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|image = MediEvil2019-Inventory-DragonGemICO.png | |image = MediEvil2019-Inventory-DragonGemICO.png | ||
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Subsequently, Dan used both gems to summon [[Mean Old Dragon|the Dragon]] in [[the Crystal Caves]]. | Subsequently, Dan used both gems to summon [[Mean Old Dragon|the Dragon]] in [[the Crystal Caves]]. | ||
==Characteristics== | |||
===Appearance=== | |||
The gems were red, hexagonal (or pentagonal [[MediEvil (1998)|according to some]]), table cut precious stones, shaped to fit into the eye sockets of a dragon's head relief in the Crystal Caves. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Overview=== | ===Overview=== | ||
{{Q|The mean old Dragon can be summoned by inserting two Dragon Gems into the eye sockets of the relief.|Excerpt from a book explaining how to use the gems.}} | {{Q|The mean old Dragon can be summoned by inserting two Dragon Gems into the eye sockets of the relief.|Excerpt from a book explaining how to use the gems.}} | ||
The two Dragon Gems are required in order to progress past the [[Dragon Gate]] in [[the Gallows Gauntlet]] | [[File:MediEvil1998-Screenshot-CrystalCavesDragonRoom.png|thumb|Dragon Gems, slotted in place. Take note that the holes in the cave are shaped like the tops of the Dragon Gems.]] | ||
The two Dragon Gems are required in order to progress past the [[Dragon Gate]] in [[the Gallows Gauntlet]]; at least [[Speedrunning:Dragon Gate Skip|without abusing glitches]]. The [[Dragon Armour]] needed to get past the gate is obtained by defeating the Dragon, who can only be summoned using the gems. | |||
To collect the gem owned by the Pumpkin Witch, Dan needs to have the [[Witch Talisman]] from [[Cemetery Hill]]. Without it, it is impossible to summon the witch. The witch has to be spoken to after the Pumpkin King has been defeated to claim the gem. | To collect the gem owned by the Pumpkin Witch, Dan needs to have the [[Witch Talisman]] from [[Cemetery Hill]]. Without it, it is impossible to summon the witch. The witch has to be spoken to after the Pumpkin King has been defeated to claim the gem. | ||
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====Loading screen hint==== | ====Loading screen hint==== | ||
{{Quote|There's a dragon out there who would be very happy to see those Dragon Gems. They'd be happy to see you too. Who could say no to a free meal?}} | {{Quote|There's a dragon out there who would be very happy to see those Dragon Gems. They'd be happy to see you too. Who could say no to a free meal?}} | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
====''MediEvil (1998 original)''==== | |||
The gems were a later addition to the [[MediEvil (1998)|game]] as they did not exist in early versions like the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'' or the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''. | The gems were a later addition to the [[MediEvil (1998)|game]] as they did not exist in early versions like the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'' or the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''. | ||
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The book was likely removed because, in the final game, the Town Mayor's dialogue implies that the gem was left behind by Zarok: | The book was likely removed because, in the final game, the Town Mayor's dialogue implies that the gem was left behind by Zarok: | ||
{{Q|Right, well I'll see myself out, thanks. You have a good look around, lad, Zarok's left some stuff lying about that I think you might find useful.|The Town Mayor, shortly before leaving the Asylum.}} | {{Q|Right, well I'll see myself out, thanks. You have a good look around, lad, Zarok's left some stuff lying about that I think you might find useful.|The Town Mayor, shortly before leaving the Asylum.}} | ||
The holes the Dragon comes out of during the boss fight seem to be shaped like the top of the gems. | |||
====''MediEvil (2019 remake)''==== | |||
The gems were changed from having a pentagonal shape to a hexagonal shape. The inventory icon for the gems was also changed from a top view to a side view. | |||
===In real life=== | ===In real life=== | ||
In Chapter 57 of Book 37: "The Natural History of Precious Stones" in [[wikipedia:Pliny the Elder|Pliny the Elder]]'s ''[[wikipedia:Natural History (Pliny)|The Natural History]]'', draconitis (meaning '''Dragon Stone''') or [[wiktionary:Dracontia|dracontia]] is said to be "a stone produced from the brain of the dragon; but unless the head of the animal is cut off while it is alive, the stone will not assume the form of a gem, through spite on the part of the serpent, when finding itself at the point of death: hence it is that, for this purpose, the head is cut off when it is asleep."<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6)|site=Project Gutenberg|url=https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/62704/pg62704-images.html|published=July 19, 2020|retrieved=July 5, 2023}}</ref> | In Chapter 57 of Book 37: "The Natural History of Precious Stones" in [[wikipedia:Pliny the Elder|Pliny the Elder]]'s ''[[wikipedia:Natural History (Pliny)|The Natural History]]'', draconitis (meaning '''Dragon Stone''') or [[wiktionary:Dracontia|dracontia]] is said to be "a stone produced from the brain of the dragon; but unless the head of the animal is cut off while it is alive, the stone will not assume the form of a gem, through spite on the part of the serpent, when finding itself at the point of death: hence it is that, for this purpose, the head is cut off when it is asleep."<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6)|site=Project Gutenberg|url=https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/62704/pg62704-images.html|published=July 19, 2020|retrieved=July 5, 2023}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:47, 6 July 2023
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| Flavour text | A sight for sore dragon eyes. | |
| Type | Item | |
| Requirement(s) | Witch Talisman | |
| Found in | The Pumpkin Serpent Inside The Asylum | |
| Given by | Pumpkin Witch Town Mayor | |
| Used in | The Crystal Caves | |
| Appears in | MediEvil (1998) MediEvil (2019) | |
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Dragon Gems were precious jewels that could summon Dragons. Two such gems could be found in Gallowmere in the late 14th century.
History
By 1386, a Dragon Gem was in the possession of the Pumpkin Witch Wartilda and another was owned by Zarok the Sorcerer. The Pumpkin Witch gave her gem to Sir Dan as a reward for defeating the Pumpkin King. Zarok left his gem in the Town Mayor's cell inside the Asylum, who was happy for Dan to take it.
Subsequently, Dan used both gems to summon the Dragon in the Crystal Caves.
Characteristics
Appearance
The gems were red, hexagonal (or pentagonal according to some), table cut precious stones, shaped to fit into the eye sockets of a dragon's head relief in the Crystal Caves.
Gameplay
Overview
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The two Dragon Gems are required in order to progress past the Dragon Gate in the Gallows Gauntlet; at least without abusing glitches. The Dragon Armour needed to get past the gate is obtained by defeating the Dragon, who can only be summoned using the gems.
To collect the gem owned by the Pumpkin Witch, Dan needs to have the Witch Talisman from Cemetery Hill. Without it, it is impossible to summon the witch. The witch has to be spoken to after the Pumpkin King has been defeated to claim the gem.
Obtaining the gem from inside the Asylum is more straightforward as it has no prerequisites; Dan simply needs to reach the final room with the Town Mayor's cell.
After the Dragon Gems are used and the Dragon has been defeated they cannot be reobtained by replaying the levels.
MediEvil (2019 remake)
Loading screen hint
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Behind the scenes
Development
MediEvil (1998 original)
The gems were a later addition to the game as they did not exist in early versions like the MediEvil Rolling Demo or the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha.
An unused book in The Sleeping Village would have explained how the Town Mayor acquired a Dragon Gem:
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The book was likely removed because, in the final game, the Town Mayor's dialogue implies that the gem was left behind by Zarok:
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The holes the Dragon comes out of during the boss fight seem to be shaped like the top of the gems.
MediEvil (2019 remake)
The gems were changed from having a pentagonal shape to a hexagonal shape. The inventory icon for the gems was also changed from a top view to a side view.
In real life
In Chapter 57 of Book 37: "The Natural History of Precious Stones" in Pliny the Elder's The Natural History, draconitis (meaning Dragon Stone) or dracontia is said to be "a stone produced from the brain of the dragon; but unless the head of the animal is cut off while it is alive, the stone will not assume the form of a gem, through spite on the part of the serpent, when finding itself at the point of death: hence it is that, for this purpose, the head is cut off when it is asleep."[1]
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | جوهرة التنين jawharat altiniyn |
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| Bulgarian | Драконов скъпоценен камък Drakonov skŭpotsenen kamŭk |
- |
| Croatian | Zmajev dragulj | - |
| Czech | Dračí drahokam | - |
| Danish | Dragesten | Dragonstone |
| Dutch | Drakensteen | - |
| Finnish | Lohikäärmekivi | Dragonstone |
| French (France) | Pierre de Dragon | Dragon Stone |
| German | Drachenedelstein | - |
| Greek | Πετράδι του Δράκου Petrádi tou Drákou |
Dragonstone |
| Hungarian | Sárkánykámea | Dragon Cameo |
| Italian | Gemma di Drago | - |
| Japanese | ドラゴンの宝石 Doragon no hōseki |
- |
| Norwegian | Dragekrystall | Dragon Crystal |
| Polish | Smoczy klejnot | - |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Gema de Dragão | - |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | Pedra de Dragão | Dragon Stone |
| Romanian | Nestemata Dragonului | - |
| Russian | Драконий самоцвет Drakoniy samotsvet |
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| Spanish (LatAm) | Gema dragón | - |
| Spanish (Spain) | Gema de dragón | - |
| Swedish | Drakjuvel | - |
| Turkish | Ejderha Taşı | Dragon Stone |
References
- ↑ The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 6 (of 6) on Project Gutenberg. Published July 19, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2023.