Ultima 8 Hint FAQ

Ultima VIII
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How do I get the dagger out of Mordea's bedroom?
You need to talk to Mordea's servant, Aramina. She will tell you to meet her at her house at Bloodwatch (midnight). While you are waiting for Bloodwatch, do NOT sleep on Aramina's porch or in her house. She will not offer you the key if you do that.

Where is the Birthplace of the Moriens?
Go through the door in the Upper catacombs with a plaque. The plaque may read "Towards Fate Do You Travel", "To Moriens", or "Birthplace of Moriens", depending on which version they have. The Publisher's Choice version reads "Birthplace of Moriens". The Key of the Scion is the only key that will open that door. You will complete the pilgrimage when you speak to the Zealan Statues.

Which wood do I use for spells?
The only wood that is considered a reagent is a pile (looks like a blob with green on algae on it) of wood. The upside-down 'y' shaped stick is not used for spell-casting.

Where do you get the Fallen Sticks (Dead Man's Elbow)?
This is the ONLY time in the game you will use the Upside Down 'Y' stick. You will find it next to a burnt down house in W Tenebrae. There is a peaceful ghost nearby.

Where is the Hall of the Mountain King?
Upper Catacombs II (Cavernous area with Stalagmites). The hallway that you enter the Upper Catacomb II on runs N-S. Stay on that hallway and follow it South. You will have to jump into a pit, curve west, and then come out of the pit. Keep going south. There will be a locked door on the East wall- ignore it. There will also be a Hallway to the East- ignore it. Keep going south. Once you cross the water , there will be a lever on a pedestal on the W wall. Flip the lever. 2 stalagmites fall. Jump over them and keep going south. The lever opened the gate that you come to. Go through the door on the other side of the gate. **NOTE** This is the only door in the Upper Catacombs II that DOES NOT require a key. That is how you know you found the right door. You are now inside Stone Cove. There are 3 passageways in front of you. Create Golem in front of the 2 tall black double doors. You are now inside the Hall of the Mountain King.

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