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[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' / [[MediEvil (2019)|Remake]]<br>
[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' / [[MediEvil (2019)|Remake]]<br>
''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''
''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''
}}{{Quote|It has risen again - [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]].|Information Gargoyle, ''MediEvil''}}
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'''Information Gargoyles''' are magical stone-made creatures that appear throughout the land of [[Gallowmere]]. They are the wise brethren of [[Merchant Gargoyles]].
'''Information Gargoyles''' are spirit-possessed stone visages that appear throughout the land of [[Gallowmere]]. They are the wise brethren of [[Merchant Gargoyles]].


==History==
==History==
In 1386, [[Sir Dan]] meets with the first two Information Gargoyles in [[Dan's Crypt|his crypt]]; the first gargoyle taunts Dan for his failure of being Gallowmere's hero when dying at the first charge of the [[Battle of Gallowmere|battle]] a century ago, and the other gargoyle defends Dan, acknowledging that Dan has granted another chance so he can start his whole new journey to achieve his goal as a real hero.
In 1386, [[Sir Dan]] met two Information Gargoyles in [[Dan's Crypt|his crypt]] right after waking up; the first gargoyle taunted Dan for his failures at the [[Battle of Gallowmere]] a century ago, while the other gargoyle defended him, remarking that Dan was granted another chance to become a real hero this time.


Throughout Gallowmere, Dan will meet more Information Gargoyles. Some will taunt Dan, while others will give him advice to aid him on his journey.
During his journey throughout Gallowmere, Dan met more Information Gargoyles. Some taunted him, while others gave him somewhat helpful advice.


The last Information Gargoyle appears at the City of Madness, just outside of the [[Zarok's Lair|battle arena]]. The gargoyle is surprised by Dan's success in almost completing his journey, then gave Dan his final advice for preparing the battle before wishing him luck.
The last Information Gargoyle Dan encountered was at the City of Madness, just outside of [[Zarok's Lair]]. The gargoyle was surprised by Dan successfully getting so far and gave Dan advice for the battle ahead.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
===Appearance===
The Information Gargoyle is carved as a horned green head resembling either a goat or fanged demon.
Information Gargoyles are stone carvings of green heads with horns, somewhat reminiscent of goats.


However, [[MediEvil: Resurrection|some sources]] describe the gargoyle as having a full body model completed with small wings, two-toed feet, and long arms ended with three-fingered hands.
[[MediEvil: Resurrection|Some sources]] describe the gargoyles as having whole bodies complete with small wings, long arms with three-fingered hands and talons.
===Personality===
===Personality===
Although quite clever, the Information Gargoyle has a snarky sense of humour, looking down on Sir Dan for being a fraud but occasionally gives out helpful hints.
Although quite clever, the Information Gargoyles have a snarky sense of humour, looking down on Sir Dan for being a fraud. However, they do occasionally give out helpful hints.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Locations===
===Locations===
====''MediEvil'' (1998) / (2019 remake)====
====''MediEvil'' (1998) / (2019 remake)====
*[[Dan's Crypt]] - Two gargoyles appear at the hallway from the start of the level.
*[[Dan's Crypt]] - Two gargoyles appear in the hallway at the start of the level.
*[[The Graveyard]] - The gargoyle appear next to the wooden gate exit.
*[[The Graveyard]] - A gargoyle appears next to the level exit.
*[[Cemetery Hill]] - The gargoyle appears in the hallway entrance to the Witches' Coven.
*[[Cemetery Hill]] - A gargoyle appears in the hallway leading into the Witches' Coven.
*[[Return to the Graveyard]] - The gargoyle appears at the exit after the [[Guardians of the Graveyard]] boss fight.
*[[Return to the Graveyard]] - A gargoyle appears at the exit after the [[Guardians of the Graveyard]] boss fight.
*[[Scarecrow Fields]] - The gargoyle appears at the exit after passing the final trap area.
*[[Scarecrow Fields]] - A gargoyle appears at the level exit after getting past the final contraption.
*[[Pumpkin Gorge]] - The gargoyle appears at the exit.
*[[Pumpkin Gorge]] - A gargoyle appears at the level exit.
*[[The Sleeping Village]] - The gargoyle appears at the left from the starting point.
*[[The Sleeping Village]] - A gargoyle appears on the left from the starting point. He will automatically initiate a conversation with Dan, warning him to not harm the villagers.
*[[The Enchanted Earth]] - The first gargoyle appears where the [[Shadow Demons]]' tomb and the first exit is located, and the second gargoyle appears next to the second exit.
*[[The Enchanted Earth]] - The first gargoyle appears where the [[Shadow Demons]]' tomb and the first exit is located, and the second gargoyle appears next to the second exit. The second gargoyle will initiate a conversation with Dan automatically, berating him for releasing the Shadow Demons.
*[[The Ant Caves]] - The gargoyle appears at the start.
*[[The Ant Caves]] - A gargoyle appears at the start of the level.
*[[Pools of the Ancient Dead]] - The gargoyle appears at the starting area before the bridge.
*[[Pools of the Ancient Dead]] - A gargoyle appears in the starting area, before the bridge.
*[[The Lake]] - The gargoyle appears next to the exit door with crystals.
*[[The Lake]] - A gargoyle appears next to the exit door with crystals.
*[[The Crystal Caves]] - The gargoyle appears next to the cavern entrance after the bridge.
*[[The Crystal Caves]] - A gargoyle appears next to the cavern entrance after the bridge.
*[[The Haunted Ruins]] - The first gargoyle appears next to the castle entrance after the gate bridge, and the second gargoyle appears next to the iron gates. The gargoyle's voice is later heard after Dan unleashed the volcano.
*[[The Haunted Ruins]] - The first gargoyle appears next to the castle entrance after the portcullis, and the second gargoyle appears next to the iron gates further in. A gargoyle's voice is later heard after Dan opens the lava flood gates.
*[[The Entrance Hall]] - The gargoyle appears at the start of the entrance.
*[[The Entrance Hall]] - A gargoyle appears at the start of the entrance.
*[[The Time Device]] - The gargoyle appears in front of the clock puzzle platform.
*[[The Time Device]] - A gargoyle appears in front of the clock puzzle platform.
*[[Zarok's Lair]] - The gargoyle appears next to the battle arena's entrance from the right.
*[[Zarok's Lair]] - A gargoyle appears next to the entrance on the right-hand side.
*[[Hall of Heroes]] - The gargoyle appears next to the hall entrance from the left.
*[[Hall of Heroes]] - A gargoyle appears next to the hall entrance on the left. Unlike other gargoyles, this one has something some new lines after Dan obtains more [[Chalices]].
====''MediEvil: Resurrection''====
====''MediEvil: Resurrection''====
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
The Information Gargoyle is one of the supporting characters of ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'', [[MediEvil (2019)|its remake]], and ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''.
Information Gargoyles are supporting characters in ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'', [[MediEvil (2019)|its remake]], and ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. They serve as the game's hint system alongside the books.
===Development===
===Development===
====''MediEvil'' (original 1998)====
====''MediEvil'' (original 1998)====
In pre-release versions of ''MediEvil'', the Information Gargoyles appear in greater numbers, although there were no voice lines for these gargoyles at that time. Most of them were replaced by [[MediEvil/Books|books]] in the final versions.
In certain pre-release versions of ''MediEvil'', the Information Gargoyles appeared in greater numbers, although there were no voice lines for them at the time. Most of them were replaced by [[MediEvil/Books|books]] in the final versions.


From the [[MediEvil/Cheats|cheat menu]]'s sound test section, the Information Gargoyle has an unused dialogue from the Enchanted Earth level:
In the [[MediEvil/Cheats|cheat menu]]'s sound test section, there is an unused line of dialogue spoken by a gargoyle from The Enchanted Earth level:
:"''Well about time too, thought I was going to be a permanent addition to this mossy hell hole!''"
:"''Well about time too, thought I was going to be a permanent addition to this mossy hell hole!''"


====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)====
====''MediEvil'' (2019 remake)====
In its concept art from ''[[The Art of MediEvil]]'', the Information Gargoyle originally had a full torso, resembling that of the [[Wikipedia:Notre-Dame de Paris|Notre Dame]] gargoyles.
In concept art seen in ''[[The Art of MediEvil]]'', the Information Gargoyles had a full torso, reminiscent of the [[Wikipedia:Notre-Dame de Paris|Notre Dame]] gargoyles.


In its official artwork, the Information Gargoyle wears a door knocker-like object with an eyeball, however it was absent in-game.
In their official artwork, the Information Gargoyles wear a door knocker-like object with an eyeball. However, this is absent in-game.
===In other media===
===In other media===
====''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale''====
====''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale''====
A Gargoyle serves as a narrator for Dan's introduction, rival cutscene and ending in the story mode. Another gargoyle, who uses a model similar to his ''Resurrection'' appearance, also appears in "The Graveyard" DLC stage.
A gargoyle serves as the narrator for Dan's introduction, rival cutscene and ending in the game's story mode. Another gargoyle, who uses a model similar to the ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' gargoyles, also appears in "The Graveyard" DLC stage.


He is voiced by [[Marc Silk]], who also provided the voice for several ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' characters.
The narrator gargoyle is voiced by [[Marc Silk]], who also provided the voice for several ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' characters.


==References==
==References==