![]() In the manual for the Nintendo-port of Ultima IV, the creatures are, in fact, referred to as balrogs, and an illustration of one ( seen above right) closely resembles the leonine creature depicted in Ralph Bakshi's 1978 film adaptation of the books. Tolkien's classic The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Balrons are very likely inspired by the balrog from J.R.R.– from Ultima: The Avatar Adventures ( Ultima IV) Although immensely powerful daemons such as the Slasher of Veils and Arcadion have still appeared to Britannia and its people, it remains unknown what has happened to the once populous balrons of old. Such devices, however, eventually ceased to become available, leaving explorers facing these creature to rely on the powers of certain potions or a well placed An Zu spell.Īfter their initial appearance in Ultima I, balrons appeared in Ultima II, Ultima III and Ultima IV but seemingly faded from the material world as it moved into the Age of the Avatar. During the the time of Minax's interference with Earth, artifacts known as green idols existed, which could be used to counteract this disastrous effect. The balrons' potent ability to mystically lull their foes into slumber is especially debilitating, as it leaves those who succumb to it vulnerable to further violence. Balrons are renowned for their use of powerful spells on the battlefield and have been observed hurling balls of fire and poison at their victims. What sets balrons apart from their lessers, however, has long been their mastery of the magic arts. The balron has been consistently described as having an appearance similar to that of other daemons – with a thick, leathery hide and wings upon which it may fly.
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