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A known early settlement was Mellowmede, an arcane town built around a lake, whose inhabitants were besieged by [[Rhinotaurs]], creatures awoken from their hibernation in the nearby [[The Crystal Caves|Crystal Caves]].{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary|Rhinotaurs}} The sinking of the town and the killing of its people would be remembered as the [[Massacre of Mellowmede]].{{Gameref|MPSP}}{{Gameref|MPSP|Return to the Graveyard|author=Death|quote=Business hasn't been this brisk since the great Massacre of Mellowmede, I may have to take on an intern.}} | A known early settlement was Mellowmede, an arcane town built around a lake, whose inhabitants were besieged by [[Rhinotaurs]], creatures awoken from their hibernation in the nearby [[The Crystal Caves|Crystal Caves]].{{Gameref|MED2019-Bestiary|Rhinotaurs}} The sinking of the town and the killing of its people would be remembered as the [[Massacre of Mellowmede]].{{Gameref|MPSP}}{{Gameref|MPSP|Return to the Graveyard|author=Death|quote=Business hasn't been this brisk since the great Massacre of Mellowmede, I may have to take on an intern.}} | ||
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At another point in Gallowmere's history, the land was occupied by the [[Roman Empire]].{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|12677|MediEvil developers - Q&A;|May 7, 2013|quote=Since MediEvil 2 was in Victorian London, its fair to say that Gallowmere must have been a 'Dark Ages' realm somewhere in Europe and hence somewhere most likely ruled by the Roman empire a good while before that? :)|author=Chris Sorrell}} Some remnants of the time, including a mural of a Roman soldier in the Gallows Gauntlet, could still be seen in the 14th century. | |||
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Art decorated many of the interiors and exteriors of Gallowmere. Much of the art throughout the realm was [[wikipedia:macabre|macabre]] and [[wikipedia:grotesque|grotesque]]. | Art decorated many of the interiors and exteriors of Gallowmere. Much of the art throughout the realm was [[wikipedia:macabre|macabre]] and [[wikipedia:grotesque|grotesque]]. | ||
====Pre-medieval art and architecture==== | ====Pre-medieval art and architecture==== | ||
One of the earliest examples of architecture and art in the land were likely the Mystic Maidens standing stones. Though unconfirmed, they were most probably created by the ancients who created the Rune Stones, as the Rune symbols were carved into them. Rune Stones came into widespread use throughout the land as the keys to locks. Rune Stones were still used in Gallowmere well into the late 14th century. | One of the earliest examples of architecture and art in the land were likely the Mystic Maidens standing stones. Though unconfirmed, they were most probably created by the ancients who created the Rune Stones, as the Rune symbols were carved into them.{{Bookref|Game-Prequel}} Rune Stones came into widespread use throughout the land as the keys to locks. Rune Stones were still used in Gallowmere well into the late 14th century. | ||
Another ancient architectural piece was the Dragon Gate. Unlike the vast majority of art in Gallowmere, the gate was produced by Dragons instead of humans. It is possibly a form of religious art, as the Serpents were said to be worshipped, though it is unclear by whom. | Another ancient architectural piece was the Dragon Gate. Unlike the vast majority of art in Gallowmere, the gate was produced by Dragons instead of humans. It is possibly a form of religious art, as the Serpents were said to be worshipped, though it is unclear by whom. | ||
There was a mural of a Roman soldier found in the Gallows Gauntlet which possibly dated back to the Roman occupation of Gallowmere. | [[File:MediEvil1998-GallowsGauntlet-RomanMural-Texture.png|right|thumb|Roman soldier mural.]] There was a mural of a Roman soldier found in the Gallows Gauntlet which possibly dated back to the Roman occupation of Gallowmere.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards-Ref|MediEvil developers - Q&A;|May 7, 2013}} | ||
====Medieval art and architecture==== | ====Medieval art and architecture==== | ||
It is unknown when Peregrin Castle was first erected, but it is said to have been the ancestral home of a long line of kings.{{Gameref|MPSP|quote=Ah, the Castle! Ancestral home to a long line of kings, last relic of a more noble time.|author=Zarok|Cutscene}} By 1386, the castle had been allowed to fall into ruin. | It is unknown when Peregrin Castle was first erected, but it is said to have been the ancestral home of a long line of kings.{{Gameref|MPSP|quote=Ah, the Castle! Ancestral home to a long line of kings, last relic of a more noble time.|author=Zarok|Cutscene}} By 1386, the castle had been allowed to fall into ruin. | ||
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The crypt of the fallen hero Sir Daniel Fortesque, built in the late 13th century, was richly decorated with elaborate wooden sculptures and wall art. | The crypt of the fallen hero Sir Daniel Fortesque, built in the late 13th century, was richly decorated with elaborate wooden sculptures and wall art. | ||
Also of | Also of note was the mausoleum atop Cemetery Hill. It had beautiful stained glass windows depicting various figures, objects, and animals. The centre room featured a depiction of a [[wikipedia:gorgon|gorgon]]'s head on the floor. | ||
Another example of Gallowmere's architecture was the imposing insane asylum building with its hedge garden. The garden was decorated with hedges shaped like animals and buildings. Inside the asylum itself, there were several fresco paitings. One such painting depicted the asylum's [[head monk]] whilst another depicted two devilish angels playing instruments. | [[File:MediEvil1998-InsideTheAsylum-LoadingScreen.png|The asylum building.|right|thumb|250px]]Another example of Gallowmere's architecture was the imposing insane asylum building with its hedge garden. The garden was decorated with hedges shaped like animals and buildings. Inside the asylum itself, there were several fresco paitings. One such painting depicted the asylum's [[head monk]] whilst another depicted two devilish angels playing musical instruments. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||