Ultima:Exodus Manual

Ultima Story

Eons ago Lord British came unto the lands of Sosaria. Since that time it has been united under his rule as the Kingdom of Britannia and has gone through two major crises. A few years ago there were political upheavals among the city states of the kingdom. The ringleader of this polititcal instability was Mondain, the Magician. Under his horrible rule, the people's lives were devastated. A valiant warrior was called forth from another world by Lord British. This warrior finally overthrew Mondain.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The NES Ultima series starts at #3 on the computer series, so this part about "a warrior called from another world" must be about the FIRST computer game. I haven't played it but that's my guess, anyway.)

Britannia survived the first crisis. But peace in the Kingdom of Britannia did not last long. Minax, the Witch, a disciple of Mondain, became very powerful and ruled the world of darkness. Minax had power to sway the time axis of the universe. However, a legendary hero again came to the rescue (EDITOR'S NOTE: computer game #2?), overthrew Minax, and brought peace back to the kingdom. The Kingdom of Britannia entered into a peaceful state for another twenty years. Now, the Kingdom is about to face its third crisis. Rumours abound about a fiery island which has emerged in the southwestern seas. Little is known of the evil that dwells there. It is known only as EXODUS. Mondain and Minax have cast a spell on Exodus, this island of fire, and the little-known island has started volcanic activity. Lord British has sent out a call across time and space in search of four valiant warriors. Their quest: to return peace to the kingdom. They must solve the riddle of Exodus. You are the leader of their quest.

(Page 2) Register the Names of Players

Insert the cassette into the Nintendo control deck. The Title Screen will appear. Push the Start Button, the Name Selection Screen will appear. When you play the game for the first time, set the cursor to "Register" by pushing the directional control pad button. Then push Button A. The Name Registration Screen appears. Choose letters using the directional button. Then push Button A to input letters. When you want to correct letters, set the cursor to "Back Space" (BS) and push Button A. This will allow you to erase the letters one by one. The name you input should consist up of to five letters. When you finish inputting your name set the cursor at "End" and push Button A. The Name Selection Screen appears again.

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If you want to erase the name you registered, push the directional button on the Name Selection Screen, and choose "Erase". Then push Button A. When you set the cursor at the name you want to erase and push Button A, the computer asks if you are sure of this action. Set the cursor at "yes" by using the directional button and push Button A. Now the name is erased and all the data on that character is deleted. When you have finished registering names, set the cursor at the name you registered, and push Button A. The screen changes to the Create/Continue Screen.

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How to Create Characters

Ultima is a Role Playing Game. Four characters form a party and start the adventure. If you are playing the game for the first time, you have to create characters of your own. When you create characters, set the cursor at "Create" on the Main Menu Screen, and push Button A. The screen will move forward. Choose "Create" again. The screen changes again. There are two ways of creating characters. You can either choose to create your own (1. Hand-Made) or use characters already created by the computer (2. Ready-Made). Below are more details about each mode.

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1. Hand-Made Mode (Create your own characters)

Choose "Hand-Made" on the screen. The Charater Creation Screen will appear.

Choose Among the Rages
You have five race groups to choose characters from: Human, Elf, Dwarf, Bobit, and Fuzzy.

(Editor's Note: Don't ask ME what a fuzzy is--there aren't any pictures of them in this manual, in fact, absolutely NO artwork at all, which kinda disappoints me.)

They differ in Stregth (attacking power), Dexterity (ability to escape from a trap, and steal), Intelligence (magic power) and Wisdom (will power). [see the table below]. Move the cursor with the directional button and use Button A to select.

Race Groups and Maximum and Minimum Amout of Each Abilty

Human:
Strength: 75
Dexterity: 75
Intelligence: 75
Wisdom: 75

Elf:
Strength: 75
Dexterity: 99
Intelligence: 75
Wisdom: 50

Dwarf:
Strength: 99
Dexterity: 75
Intelligence: 50
Wisdom: 75

Bobit:
Strength: 75
Dexterity: 50
Intelligence: 50
Wisdom: 99

Fuzzy:
Strength: 25
Dexterity: 99
Intelligence: 99
Wisdom: 75

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Characters Differ Depending on Their Profession

When you decide on a race group, the Profession Selection window opens, and the screen changes to the one as Picture 1 shows.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Of course, this being a text-only version, you can't see it, and not having a REAL computer, only a Webtv, I CAN'T do graphics, so don't ask me to.)

Then choose the profession of each character using the directional button and execute with Button A. (Question: Why would you want to execute a character before you're even done making it? KIDDING!)

You have eleven different kinds of professions to choose from for your characters: Fighter, Cleric, Wizard, Thief, Paladin, Barbarian, Lark, Illusionist, Druid, Alchemist, and Ranger. Each profession differs in the capacities of weapon an armor allowed. The range of a spell, the maximum level of Magic Points (MP), and the range of dexterity also differs according to the characters' professions. Choose the characters' professions in relation to their race group. For example, if you choose an Elf as a race group, and a Fighter as its profession, your character is not only unable to cast a spell, but also has no dexterity. You have to be very careful in choosing a profession that maximizes the ability of the race.

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Professions and Their Characteristics

(EDITOR'S NOTE: In the actual manual, this is a nifty little chart. But in an e-mail with NO editing capabilities whatsoever, I will just have to do it some other way.)
(ANOTHER NOTE: In this game, profession determines sex. For some odd reason, there are 7 male professions and 4 female ones. In the actual manual, there is nothing saying what gender each class is, but I will be adding that here.)

Fighter: Weapon--all, Armor--all, Spell--none, MP--n/a, Dexterity--none (Male)
Cleric: Weapon--(up to) mace, Armor--bronze armor; Spell--will power, MP--all, Dexterity--none (Female)
Wizard: Weapon--knife, Armor--cloth, Spell--magic power system, MP--all, Dexterity--superior (Male)
Thief: Weapon--(up to) sword, Armour--(up to) leather, Spell--none, MP--n/a, Dexterity--none (Male)
Paladin: Weapon--all, Armor--(up to) iron armor, Spell--will power system, MP--half, Dexterity--ordinary (Female)
Barbarian:   Weapon--all, Armor--(up to) leather, Spell--none, MP--n/a, Dexterity--none (Male)
Lark (Bard): Weapon--all, Armor--cloth, Spell--magic power, MP--half, Dexterity--ordinary (Female)
Illusionist: Weapon--(up to) mace, Armor--(up to) leather, Spell--will power, MP--half, Dexterity--none (Female) Druid: Weapon--(up to) mace; Armor--cloth, Spell--both, MP--half of the stronger power, Dexterity--ordinary (Male)
Alchemist: Weapon--dagger, Armor--cloth, Spell--magic power, MP--half, Dexterity--ordinary Ranger: Weapon--(up to) bronze sword, Armor--dragon armor, Spell--both, MP--half of the weaker power, Dexterity--ordinary.

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Distribute Ability Points

Once you have decided on the profession, a window appears on the bottom of the screen. This window is for selecting the starting ability. You have to allocate a total of 50 points to each ability of STR (strength), DEX (dexterity), INT (intelligence) and WIS (wisdom). Move the directional button up and down and allocate a maximum of 25 points to each abilty. If the total amount of points of the four abilties is below or above 50 points, you have to start from the beginning again. After you finish allocating the points, push Button A and O.K. or cancel will appear on the screen. Choose O.K. and push Button A. A new screen will appear. Name the character the same way you registered names.

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Now Form the Party and Start the Game

You can create up to 20 characters per player. You have to create at least four characters to form a party. A new screen will appear. Choose "Examine" and a list of characters you've created appears. If a character is unable to perform properly, you can delete the character using "Discard". This will make room for another character. In order to start the game choose "Form Party". A new screen will appear. Now choose each character by using the directional button and Button A. Then set the cursor at "End" using the Select button and push Button A. The game is about to start! When the party is formed, the program is automatically saved.

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Ready-Made Mode
(For players who prefer to choose characters only)

If you don't want to go through a process of creating characters, choose "Ready-Made". The Ready-Made Mode Screen will appear. Choose four of the eleven different characters that the computer has already created. On the Ready-Made Screen, two rows of characters will appear for you to choose from. Move the directional button horizontally and set it at your favourite character. Then push Button A. After you choose the first character, the next screen appears with two characters. Choose the second character the same ywa. If you don't want to choose either of the two, push Button B. The next screen will appear. After selecting four characters, name each character. Now you are ready to start the game!

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If You Want to Stop the Game Temporarily, Go to an "INN"

SAVE FEATURE...If you want to stop playing, but continue the game later, go to an "INN" and save the entire record of the adventure in Memory Backup. Turn off the power while pushing the Reset button. CONTINUE...If you want to continue the game you saved before, set the cursor at the names of your characters on the Name Selection Screen and push Button A. The Main Menu screen will appear. Choose "Continue". You can continue to play the game you saved before.

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Names of Controller Parts and Operating Instructions

You can only use Controller 1 to play Ultima.
CONTROL Pad (Directional Button): This button moves the members of the party up, down, right and left on the ground, in castles, and in town. It also moves ships with the members on board. In the Battle Mode, you can move the attacking character (the one with the light blinking) up, down, right and left. You can also choose the direction of attack with this button. When the window (indicating window) is open, move the cursor up, down, right and left. In a dungeon, you can move the character one step forward with the upper button, left with the left button, right with the right button, and backward with the lower button.
SELECT: Use the Select Button when the command window is open to scroll to another screen of comands.
START: This button starts the game. Button A: If you push Button A during the game,the Command Window (indicating window) opens. Move the cursor with the directional button and select command with Button A. If the cursor appears in the sentence window (e.g. conversation), push Button A and a phrase will appear.
Button B: While the command window is open, push Button B. The window closes and the Command is cancelled. Also push Button B if a character chooses to pass his turn to the next character without moving (in battle).

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Check the Status of Each Character

If the characters stand still on the ground, the data for each member appears on the right side of the screen. The status will appear as follows:
(nifty little chart that I can't duplicate on Webtv:))

(WARNING: HEAVY EDITOR'S NOTES ALL OVER THIS PAGE. BUT I DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING OUT. I JUST EXPLAIN IT IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT WITHOUT SEEING THE ILLUSTRATION. THANK YOU.)

Here is what an example character status looks like:
ZELDAGFEP
H0150   M05
F0150    L01
(they used a different name for the characters in the book!)
What does this mean?
ZELDA--the character's name. DUH.
GFEP--G= Good Health. F=Female. E=Elf P=Paladin. These are the places where it indicates what kind of thing your character is and how they are feeling, basically.
H0150--hit points 150, which is maximum for a Lvl. 1 character. ALL characters get 100 new HP per level, regardless of class. So in this game, you don't have fighters who are way buffer than wizards in the hit points department--strange, but true. Also, you seem to get a new level every 100 EXP. But you do NOT get it automatically on the field of battle, as with Dragon Warrior or Final Fantasy. You can have TONS of experience points, but unless you go and TELL THE KING, it won't do you a bit of good.
Anyway...
F0150=Food Points. You don't want this to hit zero.
M05=Magic Points
L01--Level indicator, in this case, 1 (duh)

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What do all these things MEAN?
1. Character's Name--self-explanatory
2. Condition of Health
G=Good
P=Poisoned
C=Cold
D=Dead
A=Ash (Yes, there is something worse than death! If you die, then attempt a resurrection spell, and it doesn't work, your character turns to ash and is TOTALLY UNUSABLE!!
(Unless you happen to have a MAJORLY powerful Cleric on your party...))

If the character's condition is not good, you have to make him/her recover by going to the hospital, drinking pure water from a spring, or getting help from a magic spell. The Cold condition is contagious to other characters. So watch out!

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Every step you take after being poisoned or catching a cold, or after your food runs out, costs you HP, and it happens faster than you think! So BE CAREFUL!)

3. Sex
M: Male
F: Female (duh)
(Profession determines sex)

4. Race Groups
H: Human
E: Elf
D: Dwarf
B: Bobit
F: Fuzzy
5. Professions
Male
                                     B: Barbarian
                        D: Druid
                               A: Alchemist
                        R: Ranger
                            F: Fighter
W: Wizard
T: Thief

Female
L: Lark
I: Illusionist
C: Cleric
                  P: Paladin

6. Hit Points
If the index reaches 0000, the character dies. (duh)

7. Magic Point (MP)
This index determines the kind of a spell the character can use. (i.e., how powerful a spell they can cast, based on how many points the spell cost vs. the number of points they have, of course.) 8. Food (F) If the index reaches 0000, HP of the character gradually diminishes. (NOTE: When you have enough food and are feeling fine, your HP will actually go UP for doing nothing but walking around...does it very slowly, though.)

9. Level (L)
You can increase the level of the character by increasing his/her experience points (and then seeing the king!)

Indicated on the upper left side of the screen are the waxing and waning of the two moons, and the wind direction in the Sosaria World. You have to figure out what the waxing and waning of the two moons means by yourself!

You can check the ability points of Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, and MMP (Maximum Magic Points), MHP (Maximum Hit Points), EXP (Experience Point), and Gold (Gold) using Status Command. Also, you can check tools with the "Tool" command. See the Instructions on Commands for further details.

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Commands

During the game, push Button A and the Command Window appears. By using the directional button, move the cursor to the command you want to use. Then push Button A, and execute. If you want to cancel it, push Button B. If you push the Select Button, the command screen will scroll to show other commands. Listen to the people in town for more information about additional commands.

Talk
Use TALK when you want to speak with the people in the castle, and in town. You can practice this command by putting the character first in line next to the person you want to speak to. You can also let the character speak to the person over the counter in a shop.

Magic
Use this command when you want to use magic. When "Who?" appears on the screen, choose the character you want to cast the spell with the directional button and execute with Button A. You have two different kinds of spells--the "magic power Intelligence system" (Wizard), and the "Will Power (by Wisdom) System) (Cleric). If the character you choose can use both systems, select either one of the power systems. When the power system of your choice appears on the screen, choose it with the directional button, and select with Button A. (See page 28 for more details.)

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Fight
This command is for fighting your enemies. When the enemy appears on the ground, you have to approach it, face it, and execute the command. This will activate the Fight Command (see page 19 for details on the Fight Command). Be careful because several enemies may appear as a single figure on the map. (EDITOR'S NOTE: It's practically ALWAYS several enemies being represented by one figure, and if you DON'T use the Fight Command, they will run into you eventually and yu will have to fight anyway. It doesn't take facing them--if an enemy symbol touches your TAIL character, you're in a fight. So watch out!) When one of your party members encounters an enemy, the Fight Command is activated automatically. The Fight Command is also activated against the people in the town and castle as well. (NOTE: This is a bit misleading. You do not AUTOMATICALLY fight people in town! What they mean is, you CAN CHOOSE to fight them if you really want to.) Keep in mind that unnecessary fights should be avoided. Remember that you must push the Status comand if you want to choose new weapons and armor before each fight.

Tools
This command is for using the tools. After you execute the command, "Who" appears on the screen. Choose which character will use the tools with the directional button and Button A. When that tool appears on the screen, select it by using the directional button and Button A.

Status

This command is to check the status data of all four members of the party, and change their weapons and armor. If you want more detailed informtation on a specific character, move the cursor to that character with the directional button and push Button A. You can also change the weapons and armor appearing on the screen. Choose the weapon you want to arm each character with by the directional button and execute with Button A. Do the same with the armor. (NOTE: There is NO WAY to equip different weapons and armour DURING a FIGHT. If you chose a long-range weapon and now the enemy is close in and your weapon doesn't work so good in close quarters, for example...too bad!)

Give
This command is for the exchange of weapons, armour, and tools among the members of the party. Choose the character who has the weapon/armor/tool to exchange. Then a list of the tools appears on the screen. Select what to exchange with the directional button and Button A. When another window appears choose which character will recieve that tool. In case a character is burnt to ashes, his/her tools are also burnt to ashes and unable to be exchanged. When you recieve each new weapon or armor, it must be entered into the status command and selected before you can us the weapon or armor.

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Get This command is for taking a treasure chest. Put the character who is first in line on the treasure chest. Execute the comand. Then choose who takes the chest by using the directional button and Button A. You can steal treasure chests from behind the shop counter, but if you are caught by a guard, he will attack you, so be careful.

Climb
This command is for moving up and down inside the dungeon. If the ladder is available eith upward or downward, choose which direction to take using the directional button and Button A.   Push the Select Button and another screen of commands is displayed.

Food
This command is to allocate the total amount of food equally to each member. (The allocation excludes dead members.)

Gold
This command is to exchange gold among the members of the party. Choose the characters who are exchanging gold, and the amount of gold to be exchanged with the directional Button and Button A. (This allocation excludes dead members.)

Horse
If you execute this command after acquiring a horse, all members of the party can ride horseback and move faster. If you execute this command when the members are already on horseback, they will dismount. If you want the members to remount put the first character in line over the horse and select Horse command.

Order
This command is for rearranging the line of the party. Choose the members whose positions you want to change with the directional button and Button A. If you successfully rearrange the line, you can fight more efficiently and it will be easier to undo the trap hidden in the dungeon.

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The Combat Mode!!

This is the Combat Mode. You don't know how many enemies you have to confront until you actually get into this mode. Whenever the characters walk above-ground or in the dungeon and confront the enemy, they move to the Combat Mode Screen either automatically or using the Fight Command. Once in the Combat Mode, characters can move around, take aim, and attack. The first character in line begins followed by the other characters in order. The character with the light flickering has the power to move around the screen using the directional button. Each character can move only once before attacking. When you use the command, push Button A and open the command window. You have three different kinds of command--Fight, Magic and Tool. Choose using the directional button. Select wtih Button A. Abort by using Button B. Select direction with the directional button. Fight Approach the enemy and choose the Fight Command. Then input the direction of the attack with the directional button. If you are equipped with firearms, you can attack the enemy from a distance. The successful outcome of each fight is dependent on the dexterity of each character. Magic Choose which kind o fmagic using the directional button and execute with Button A. Input the direction with the directional button. (See page 28 for more details.)

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Tools
Use this command the same way as you use the Tool Command in a non-warfare situation. Leave the command window open and push Button B. Then that character passes both command and shift. The next character takes a turn. When all the members of the party finish attacking, it is the enemy's turn to attack the party. The fight continues until either side is annihilated. You can't escape from the fight once you begin. When the character successfully kills the enemy his/her experience points increase. When the party wins the fight, the screen goes back to the original one and you can get the treasure box. If the party loses the fight, only the first member in line is allowed to revive himself/herself before Lord British.

Geoprahy of Sosaria

Sosaria, where the adventure takes place, has a variety of natural features such as mountains, grassland, woods, along with castles, towns, and dungeons. You have to be familiar with these features since some places are inaccessible. In some locations your view is blocked. Be careful! Castle There are two castles. Characters can enter the castle by moving on top of it. Grassland Characters can get a wide view from here. They can also walk quickly. Town There are various towns full of people. When the character moves on top of it, he/she can get in. Floor and Street Characters can walk easily here.

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Bush
Characters have some difficulty walking here.
Ocean
If the characters are in a ship, they can move around freely.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Not true. You have to worry about the wind, it affects you quite a bit, and also there are sea-serpents who can blow you out of the water from a distance.)

Mountains and Wall
Characters can't walk or climb here.
Barrier/Lava
Characters can walk here, but they get exhausted easily.

(EDITOR'S TRANSLATION: They die REALLY FAST unless you have a LOT of hit points.)

Whirlpool
This moves on the surface of the ocean and can swallow your ship.
Shrine
See for yourself what's inside. Move the first character in line on it and enter.
Dungeon
This is an entrance to an underground maze. When the first character in line moves on top of it, he/she can get in.
Door
If you have the key, you can open it and enter.
Woods
Characters have a lot of difficulty here because their views are blocked by the trees.
Ladder
Practice the Ladder Command in front of the ladder. The command allows you to climb up and down the ladder.

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Inn
You can save previous actions here. There are several Inns.
Counter
You can talk with the salesclerk over the counter.
Moon Gate
When you get the first character in line on it, the whole group can warp to another place.
Treasure Chest
Put the first character in line on it, and select the Get Command. This will allow you to collect you treasure.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: AND your trap! DON'T use the Get Command. Have your Cleric cast the "Open" spell instead. Be-LIEVE me.)

Shops

In towns and castles, you can purchase necessary goods for the adventure. You can also sell unnecessary things, get information from the salesclerks, etc. When you go to a shop, talk to them over the counter. You can tell the type of shop by the appearance of the salesclerk.

Shops
Fortune Teller's Shop
(Fortune Teller)
When you visit here in time of need, you'll get good advice from the fortune teller.
Pub
(Bartender)
You can have drinks here. If you tip the bartender generously, he might tell you an interesting story.

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Inn
(Salesclerk)
If you save your previous activities here, you can start the game from that point even after you reset the game.
Weapon Shop
(Merchant)
You find a variety of weapons sold here. You can also sell used weapons to the merchant. The merchant will only buy the kind of weapons he sells.
Armory
(Merchant)
You will find a variety of armor sold here too. You can also sell the used armor to the merchant, but he will only buy the kind of armour he sells.
Casino
(Merchant)
You can bet money here and have fun. If you win the bet, you will get rich.
Guild
(Merchant)
You will find a variety of tools necessary for the adventure here. Only a few towns have this kind of shop.
Stable
(Merchant)
Deal with the merchant and you might be able to get a faster horse. Once you get the horse, you can ride it using the Horse Comand.
Hospital
(Doctor)
When the characters catch cold, or get poisoned, (or killed), they can be cured if they pay the doctor here.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is also where you go to get ressurected, if one of your characters is killed. But it only has a 50/50 chance of working, and if it DOESN'T work, your character will turn to ash and be TOTALLY lost! So my advice is...don't resurrect--instead, SAVE OFTEN and just reset the game, go back to your last saved point, and try to avoid doing whatever it was that killed you. It's much easier.)

Temple
(Priest)
Go to the church when you are in trouble. You'll feel relieved. Don't forget to make a donation.
Store
(Shop Keeper)
Food is sold here. As your food decreases, your HP will also decrease.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Actually, you'll be fine until your food is ALL the way gone. THEN your hit points will start going down with each step or battle round.)

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Weapons and Armor

In order to win the battle against strong enemies, you need to be equipped with powerful weapons and armor. Purchase new weapons and armor. (In order to do so, you have to save money!) Once you have made a purchase, protect yourself with the Status Command. Some characters can't use certain weapons and armor due to the nature of their professions. (See page 17 under Status Command for more information about changing weapons and armor.

Weapons
Dagger:
You can throw a dagger at an enemy in the distance. But you can use this weapon only once. Sling Shot: You can shoot an enemy from a distance with this weapon. You can use this weapon as many times as you like. Blowgun: You can attack an enemy from a distance with this weapon. This is more powerful than a slingshot, and you can use this weapon many times. Mace: This is stronger than the knife. You can use this weapon against the enemy only when the enemy is near you.

Axe:
This weapon is quite powerful and effective against a nearby enemy.
Sword:
You can attack only when the enemy is near you. If your attack is successful, the enemy will be near death.

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Spear:
This is more powerful than the bronze sword. You can attack an enemy with this only when the enemy is near you. Broad-Ax: This is more powerful than the spear. You can use this against a nearby enemy.

Armor

Cloth:
This is a plain cloth. This does not protect very well against enemy attacks.
Leather:
This is a little bit more effective protection than a plain cloth. But this is not helpful in protecting yourself from an attack.
Bronze Armor:
This is the cheapest armor but it is more helpful than the cloth or leather.
Iron Armor:
This is quite strong. This will protect you from your enemies' attack.

There are even more weapons and armor than mentioned here. You can find them as you go along in your adventure.

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Tools

The characters of the party are able to make use of various tools other than the weapons and armor. You can purchase these tools at shops in town or find them in the treasure chest.
Axe:
This weapon is quite powerful and effective against a nearby enemy.
Sword:
You can attack only when the enemy is near you. If your attack is successful, the enemy will be near death.

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Spear:
This is more powerful than the bronze sword. You can attack an enemy with this only when the enemy is near you.
Broad-Ax:
This is more powerful than the spear. You can use this against a nearby enemy.

Armor

Cloth:
This is a plain cloth. This does not protect very well against enemy attacks.
Leather:
This is a little bit more effective protection than a plain cloth. But this is not helpful in protecting yourself from an attack.
Bronze Armor:
This is the cheapest armor but it is more helpful than the cloth or leather.
Iron Armor:
This is quite strong. This will protect you from your enemies' attack.

There are even more weapons and armor than mentioned here. You can find them as you go along in your adventure.

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Tools

The characters of the party are able to make use of various tools other than the weapons and armor. You can purchase these tools at shops in town or find them in the treasure chest.

Tools

Torch:
This is for lighting the way for the party. The light goes out as time passes. Purchase a lot of torches before going into a dungeon. You can buy a set of five torches at a tool shop.
Gem:
You can locate the party when you look into this crystal ball. You can tell where the party is located on a map, too.
Ship:
You can move freely on the ocean. If your enemy is on a ship, and you win the fight, you can take over their ship!
Magic Key:
You can open any door with this Magic Key. Remember, you can use this key only once. You can purchase this key at a tool shop.
Sands of Time:
When you spread this sand, you can freeze time. You can stop the moevement of the enemies, while your characters can still move around. This special power does not last long. Be careful!

You can find more tools in the course of your adventure. Discover new ways to use them on your own.
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Magic

You can cast various spells with the Magic Command. There are two different kinds of magic--the Magic Power System and the Will Power System. These two systems differ in power. The different Professions and Magic Power of each character gives each different magic to cast.

Magic Power System

Repel (Consume MP00)
You can use this spell when you fight with your enemies. The spell is effective against Ork, Troll, and Goblin.
Missile (Consume MP05)
When you cast this spell, you can launch a fireball against your enemy. You can use this spell only during fights.
Light (Consume MP10)
When you cast this spell, you can light up the dungeon for a certain amount of time. You can use this spell only when you are inside the dungeon.
Descend (Consume MP15)
If you cast this spell insdie a dungeon, you can go one flight down even when there is no ladder available. You can use this spell only inside the dungeon.
Ascend (Consume MP20)
If you cast this spell inside a dungeon, you can go one flight up even when there is no ladder available. You can use this spell only inside the dungeon.
Flame (Consume MP25)
This spell is more effective than Missile when you want to launch a fireball against your enemy. You can use this spell only during battles.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is where the beginning spells end--even if your Wizard has 25 Intelligence-the highest you are allowed to start off with-you cannot cast ANY of the spells that follow until you buy more Intelligence points. You can only start off with six spells max--"Flame" is the sixth.)

Trans (Consume MP30)
With this spell, the entire party can warp to a different place. This spell is effective only on the ground.
PSI (Consume MP35)
This is more powerful than Flame. You can use this spell only during a fight.

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Magic Power System (continued)

Bright (Consume MP40)
This keeps the dungeon lit up longer than Light.
Cleric (Consume MP45)
Use this spell anywhere if there isn't a Cleric in your party. All the Will Power spells become available to you.
Poison (Consume MP50)
A spell for multiple attacks which damage all enemies.
Kill (Consume MP55)
Use during a fight to attack devils or dragons using a fireball.
Stop (Consume MP60)
This spell can be used anywhere to freeze time for everyone except the party. It only lasts a short while.
PSI Kill (Consume MP65)
Use this spell during a fight to attack several enemies at the same time. It is effective against all enemies.
Rot (Consume MP70)
Use this spell during a fight to decrease the HP of enemies.
Death (Consume MP75)
This is the strongest spell to use in a fight. Use it to extinguish almost any enemy.

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Will Power System

Undead (Consume MP00)
This spell is effective against Skeleton, Gool and Zombi. You can use this spell only when you are fighting.
Open (Consume MP05)
If you cast this spell before you open the treasure chest, you can undo the trap hidden there. You can use this spell on the ground and inside a dungeon.
Heal (Consume MP10)
When you cast this spell, it helps your damaged character recover his/her NP. You can use this spell anywhere.
Glow (Consume MP15)
If you cast this spell, you can light up a dungeon for a certain period of time. You can use this spell only inside the dungeon.
Rise (Consume MP20)
If you cast this spell inside the dungeon, you can move one flight up even when a ladder is not available.
Sink (Consume MP25)
If you cast this spell inside the dungeon, you can move one flight down when a ladder is not available.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the last of the spells you can start off with. Even if your Cleric has a 25 Wisdom, she cannot have ANY spells beyone "Sink" without buying extra Wisdom points.)

Move (Consume MP30)
If you cast this spell inside the dungeon, you can teleport your characters to a different place on the same floor inside the dungeon.
Cured (Consume MP35)
Cast ths spell when your character gets poisoned. He/she will be saved.< You can use this spell both on the ground and inside the dungeon.
Surface (Consume MP40)
When you cast this spell while your characters are inside the dungeon, all characters will move back to the ground at once.
Star (Consume MP45)
This spell will keep the dungeon lit longer than Glow.
Large Heal (Consume MP50)
This spell helps revive the HP of a character. Use it when you meet up with a strong enemy.
Map (Consume MP55)
This spell has the same effect as the Gem. It will provide a map of the area.

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Banish (Consume MP60)
This spell can be used to attack with a strong fireball.
Raise (Consume MP65)
This spell can be used anywhere outside of the combat zone to revive a dead character. If it fails though, the character will turn to ash.
Destroy (Consume MP70)
Use this spell in the combat zones to attack several people at one time. It is effective on sea serpents and man o' war.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Attack several PEOPLE at one time? Don't they mean monsters? Oh, well...:) )

Recall (Consume MP75)
Use this spell outside of the combat zone to revive characters who have turned to ash. Try it when Raise fails.

When MP increases, you can cast a variety of different spells both in the Magic Power and in the Will Power System. You have to find out what kinds of spells are available and what powers they have.

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Inside the Dungeon is a Three Dimensional Maze!!

Inside the dungeon is a three dimensional maze. The upper side of the screen indicates the floor the party is on and the direction they are headed. When the first chartacter of the party (in line) gets on the entrance of the dungeon (the underground maze), all the members enter the dungeon automatically. It's pitch black inside, so use either a torch or magic to illuminate it. If you don't have either one, you have to go through the dungeon without lights. Inside the dungeon, the screen shows a three dimensional picture. Use the directional button to move the party forward, backward, right and left. When there is a ladder, the party can climb up and down with the Climb Command. The lights continue to get dimmer and finally go out. You will have to re-light the inside of the dungeon.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: You pick your direction, say, left, and then you hit UP. Because if you hit left again, you will TURN to the left. UP means you are heading "foward" in the direction you have chosen. And every time you hit right or left, you TURN 90 degrees in that direction. It's confusing at first, so BE CAREFUL!)

Well, that concludes the Ultima: Exodus manual. Hope this reaches you safely!
...Questor Hyrule

Written by Questor Hyrule
Edited by Jay Silverman

I would like to thank Questor Hyrule for taking the time to type up this great manual for the page. I am honored and very pleased with the outcome. I would also like to thank myself for driving myself nuts for an hour and a half converting this to HTML:).