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    {{Infobox character
    {{Infobox character
    |name = Jabberwocky {{BookOfGallowmereCategory|Enemy}}
    |name = Jabberwocky
    |aka = Chicken-dragon
    |aka = Chicken-dragon
    |image = [[File:MedPS4Jabberwocky.png|thumb]]
    }}The '''Jabberwocky''' was an immortal chicken-dragon hybrid created by a failed magical experiment. Originally chased from the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]] by hero [[Dirk Steadfast]], the Jabberwocky would cross paths several times with [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]], the Hero of Gallowmere. It was last seen falling off a cliffside.
    |medievil = [[9AV]] ([[10AV]], [[The Silver Wood]])}}The '''Jabberwocky''' was an immortal chicken-dragon hybrid created by a failed magical experiment. Originally chased from the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]] by hero [[Dirk Steadfast]], the Jabberwocky would cross paths several times with [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]], the Hero of Gallowmere. It was last seen falling off a cliffside.
    ==History==
    ==History==
    ===Background===
    ===Creation===
    Many years ago, the foolish sorcerer [[Mazok the Muddled]] came into possession of a Dragon Egg. At the same time, Gallowmere was suffering under a terrible famine, and Mazok had been ordered by his [[King Peregrin|king]] to seek out a magical solution. 'If only the kingdom's scrawny chickens could lay eggs the size of a dragon egg', thought Mazok, and he set about applying his questionable skills to transform the egg.
    Many years ago, the foolish sorcerer [[Mazok the Muddled]] came into possession of a Dragon Egg. At the same time, Gallowmere was suffering under a terrible famine, and Mazok had been ordered by his [[King Peregrin|king]] to seek out a magical solution. 'If only the kingdom's scrawny chickens could lay eggs the size of a dragon egg', thought Mazok, and he set about applying his questionable skills to transform the egg.


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    The Jabberwocky was finally chased from the land by the hero Dirk Steadfast who poked it with his [[Magic Sword|magic sword]].
    The Jabberwocky was finally chased from the land by the hero Dirk Steadfast who poked it with his [[Magic Sword|magic sword]].
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    ===Later sightings===
    In 1286, one day before the [[Battle of Gallowmere]], the Jabberwocky attacks King Peregrin's Castle and Gallows Town. However, Dan manages to chop its head off using Dirk Steadfast's Magic Sword, ending the attack.
    In 1286, one day before the [[Battle of Gallowmere]], the Jabberwocky attacked King Peregrin's Castle and Gallows Town. However, Dan managed to chop its head off using Dirk Steadfast's Magic Sword, ending the attack.
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    In 1386, Dan encounters the Jabberwocky at the [[Mystic Maidens]] after escaping from [[the Haunted Ruins]]. The Jabberwocky then chases Dan through [[the Silver Wood]]s until Dan is cornered at a cliff. Just as the Jabberwocky is about to reach him, Dan is saved by a [[vulture]]. The Jabberwocky plummets over the cliff edge, its fate unknown.
    In 1386, Dan encountered the Jabberwocky at the [[Mystic Maidens]] after escaping from [[the Haunted Ruins]]. The Jabberwocky then chased Dan through [[the Silver Wood]]s until he was cornered at a cliff. Just as the Jabberwocky is about to reach him, Dan was saved by a [[vulture]]. The Jabberwocky plummeted over the cliff edge, its fate unknown.


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    ==Behind the scenes==
    ==Behind the scenes==
    ===Development===
    ===Development===
    {{Cut content/section}}
    ====''MediEvil (1998 original)''====
    [[File:TheSilverWoods-Textures.png|thumb|The unused ingame texture files for the Jabberwocky and the cut Silver Woods level.]]
    Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a [[The Silver Wood|chase level]] with [[Dan]] being pursued by it. The level map and Jabberwocky model can be found in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''. However, the chase itself has not been implemented by the time of this version. Snippets of a functional version of this level can be seen in one of the game's trailers. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080321020515/http://www.atomic-city.co.uk/pages/artwork/Medievil_gallery/medievil_morten_concept_design.htm|title=''MediEvil'' concept design|site=atomic-city}} Archived at the [http://archive.org/web/ Wayback Machine Internet Archive].</ref>
    In the original ''MediEvil'', the Jabberwocky was to feature in a [[The Silver Wood|chase level]] with [[Dan]] pursued by it. Snippets of the level can be seen in one of the game's earlier trailers. In the [[Rolling Demo]]'s files, some associated textures can be found but were not used for the demo. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080321020515/http://www.atomic-city.co.uk/pages/artwork/Medievil_gallery/medievil_morten_concept_design.htm|title=''MediEvil'' concept design|site=atomic-city}} Archived at the [http://archive.org/web/ Wayback Machine Internet Archive].</ref>
    ===Etymology===
     
    '''Jabberwocky''' is a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky|nonsense poem]] written by [[wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]]. It is also the title of a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky (film)|1977 film
    ]] by [[wikipedia:Terry Gilliam|Terry Gilliam]].
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    ==Gallery==
    ==Gallery==
    <gallery bordercolor="transparent" hideaddbutton="true" bordersize="none" spacing="small" orientation="landscape">
    {{Empty section}}
    TheSilverWood.png
    26 Mediart.jpg|Concept art of the Jabberwocky.
    Jabberwocky.png
    Jabberwocky_CGI_model.jpg|CGI and wire-frame model as seen in "The Making of ''MediEvil''".
    The Spirits.png|The Jabberwocky, as seen in Zarok's spell book during [[IntroAV]].
    Jabberwocky_chase.jpg|As seen in the annotated version of [[MediEvil|''MediEvil'']]'s promotional trailer.
    Morten_and_Dan.png|The Jabberwocky chasing Dan (and [[Morten the Earthworm|Morten]]).
    </gallery>
     
    ==Trivia==
    ==Trivia==
    *'''Jabberwocky '''is a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky|nonsense poem]] written by [[wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]].


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    Jabberwocky
    Biographical information
    AKA Chicken-dragon

    The Jabberwocky was an immortal chicken-dragon hybrid created by a failed magical experiment. Originally chased from the kingdom of Gallowmere by hero Dirk Steadfast, the Jabberwocky would cross paths several times with Sir Daniel Fortesque, the Hero of Gallowmere. It was last seen falling off a cliffside.

    History

    Creation

    Many years ago, the foolish sorcerer Mazok the Muddled came into possession of a Dragon Egg. At the same time, Gallowmere was suffering under a terrible famine, and Mazok had been ordered by his king to seek out a magical solution. 'If only the kingdom's scrawny chickens could lay eggs the size of a dragon egg', thought Mazok, and he set about applying his questionable skills to transform the egg.

    Several days later the kingdom had been saved! The hatched chicken-dragon - or Jabberwocky as it came to be known - possessed the ferocity of a dragon and the dim wit of a chicken. It rampaged through the kingdom on a murderous spree and killed so many that even the meagre harvest was enough to sustain the survivors (as they mourned their loved ones).

    The Jabberwocky was finally chased from the land by the hero Dirk Steadfast who poked it with his magic sword.

    Later sightings

    In 1286, one day before the Battle of Gallowmere, the Jabberwocky attacked King Peregrin's Castle and Gallows Town. However, Dan managed to chop its head off using Dirk Steadfast's Magic Sword, ending the attack.

    In 1386, Dan encountered the Jabberwocky at the Mystic Maidens after escaping from the Haunted Ruins. The Jabberwocky then chased Dan through the Silver Woods until he was cornered at a cliff. Just as the Jabberwocky is about to reach him, Dan was saved by a vulture. The Jabberwocky plummeted over the cliff edge, its fate unknown.

    Behind the scenes

    Development

    MediEvil (1998 original)

    Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a chase level with Dan being pursued by it. The level map and Jabberwocky model can be found in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. However, the chase itself has not been implemented by the time of this version. Snippets of a functional version of this level can be seen in one of the game's trailers. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.[1]

    Etymology

    Jabberwocky is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll. It is also the title of a 1977 film by Terry Gilliam.

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    Trivia

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    1. ↑ MediEvil concept design on atomic-city. Archived at the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.

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