In Ultima V, the crown was the first item seized by Lord Blackthorn after being corrupted by the Shadowlords. He hid it on top of the Palace of Blackthorn behind a magically locked door, guarded by animated stone gargoyles. Landon and Sir Simon told the Avatar of its importance. The Avatar managed to regain the crown, using it to withstand demonic powers in dungeon Doom. After that, the crown stayed with Lord British.