With the help of his longtime friends Shamino and Iolo and Samhayne's protégé Raven, they uncover that Lord Blackthorn is secretly advising members of the council and goading them to war.
As a tribute to his efforts, Ultima fans bought for him a crossbow made by David R. Watson, the real world inspiration for the recurring Ultima character Iolo.
Iolo | Iolo Morganwg | Iolo Goch |
Coelbren y Beirdd, a supposed "druidic" alphabet invented by forger Iolo Morganwg (1747-1826)
His bardic name is Welsh for "Iolo of Glamorgan" (the county's name is spelt "Morgannwg" in modern Welsh).