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| − | An '''Ankh''' is a central image in Ultima lore and typically represents the [[Virtues]] collectively. Ankhs can be found in and on many items, buildings and locations, but are especially significant at [[Shrines]]. | + | An '''Ankh''' is a central image in Ultima lore and typically represents the [[Virtues]] collectively. Ankhs are similar in appearance to a Christian cross, but notably looped on top. Ankhs can be found in and on many items, buildings and locations, but are especially significant at [[Shrines]]. |
At Shrines, such as shown in the picture below from [[Luna]], you may Lock/Unlock Your Karma, Tithe Gold, or be Resurrected by using the contextual menu on the Ankh. | At Shrines, such as shown in the picture below from [[Luna]], you may Lock/Unlock Your Karma, Tithe Gold, or be Resurrected by using the contextual menu on the Ankh. | ||
Revision as of 08:15, 16 July 2008
An Ankh is a central image in Ultima lore and typically represents the Virtues collectively. Ankhs are similar in appearance to a Christian cross, but notably looped on top. Ankhs can be found in and on many items, buildings and locations, but are especially significant at Shrines.
At Shrines, such as shown in the picture below from Luna, you may Lock/Unlock Your Karma, Tithe Gold, or be Resurrected by using the contextual menu on the Ankh.
Originally, Ankhs were the ancient Egyptian symbol of life, but were adapted early into the lore of Ultima beginning with the solo-player Ultima games in the early 1980's.