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    {{Trophy/MediEvil (1998)|Zip Zap Imp Splat}}
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    {{Quote|Watch out for sticky-fingered imps. These thieves will strip you down to your armored undies.|A [[MediEvil books|book]], on imp thieves.}}
    {{Quote|Watch out for sticky-fingered imps. These thieves will strip you down to your armored undies.|A [[MediEvil books|book]], on imp thieves.}}
    '''Imps''' were a race of clever, troublesome and thieving pig-like creatures. Although Imps initially served the people of [[Gallowmere]] as their household servants, they eventually rebelled in 1286 by joining forces with the evil sorcerer [[Zarok]] during the [[Battle of Gallowmere]]. They continued to serve Zarok until his defeat in 1386 and continued to exist as a race up to at least the late 19th century where some Imps were part of [[The Freakshow|a freakshow]] in [[London]].
    '''Imps''' were a race of clever, troublesome and thieving pig-like creatures. Although Imps initially served the people of [[Gallowmere]] as their household servants, they eventually rebelled in 1286 by joining forces with the evil sorcerer [[Zarok]] during the [[Battle of Gallowmere]]. They continued to serve Zarok until his defeat in 1386 and continued to exist as a race up to at least the late 19th century where some Imps were part of [[The Freakshow|a freakshow]] in [[London]].
    ==History==
    ==History==
    ===13th century===
    ===13th century===
    [[File:MediEvilTheGamePrequel-DanAtCourt.png|left|250px|thumb|Imps at King Peregrin's court.]]
    Back in [[King Peregrin]]'s day, Imps were often kept as household servants. Many Imps were treated very poorly by their masters.
    Back in [[King Peregrin]]'s day, Imps were often kept as household servants. Many Imps were treated very poorly by their masters.


    As a result of their mistreatment, Imps formed a secret alliance with [[Zarok]]. On the morning of the [[Battle of Gallowmere]], every last one of King Peregrin's men awoke to find his House Imp gone, and along with them, every last undergarment in the kingdom. Never before had an army's charge been so devastatingly broken before battle had even begun!{{Gameref|MED2019}}{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary|Imps}}
    As a result of their mistreatment, Imps formed a secret alliance with [[Zarok]]. On the morning of the [[Battle of Gallowmere]], every last one of King Peregrin's men awoke to find his House Imp gone, and along with them, every last undergarment in the kingdom.{{Gameref|MED2019}}{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary|Imps}}
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    ===The Evernight===
    ===The Evernight===
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    ===The Autumn of Death===
    ===The Autumn of Death===
    In 1886, some Imps were a part of a [[London]] [[The Freakshow|freakshow]]. When the freakshow's [[ringmaster]] went missing however, the Imps started going crazy and began building an army of [[Standard Elephant-Bots|elephant bots]] to storm the city with. Their efforts were thankfully foiled by the resurrected Hero of Gallowmere Sir Daniel Fortesque. A few Imps later appeared at the [[Iron Slugger (level)|boxing match]] between [[Dankenstein]] and the [[Iron Slugger]] where they tried to hinder Dankenstein by tossing his lost limbs around outside the boxing ring.
    In 1886, some Imps were a part of a [[London]] [[The Freakshow|freakshow]]. When the freakshow's [[ringmaster]] went missing however, the Imps started going crazy and began building an army of [[Standard Elephant-Bots|elephant bots]] to storm the city with. Their efforts were thankfully foiled by the resurrected Hero of Gallowmere. A few Imps later appeared at the [[Iron Slugger (level)|boxing match]] between [[Dankenstein]] and the [[Iron Slugger]] where they tried to hinder Dankenstein by tossing his lost limbs around outside the boxing ring.
    ==Gameplay==
    ==Gameplay==
    ===Strategy===
    ===Strategy===
    Imps are generally not difficult enemies to dispatch. A few swings from one of Dan's swords or a blunt weapon like the [[Club]] or [[Hammer]] should finish them off fairly quickly. One only needs to be careful around their thieving variant who can carry Dan's weapon away and sell it off to a [[Merchant Gargoyle]]. One should also avoid using ranged weapons against the Imps in The Entrance Hall as they are magically shielded against projectiles.
    Imps are generally not difficult enemies to dispatch. A few swings from one of Dan's swords or a blunt weapon like the [[Club]] or [[Hammer]] should finish them off fairly quickly. One only needs to be careful around their thieving variant who can carry Dan's weapon away and sell it off to a [[Merchant Gargoyle]]. One should also avoid using ranged weapons against the Imps in The Entrance Hall as they are magically shielded against projectiles.
    ===Related trophies===
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    {{Trophy/MediEvil|Zip Zap Imp Splat}}
    {{Trophy/MediEvil|Gimme That Back!}}
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    ==Behind the scenes==
    ==Behind the scenes==
    ===In real life===
    ===In real life===

    Revision as of 20:06, 17 October 2024

    Imps
    MediEvil2019-Imps-BookOfGallowmere.png
    Biographical information
    AKA Sticky-fingered Imps, House Imps
    Weapon(s) Torches (MediEvil)
    Buckets (MediEvil 2)
    Gameplay information
    Soul type Minor Evil
    Behind the scenes information
    Appears in
    Trophies
    MediEvil (1998 remake)
    Zip Zap Imp Splat Zip Zap Imp Splat
    Fry a dozen Imps with Lightning.
    Gimme That Back! Gimme That Back!
    Lose, then recover your weapon from an imp.
    MediEvil (2019 remake)
    Zip Zap Imp Splat
    Fry a dozen Imps with Lightning.
    Gimme That Back! Gimme That Back!
    Lose, then recover your weapon from an Imp.
    "Watch out for sticky-fingered imps. These thieves will strip you down to your armored undies."
    ― A book, on imp thieves.

    Imps were a race of clever, troublesome and thieving pig-like creatures. Although Imps initially served the people of Gallowmere as their household servants, they eventually rebelled in 1286 by joining forces with the evil sorcerer Zarok during the Battle of Gallowmere. They continued to serve Zarok until his defeat in 1386 and continued to exist as a race up to at least the late 19th century where some Imps were part of a freakshow in London.

    History

    13th century

    Back in King Peregrin's day, Imps were often kept as household servants. Many Imps were treated very poorly by their masters.

    As a result of their mistreatment, Imps formed a secret alliance with Zarok. On the morning of the Battle of Gallowmere, every last one of King Peregrin's men awoke to find his House Imp gone, and along with them, every last undergarment in the kingdom.[1][1.1]

    The Evernight

    By 1386, Imps were still serving as Zarok's minions. They occupied the Hilltop Mausoleum, Scarecrow Fields, the Crystal Caves and the Entrance Hall. They generally preferred to use torches for weapons, though some were more keen on keeping their hands empty so that they could steal the weapons of questing adventurers which they would then sell to Merchant Gargoyles for a profit. A few of the Imps that kept watch over Zarok's castle dabbled in his spell book and used it to create magical shields making them impervious to projectiles. Many Imps under Zarok were slaughtered by Sir Daniel Fortesque during his quest to defeat the evil sorcerer.

    The Autumn of Death

    In 1886, some Imps were a part of a London freakshow. When the freakshow's ringmaster went missing however, the Imps started going crazy and began building an army of elephant bots to storm the city with. Their efforts were thankfully foiled by the resurrected Hero of Gallowmere. A few Imps later appeared at the boxing match between Dankenstein and the Iron Slugger where they tried to hinder Dankenstein by tossing his lost limbs around outside the boxing ring.

    Gameplay

    Strategy

    Imps are generally not difficult enemies to dispatch. A few swings from one of Dan's swords or a blunt weapon like the Club or Hammer should finish them off fairly quickly. One only needs to be careful around their thieving variant who can carry Dan's weapon away and sell it off to a Merchant Gargoyle. One should also avoid using ranged weapons against the Imps in The Entrance Hall as they are magically shielded against projectiles.

    Behind the scenes

    In real life

    An imp is a being similar to a fairy or demon, frequently described in folklore and superstition.

    Gallery

    Main article: Images of Imps

    See also

    References

    1. MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil. Developed by Other Ocean Emeryville. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment on October 25, 2019.
      1. Imps 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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