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    |plevel=[[The River]]{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    |image = MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank2.png
    |nlevel=[[The Mud Slide]]{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    |enemies = [[Armoured Knights]], [[Ghouls]], [[Mud Knights]]
    }}'''The Muddy Riverbank''' is a level that was cut from ''[[MediEvil]]''.{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}} Virtually nothing is known about the level. The level would have followed on from [[The River]] level and continued into [[The Mud Slide]].{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    |music = [[Dan's Waltz]]
    |aka=Dragon's Graveyard<ref name="Jason's note">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_1EyYC0h_U| MediEvil's design history] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6j0XFmQWGezc_eCPct170Q Jay Gunn Story Art].</ref>
    |number=14.{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    |plevel=[[The River|13. The River]]{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    |nlevel=[[The Mud Slide|15. The Mud Slide]]{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
    }}
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    '''The Muddy Riverbank''', also known as the '''Dragon's Graveyard''',<ref name="Jason's note"/> is a level that was cut from ''[[MediEvil]]''.{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}} Based on the level list in the ''[[MediEvil Rolling Demo]]'', it would have followed on from [[The River]] level and continued into [[The Mud Slide]].{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}}
     
    The level can be accessed in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', but only via hacking. Being a part of the game's swamp section, The Muddy Riverbank is somewhat similar to the [[Pools Of The Ancient Dead]], but features many dragon bones and a muddy vertical section that needs to be climbed in order to exit the level. Due to the level's unfinished state, there are no enemies to fight, or items to collect. However, the level's [[cambridge:VLO|VLO]] suggests that [[Armoured Knights]] were set to appear in the level.
     
    In the ''[[MediEvil/SCES-00311/0.28|MediEvil 0.28]]'' development build, The Muddy Riverbank can be seen in an early version of the [[Land Map]]. It is located in the same position as [[the Lake]] in the final game.
     
    According to [[Jason Wilson's notes]], at some point in development, The Muddy Riverbank would have become accessible after collecting all [[Soul Helmet|shields]] for [[the Boat Man]] in the Pools Of The Ancient Dead.<ref name="Jason's note"></ref> This is likely after The River and The Mud Slide levels were already cut.
    ==In promotional materials==
    A few scenes featuring the level appear in an old promotional trailer; [[Dan]] can be seen crossing a long wooden bridge haunted by [[Ghouls]]. Later, he is seen in an area full of [[dragon]] bones, where [[Armoured Knights]] and [[Mud Knights]] can also be encountered.
    {{Comparison
    |leftname=''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha''
    |left=[[File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheRiver-Comparison1.gif]]
    |rightname=''MediEvil'' trailer
    |right=[[File:MediEvil1998-TheMuddyRiverbank-Trailer1.gif]]
    }}
     
    {{Comparison
    |leftname=''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha''
    |left=[[File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank-Comparison1.gif]]
    |rightname=''MediEvil'' trailer
    |right=[[File:MediEvil-TheMuddyRiverbank.gif]]
    }}
     
    ==In the final game==
    Although the level didn't make it into the final game, a few of its elements were introduced into [[The Gallows Gauntlet]] level starting with development build [[MediEvil/SCES-00311/0.39|0.39]], most notably the Dragon Gate.
    {{Comparison
    |leftname=''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha''
    |left=[[File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison3.png|250px]]
    |rightname=''MediEvil 0.39''
    |right=[[File:MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison3.png|250px]]
    }}
    {{Comparison
    |leftname=''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha''
    |left=[[File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison1.png|250px]]
    |rightname=''MediEvil 0.39''
    |right=[[File:MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison1.png|250px]]
    }}
    {{Comparison
    |leftname=''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha''
    |left=[[File:MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison2.png|250px]]
    |rightname=''MediEvil 0.39''
    |right=[[File:MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison2.png|250px]]
    }}
    ==Book of Gallowmere==
    ===Enemies===
    <gallery>
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-FatKnight.png|link=Armoured Knights|[[Armoured Knights]]
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Ghoul.png|link=Ghouls|[[Ghouls]]
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-MudKnight.png|link=Mud Knights|[[Mud Knights]]
    </gallery>
    ==Gallery==
    {{Main|:Category:Images of The Muddy Riverbank|l1=Images of The Muddy Riverbank}}
    <gallery perrow="4">
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank1.png|The level entrance.
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank6.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank3.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank4.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank5.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank9.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank8.png
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank7.png|The level exit.
    </gallery>


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    Latest revision as of 02:43, 3 November 2023

    PLEASE NOTE: This page refers to content that is not present in the final versions of the game due to being cut, removed or repurposed.
    The Muddy Riverbank
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank2.png
    General information
    AKA Dragon's Graveyard[1]
    Enemies Armoured Knights, Ghouls, Mud Knights
    Music Dan's Waltz
    Chronological information
    Previous level 13. The River[2]
    Next level 15. The Mud Slide[2]
    Location on Land Map
       
       
    Sir Daniel Fortesque
       

    The Muddy Riverbank, also known as the Dragon's Graveyard,[1] is a level that was cut from MediEvil.[2] Based on the level list in the MediEvil Rolling Demo, it would have followed on from The River level and continued into The Mud Slide.[2]

    The level can be accessed in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha, but only via hacking. Being a part of the game's swamp section, The Muddy Riverbank is somewhat similar to the Pools Of The Ancient Dead, but features many dragon bones and a muddy vertical section that needs to be climbed in order to exit the level. Due to the level's unfinished state, there are no enemies to fight, or items to collect. However, the level's VLO suggests that Armoured Knights were set to appear in the level.

    In the MediEvil 0.28 development build, The Muddy Riverbank can be seen in an early version of the Land Map. It is located in the same position as the Lake in the final game.

    According to Jason Wilson's notes, at some point in development, The Muddy Riverbank would have become accessible after collecting all shields for the Boat Man in the Pools Of The Ancient Dead.[1] This is likely after The River and The Mud Slide levels were already cut.

    In promotional materials

    A few scenes featuring the level appear in an old promotional trailer; Dan can be seen crossing a long wooden bridge haunted by Ghouls. Later, he is seen in an area full of dragon bones, where Armoured Knights and Mud Knights can also be encountered.

    MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha MediEvil trailer
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheRiver-Comparison1.gif MediEvil1998-TheMuddyRiverbank-Trailer1.gif
    MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha MediEvil trailer
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank-Comparison1.gif MediEvil-TheMuddyRiverbank.gif

    In the final game

    Although the level didn't make it into the final game, a few of its elements were introduced into The Gallows Gauntlet level starting with development build 0.39, most notably the Dragon Gate.

    MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha MediEvil 0.39
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison3.png MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison3.png
    MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha MediEvil 0.39
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison1.png MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison1.png
    MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha MediEvil 0.39
    MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbankComparison2.png MediEvil0.39-TheGallowsGauntletComparison2.png

    Book of Gallowmere

    Enemies

    Gallery

    Main article: Images of The Muddy Riverbank
    • The level entrance.

      The level entrance.

    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank6.png
    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank3.png
    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank4.png
    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank5.png
    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank9.png
    • MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-TheMuddyRiverbank8.png
    • The level exit.

      The level exit.

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MediEvil's design history by Jay Gunn Story Art.
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MediEvil Rolling Demo. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in September 1997.

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