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Ultima IX: Ascension Hints

How do I perform the ritual?

  • 1 of 6: Once you find the room where Shamino's material form is standing, look around.
  • 2 of 6: Read the book on the altar.  It will give you the exact procedure.
  • 3 of 6: Place the items in their correct positions.
  • 4 of 6: The plaques on the front of 2 pedestals and the shelf above the altar tell where each piece goes.
  • 5 of 6: Light all four of the braziers in the room to remove the barrier around Shamino.
  • 6 of 6: Then read the Book of Truth, light the Candle of Love, and ring the Bell of Courage.