The Shard of Screams will open this evening, October 31st (CST) for all Ultima Online players. However, since undead are notoriously bad at forming communities, we've concluded it deadliest wise to allow the worldwide community of Ultima Online players to meet their doom enjoy this unique shard. This will allow the undead to establish a solid foundation and community base on the shard. As per our localized shard policy, the shard will be available only to undead for a short period of time. The name, "Shard of Screams", is perhaps a reflection of the deathly terrors that await in this twisted Britannia. Housed in a secret, dark and desolate location, the shard is the 23rd Ultima Online shard nether-worldwide. Origin is darkly pleased to announce the opening of the Shard of Screams, our newest and creepiest shard, on the gruesome evening of October 31st. Boo! The following was just posted to What's New on the UO.com website: Announcing the Shard of Screams