Information Gargoyles

Information Gargoyles
Biographical information
AKA	Help Gargoyle Standard Gargoyle
Gender	Male
Behind the scenes information
Voiced by	Harry Dickman (MediEvil) Unknown (MediEvil: Resurrection)
Appears in	MediEvil / Remake MediEvil: Resurrection

"It has risen again - Sir Daniel Fortesque." ― Information Gargoyle, MediEvil

Information Gargoyles are magical stone-made creatures that appear throughout the land of Gallowmere. They are the wise brethren of Merchant Gargoyles.

History

In 1386, Sir Dan meets with the first two Information Gargoyles in his crypt; the first gargoyle taunts Dan for his failure of being Gallowmere's hero when dying at the first charge of the battle a century ago, and the other gargoyle defends Dan, acknowledging that Dan has granted another chance so he can start his whole new journey to achieve his goal as a real hero.

Throughout Gallowmere, Dan will meet more Information Gargoyles. Some will taunt Dan, while others will give him advice to aid him on his journey.

The last Information Gargoyle appears at the City of Madness, just outside of the battle arena. The gargoyle is surprised by Dan's success in almost completing his journey, then gave Dan his final advice for preparing the battle before wishing him luck.

Characteristics

Appearance

The Information Gargoyle is carved as a horned green head resembling either a goat or fanged demon.

However, some sources describe the gargoyle as having a full body model completed with small wings, two-toed feet, and long arms ended with three-fingered hands.

Personality

Although quite clever, the Information Gargoyle has a snarky sense of humour, looking down on Sir Dan for being a fraud but occasionally gives out helpful hints.

Gameplay

Locations

MediEvil (1998) / (2019 remake)

• Dan's Crypt - Two gargoyles appear at the hallway from the start of the level.
• The Graveyard - The gargoyle appear next to the wooden gate exit.
• Cemetery Hill - The gargoyle appears in the hallway entrance to the Witches' Coven.
• Return to the Graveyard - The gargoyle appears at the exit after the Guardians of the Graveyard boss fight.
• Scarecrow Fields - The gargoyle appears at the exit after passing the final trap area.
• Pumpkin Gorge - The gargoyle appears at the exit.
• The Sleeping Village - The gargoyle appears at the left from the starting point.
• The Enchanted Earth - The first gargoyle appears where the Shadow Demons' tomb and the first exit is located, and the second gargoyle appears next to the second exit.
• The Ant Caves - The gargoyle appears at the start.
• Pools of the Ancient Dead - The gargoyle appears at the starting area before the bridge.
• The Lake - The gargoyle appears next to the exit door with crystals.
• The Crystal Caves - The gargoyle appears next to the cavern entrance after the bridge.
• The Haunted Ruins - The first gargoyle appears next to the castle entrance after the gate bridge, and the second gargoyle appears next to the iron gates. The gargoyle's voice is later heard after Dan unleashed the volcano.
• The Entrance Hall - The gargoyle appears at the start of the entrance.
• The Time Device - The gargoyle appears in front of the clock puzzle platform.
• Zarok's Lair - The gargoyle appears next to the battle arena's entrance from the right.
• Hall of Heroes - The gargoyle appears next to the hall entrance from the left.

MediEvil: Resurrection

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Behind the scenes

The Information Gargoyle is one of the supporting characters of MediEvil, its remake, and MediEvil: Resurrection.

Development

MediEvil (original 1998)

In pre-release versions of MediEvil, the Information Gargoyles appear in greater numbers, although there were no voice lines for these gargoyles at that time. Most of them were replaced by books in the final versions.

The Information Gargoyle has an unused dialogue:

"Well about time too. Thought I was going to be a permanent addition to this mossy hellhole!"

MediEvil (2019 remake)

In its concept art from the Art of MediEvil, the Information Gargoyle originally had a full torso, resembling that of the Notre Dame gargoyles.

In its official artwork, the Information Gargoyle wears a door knocker-like object with an eyeball, however it was absent in-game.

In other media

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

A Gargoyle serves as a narrator for Dan's introduction, rival cutscene and ending in the story mode. Another gargoyle, who uses a model similar to his Resurrection appearance, also appears in "The Graveyard" DLC stage.

He is voiced by Marc Silk, who also provided the voice for several MediEvil 2 characters.