent-based writing system. It is used exclusively on works found in or originating from their ruins. Unlike the Britannians, their books were also written in the runic script.