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{{Infobox character
|name = Jabberwocky
|name = Jabberwocky {{BookOfGallowmereCategory|Enemy}}
|image = [[File:Jabberwocky.png|250px]]
|image = MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky-BookOfGallowmere.png
|medievil = [[9AV]] ([[10AV]], [[Circle of Shadows]])}}
|birth = 1286<br>Gallowmere, Britain
The '''Jabberwocky '''is a creature that appeared in ''[[MediEvil]]'''s [[9AV]] [[full motion video]].
|family = [[Mazok the Muddled]] <small>(creator)</small>
==Original role==
|aka = Jabberwockee <small>(by [[Griff]])</small>
It was to feature in a [[Circle of Shadows|chase level]] with [[Dan]] pursued by this overweight turkey monster. Snippets of the level can be seen in one of the game's trailers. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.
|appearances = {{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)]]''<br>{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (2019)]]''<br>{{Icon|FArrow}} ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]''
}}{{Q|Me mam used to tell me the story about how the Jabberwocky was first made - it's pretty much invulnerable to regular weapons.|[[Canny Tim]], about the Jabberwocky.}}The '''Jabberwocky''' (hatched 1286) was an immortal [[chickens|chicken]]-[[dragons|dragon]] hybrid created by a failed magical experiment. Originally chased from the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]] by hero [[Dirk Steadfast]], the Jabberwocky would cross paths several times with [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]], the Hero of Gallowmere. It was last seen falling off a cliffside.
==History==
===Creation===
Many years ago, the foolish sorcerer [[Mazok the Muddled]] came into possession of a Dragon Egg. At the same time, Gallowmere was suffering under a terrible famine, and Mazok had been ordered by his [[King Peregrin|king]] to seek out a magical solution. 'If only the kingdom's scrawny chickens could lay eggs the size of a dragon egg', thought Mazok, and he set about applying his questionable skills to transform the egg.
 
Several days later the kingdom had been saved! The hatched chicken-dragon - or Jabberwocky as it came to be known - possessed the ferocity of a dragon and the dim wit of a chicken. It rampaged through the kingdom on a murderous spree and killed so many that even the meagre harvest was enough to sustain the survivors (as they mourned their loved ones).
 
The Jabberwocky was finally chased from the land by the hero Dirk Steadfast who poked it with his [[Magic Sword|magic sword]].
===Later sightings===
[[File:MediEvilComic-DanSlaysJabberwocky.png|thumb|Sir Dan cuts off the Jabberwocky's head.|left]]In 1286, one day before the [[Battle of Gallowmere]], the Jabberwocky attacked King Peregrin's Castle and Gallows Town. However, Dan managed to chop its head off using Dirk Steadfast's Magic Sword, ending the attack.
 
In 1386, Dan encountered the Jabberwocky at the [[Mystic Maidens]] after escaping from [[the Haunted Ruins]]. The Jabberwocky then chased Dan through [[the Silver Wood]]s until he was cornered at a cliff. Just as the Jabberwocky is about to reach him, Dan was saved by a [[vulture]]. The Jabberwocky plummeted over the cliff edge, its fate unknown.
 
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==Behind the scenes==
===Development===
====''MediEvil'' (1998 original)====
[[File:MediEvil1998-TheSilverWood-ConceptArt.png|thumb|right|Art by [[Jason Wilson]].]]
Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a [[The Silver Wood|chase level]] with [[Dan]] being pursued by it. The level map and Jabberwocky model can be found in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]''. However, the chase itself has not been implemented by the time of this version. Snippets of a functional version of this level can be seen in one of the game's trailers. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080321020515/http://www.atomic-city.co.uk/pages/artwork/Medievil_gallery/medievil_morten_concept_design.htm|title=''MediEvil'' concept design|site=atomic-city}} Archived at the [http://archive.org/web/ Wayback Machine Internet Archive].</ref>
=====Animations=====
The Jabberwocky model present in the ''MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha'' has three animations.
<gallery mode="slideshow">
MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-AttackAnimation.gif|Swipe attack animation.
MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-DownwardAttackAnimation.gif|Downward lunge attack animation.
MediEvilECTSPreAlpha-Jabberwocky-RunAnimation.gif|Running animation.
</gallery>
====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)====
The Silver Wood level that the Jabberwocky features in was going to be recreated in the remake. However, it was cut for time.{{TwitterRef|graysonZ80|1705339166374989990|September 22, 2023|December 14, 2023|quote=i was made to understand the 2019 MediEvil remake was actually meant to reimplement (or reimagine?) this level, and it got pretty far but was cut for time. (i think it’s been long enough that i can say that without getting killed?)}}
===Name===
'''Jabberwocky''' is a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky|nonsense poem]] written by [[wikipedia:Lewis Carroll|Lewis Carroll]]. It is also the title of a [[wikipedia:Jabberwocky (film)|1977 film]] by [[wikipedia:Terry Gilliam|Terry Gilliam]], which Jason Wilson listed as having had an influence on ''MediEvil''.{{TwitterRef|Wilson|1400753546006499331|June 4, 2021|December 14, 2023|quote=“Jabberwocky” and “Time Bandits” were an influence on “MediEvil” and its humour - but with less naked arses and p*ss and sh*t than in Gilliam’s first solo-directed film. ;)}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery bordercolor="transparent" hideaddbutton="true" bordersize="none" spacing="small" orientation="landscape">
{{Main|:Category:Images of the Jabberwocky|l1=Images of the Jabberwocky}}
26 Mediart.jpg|Concept art of the Jabberwocky.
===''MediEvil'' (1998 original)===
Jabberwocky_CGI_model.jpg|CGI and wire-model as seen in "The Making of ''MediEvil''".
<gallery>
Jabberwocky_chase.jpg|The Jabberwocky chasing after Daniel as seen in "The Making of ''MediEvil''". This never featured in the final game's release.
MediEvil-Jabberwocky-ConceptArt.jpg|Art by [[Jason Wilson]].
MediEvil-TheMakingOf-JabberwockyWIP.png|FMV model as seen in ''[[The Making of MediEvil|The Making Of]]''.
</gallery>
===''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)===
<gallery>
MediEvil2019-TheSilverWood-Postcard.png|Postcard for The Silver Wood level.
MediEvil2019-CircleOfShadows-Jabberwocky.png|Jabberwocky notices Dan.
MediEvil2019-Jabberwocky.png|Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==In other languages==
*'''Jabberwocky '''is a nonsense poem written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Carroll Lewis Carroll].
{{OtherLanguages
*A picture of the Jabberwocky can be seen in [[Zarok's spell book]] during the [[IntroAV]] FMV.
|ar=”جابرووكي”
[[Category:Cut enemies]]
|arR="jabruwki"
|bg=Джабъруоки
|bgR=Dzhabŭruoki
|cz=Tlachapoud
|de=Jabberwock
|fi=Pekoraali
|it=Ciciarampa
|ja=ジャバウォッキー
|jaR=Jabau~okkī
|pl=Dżabersmok
|ro=Gălăgioasa Înaripată
|roM=Loud Winged
|ru=Бармаглот
|ruR=Barmaglot
|sv=Jabberwockyn
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 8 March 2024

Jabberwocky
MediEvil2019-BookOfGallowmere-EnemiesIcon.png
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Biographical information
AKA Jabberwockee (by Griff)
Born 1286
Gallowmere, Britain
Family Mazok the Muddled (creator)
Behind the scenes information
Appears in MediEvil MediEvil (1998)
MediEvil 2019 icon.png MediEvil (2019)
The Game Prequel icon.png MediEvil: The Game Prequel
"Me mam used to tell me the story about how the Jabberwocky was first made - it's pretty much invulnerable to regular weapons."
― Canny Tim, about the Jabberwocky.

The Jabberwocky (hatched 1286) was an immortal chicken-dragon hybrid created by a failed magical experiment. Originally chased from the kingdom of Gallowmere by hero Dirk Steadfast, the Jabberwocky would cross paths several times with Sir Daniel Fortesque, the Hero of Gallowmere. It was last seen falling off a cliffside.

History

Creation

Many years ago, the foolish sorcerer Mazok the Muddled came into possession of a Dragon Egg. At the same time, Gallowmere was suffering under a terrible famine, and Mazok had been ordered by his king to seek out a magical solution. 'If only the kingdom's scrawny chickens could lay eggs the size of a dragon egg', thought Mazok, and he set about applying his questionable skills to transform the egg.

Several days later the kingdom had been saved! The hatched chicken-dragon - or Jabberwocky as it came to be known - possessed the ferocity of a dragon and the dim wit of a chicken. It rampaged through the kingdom on a murderous spree and killed so many that even the meagre harvest was enough to sustain the survivors (as they mourned their loved ones).

The Jabberwocky was finally chased from the land by the hero Dirk Steadfast who poked it with his magic sword.

Later sightings

Sir Dan cuts off the Jabberwocky's head.

In 1286, one day before the Battle of Gallowmere, the Jabberwocky attacked King Peregrin's Castle and Gallows Town. However, Dan managed to chop its head off using Dirk Steadfast's Magic Sword, ending the attack.

In 1386, Dan encountered the Jabberwocky at the Mystic Maidens after escaping from the Haunted Ruins. The Jabberwocky then chased Dan through the Silver Woods until he was cornered at a cliff. Just as the Jabberwocky is about to reach him, Dan was saved by a vulture. The Jabberwocky plummeted over the cliff edge, its fate unknown.

Behind the scenes

Development

MediEvil (1998 original)

Art by Jason Wilson.

Originally, the Jabberwocky was to feature in a chase level with Dan being pursued by it. The level map and Jabberwocky model can be found in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha. However, the chase itself has not been implemented by the time of this version. Snippets of a functional version of this level can be seen in one of the game's trailers. The level was replaced with the 9AV FMV.[1]

Animations

The Jabberwocky model present in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha has three animations.

  • Swipe attack animation.

    Swipe attack animation.

  • Downward lunge attack animation.

    Downward lunge attack animation.

  • Running animation.

    Running animation.

MediEvil (2019 remake)

The Silver Wood level that the Jabberwocky features in was going to be recreated in the remake. However, it was cut for time.[2]

Name

Jabberwocky is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll. It is also the title of a 1977 film by Terry Gilliam, which Jason Wilson listed as having had an influence on MediEvil.[3]

Gallery

Main article: Images of the Jabberwocky

MediEvil (1998 original)

MediEvil (2019 remake)

  • Postcard for The Silver Wood level.

    Postcard for The Silver Wood level.

  • Jabberwocky notices Dan.

    Jabberwocky notices Dan.

  • Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.

    Jabberwocky shrieks at Dan.

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
Arabic ”جابرووكي”
"jabruwki" 		-
Bulgarian Джабъруоки
Dzhabŭruoki 		-
Czech Tlachapoud -
Finnish Pekoraali -
German Jabberwock -
Italian Ciciarampa -
Japanese ジャバウォッキー
Jabau~okkī 		-
Polish Dżabersmok -
Romanian Gălăgioasa Înaripată Loud Winged
Russian Бармаглот
Barmaglot 		-
Swedish Jabberwockyn -

References

  1. ↑ MediEvil concept design on atomic-city. Archived at the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.
  2. ↑ Twitter "i was made to understand the 2019 MediEvil remake was actually meant to reimplement (or reimagine?) this level, and it got pretty far but was cut for time. (i think it’s been long enough that i can say that without getting killed?)" — @graysonZ80 on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine). Published September 22, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Twitter "“Jabberwocky” and “Time Bandits” were an influence on “MediEvil” and its humour - but with less naked arses and p*ss and sh*t than in Gilliam’s first solo-directed film. ;)" — Jason Wilson (@GunnWriter) on X (formerly Twitter) (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine). Published June 4, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2023.

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