The planet was still bound to the jewel's magic, even as it lay shattered upon the floor of Mondain's castle. For,sic] within each shattered remnant of the jewel, dwelled a perfect likeness of Sosaria. Thus is the world in which you are born, live, and die. Brittaniasic], that was once Sosaria, now exists as a thousand worlds, each with its own peoples, history and destiny. This Brittaniasic] is but one of many in the multiverse that is... ...ULTIMA ONLINE. - Intro cinematic to the game, written by Michael Morlan.