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    {{QuoteAlt|Greetings kind sir. I am the Pumpkin Witch.}}{{Infobox character
    {{Infobox character
    |name = The Pumpkin Witch
    |name = The Pumpkin Witch
    |image = [[File:PumpkinWitch.png|150px]]
    |image = MediEvil2019-PumpkinWitch-BookOfGallowmere.png
    |alias = Stepmother of Pumpkins
    |aka = Stepmother of Pumpkins{{citation needed}}
    |gender = Female
    |gender = Female
    |medievil = [[The Pumpkin Serpent]]
    |voice = Helen Lederer
    |mresurrection = [[Pumpkin Gorge]]}}
    |family = [[The Forest Witch]] <small>(alleged sister)</small>
    '''The Pumpkin Witch''' is a character in [[MediEvil]] and [[MediEvil: Resurrection]]. She can be found in the [[The Pumpkin Serpent|Pumpkin Serpent]] level&nbsp;and in the [[Pumpkin Gorge]]&nbsp;level respectively.
    |appearances= {{Appearances
    ==Story==
    |medievil1998=
    ===[[MediEvil]] / [[MediEvil: Resurrection]]===
    *[[The Pumpkin Serpent]]
    [[Sir Daniel Fortesque|Daniel]] can summon the pumpkin witch using the [[Witch Talisman]] when standing nearby her cauldron. She asks Dan to give the [[The Pumpkin King|Pumpkin King]] a ''lesson'' and promises to reward him well for it. After defeating the creature, she gives him a [[Dragon gems|Dragon gem]].
    |resurrection=
    *[[Pumpkin Gorge (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Pumpkin Gorge]]
    |medievil2019=
    *[[The Pumpkin Serpent]]
    }}}}
    {{Trophies|
    {{Infobox header|''MediEvil'' (1998 original)|colspan=2}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Trophy/MediEvil (1998)|Witches' Familiar}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Infobox header|''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)|colspan=2}}
    {{!}}-
    {{Trophy/MediEvil|Witches' Familiar}}
    }}
    {{Quote|Greetings kind sir. I am the Pumpkin Witch.|The Pumpkin Witch introducing herself to Sir Dan.}}
    '''Wartilda''',{{Gameref|MED2019}}{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary|Pumpkin Witch}} more commonly known as '''the Pumpkin Witch''', was a friendly witch of [[Gallowmere]]. She considered herself a stepmother to pumpkins and was keen on [[Dragon Gem]]s.
    ==History==
    ===13th century===
    In 1286, a witch called Wartilda was recruited by her friend [[Noreen]] to help [[Sir Dan]] brew a [[Body Swap Potion]]. However, it is unknown whether this was the same Wartilda as the Pumpkin Witch.
    ===14th century===
    ====Canonical account====
    100 years later, [[Sir Daniel Fortesque|Dan]] could summon Wartilda using the [[Witch Talisman]] when standing near her cauldron. She asked Dan to teach the [[Pumpkin King]] a ''lesson'' and promised to reward him well for it. After he had defeated the creature, she gave Dan a [[Dragon Gem]].
    ====Apocryphal account====
    Some sources claim [[Death]] revealed to Sir Dan that the Pumpkin Witch was one of the four holders of a piece of the [[Anubis Stone]]. These sources also claim that the witch was at one point exchanging some kind of correspondence with Dan, but was driven to anger when he never wrote back. She allegedly gave her piece to Daniel as a reward for defeating the Pumpkin King. The Pumpkin Witch was also said to be the sister of the [[Forest Witch]] and to have known Dan while he was alive.
    ==Characteristics==
    ===Appearance===
    {{Empty section}}
    ===Personality===
    ====Canonical account====
    Wartilda had two distinct sides to her personality: Cloying, motherly and sickeningly twee, mixed with a cunning and nasty witchiness!
    ====Apocryphal account====
    According to [[MediEvil: Resurrection|some historical sources]], she was very short tempered and hostile to Dan at first but calmed down when she realized who he was, claiming she did not recognize him.
    ===Abilities===
    As a witch, Wartilda was able to materialise at will.
    ==Gameplay==
    The [[Witch Talisman]] is needed to summon her. Once she has given her reward, she cannot be summoned again.
    ==Behind the scenes==
    ===PlayStation Network avatar===
    [[File:MediEvil2019-PumpkinWitch-PSNAvatar.png|right|thumb|100px|The avatar.]]
    {{Main article|PlayStation Network avatars}}
    The Pumpkin Witch 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.


    In MediEvil: Resurrection, she is one of the four holders of a piece of the Anubis Stone and she gives her piece to Daniel as a reward for defeating the Pumpkin King. She's also the sister of the [[Forest Witch]].
    ==Gallery==
    ==Personality==
    {{Empty section|Gallery}}
    She has two distinct sides to her personality: Cloying, motherly and sickeningly twee, mixed with a cunning and nasty witchiness!
    ==See also==
    ==Quotes==
    *[[The Forest Witch]]
    ====MediEvil====
    *[[The Voodoo Witch]]
    *''(after defeating the Pumpkin King)'' "A most edifying spectacle sir: mand and vegetable in a magnificent duel to the death. Ooh, I've come over all of a doodah. Here, have this lovely Dragon gem as your reward. Ohh, lovely majestic creatures Dragons are."
    ==References==
    ====MediEvil: Resurrection====
    {{Reflist}}
    *''(upon meeting Dan)'' "Whadda YOU want, you fleshless FREAK? Hang on - is that YOU, Sir Daniel? I didn't recognize you for a moment. Eyebrows make such a difference to a man's looks. As, indeed, does the rest of the face."
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    Latest revision as of 17:41, 3 November 2024

    The Pumpkin Witch
    MediEvil2019-PumpkinWitch-BookOfGallowmere.png
    Biographical information
    AKA Stepmother of Pumpkins[citation needed]
    Gender Female
    Family The Forest Witch (alleged sister)
    Behind the scenes information
    Voiced by Helen Lederer
    Appears in

    Trophies
    MediEvil (1998 original)
    Witches' Familiar Witches' Familiar
    Collect the Witch Talisman and complete both witch quests.
    MediEvil (2019 remake)
    Witches' Familiar Witches' Familiar
    Collect the Witch Talisman and complete both witch quests.
    "Greetings kind sir. I am the Pumpkin Witch."
    ― The Pumpkin Witch introducing herself to Sir Dan.

    Wartilda,[1][1.1] more commonly known as the Pumpkin Witch, was a friendly witch of Gallowmere. She considered herself a stepmother to pumpkins and was keen on Dragon Gems.

    History

    13th century

    In 1286, a witch called Wartilda was recruited by her friend Noreen to help Sir Dan brew a Body Swap Potion. However, it is unknown whether this was the same Wartilda as the Pumpkin Witch.

    14th century

    Canonical account

    100 years later, Dan could summon Wartilda using the Witch Talisman when standing near her cauldron. She asked Dan to teach the Pumpkin King a lesson and promised to reward him well for it. After he had defeated the creature, she gave Dan a Dragon Gem.

    Apocryphal account

    Some sources claim Death revealed to Sir Dan that the Pumpkin Witch was one of the four holders of a piece of the Anubis Stone. These sources also claim that the witch was at one point exchanging some kind of correspondence with Dan, but was driven to anger when he never wrote back. She allegedly gave her piece to Daniel as a reward for defeating the Pumpkin King. The Pumpkin Witch was also said to be the sister of the Forest Witch and to have known Dan while he was alive.

    Characteristics

    Appearance

    This section is empty. You can help by adding to it.

    Personality

    Canonical account

    Wartilda had two distinct sides to her personality: Cloying, motherly and sickeningly twee, mixed with a cunning and nasty witchiness!

    Apocryphal account

    According to some historical sources, she was very short tempered and hostile to Dan at first but calmed down when she realized who he was, claiming she did not recognize him.

    Abilities

    As a witch, Wartilda was able to materialise at will.

    Gameplay

    The Witch Talisman is needed to summon her. Once she has given her reward, she cannot be summoned again.

    Behind the scenes

    PlayStation Network avatar

    The avatar.
    Main article: PlayStation Network avatars

    The Pumpkin Witch 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

    This gallery section is empty. You can help by adding to it.

    See also

    References

    1. ↑ MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.
      1. ↑ Pumpkin Witch entry in the Book of Gallowmere in MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.

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