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| + | {{Nihongo|'''Tikal's Prayer'''|ティカルの祈り|Tikaru no inori}}<ref name="SC">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/chaos.html |publisher=Sega |title=Sonic Channel |work=Characters: Chaos |accessdate=3 July 2015 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526171053/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/chaos.html |archivedate=26 May 2019 }}</ref> is a reoccurring quotation in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is an ancient chant passed down through the [[Knuckles Clan]] which is used when tapping into the power of the [[Master Emerald]]. As indicated by its name, the prayer was most famously used by [[Tikal]]. |
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| − | '''Tikal's Prayer''' is an ancient incantation taught to [[Tikal]] by her grandmother. It is mostly used to enhance the power of the [[Master Emerald (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Master]] [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Emerald]]. |
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| + | Tikal's Prayer is a mantra which has been used exclusively by the echidnas of the [[Knuckles Clan]]. It is often used by the clan to draw out the full potential of the [[Master Emerald]]'s power. The prayer has a couple of variations, although the traditional version is as following: |
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| + | Tikal's Prayer describes the relationship between the [[Chaos Emerald]]s, Master Emerald and their users. "''The servers are the 7 Chaos''" refers to the seven Chaos Emeralds; "''Chaos is power... Power enriched by the heart''" refers to the Emeralds' [[chaos energy]] and their ability to turn people's thoughts into power; and "''The controller is the one that unifies the Chaos''" refers to the Master Emerald and its ability to control the Chaos Emeralds.<ref name="SA Big"/><ref name="SA Super Sonic">Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Big's version). "'''Tikal''': The 7 Emeralds are the servers. Chaos is power, enriched by the heart. The controller serves to unify the chaos. Uhh... The 7 Emeralds can change our thoughts into power. If this Emerald controls that power... Please, you must stop him!"</ref> |
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| − | Throughout the ''Sonic Adventure'' games, the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]] and the anime series ''[[Sonic X]]'', there have been variations of Tikal's prayer. |
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| + | Tikal's Prayer has been passed down through the [[Knuckles Clan]] for generations, but its origins are unknown. 4,000 years ago, [[Tikal]]'s [[Grandma|grandmother]], the chief of the Knuckles Clan, taught the prayer to Tikal, who would ponder on its meaning.<ref>Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "'''Tikal''': Huh? It's something my grandmother taught me. I never to forget it. It goes like this... "The servers are the 7 Chaos. Chaos is power... Power enriched by the heart. The controller is the one that unifies the Chaos." But I'm still not sure what it all means. But the number 7...is the same as the number of Emeralds there are."</ref> It was first when she entered the [[Altar of the Emeralds]] that she understood its true purpose.<ref name="SA Big">Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Big's version). "'''Tikal''': So these are the 7 Emeralds... ?! Could it be? The servers are... the 7 Chaos Emeralds... Unified by one that is the controller... The 7 Chaos... The controller itself... Could this be the Emerald that controls the 7 Chaos?"</ref> |
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| + | When [[Chaos]] went on a rampage, Tikal used a slightly different version of the prayer to contain Chaos and herself within the Master Emerald: |
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| − | Knuckles used this after [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow's]] fight against the [[Biolizard]] to nullify the effect of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s from pulling the [[Space Colony ARK]] into Earth but unlike the comic version, it was similar to the original lyrics: |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', Tikal's Prayer was heard by the various individuals. [[Tikal]] sought to stop [[Chaos]] from wrecking havoc in the present day when Tikal gave them visions about her and Chaos' past. |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', Knuckles used a slight variation of Tikal's Prayer in order to call upon the [[Master Emerald]] to nullify the power of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s and prevent the [[Space Colony ARK]] from crashing into the [[earth]]: |
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| − | [[Tikal (Archie)|Tikal]] and the [[Guardian (title) (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Guardians]] from the [[Brotherhood of Guardians]] uses the following version of the prayer: |
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| − | [[Dr. Finetivus]] has his own version of Tikal's prayer that contributes to his corrupted usage of [[Chaos energy]]. |
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| − | {{Quote|The servants are the seven Chaos... Chaos is power, controlled by my will... The controller exists to enslave the Chaos!}} |
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| − | Jani-Ca says this while wielding the [[Sword of Acorns]] to defeat (and ultimately become) [[Enerjak]]. |
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| − | {{Quote|The servers were the seven Chaos! Chaos is power enriched by the heart! The server existed to unify the Chaos! By these powers, I take back all you have claimed as your own!}} |
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===''Sonic X''=== |
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| − | This is first used by [[Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic X)|Knuckles]] in the Shadow Saga arc of ''[[Sonic X]]'' and is further used throughout the third season. |
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| + | In the ''[[Sonic X]]'' anime series, Tikal's Prayer was never given any background information, but was otherwise used as its game counterpart during the anime's adaptation of ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. [[Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic X)|Knuckles]] would later use it on a number of occasions. |
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| − | {{Quote|The seven Chaos Emeralds are the servers... Our hearts intensify their power... The controller serves to unify the chaos!}} |
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| + | {{Main|Tikal's Prayer (Archie)|Tikal's Prayer (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
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| + | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], Tikal's Prayer was originally an ancient incantation used by [[Tikal (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Tikal]] to nullify [[Chaos (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaos]]' power, but was later adapted for other uses. |
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| + | After the events of [[Worlds Collide]], Tikal's Prayer is now virtually identical to its game counterpart. |
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Revision as of 12:35, 27 May 2019
- For other uses of the term, see Tikal's Prayer (disambiguation).
Tikal citing her prayer.
Tikal's Prayer (ティカルの祈り Tikaru no inori?)[1] is a reoccurring quotation in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is an ancient chant passed down through the Knuckles Clan which is used when tapping into the power of the Master Emerald. As indicated by its name, the prayer was most famously used by Tikal.
Description
Tikal's Prayer is a mantra which has been used exclusively by the echidnas of the Knuckles Clan. It is often used by the clan to draw out the full potential of the Master Emerald's power. The prayer has a couple of variations, although the traditional version is as following:
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Tikal's Prayer describes the relationship between the Chaos Emeralds, Master Emerald and their users. "The servers are the 7 Chaos" refers to the seven Chaos Emeralds; "Chaos is power... Power enriched by the heart" refers to the Emeralds' chaos energy and their ability to turn people's thoughts into power; and "The controller is the one that unifies the Chaos" refers to the Master Emerald and its ability to control the Chaos Emeralds.[2][3]
History
Past
Tikal's Prayer has been passed down through the Knuckles Clan for generations, but its origins are unknown. 4,000 years ago, Tikal's grandmother, the chief of the Knuckles Clan, taught the prayer to Tikal, who would ponder on its meaning.[4] It was first when she entered the Altar of the Emeralds that she understood its true purpose.[2]
When Chaos went on a rampage, Tikal used a slightly different version of the prayer to contain Chaos and herself within the Master Emerald:
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Sonic Adventure
In Sonic Adventure, Tikal's Prayer was heard by the various individuals. Tikal sought to stop Chaos from wrecking havoc in the present day when Tikal gave them visions about her and Chaos' past.
Sonic Adventure 2
In Sonic Adventure 2, Knuckles used a slight variation of Tikal's Prayer in order to call upon the Master Emerald to nullify the power of the Chaos Emeralds and prevent the Space Colony ARK from crashing into the earth:
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In other media
Sonic X
In the Sonic X anime series, Tikal's Prayer was never given any background information, but was otherwise used as its game counterpart during the anime's adaptation of Sonic Adventure. Knuckles would later use it on a number of occasions.
Archie Comics
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, Tikal's Prayer was originally an ancient incantation used by Tikal to nullify Chaos' power, but was later adapted for other uses.
After the events of Worlds Collide, Tikal's Prayer is now virtually identical to its game counterpart.
References
- ↑ Sonic Channel (Japanese). Characters: Chaos. Sega. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved on 3 July 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Big's version). "Tikal: So these are the 7 Emeralds... ?! Could it be? The servers are... the 7 Chaos Emeralds... Unified by one that is the controller... The 7 Chaos... The controller itself... Could this be the Emerald that controls the 7 Chaos?"
- ↑ Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Big's version). "Tikal: The 7 Emeralds are the servers. Chaos is power, enriched by the heart. The controller serves to unify the chaos. Uhh... The 7 Emeralds can change our thoughts into power. If this Emerald controls that power... Please, you must stop him!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "Tikal: Huh? It's something my grandmother taught me. I never to forget it. It goes like this... "The servers are the 7 Chaos. Chaos is power... Power enriched by the heart. The controller is the one that unifies the Chaos." But I'm still not sure what it all means. But the number 7...is the same as the number of Emeralds there are."