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    {{Infobox character
    |name = Jabberwocky {{BookOfGallowmereCategory|Enemy}}
    |name = Jabberwocky {{BookOfGallowmereCategory|Enemy}}
    |aka = Chicken-dragon
    |image = MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky-BookOfGallowmere.png
    |image = [[File:MedPS4Jabberwocky.png|thumb]]
    |birth = 1286<br>Gallowmere, Britain
    |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.
    |family = [[Mazok the Muddled]] <small>(creator)</small>
    |aka = Jabberwockee <small>(by [[Griff]])</small>
    |appearances = {{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)]]''<br>{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (2019)]]''<br>{{Icon|FArrow}} ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]''
    }}{{Q|Me mam used to tell me the story about how the Jabberwocky was first made - it's pretty much invulnerable to regular weapons.|[[Canny Tim]], about the Jabberwocky.}}The '''Jabberwocky''' (hatched 1286) was an immortal [[chickens|chicken]]-[[dragons|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]].
    ===''[[MediEvil: Fate's Arrow]]''===
    ===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.
    [[File:MediEvilComic-DanSlaysJabberwocky.png|thumb|Sir Dan cuts off the Jabberwocky's head.|left]]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.
    ===''MediEvil''===
     
    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.


    {{clear}}
    {{clear}}
    ==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.]]
    [[File:MediEvil1998-TheSilverWood-ConceptArt.png|thumb|right|Art by [[Jason Wilson]].]]
    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>
    Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a [[The Silver Wood|chase level]] with [[Dan]] being pursued by it. The level map, its textures, and the Jabberwocky model can be found in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''.{{Gameref|ECTSPreAlpha}}{{Gameref|ECTSPreAlpha|[[MEDRES.MWD]], files at indices 405 (The Silver Wood textures), 407 (The Silver Wood map), and 411 (Jabberwocky model)}} 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>
    =====Animations=====
    The Jabberwocky model present in the ''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha'' has three animations.
    <gallery mode="slideshow">
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-AttackAnimation.gif|Swipe attack animation.
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-DownwardAttackAnimation.gif|Downward lunge attack animation.
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-RunAnimation.gif|Running animation.
    </gallery>


    {{clear}}
    ====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)====
    The Silver Wood level that the Jabberwocky features in was going to be recreated in the remake. However, it was cut for time.{{TwitterRef|graysonZ80|1705339166374989990|September 22, 2023|December 14, 2023|quote=i was made to understand the 2019 MediEvil remake was actually meant to reimplement (or reimagine?) this level, and it got pretty far but was cut for time. (i think it’s been long enough that i can say that without getting killed?)}}
    ===Name===
    '''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]], which Jason Wilson listed as having had an influence on ''MediEvil''.{{TwitterRef|Wilson|1400753546006499331|June 4, 2021|December 14, 2023|quote=“Jabberwocky” and “Time Bandits” were an influence on “MediEvil” and its humour - but with less naked arses and p*ss and sh*t than in Gilliam’s first solo-directed film. ;)}}
    ===PlayStation Network avatar===
    [[File:MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky-PSNAvatar.png|right|thumb|100px|The avatar.]]
    {{Main article|PlayStation Network avatars}}
    The Jabberwocky appears on one of the 10 pre-order exclusive ''MediEvil'' PlayStation Network avatars. The avatar is based on the artwork from the Book of Gallowmere.


    ==Gallery==
    ==Gallery==
    <gallery bordercolor="transparent" hideaddbutton="true" bordersize="none" spacing="small" orientation="landscape">
    {{Main|:Category:Images of the Jabberwocky|l1=Images of the Jabberwocky}}
    TheSilverWood.png
    ===''MediEvil'' (1998 original)===
    26 Mediart.jpg|Concept art of the Jabberwocky.
    <gallery>
    Jabberwocky.png
    MediEvil-Jabberwocky-ConceptArt.jpg|Art by [[Jason Wilson]].
    Jabberwocky_CGI_model.jpg|CGI and wire-frame model as seen in "The Making of ''MediEvil''".
    MediEvil-TheMakingOf-JabberwockyWIP.png|FMV model as seen in ''[[The Making of MediEvil|The Making Of]]''.
    The Spirits.png|The Jabberwocky, as seen in Zarok's spell book during [[IntroAV]].
    </gallery>
    Jabberwocky_chase.jpg|As seen in the annotated version of [[MediEvil|''MediEvil'']]'s promotional trailer.
    ===''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)===
    Morten_and_Dan.png|The Jabberwocky chasing Dan (and [[Morten the Earthworm|Morten]]).
    <gallery>
    MediEvil2019-TheSilverWood-Postcard.png|Postcard for The Silver Wood level.
    MediEvil2019-CircleOfShadows-Jabberwocky.png|Jabberwocky notices Dan.
    MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky.png|Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.
    </gallery>
    </gallery>


    ==Trivia==
    ==In other languages==
    *'''Jabberwocky '''is a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky|nonsense poem]] written by [[wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]].
    {{OtherLanguages
    |ar=”جابرووكي”
    |arR="jabruwki"
    |bg=Джабъруоки
    |bgR=Dzhabŭruoki
    |cz=Tlachapoud
    |de=Jabberwock
    |fi=Pekoraali
    |it=Ciciarampa
    |ja=ジャバウォッキー
    |jaR=Jabau~okkī
    |pl=Dżabersmok
    |ro=Gălăgioasa Înaripată
    |roM=Loud Winged
    |ru=Бармаглот
    |ruR=Barmaglot
    |sv=Jabberwockyn
    }}


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    Latest revision as of 17:35, 3 November 2024

    Jabberwocky
    MediEvil2019-BookOfGallowmere-EnemiesIcon.png
    MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky-BookOfGallowmere.png
    Biographical information
    AKA Jabberwockee (by Griff)
    Born 1286
    Gallowmere, Britain
    Family Mazok the Muddled (creator)
    Behind the scenes information
    Appears in MediEvil MediEvil (1998)
    MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil (2019)
    The Game Prequel icon.png MediEvil: The Game Prequel
    "Me mam used to tell me the story about how the Jabberwocky was first made - it's pretty much invulnerable to regular weapons."
    ― Canny Tim, about the Jabberwocky.

    The Jabberwocky (hatched 1286) 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

    Sir Dan cuts off the Jabberwocky's head.

    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)

    Art by Jason Wilson.

    Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a chase level with Dan being pursued by it. The level map, its textures, and the Jabberwocky model can be found in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha.[1][1.1] 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.[2]

    Animations

    The Jabberwocky model present in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha has three animations.

    • Swipe attack animation.

      Swipe attack animation.

    • Downward lunge attack animation.

      Downward lunge attack animation.

    • Running animation.

      Running animation.

    MediEvil (2019 remake)

    The Silver Wood level that the Jabberwocky features in was going to be recreated in the remake. However, it was cut for time.[3]

    Name

    Jabberwocky is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll. It is also the title of a 1977 film by Terry Gilliam, which Jason Wilson listed as having had an influence on MediEvil.[4]

    PlayStation Network avatar

    The avatar.
    Main article: PlayStation Network avatars

    The Jabberwocky appears on one of the 10 pre-order exclusive MediEvil PlayStation Network avatars. The avatar is based on the artwork from the Book of Gallowmere.

    Gallery

    Main article: Images of the Jabberwocky

    MediEvil (1998 original)

    MediEvil (2019 remake)

    • Postcard for The Silver Wood level.

      Postcard for The Silver Wood level.

    • Jabberwocky notices Dan.

      Jabberwocky notices Dan.

    • Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.

      Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.

    In other languages

    Language Name Meaning
    Arabic ”جابرووكي”
    "jabruwki"     		-
    Bulgarian Джабъруоки
    Dzhabŭruoki     		-
    Czech Tlachapoud -
    Finnish Pekoraali -
    German Jabberwock -
    Italian Ciciarampa -
    Japanese ジャバウォッキー
    Jabau~okkī     		-
    Polish Dżabersmok -
    Romanian Gălăgioasa Înaripată Loud Winged
    Russian Бармаглот
    Barmaglot     		-
    Swedish Jabberwockyn -

    References

    1. ↑ MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in September 1997.
      1. ↑ MEDRES.MWD, files at indices 405 (The Silver Wood textures), 407 (The Silver Wood map), and 411 (Jabberwocky model) in MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in September 1997.
    2. ↑ MediEvil concept design on atomic-city. Archived at the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.
    3. ↑ Twitter "i was made to understand the 2019 MediEvil remake was actually meant to reimplement (or reimagine?) this level, and it got pretty far but was cut for time. (i think it’s been long enough that i can say that without getting killed?)" — @graysonZ80 on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine). Published September 22, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
    4. ↑ Twitter "“Jabberwocky” and “Time Bandits” were an influence on “MediEvil” and its humour - but with less naked arses and p*ss and sh*t than in Gilliam’s first solo-directed film. ;)" — Jason Wilson (@GunnWriter) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine). Published June 4, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

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