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|aka = Glorious Genie of the Sultan Prince Razeem the Ribald<br>Al<br>The Voice from the Socket
|aka = Glorious Genie of the Sultan Prince Razeem the Ribald<br>Al<br>The Voice from the Socket
|appearances = ''MediEvil: Resurrection''}}
|appearances = ''MediEvil: Resurrection''}}
'''Al-Zalam''' (الظلام) is a supporting character in ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection|MediEvil:&nbsp;Resurrection]]''. He serves as [[Dan]]'s sidekick and gives him valuable advice throughout the game. His role 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=http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/post/12847}}</ref> It's possible he is also inspired by [[Winston]].
'''Al-Zalam''' (الظلام) was a powerful genie who was trapped inside the skull of [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] by the evil sorcerer [[Zarok]].


==Story==
==Story==
===Background===
===Background===
He was a mighty djinn (genie) until a run-in with [[Zarok]] left him locked into Daniel's empty skull. He likes to remind people of his halcyon days often. For this reason, he harbours an enormous grudge against Zarok, which he has in common with Dan. Ultimately this shared purpose can turn their uneasy alliance into something of a friendship.
Al-Zalam was a mighty genie until a run-in with [[Zarok]] left him locked inside Daniel's skull. He likes to remind people of his halcyon days often. For this reason, he harbours an enormous grudge against Zarok, which he has in common with Dan. Ultimately this shared purpose can turn their uneasy alliance into something of a friendship.
===''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]] ''===
===''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]] ''===
During the events of 1386, Al-Zalam acts as a guide for Dan, dropping hints about the places that they visit, or providing Sir Dan with additional strategies. At first, these hints are simply anecdotal, funny or just plain strange; but as their adventure progresses, Al proves himself a useful sage and companion to Dan.


He acts as the game's main tutor, dropping hints about the places that he and Sir Dan visit, or providing Sir Dan with additional strategy tips. At first, these hints are simply anecdotal, funny or just plain strange; but as the game progresses, he proves himself a useful sage and companion.
After Zarok's defeat, Al-Zalam is finally free to leave Dan's skull. Before parting ways with Dan, Al saves him from the collapsing [[Zarok's Lair (Resurrection)|Zarok's Lair]] and takes him back to the [[Dan's Crypt (Resurrection)|crypt]].
 
==Behind the scenes==
After Zarok's defeat, Al-Zalam is finally free to leave Dan's skull. Before leaving, he saves Dan from a collapsing [[Zarok's Lair:Resurrection|Zarok's Lair]]. He takes Daniel back to his [[Dan's Crypt:Resurrection|crypt]] and what happens to him afterwards remains unknown.
===Development===
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>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Al-Zalam_Mausoleum_Window.png|Al-Zalam on a mausoleum window.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Al-Zalam_Mausoleum_Window.png|Al-Zalam on a mausoleum window.|thumb|125px]]
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
*"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'.
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*He lost his sister at a carnival due to using her in a wager, though this may be a joke made by him.
*He lost his sister at a carnival due to using her in a wager, though this may be a joke made by him.
**He also had a (supposedly) very ugly first wife.
**He also had a (supposedly) very ugly first wife.
*Reception to Al-Zalam's character was mixed from critics and overwhelmingly negative from fans of the series.
*Reception to Al-Zalam's character was mixed from critics and overwhelmingly negative from fans of the series.{{cite}}
*He was originally created as a character for the 2003 ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' ''[[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]]'' concept pitch. 
*He was heard in the teaser trailer for [[MediEvil (PS4)|the ''MediEvil'' remaster]], along with a gargoyle, Death and the witches.
*He was heard in the teaser trailer for [[MediEvil (PS4)|the ''MediEvil'' remaster]], along with a gargoyle, Death and the witches.
**While he doesn't appear physically, a stained glass window of him is seen in the [[Hilltop Mausoleum]].  
**While he doesn't appear physically, a stained glass window of him is seen in the [[Hilltop Mausoleum]].  
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