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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
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|family = Unnamed sister{{Gameref|MPSP}}{{Gameref|MPSP|Gallowmere Plains|quote=Hey, I lost my sister at a carnival round here once- that coconut shy was rigged I tell you.|author=Al-Zalam}}<br>Unnamed wives{{Gameref|MPSP|Sleeping Village|quote=The Golden Bust! Damn, that's ugly like first wife! let's{{sic}} melt it down QUICK!|author=Al-Zalam}} | |family = Unnamed sister{{Gameref|MPSP}}{{Gameref|MPSP|Gallowmere Plains|quote=Hey, I lost my sister at a carnival round here once- that coconut shy was rigged I tell you.|author=Al-Zalam}}<br>Unnamed wives{{Gameref|MPSP|Sleeping Village|quote=The Golden Bust! Damn, that's ugly like first wife! let's{{sic}} melt it down QUICK!|author=Al-Zalam}} | ||
|aka = Al<br>Glorious Genie of the [[Sultan Prince Razeem the Ribald]]<br>The Voice from the Socket | |aka = Al<br>Glorious Genie of the [[Sultan Prince Razeem the Ribald]]<br>The Voice from the Socket | ||
|appearances = {{Icon|MPSP}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''}} | |appearances = {{Icon|MPSP}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''<br>{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (2019)]]'' <small>(window only)</small>}} | ||
'''Al-Zalam''' (الظلام) was a powerful [[genie | '''Al-Zalam''' (الظلام) was allegedly a powerful [[genie]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===13th century=== | ===13th century=== | ||
Al-Zalam was a mighty genie until a run-in with [[Zarok]] left him locked inside Daniel's skull. He was there when Sir Dan was killed and saw how cowardly he was in the final moments of his life. Al liked to remind people of his halcyon days often | ====Canonical account==== | ||
It is unknown what Al-Zalam was up to during the 13th century. However, it is certain that he was not trapped inside Sir Dan's skull. | |||
====Apocryphal account==== | |||
Some claim that Al-Zalam was a mighty genie until a run-in with [[Zarok]] left him locked inside Daniel's skull. He was there when Sir Dan was killed and saw how cowardly he was in the final moments of his life. Al liked to remind people of his halcyon days often. | |||
===14th century=== | ===14th century=== | ||
During the events of 1386, Al-Zalam acted as a guide for Dan, dropping hints about the places that they visited, or providing Sir Dan with additional strategies. At first, these hints were simply anecdotal, funny or just plain strange; but as their adventure progressed, Al proved himself a useful sage and companion to Dan | ====Canonical account==== | ||
A stained glass window inside Gallowmere's Hilltop Mausoleum depicted this genie.{{Gameref|MED2019}} | |||
====Apocryphal account==== | |||
During the events of 1386, Al-Zalam supposedly acted as a guide for Sir Dan, dropping hints about the places that they visited, or providing Sir Dan with additional strategies. At first, these hints were simply anecdotal, funny or just plain strange; but as their adventure progressed, Al proved himself a useful sage and companion to Dan. | |||
After Zarok's defeat, Al-Zalam was finally free to leave Dan's skull. Before parting ways with Dan, Al saved him from the collapsing [[Zarok's Lair (MediEvil: Resurrection)|Zarok's Lair]] and took him back to the [[Dan's Crypt (MediEvil: Resurrection)|crypt]].{{Gameref|MPSP}} | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''MediEvil: Resurrection''=== | ===''MediEvil: Resurrection''=== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
====''MediEvil: Resurrection''==== | |||
Al-Zalam was originally created as a character for the 2003 ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' ''[[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]]'' concept pitch, where he would have helped Dan block the magic of the evil sorceress [[Kiyante]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow|site = Unseen64|url=https://www.unseen64.net/2016/04/19/medievil-3-fate-arrow-ps2-cancelled/}}</ref> | Al-Zalam was originally created as a character for the 2003 ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' ''[[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]]'' concept pitch, where he would have helped Dan block the magic of the evil sorceress [[Kiyante]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow|site = Unseen64|url=https://www.unseen64.net/2016/04/19/medievil-3-fate-arrow-ps2-cancelled/}}</ref> | ||
His role in ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' as a sidekick is based on [[Morten the Earthworm]] from the original ''[[MediEvil]]''.<ref name="MediEvil Boards">{{Icon|Proboards}} {{cite web|site=MediEvil Boards|published=16 June, 2013|retrieved=7 November, 2014|title=Interview with Angelo Bod|url={{ProBoardsLink|12847}}}}</ref> | His role in ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' as a sidekick is based on [[Morten the Earthworm]] from the original ''[[MediEvil]]''.<ref name="MediEvil Boards">{{Icon|Proboards}} {{cite web|site=MediEvil Boards|published=16 June, 2013|retrieved=7 November, 2014|title=Interview with Angelo Bod|url={{ProBoardsLink|12847}}}}</ref> | ||
====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)==== | |||
Al-Zalam could be heard in the teaser trailer for the remake, along with a gargoyle, Death and the witches. This made fans worry that the remake was going to be of ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' instead of the original game | |||
===Name=== | ===Name=== | ||
"Al-Zalam" is {{w|Arabic}} in origin, and translates to 'The Dark' or 'The Darkness'. | "Al-Zalam" is {{w|Arabic}} in origin, and translates to 'The Dark' or 'The Darkness'. | ||
===Reception=== | ===Reception=== | ||
Reception to Al-Zalam's character was mixed from critics and overwhelmingly negative from fans of the series.{{Citation needed}} | Reception to Al-Zalam's character was mixed from critics and overwhelmingly negative from fans of the series.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 20 December 2024
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| Biographical information | |||
| AKA | Al Glorious Genie of the Sultan Prince Razeem the Ribald The Voice from the Socket | ||
| Gender | Male | ||
| Family | Unnamed sister[1][1.1] Unnamed wives[1.2] | ||
| Behind the scenes information | |||
| Appears in |  MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil (2019) (window only)
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Al-Zalam (الظلام) was allegedly a powerful genie.
History
13th century
Canonical account
It is unknown what Al-Zalam was up to during the 13th century. However, it is certain that he was not trapped inside Sir Dan's skull.
Apocryphal account
Some claim that Al-Zalam was a mighty genie until a run-in with Zarok left him locked inside Daniel's skull. He was there when Sir Dan was killed and saw how cowardly he was in the final moments of his life. Al liked to remind people of his halcyon days often.
14th century
Canonical account
A stained glass window inside Gallowmere's Hilltop Mausoleum depicted this genie.[2]
Apocryphal account
During the events of 1386, Al-Zalam supposedly acted as a guide for Sir Dan, dropping hints about the places that they visited, or providing Sir Dan with additional strategies. At first, these hints were simply anecdotal, funny or just plain strange; but as their adventure progressed, Al proved himself a useful sage and companion to Dan.
After Zarok's defeat, Al-Zalam was finally free to leave Dan's skull. Before parting ways with Dan, Al saved him from the collapsing Zarok's Lair and took him back to the crypt.[1]
Gameplay
MediEvil: Resurrection
Al-Zalam is the game's hint system, along with the Information Gargoyles and books.
MediEvil (2019 remake)
While he doesn't appear physically, a stained glass window of him is seen in the Hilltop Mausoleum.
Behind the scenes
Development
MediEvil: Resurrection
Al-Zalam was originally created as a character for the 2003 MediEvil 3 Fate's Arrow concept pitch, where he would have helped Dan block the magic of the evil sorceress Kiyante.[3] His role in MediEvil: Resurrection as a sidekick is based on Morten the Earthworm from the original MediEvil.[4]
MediEvil (2019 remake)
Al-Zalam could be heard in the teaser trailer for the remake, along with a gargoyle, Death and the witches. This made fans worry that the remake was going to be of MediEvil: Resurrection instead of the original game
Name
"Al-Zalam" is Arabic in origin, and translates to 'The Dark' or 'The Darkness'.
Reception
Reception to Al-Zalam's character was mixed from critics and overwhelmingly negative from fans of the series.[citation needed]
Gallery
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.
- ↑ Al-Zalam: "Hey, I lost my sister at a carnival round here once- that coconut shy was rigged I tell you." in Gallowmere Plains in MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.
- ↑ Al-Zalam: "The Golden Bust! Damn, that's ugly like first wife! let's[sic] melt it down QUICK!" in Sleeping Village in MediEvil: Resurrection. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment on September 1, 2005.
- ↑ Al-Zalam: "Hey, I lost my sister at a carnival round here once- that coconut shy was rigged I tell you." in Gallowmere Plains in
- ↑ MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.
- ↑ MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow on Unseen64.
- ↑
Interview with Angelo Bod on MediEvil Boards. Published 16 June, 2013. Retrieved 7 November, 2014.
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