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[[File:GallowmereMapRemake.png|thumb|300px|Map of Gallowmere in ''MediEvil (2019)''.]] [[File:MapOfGallowmere.png|thumb|300px|Map of Gallowmere in ''MediEvil (1998)''.]]
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'''Gallowmere''' was one of the nine kingdoms of Medieval Britain famed for its lush green countryside, fair rulers and kindly people.{{Bookref|Fates-Arrow}} It was home to many mystical, mythical creatures, like [[Dragon Toads]], [[Rhinotaurs]] and [[Dragon Birds]]. ''[[MediEvil]]'', [[MediEvil (PS4)|its remake ]] and ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' take place in Gallowmere.
|name = Kingdom of Gallowmere
|image = MediEvil1998-MapOfGallowmere.png
|{{Infobox entry|Religion|Christianity}}
|{{Infobox entry|Government|[[Monarchy of Gallowmere|Feudal monarchy]] (? - 1286)}}
|{{Infobox entry|Monarchs|[[King Peregrin's father|Peregrin's father]] (? – 1236)<br>[[King Peregrin|Peregrin]] (1236 – 1286)}}
|{{Infobox entry|Era|Medieval}}
|{{Infobox entry|Currency|[[Gold]]}}
}}
'''Gallowmere''' was one of the nine kingdoms of Medieval Britain. It was famed for its lush green countryside, fair rulers and kindly people.{{Bookref|Fates-Arrow}} It was home to many mystical, mythical creatures, like [[Dragon Toads]], [[Rhinotaurs]] and [[Dragon Birds]].


==Towns and cities==
==Towns and cities==
'''Gallows Town''' (also known as ''[[The Sleeping Village]]'') is a town lying near the center of the island. Not much is known about the town. Its inhabitants were possessed by [[Zarok]] in 1386. The town has a library, church, pub and smithy.
'''Gallows Town''' (also known as ''[[The Sleeping Village]]'') was a town lying near the center of Gallowmere. Its inhabitants were possessed by [[Zarok]] in 1386, but were freed shortly after. The town had a library, church, pub and smithy.
 
'''Castle Peregrin''' (also known as ''[[The Haunted Ruins]]'') was once Gallowmere's seat of power and home to the royal household, before it fell to ruin and became abandoned. There was lava underneath the castle which was held back by a set of floodgates. The castle was completely destroyed after the lava was released in 1386.
 
'''Mellowmede''' (also known as ''[[The Lake]]'') was once a town of arcane alchemy, before being destroyed by [[Rhinotaurs]] and flooded by the murky swamps. The ancient people of this long vanished town once sought to harness the power of Crystals within [[the Crystal Caves]]. Mellowmede resurfaced in 1386 due to Zarok's magic. It is unknown whether it remained on the surface after the sorcerer's defeat.
 
'''The City of Madness''' (also known as ''[[The Time Device]]'') was a city built by Zarok using the ''darkest of magics.'' The city was home to many of his obscure inventions, including his [[boiler guards]]. Another notable invention was a train, which he used to travel around the city faster. In the middle of the city lied [[Zarok's Lair]], his personal domain. Both the lair and city exploded in 1386.
 
==Behind the scenes==
===Development===
At an early development stage, Gallowmere was called '''Millennium''', likely after the [[Millennium Interactive|development studio]] itself.<ref>{{Cite web|archivedtitle=Archive.org|archivedurl=https://archive.org/details/HobbyConsolas070EspecialMedievil|title=Especial ''MediEvil'' - El nacimiento de una leyenda (o casi)|newspaper=Hobby Consolas No. 70|published=July 1997|publisher=Axel Springer España}}</ref>
 
Gallowmere's map underwent significant changes during development. In ''[[MediEvil 0.28]]'', the map still featured [[The Muddy Riverbank]], a cut level. [[The Lake]] and [[The Gallows Gauntlet]] were not depicted on this version of the map. There was also a path leading from the [[Scarecrow Fields]] to [[The Sleeping Village]].


'''Castle Peregrin''' (also known as ''[[The Haunted Ruins]]'') was once Gallowmere's seat of power and home to the royal household, before it fell to ruin and became abandoned. There is lava underneath the castle which is held back by a set of floodgates.
In ''[[MediEvil 0.29]]'', The Muddy Riverbank was removed from the map and replaced with The Lake. The path leading from Scarecrow Fields to The Sleeping Village was also removed. In addition, The Gallows Gauntlet was added to the map.


'''Mellowmede''' (also known as ''[[The Lake]]'') was once a town of arcane alchemy, before being destroyed by [[Rhinotaurs]] and flooded by the murky swamps. The ancient people of this long vanished town once sought to harness the power of Crystals within the [[Crystal Caves]]. The city now lies in ruin.
It is unknown when exactly the final version of the map arose, but it can first be seen in ''[[MediEvil Reviewable Version]]''. The final map is nearly identical to the version from 0.29, but it depicts interior levels, specifically [[The Crystal Caves]], [[The Time Device]] and [[Zarok's Lair]].


'''The City of Madness''' (also known as ''[[The Time Device]]'') is a city built by Zarok using the ''darkest of magics.'' The city is home to many of his obscure inventions, including his [[boiler guards]]. Another notable invention is a train, which he uses to travel around the city faster. In the middle of the city lies [[Zarok's Lair]], his personal domain.
<gallery mode="slideshow" caption="Evolution of Gallowmere">
File:MediEvil1998-MapOfGallowmere0.28.png|Gallowmere as seen in ''[[MediEvil 0.28]]''.
File:MediEvil1998-MapOfGallowmere0.29.png|Gallowmere as seen in ''[[MediEvil 0.29]]''.
File:MediEvil1998-MapOfGallowmere.png|Gallowmere as seen in the final game.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery orientation="landscape" spacing="small" widths="200">
<gallery>
Map of Gallowmere in-game.png|Map of Gallowmere in ''MediEvil: Resurrection''.
MediEvilResurrection-MapOfGallowmere.png|Map of Gallowmere in ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''.
Mapofgallowmere.jpg|Inlay Map of Gallowmere in ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' cover.
JapaneseMap.jpg|Overview of Gallowmere in ''MediEvil (1998)''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
 
*Gallowmere may be located on an island somewhere in the Hebrides, as that is the location of a tomb housing [[Zarok's spell book]] in ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. This has not been confirmed in any of the games, however.
==In other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|fr = Potencie (''MediEvil: Resurrection'')
|fr = Potencie (''MediEvil: Resurrection'')
|frM = From French "potence" (Gallows)
|frM = From French "potence" (Gallows)
|ja = ガロメア
|ja = ガロメア
|jaR = Garomea
|jaM = Garomea (Gallowmere)
|jaM = Garomea (Gallowmere)
}}
}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:23, 29 February 2024

Kingdom of Gallowmere
MediEvil1998-MapOfGallowmere.png
Religion Christianity
Government Feudal monarchy (? - 1286)
Monarchs Peregrin's father (? – 1236)
Peregrin (1236 – 1286)
Era Medieval
Currency Gold

Gallowmere was one of the nine kingdoms of Medieval Britain. It was famed for its lush green countryside, fair rulers and kindly people.[1] It was home to many mystical, mythical creatures, like Dragon Toads, Rhinotaurs and Dragon Birds.

Towns and cities

Gallows Town (also known as The Sleeping Village) was a town lying near the center of Gallowmere. Its inhabitants were possessed by Zarok in 1386, but were freed shortly after. The town had a library, church, pub and smithy.

Castle Peregrin (also known as The Haunted Ruins) was once Gallowmere's seat of power and home to the royal household, before it fell to ruin and became abandoned. There was lava underneath the castle which was held back by a set of floodgates. The castle was completely destroyed after the lava was released in 1386.

Mellowmede (also known as The Lake) was once a town of arcane alchemy, before being destroyed by Rhinotaurs and flooded by the murky swamps. The ancient people of this long vanished town once sought to harness the power of Crystals within the Crystal Caves. Mellowmede resurfaced in 1386 due to Zarok's magic. It is unknown whether it remained on the surface after the sorcerer's defeat.

The City of Madness (also known as The Time Device) was a city built by Zarok using the darkest of magics. The city was home to many of his obscure inventions, including his boiler guards. Another notable invention was a train, which he used to travel around the city faster. In the middle of the city lied Zarok's Lair, his personal domain. Both the lair and city exploded in 1386.

Behind the scenes

Development

At an early development stage, Gallowmere was called Millennium, likely after the development studio itself.[2]

Gallowmere's map underwent significant changes during development. In MediEvil 0.28, the map still featured The Muddy Riverbank, a cut level. The Lake and The Gallows Gauntlet were not depicted on this version of the map. There was also a path leading from the Scarecrow Fields to The Sleeping Village.

In MediEvil 0.29, The Muddy Riverbank was removed from the map and replaced with The Lake. The path leading from Scarecrow Fields to The Sleeping Village was also removed. In addition, The Gallows Gauntlet was added to the map.

It is unknown when exactly the final version of the map arose, but it can first be seen in MediEvil Reviewable Version. The final map is nearly identical to the version from 0.29, but it depicts interior levels, specifically The Crystal Caves, The Time Device and Zarok's Lair.

Gallery

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
French (France) Potencie (MediEvil: Resurrection) From French "potence" (Gallows)
Japanese ガロメア
Garomea
Garomea (Gallowmere)

References

  1. The Game Prequel icon.png MediEvil: The Game Prequel. Written by Chris Sorrell. Art by Jason Wilson. Published by Titan Comics in 2019.
  2. Especial MediEvil - El nacimiento de una leyenda (o casi) in Hobby Consolas No. 70 (archived version at Archive.org). Published July 1997 by Axel Springer España.

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