Ultima

Primordial Purple

A dark entity that has awakened as an upper demon general of the demon race and the demon god king. A transcendent being central to the world of the Ultima series, reigning as the archenemy of the Avatar.

Quotes

  • Hear me, Avatar. Britannia shall usher in a new era under my rule.
  • I am the true ruler of Britannia.
  • The moment your heart breaks is the moment of my victory.
  • True domination is manipulating the heart, not force.
  • Fear and despair are the blades I wield.

Trivia

  • The name 'Ultima' is pronounced 'Ultima' from its Latin reading.
  • The Guardian is the dark alter ego of the Avatar that materialized.
  • In the games, it primarily engages in psychological interference and manipulation of believers rather than direct combat scenes.
  • It was intended as satire of Electronic Arts as a corporation.
  • It is depicted as a symbolic entity that refines Blackrock.
  • The executive names in the 'Fellowship cult' derive from the initials of EA (Electronic Arts).

Alternate names

Ultima Avatar Avatar Guardian of Britannia

Tags

Ultima Arcade game RPG Fantasy Avatar Britannia Guardian Magic Demon Electronic Arts

Profile

Species
Demon Race

Appearance

Overall appearance
An incarnation of evil possessing a gigantic, giant-like form covered in red scales.
Distinguishing features
  • Red scales
  • Giant physique
  • Intimidating demon god form
Iconic items
  • Blackrock (magical mineral)
  • Black Gate
  • Armageddon's magic

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Ruthless
Detailed personality
A cunning incarnation of evil skilled in intrigue, avoiding direct intervention while corrupting people's hearts to dominate them. Plots conspiracies with the goal of defeating the archenemy Avatar.
Keywords
  • Ruthless
  • Cunning
  • Strong desire for control
  • Mysterious
  • Symbol of evil
Motto
True domination lies not in power, but in mastering hearts
Talents
  • Immense magical power
  • Remote clairvoyance
  • Telepathy
  • Casting black magic
  • Brainwashing believers
Skills
  • Conspiratorial schemes
  • Cultivating believers
  • Refining magical minerals
  • Interfering between worlds
Motivation
World conquest and annihilation of the Avatar. Domination of Britannia through black power.
Habits
Speaks directly into people's inner thoughts to induce agitation, sometimes allowing attacks on itself to instill helplessness and erode defiance.

History

Backstory
One of the strongest evil entities in the Ultima series lore. Known as the 'Primordial Purple', it originated from the evil aspect of the Avatar that separated and materialized. Across the series, it schemes for Britannia's destruction, manipulating various humans and organizations from the shadows.
Debut date
June 1, 1992
Work title
Ultima VII: The Black Gate
Media type
Game

Construction of the Black Gate

Significant event
Construction of the Black Gate
Description
Manipulates the Fellowship cult to plot the construction of the Black Gate to bring forth a new black world.

Final battle with the Avatar

Significant event
Final battle with the Avatar
Description
In Ultima IX, engages in the final battle with the Avatar, but is reintegrated and ascends via Armageddon's magic.

Manipulation of the Fellowship cult

Significant event
Manipulation of the Fellowship cult
Description
Operates in the shadows behind a religious group plotting national overthrow under the guise of social service activities.

Domination of Pagan and Morgaelin

Significant event
Domination of Pagan and Morgaelin
Description
Dominates other worlds like Pagan, employing the four great elemental spirits as subordinates.

Relationships

Batlin

Best ally

Leader of the Fellowship cult who directed his plans, but ultimately betrayed him to seize his power and died.

Lord Blackthorn

Underling

As an eerie subordinate, receives the Guardian's power and imposes tyranny in Britannia.

Fellowship cult

Fellowship cult: leader

Gargoyle separatists

Gargoyle separatists: unknown

Media appearances

Ultima VII: The Black Gate

Game / Antagonist

1992

Ultima VIII: Pagan

Game / Antagonist

1994

Ultima IX: Ascension

Game / Antagonist

1999

Voice cast and creators

Richard Garriott

Creator name
Richard Garriott
Role
Original author

Origin Systems

Creator name
Origin Systems
Role
Publisher

Electronic Arts

Creator name
Electronic Arts
Role
Licensee

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