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Plot and clues
The numbers in the "location" column refers to a plot-wise game progression.
Sort the table by "Subject" to see at a glance all hints about the same subject.
The NES text is different from the original because it was first translated into Japanese, then expanded, translated back into English, and eventually reduced to fit the available space. In the process, some clues were added, but an important clue went missing.
| Location | Line | NES line | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Britain | Quest ye unto Lost Ambrosia! | Find the lost Ambrosia. | 1.2. Ambrosia |
| 01. Britain | 'Dawn' comes each new pair! | Go to Dawn. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 01. Britain | Round back! | I've come here to buy armor. Only with the Mystic Armor you can win. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 01. Britain | Only with Exotic arms can you win | Only with the Mystic Sword you can win. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 01. Britain | Exodus lies beyond the Silver Snake! | Exodus is an awesome evil. Exodus lies beyond the Red Snake. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 01. Britain | - | I am Noriko/Sherry. Think me beautiful? Yes? Thank you. Next time bring some flowers. No? Flattery will get you nowhere. |
1.4. Flower |
| 01. Britain | - | A strange wind blows in the dungeon. It plunges everything into darkness. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01. Britain | - | There are fountains in the dungeon. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01. Britain | - | There are monsters in the dungeons. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01. Britain | - | They say the dungeon is northwest of this town. But it is so dangerous that no one who goes there ever returns. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01. Britain | - | Will you pit yourself against Exodus? You must get the Mark of Kings first. | 2.2. Mark of Kings |
| 01. Britain | - | I heard that there is another king somewhere. | 4.2. Time Lord |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (10-19 GP) Ambrosia, ever heard of it? | (30 GP, Britain) Ever heard of Ambrosia? | 1.2. Ambrosia |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (20-29 GP) Dawn, the city of myths and magic! | (30 GP, Devil Guard) Dawn is the town of mystery and magic. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (30-39 GP) The conjunction of the moons finds link! | (30 GP, Fawn) Solve the mystery of two moons. (50 GP, Fawn) Go to the back of this shop, and you'll see something interesting. |
3.1. Dawn |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (40-49 GP) Nasty creatures, nasty dark, sure thee ready, fore thee embark. | (30 GP, Death Gulch) Use "Rot" to take health points from monsters. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (50-59 GP) None return or so I'm told, from the pool, dark and cold! | (30 GP, Montor East) I'm told nobody comes back from the whirlpool. | 1.1. Whirlpool |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (60-69 GP) Shrines of knowledge, shrines of strength, all are lost into the brink! | - | 1.3. Shrines |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (70-79 GP) Fountains fair and fountains foul, all are found in dungeons bowel. | - | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 01.2. Bartenders | (80-89 GP) Exodus, Ultima 3: which is next? Now could it be! | (30 GP, Grey) I'm crazy about Ultima 5! (50 GP, Grey) Go to the back of this shop, and you'll see something interesting. |
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| 01.2. Bartenders | (90-99 GP) Seek ye out the Lord of Time, and the one way is a sure find! | (30 GP, Dawn) Find the Time Lord and you will find the one way! | 4.2. Time Lord |
| 02. Castle British | (Lord British) Seek ye the Mark of Kings! | (Lord British) Return when you have found the Mark of Kings. Good fortune on your journey. | 2.2. Mark of Kings |
| 02. Castle British (key) | The Wise Cleric: "Four cards, four slots." | I guard the castle. Four cards for four altars, don't forget! | 4.1. Cards |
| 02. Castle British (key) | - | They say that the guild shop in some town has the Pick. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 02.2. Castle British (oracle) | Radrion, Prophet of Life! (0 GP) And so the sage said unto thee: "If thou can solve my rhyme, (100 GP) you'll learn of marks, and playing cards, and hidden holy shrines." |
Is there any way I may aid thee? Do you wish to know your fortune? (700 GP) "Death" is a dreadful spell! |
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| 02.2. Castle British (oracle) | (200 GP) Of marks I say there are but four of fire, force, snake and king. (300 GP) Learn their use in Devil Guard, or death you'll surely bring. |
(300 GP) There are four Marks: Force, Fire, Snake and Kings. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 02.2. Castle British (oracle) | (400 GP) Shrines there are again but four to which you go and pray. (500 GP) Their uses are innumerable and clues throughout I say. |
(100 GP) The Cards are in the Shrines. (500 GP) At the four Shrines, you can get various blessings. |
1.3. Shrines |
| 02.2. Castle British (oracle) | (600 GP) The cards their suits do number four, called Sol, Moon, Death and Love. (700 GP) Unto the Montors thou must go for guidance from above. |
(900 GP) Ask about Cards in Montor. | 4.1. Cards |
| 02.2. Castle British (oracle) | (800 GP) To aid thee in thy cryptic search, to dungeons thou must fare. (900 GP) There seek out the Lord of Time to help you if he cares. |
- | 4.2. Time Lord |
| 03. Grey | Ever seen Exotic arms? | - | 3.2. Exotics |
| 03. Grey | Only Exotics will protect from Great Evil! | - | 3.2. Exotics |
| 03. Grey | Exotic clues found at Dawn! | Have you ever heard about the Mystic Armor? Yes? It protects you from evil. No? You can find clues at Dawn. |
3.1. Dawn |
| 03. Grey | - | Do not drink water from fountains in the dungeon. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 03. Grey | - | Drink water from fountains in the dungeon, if you feel tired. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 04. Moon | I've been beyond the whirlpool! | I've been beyond the whirlpool! | 1.1. Whirlpool |
| 04. Moon | Seek ye the Shrines of Truth | Fortune be with you! Find the Shrines. | 1.3. Shrines |
| 04. Moon | <Bribe> guards! They will leave! | Have you ever been to Death Gulch? Yes? That town's guards are a sneaky lot. No? There is a secret entrance in Death Gulch. |
4.1. Cards |
| 04. Moon | Dawn rises in the Dark Forest. | Dawn? No, I've never heard of that. I'll tell you a secret. Dawn is a mysterious town that appears in the forest. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 04. Moon | - | Do you know about the Mystic Armor? Yes? Then, hurry up! No? The Mystic Armor is somewhere. |
3.2. Exotics |
| 04. Moon | - | Watch out for phonies. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 04. Moon | - | Who are you? Don't forget to Mark your arm with the hot iron. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 04. Moon | - | (30 GP, bartender) Ask about the Snake at Fawn. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 05. Devil Guard | Seek ye the dungeon of fire! | Have a drink with me? They say there is a Dungeon of Fire. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 05. Devil Guard | Four 'Marks', four uses! | - | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 05. Devil Guard | Hot metal leaves a 'Mark'! | - | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 05. Devil Guard | Mark thee well! | - | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 05. Devil Guard | 'Marks' gained in dungeons! | I'm here to get the water jug. Go to the dungeon if you want the Marks. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 05. Devil Guard | The King favors a 'Mark'! | - | 2.2. Mark of Kings |
| 05. Devil Guard | A 'Mark' helps invoke the Snake | When the Snake sees the Mark, he will be frightened. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 05. Devil Guard | - | The legend says that the Snake hates the sound of the Horn. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 05. Devil Guard | - | Many people are catching bad colds. BRIBE the guard: it's the easy way. | 4.1. Cards |
| 06. Montor East | <Insert> cards into pannels! | Get more strength and do not depend too much on your weapons. Put the cards on the altars. | 4.1. Cards |
| 06. Montor East | Four cards, four pannels | 4.1. Cards | |
| 06. Montor East | 'Cards' are useful! | 4.1. Cards | |
| 06. Montor East | 'Exotics' are useful! | The Mystic Sword is powerful. You should get the Mystic Sword. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 06. Montor East | 'Marks' are useful! | I wish I could go with you. Here's a tip: Marks will help you. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 06. Montor East | 'Marks' are useful! | The four Marks will save you. Don't be afraid, be strong! | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 06. Montor East | - | Have you ever been to Montor West? Yes? Don't you think it's a nice town? No? Say hi to the men in prison. |
4.1. Cards |
| 07. Montor West (prison) | None shall pass! | Hey you! Get out of here! | 4.1. Cards |
| 07. Montor West (prison) | <Search> the Shrines! | I'm ashamed of my crimes. I'll tell you a secret. If you pray in the Shrine, something good will happen. | 4.1. Cards |
| 07. Montor West (prison) | <Search> for cards! | 4.1. Cards | |
| 07. Montor West | Seek the Jester in castle Fire! | You may be busy fighting against Exodus, but remember to go to the prison. They say the prisoners know the secret. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 07. Montor West | - | Noriko/Sherry loves flowers. | 1.4. Flower |
| 07. Montor West | - | Show the Mark to the King and he will help you. | 2.2. Mark of Kings |
| 07. Montor West | - | (30 GP, bartender) Search the island! | 3.2. Exotics |
| 08. Fawn | <Pray> in the Circle of Light! | Have you ever been to the Circle of Light? If you pray in the Circle of Light, something good will happen. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 08. Fawn | <Pray> for the invocation! | - | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 08. Fawn | 'Invoke' the Silver Snake! | - | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 08. Fawn | To pass you need a Mark! | Use the Mark of the Snake for the Red Snake. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 08. Fawn | - | Are you looking for the Mystic Sword? Yes? They say it is somewhere on the sea. No? I don't know anything about the strong Armor. |
3.2. Exotics |
| 08. Fawn | - | I have never heard of the Pick. The Silver Pick is hidden in Dungeon of Death. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 09. Yew | Welcome to the Circle of Light! | Welcome to the Circle of Light. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 09. Yew | - | I like Noriko/Sherry. I'm going to see her and give her a flower. | 1.4. Flower |
| 09. Yew (key) | - | When I'll get better, I'll bring flowers to Noriko/Sherry. | 1.4. Flower |
| 09. Yew | - | There is another town in the mountains south of here. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 09. Yew | Yell: 'Evocare'! | A voice echoes: "Welcome, my child. I will give you a Silver Horn in answer to your prayer. Play the horn when a snake blocks your way." | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | The legend says the Dungeon of the Moon is around here. | 2.1. Dungeons |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | Dawn appears when two new moons. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | You need a Pick to get the strong Armor. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | You need the Marks to pass. | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | Hey, do you know that you can walk on lava with the Mark of Fire? | 2.2. Four Marks |
| 11. Fire field (Yew) | - | Pray! And you will hear the voice of truth. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 11. Fire field (Death Gulch) | Exodus is four as one! | Seek Ambrosia before you fight against Exodus. | 4.1. Cards |
| 11. Fire field (Castle British) | Enter... If you dare! | Only the brave venture beyond this point. Leave as soon as you finish. | 3.1. Dawn |
| 11. Fire field (Castle British) | West 8, South 35 and await the Dawn! | Have you ever heard of Dawn? | 3.1. Dawn |
| 11. Force field (Castle British) | - | They say that the guild shop in some town has the Pick. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 12. Dawn | <Dig> carefully! | The Mystic Sword is in the ground. Seek it carefully. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 12. Dawn | <Dig> up Exotics | I've been seeking the Mystic Sword. I'm tired of digging in the ground every day. | 3.2. Exotics |
| 12. Dawn | - | I work for a mining company. I'm looking for the Gold Pick. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 12. Dawn | - | There is something special in the Dungeon of Death. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 12. Dawn | - | You can't find the Mystic Armor without the Silver Pick. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 12. Dawn | - | You need a special tool to get the Mystic Weapon. | 3.2. Exotics (picks) |
| 12. Dawn | - | You can make the Snake sleep with the Silver Horn. | 2.3. Silver Snake |
| 12. Dawn | Ambrosia awaits! | Ambrosia lies beyond whirlpool. Bring a lot of keys with you. | 9. late clue |
| 12.2. Dawn (oracle) | - | (100 GP) Marks are in the dungeons. (300 GP) Ask about the Marks in Devil Guard. |
9. late clue |
| 12.2. Dawn (oracle) | - | (500 GP) "Marks" and "Cards" are very useful! | |
| 12.2. Dawn (oracle) | - | (700 GP) There are four Cards: Sun, Moon, Death and Love. | 4.1. Cards |
| 12.2. Dawn (oracle) | - | (900 GP) Mark of Snake is in the Dungeon [of Snake/Sol]. | 2.2. Four Marks |
In-game tutorial (NES)
In the NES port, the text was expanded so that almost every character says a different line. This way, several hints about the game itself were added.
| Location | NES line | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Britain | Go to the grocery store if you're hungry. | Food |
| 02. Castle British | If you run out of food, you may starve to death. | Food |
| 02. Castle British | I'm told that treasure chests are booby traps. | Chests |
| 02. Castle British | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 02. Castle British | If you get tired on the journey, use the tent. | Guild tools |
| 02. Castle British (key) | The Moon Gate is the gateway to an unknown place. | Moon Gates |
| 02. Castle British (key) | The magic spell "Raise" has the power to revive the dead. | Healing |
| 03. Grey | Use the tent when you are tired. You can buy a tent at that shop. | Guild tools |
| 03. Grey | Better bring many Torches. | Guild tools |
| 03. Grey | You can fly far away using the Moon Gates. | Moon Gates |
| 04. Moon | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 04. Moon | There are mysterious gates in Sosaria. They open and close according to the waxing and waning of moons. | Moon Gates |
| 05. Devil Guard | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 05. Devil Guard | If you've come to this town, you must know about the Moon Gates. | Moon Gates |
| 05. Devil Guard | The Moon Gates appear according to the waxing and waning of the two moons. | Moon Gates |
| 06. Montor East | With the Sword of the Sun, you can wield the power of Sun and overcome anything. | Equipment |
| 06. Montor East | The tent is best to recover the health points. | Guild tools |
| 06. Montor East | The Sands of Time can stop time. | Guild tools |
| 06. Montor East | If you want a ship, take it! | Ship |
| 07. Montor West | The armor of the dragon is made of dragon scales. It can protect you from an evil creature. | Equipment |
| 07. Montor West | The gypsy's Gem is useful. | Guild tools |
| 07. Montor West | Hey you, go to bed or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It's too late to play Ultima. | Real life |
| 08. Fawn | Stop playing this game and go to bed! | Real life |
| 08. Fawn | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 08. Fawn | I'll tell you a secret: we even have a casino here. | Casino |
| 09. Yew | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 09. Yew | Choose a good weapon. Use your money wisely. | Equipment |
| 09. Yew | To get that which is not yours is the steal! | Steal |
| 10. Death Gulch | Read books. Read books. You should read books. | Real life |
| 10. Death Gulch | The lava is dangerous down there. You should not go if you value your life. | Lava |
| 11. Ambrosia | The magic spell "Recal" has the power to bring one back from ashes. | Healing |
| 12. Dawn | This is the hospital. Please come in. If resurrection [fails] the patient turns into ashes. | Healing |
| 12. Dawn | If you defeat the pirates, you can take their ship. | Ship |
Flavor text
Recurring characters
Six characters in Ultima 3 are recurrent in the series. In the NES port, some characters are found in the same locations, but they say completely different lines. In particular, Shamino is replaced by his real-life alter-ego Richard Garriott.
| Location | Line | NES line |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Britain | Dupre laughs: Drink up! | When did Mondain perish? I didn't know about that. |
| 02. Castle British | Chuckles: Welcome all! | The king is a kind man. The king will surely encourage you. |
| 02. Castle British | Iolo sings: Ho eyo he hum! | Be sure to come back. Come to see the king after you have more experience. |
| 02. Castle British | Gwino sings: Muh eh oye oh! | Are you descendants of Link? |
| 07. Montor West | Shamino: Good food! | Do you know who I am? No? I made Ultima. Yes? Believe it or not, I am Richard Garriott. |
| 07. Montor West | Sentri: Good grog! | Hey, you! Go to bed or you will be sleepy tomorrow. It is too late to play Ultima. |
Other lines
In the NES port, the dialogue was expanded so that nearly every character had a unique line. In the following table, characters in the same location have text on the same row.
| Location | Line | NES lines |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Britain | Ho! Ho! | There are four shops in this town. |
| 01. Britain | Is it not lovely? | This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave? |
| 01. Britain | - | · Welcome to the Royal City. · Can you spare a dime? · Hi! Are you free tonight? · If Exodus is awake, what will happen to us? I'm so scared. · Welcome to the pub! · What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave! · When I grow up let me join. |
| 02. Castle British | Cookie cries: Like the food? | Travel all over the world, into the ground, into the forest, into the sea and the islands. |
| 02. Castle British | Phantom Fighter: The food stinks! | Please destroy Exodus. |
| 02. Castle British | - | · Welcome to Lord British's Castle. · Have you also come to see the King? · Hurry up, brave souls. Exodus is about to wake up. |
| 03. Grey | Watch it, bub! | Welcome to Gray. Don't disturb the peace of our town. |
| 03. Grey | Don't you wish you were a Jester? | Tell me about the King if you've come from the castle. |
| 03. Grey | Yo! ho! ho! And a bottle of rum!!! | Drinking is my life. Leave me alone. |
| 03. Grey | - | · Have you seen my wife? No? I wonder where she is. She hasn't eaten yet. Yes? Where is she? · I haven't eaten breakfast yet. · I am Catherine. I cannot speak English well. · It's me! Hey, you just met me! · My daddy went to fight against Exodus. He hasn't returned. · There is a town beyond the sea. Take me with you. · You talk to many girls, don't you? |
| 04. Moon | We are honored! | Welcome to Moon, a sacred city. |
| 04. Moon | Peace be with you. | Watch out for phonies; |
| 04. Moon | To arms! And to battle! | What? Are you going to fight against Exodus? How brave! |
| 04. Moon | Depart! Or die!! | They say Exodus is very powerful. Are you sure you can win? |
| 04. Moon | - | · I am Jane. I'm on a diet. · It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing. · My kid doesn't study at all. · My name is John. I know more about Ultima than you. · Promise not to forget about me. · This is a good town so you should stay here. Do you really want to leave? |
| 05. Devil Guard | - | · Welcome to Devil Guard. Make yourself at home. · Fiend!!! You again! I'll yell for help. · I look forward to seeing you again. · It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing. · Why do we have so many earthquakes these days? |
| 06. Montor East | Jolly Joe: Ho Ho Ho! | Welcome to Montor East. |
| 06. Montor East | Baby Bob: Bring me bucks! | It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing. |
| 06. Montor East | - | · Fire Island is on the sea. It is at the edge of the world! · Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we? · It's a fine day. · Let's play. · Montor East and Montor West are twin towns. · They say brave souls are on the way to fight against Exodus. Oh, are you one of them? |
| 07. Montor West | Good stuff, eh? | A curse! A curse! The curse of Minax! |
| 07. Montor West | - | · Welcome to Montor West. · Grandpa is dead. · I like you. You are my friend. · Who are you? · Please release me before the end of the world comes. · The weapon shop man in the next town is slow witted. However, I wasn't able to rob him. |
| 08. Fawn | Welcome to Fawn, city of the sea! | Welcome to Fawn. |
| 08. Fawn | Fawn is a nice place! | |
| 08. Fawn | - | · Fire in the sea! End of the world! · I am on the way to the temple. Praying is important. · I lost my money again. · Is it true that Exodus will come here soon? · It's a fine day, isn't it? It's a good day for washing. · Promise not to forget about me. · The food here is really tasty. |
| 09. Yew | Search, and ye shall find! | The town of Yew is in the forest. It may be hard to find Yew the first time. |
| 09. Yew | Bonim anima teuri, amen! | I have peace of mind when meditating. How about you? |
| 09. Yew | Know ye well thy foes!! | · Yew is a nice town surrounded by forest. · Hello again. We often run into each other, don't we? · I look forward to seeing you again. · I'm hard of hearing. Sorry. · The food is good here. |
| 10. Death Gulch | Begone, fool! | Be careful of the guards in this town: they are greedy. |
| 10. Death Gulch | <Bribe> me to enter | None shall pass! Do you have a gift for me? |
| 10. Death Gulch | - | · Please buy my poetry book. · My name is Mary. I go to kindergarten. · Loaves of bread are on sale now. · The bread in this shop is delicious. Have you come to buy some? |
| 11. Ambrosia | - | · This is the lost Ambrosia. |
| 12. Dawn | Welcome to Dawn! | Welcome to Dawn. |
| 12. Dawn | Dawn lasts but a brief moment! | - |
| 12. Dawn | Jolly Good Day! | You better stay here. Exodus never comes here. |
| 12. Dawn | Seek ye thy fortune! | Dig here! Dig here! Buy it for me, too! |