Items & Artifacts: Baja
Item: Box of Dreams

Box of Dreams

Description: The search and recovery of the Box of Dreams was a quest held in March 1998. This was a powerful artifact, capable of influencing the dreams of Britannians. In exchange for its return a sword was awarded called "daemon slayer". This sword subsequently has been lost accidently.

Reference: Box of Dreams

Properties and Attributes: None. Credits: Special thanks to several people, not limited to, but including: Blitz Pheonix [GL], Kaelynn [GL], Lord Tyr Nexus[DF], Courage.

Item: Sword of Courage

Sword of Courage

Description: A sword awarded upon completion of a quest regarding daemons in November 1997. One of three quest items from this quest. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Damage bonus of vanquishing or greater. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Axe of Courage

Axe of Courage

Description: An axe awarded upon completion of a quest regarding daemons in November 1997. One of three quest items from this quest. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Damage bonus of vanquishing. Credits:  Submitted by Courage.

Item: Tunic of Courage

Tunic of Courage

Description: A ringmail tunic awarded upon completion of a quest regarding daemons in November 1997. One of three quest items from this quest. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: AR bonus greater than that of Invulnerability. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: War Drums of Fire

War Drums of Fire

Description: The final goal/prize at the end of a series of orc related quests in early 1998. There were originally three drums - red, white and blue. These were the magic drums used to rally the orcs against Britannia. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: The Red Sword

The Red Sword

Description: A red viking from a very early quest shortly after Baja was started. The quest involved the slaying of a GM played green dragon and the sword was said to be able to slay dragons easily. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: High damage bonus. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Blood of the Innocents

Blood of the Innocents

Description: The goal in a quest in late 1997 / early 1998. Details of quest are unknown. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Crystalline Blackrock

Crystalline Blackrock

Description: Crystalline Blackrock is a derivative of blackrock. This type was found in obsidian chests during one of the later of the FoA series of Quests. By retrieving the blackrock from these chests guarded by evil wisps, the plans of the FoA were seriously disrupted. This is the pure form of blackrock required for use in the Armageddon spell. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Nystul collects the blackrock chests of the FoA

Properties and Attributes: Charged with "infinite" teleport charges. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: The Pearls of Kundel

The Pearls of Kundel

Description: Details and origin are unknown. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: None. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Sash of Jou'Nar

Sash of Jou'Nar

Description: Sash worn by the henchmen of Juo'nar back in early 1998. Juo'nar was a founding leader of the Zog Cabal. The quest this sash originated from was prior to Juo'nar's death and his later return as a lich. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Biography : Juo'nar

Properties and Attributes: Non-dyable colour. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Zog Platemail

Zog Platemail

Description: The platemail worn by the seer-played members of the Zog Cabal (later known as the FoA). This plate came from a quest leading up to the addition of the New Lands in 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Biography : Zog Cabal

Properties and Attributes: Dark blue-black colour. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Obsidian Wisp Necklace

Obsidian Wisp Necklace

Description: This beautifully named necklace was worn by the leaders of the FoA (Followers of Armageddon). It was often described as "A necklace with some sort of black insignia on it". Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: The hunt begins
Biography : Zog Cabal

Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Pirate Books

Pirate Book

Description: A set of three books from the a quest in early 1999 when the portal from Buccaneer's Den to near Vesper was created. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Pirates create access to mainland

Properties and Attributes: Open book. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Shield of Righteousness

Shield of Righteousness

Description: One of two ancient items that together form a symbiotic pair. This item's counterpart is the Blade of Iniquity. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Nothing apparent. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Blade of Iniquity

Blade of Iniquity

Description: One of two ancient items that together form a symbiotic pair. This blade is said to be so evil that it required the wielder to wear the Shield of Righteousness at the same same in order to combat and balance this wickedness. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Nothing apparent. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Dungeon Keeper Gem

Dungeon Keeper Gem

Description: The main prize from a GM run quest in 1999. This quest was run on every shard although few of the gems are still remaining. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Neon speckled black in colour. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Skull of Orc General Golag

Skull of Orc General Golag

Description: Little is known about this helm made from the skull of this Orcish General. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Stinger

Stinger

Description: The reward from an early IGM run quest in 1997. Said to have unlimited charges of paralyze. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Damage bonus and casts paralyze. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Malabelle's Moon Key

Malabelle's Moon Key

Description: A white orb which was to act as a key to unlock the Dark Temple in Trinsic. This was thought to enable a gateway threw which Minax's army would have arrived. This series of quests was run on all shards and lead up to the exodus to Trammel.  Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Biography : Malabelle

Properties and Attributes: Snow white in colour. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Syrem's Razor

Syrem's Razor

Description: A blue scimitar which was awarded at the end of the G'Thunk Vesper quest. This quest marked the beginning of the series of events leading up to the discovery of the lost lands in 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Trolls take daring stand!

Properties and Attributes: +15 Tactics and a damage bonus as of Vanquishing. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Gorget of Valhalla

Gorget of Valhalla

Description: Details and origin are unknown. Supposedly dates from before mid 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Small AR bonus. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: The Lantern of Truth

The Lantern of Truth

Description: Details and origin are unknown. Supposedly dates from before mid 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: None. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: The Fist of No'frun

The Fist of No'frun

Description: Details and origin are unknown. Supposedly dates from before mid 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Small AR bonus. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Piece of the Orc Statue of Unity

Piece of the Orc Statue of Unity

Description: Piece of the shattered Orc Statue of Unity which was destroyed in the battle against the orc clans in March 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Orc Relic Destroyed

Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Helm of the Trickster

Helm of the Trickster

Description: Believed to be from a quest in 1997. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Small AR bonus. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: A faintly Glowing Ring

A faintly Glowing Ring

Description: A silver ring awarded at the end of a Seer run quest. Said to be magically enchanted. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Skara Feast of Spirits Sashes

Skara Feast of Spirits Sashes

Description: Three of the sashes awarded to finalists at the Skara Brae Feast of Spirits on September 3rd, 2000. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

Reference: Feast of Spirits A Huge Success!

Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Serpent's Bite

Serpent's Bite

Description: Warfork awarded to the warrior who killed a vile serpent and retrieved a vial of poison from the creature in order to create an antidote to save a girl. The weapon was originally red and poisoned with this same poison. Quest believed to have been in 1998. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Last Man Standing Sash

Last Man Standing Sash

Description: The first in a short series of sashes awarded each month to the surviving contestant in an elimination style event held near Skara Brae. The contestants were put in an arena and monsters were unleashed inside. The last man standing went on to the next round. To the final survivor of the event a sash was awarded. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Grimshaw's Abomination

Grimshaw's Abomination

Description: Obtained from an undead rider who stalked the land near Skara Brae as a ruthless murderer using this axe. This item is feared to be cursed. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Devon's Delight

Devon's Delight

Description: Birthday Cakes handed out at the celebration of a Seer's birthday event in 2000. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Jewel Encrusted Scimitar

Jewel Encrusted Scimitar

Description: Little is known of the quest in 1998 that this decorated sword came from. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Unknown. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Sword of the Champion

Sword of the Champion

Description: Awarded to the winners of the final match in the "Tournament of Champions" held in late 2002. Currently resides in the Lord and Lady of Courage's Quest Item Collection.

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Properties and Attributes: Blessed. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Ebon Flask

Ebon Flask

Description: From a multi-shard quest in 1997 or early 1998. On Baja there are only rumoured sightings and none of these are recent. Whether it still exists on Baja is unknown at this time.

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Properties and Attributes: A black-hued skull candle. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Blackrock

Blackrock

Description: In the previous Ultimas, blackrock was used by The Fellowship to build the Black Gate, a magical doorway that would have allowed the Guardian to enter Britannia physically. Blackrock was almost indestructible.

In Ultima Online, Nystul himself admits he does not know the purpose of blackrock, nor it's relation with the Armageddon spell. But it is clear by now that the Followers of Armageddon are seeking blackrock actively, and we can only speculate that it will allow them to cast that dreaded spell. Please see below about Crystalline Blackrock for more information. This item is believed to have been destroyed.

Reference: Geoffrey announces plans to return the FoA prisonners to Yew
Lord Blackthorn returns
Nystul collects the blackrock of the FoA

Properties and Attributes: Unknown, if you have information, please contact me. Credits: Submitted by Courage.

Item: Treachery

Treachery

Description: The virtuous Lady Dawn recently delivered a speech to a large crowd of Britannians on behalf of the ruling council. Lord Blackthorn appeared in Serpent's Hold and interrupted the event. Blackthorn was belligerent, insulting Lady Dawn before summoning his forces of chaos to attack the assembled masses. Dawn called warriors and mages alike to arms in order to help fight in a battle versus Lord Blackthorn and his forces. Currently owned by Manticore.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Orcish Insignia Ring

Orcish Insignia Ring

Description: Off Orc Brutes in an EM Event at the Cove Orc Fort. Currently owned by Manticore. One of three such rings.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Bloodstained Tunic

Bloodstained Tunic

Description: Three tunics were looted from the Champion's bodies in an EM event involving two orc chieftains leading waves of attacks against the city of Moonglow. Currently owned by Manticore, High Fighter.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Orc Mask

Orc Mask

Description: Three Masks were looted from the Champion's bodies in an EM event involving two orc chieftains leading waves of attacks against the city of Moonglow. Currently owned by Manticore, Rob.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Crude Orcish Axe

Crude Orcish Axe

Description: Three Masks were looted from the Champion's bodies in an EM event involving two orc chieftains leading waves of attacks against the city of Moonglow. Currently owned by Manticore.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Shirt woven by spider silk

Shirt woven by spider silk

Description: Three such shirts were found on spider queen in a recent EM event involving Keeonean and arachnid minions. Currently owned by Manticore, Rob, Scott Weiland.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Ornate encrusted armsguard

Ornate encrusted armsguard

Description: From a recent EM event involving Minax and Keeonean in Hythloth dungeon. Currently owned by Manticore.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Orcish Long Bow

Orcish Long Bow

Description: From a recent EM event involving Minax and Keeonean in Hythloth dungeon. Currently owned by Manticore.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.

Item: Orc Chief Helm

Orc Chief Helm

Description: Looted off the Orc General Kor'bal in a recent EM event involving a mysterious stranger Odric. Currently owned by Manticore.

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Properties and Attributes: Credits: Submitted by Manticore.