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The Nature of Demons: Virtue's Bane.

WarderDragon

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A passage from the Codex of Editable Wisdom that might shed light on the meaning of Virtuebane / Virtue Bane.

Daemons - The Codex of Editable Wisdom

The Codex of Editable Wisdom said:
Later, an outpouring of demons razed the hubristic city of Old Magincia, slaughtering its inhabitants in retribution their willful Pride. The details of what sparked this cataclysm is not exactly known, but its occurrence implies that the daemon race has some connection to or understanding of Virtue, given their approximate role as its enforcer, however harsh. During the events of Ultima IV and the Quest of the Avatar, daemons could still be found roaming the lands and dungeons of the newly-formed Britannia, often more willing to fight than to explain themselves. One, known as Virtuebane, however, explained to the Stranger his race's actions regarding the city's sins, claiming that pride had allowed the Magincians to fall under the domain of darkness.
This of course raises a number of Questions. Is Virtue Bane an Evil Overlord in the vein of Sauron or Darth Vader? Or is he an Angel of Destruction; a punishment for the hubris of the Britannians and their Queen?

Perhaps the tale is not as Black and White as some would suggest.

Thoughts?
 
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