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[[File:Satbk_townsperson.png|200px|thumb|A typical member of the Townspeople race.]]
 
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|title = Townsperson
The '''Townspeople''', also known as '''Villagers''' or '''Followers''', are a species that appear in ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. They are the primary inhabitants in the [[World of Camelot|world of Camelot]]. They foremost reside in their capital, [[Camelot Castle]], but they can also be found across the kingdom's surrounding lands, such as [[the Highlands]] and [[the Outlands]]. Around the [[Deep Woods]], villagers live in settlements such as pastoral farmlands, and in [[Titanic Plain]] migrating villagers reside in moving wooden forts.
 
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|image = Satbk townsperson.png
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|caption = A typical townsperson.
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|first = ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''
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|media =
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[[Archie Comics]]
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|realcreator = [[Sonic Team]]
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|habitat = [[World of Camelot]]
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|status = Active
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|skills = Carbon dioxide conversion
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|features = Small elf-like humanoids
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}}
 
The '''townspeople''', also known as '''villagers''' or '''followers''', are a species that appear in ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''. They are the primary inhabitants in the [[world of Camelot]]. They usually reside in their capital, [[Camelot Castle]], but can also be found in the kingdom's surrounding lands.
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==Concept and creation==
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According to the creators of ''Sonic and the Black Knight'', the townspeople were designed to embody the spirit of the forest.<ref name="vault">Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Nintendo Wii. Gallery. Vault 1. [Townsperson] "They were designed to embody the spirit of the forest. Like plants, they breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen."</ref>
   
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
===Anatomy===
 
===Anatomy===
The townspeople of King Arthur's kingdom are a race of humanoid creatures resembling a cross between [[wikipedia:Dwarf (Germanic mythology)|dwarves]] and [[wikipedia:Elf|elves]]. They have long pointy ears, dark eyes, and they usully have pale, yellowish skin. In terms of height, the townspeople are rather short of stature, with the average member of the townspeople not being more than a little taller than 3'3". They usually wear full-body cloaks and have facial tattoos.
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The townspeople are a race of humanoid creatures resembling a cross between [[wikipedia:Dwarf (Germanic mythology)|dwarves]] and [[wikipedia:Elf|elves]]. They have long pointy ears, dark eyes, and they usually have pale, yellowish skin. In terms of height, the townspeople come in different respectable size, though they can be as tall as about 6'6". They usually wear full-body cloaks and have facial tattoos.
   
While not strictly resembling [[humans]], members of their race such as [[Merlina the Wizard]] can bear a closer resemblance to humans, standing taller with more human-like body proportions and similar eyes, with only their long ears being their distinguishing trait.
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While not strictly resembling [[human]]s, members of their race such as [[Merlina the Wizard]] can bear a closer resemblance to humans, standing taller with more human-like body proportions and similar eyes, with only their long ears being their distinguishing trait.
   
 
===Characteristics and Culture===
 
===Characteristics and Culture===
The townspeople mostly live a lifestyle similar to that of real-life people in the medieval ages. Just like humans, however, most of them just want to get on with their lives despite the craziness around them, as they do not like to concern themselves with trivial matters.
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The townspeople mostly live a lifestyle similar to that of real-life people in the medieval ages. Just like humans, most of them just want to get on with their lives despite the craziness around them as they do not like to concern themselves with trivial matters.<ref name="SatBKweb"/>
   
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Around the [[Deep Woods]], the townspeople live in settlements such as pastoral farmlands, and in [[Titanic Plain]], migrating townspeople reside in moving wooden forts.
===Powers and Abilities===
 
While not strictly speaking human, the townspeople possess not special abilities or strengths unique to them. However, the townspeople have a unique way of breathing, as they breathe in [[wikipedia:Carbon Dioxide|carbon dioxide]] and breathe out [[wikipedia:Oxygen|oxygen]], similar to trees.<ref>[http://www.sega.com/sonicblackknight/us/index.html SEGA: Sonic And The Black Knight] US Official Site</ref>
 
   
==Role in the Game==
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===Powers and abilities===
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The townspeople have a unique way of breathing, as they breathe in [[wikipedia:Carbon Dioxide|carbon dioxide]] and breathe out [[wikipedia:Oxygen|oxygen]], similar to trees.<ref name="vault"/><ref name="SatBKweb">"These native people of Camelot are not strictly human – they breathe in carbon dioxide like the trees in the forest, instead of oxygen. But like us, most of them just want to get on with their lives despite the craziness around them, as they don’t like to concern themselves with trivial matters. However, as Sonic helps them throughout his quest, the Townspeople will gradually warm up to him." - ''Sonic and the Black Knight'' Official US website.</ref>
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==Overview==
 
Many of Sonic's quests and missions in ''Sonic and the Black Knight'' often involves Sonic aiding the townspeople in some way. While the Townspeople will continue their lives throughout the adventure, they will only interact with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] through [[Acts of Chivalry]] or need his help. It is considered dishonorable to attack the Townspeople thus earning the name "[[Treasury#Despised One|Despised One]]" in the treasury. When [[Knights of the Underworld|enemies]] appear they will flee but can still be harmed if Sonic is not careful when attacking.
 
Many of Sonic's quests and missions in ''Sonic and the Black Knight'' often involves Sonic aiding the townspeople in some way. While the Townspeople will continue their lives throughout the adventure, they will only interact with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] through [[Acts of Chivalry]] or need his help. It is considered dishonorable to attack the Townspeople thus earning the name "[[Treasury#Despised One|Despised One]]" in the treasury. When [[Knights of the Underworld|enemies]] appear they will flee but can still be harmed if Sonic is not careful when attacking.
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Additionally, the player can collect a number of townspeople from each Mission in the game, where they are called "[[Experience Point|Followers]]", which can be used to improve the player's [[title]].
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The developers of ''Sonic and the Black Knight'' designed the townspeople to embody the spirit of the forest.
 
 
*The townspeople are favored food of dragons, as they have been seen captured in [[Crystal Cave]], where they are to be served as dinner for the dragon.
 
*The townspeople are favored food of dragons, as they have been seen captured in [[Crystal Cave]], where they are to be served as dinner for the dragon.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Concept artwork===
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===Artwork===
 
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Townspeople_sonic_and_the_black_knight.png|Concept art.
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Merlina nb.png|[[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]], a more human-like member of the townspeople.
 
Merlina nb.png|[[Merlina the Wizard|Merlina]], a more human-like member of the townspeople.
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{{Gallery end}}
   
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
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{{Black Knight info}}
 
[[Category:Sonic and the Black Knight]]
 
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Revision as of 22:24, 16 August 2019

The townspeople, also known as villagers or followers, are a species that appear in Sonic and the Black Knight. They are the primary inhabitants in the world of Camelot. They usually reside in their capital, Camelot Castle, but can also be found in the kingdom's surrounding lands.

Concept and creation

According to the creators of Sonic and the Black Knight, the townspeople were designed to embody the spirit of the forest.[1]

Description

Anatomy

The townspeople are a race of humanoid creatures resembling a cross between dwarves and elves. They have long pointy ears, dark eyes, and they usually have pale, yellowish skin. In terms of height, the townspeople come in different respectable size, though they can be as tall as about 6'6". They usually wear full-body cloaks and have facial tattoos.

While not strictly resembling humans, members of their race such as Merlina the Wizard can bear a closer resemblance to humans, standing taller with more human-like body proportions and similar eyes, with only their long ears being their distinguishing trait.

Characteristics and Culture

The townspeople mostly live a lifestyle similar to that of real-life people in the medieval ages. Just like humans, most of them just want to get on with their lives despite the craziness around them as they do not like to concern themselves with trivial matters.[2]

Around the Deep Woods, the townspeople live in settlements such as pastoral farmlands, and in Titanic Plain, migrating townspeople reside in moving wooden forts.

Powers and abilities

The townspeople have a unique way of breathing, as they breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen, similar to trees.[1][2]

Overview

Many of Sonic's quests and missions in Sonic and the Black Knight often involves Sonic aiding the townspeople in some way. While the Townspeople will continue their lives throughout the adventure, they will only interact with Sonic through Acts of Chivalry or need his help. It is considered dishonorable to attack the Townspeople thus earning the name "Despised One" in the treasury. When enemies appear they will flee but can still be harmed if Sonic is not careful when attacking.

Additionally, the player can collect a number of townspeople from each Mission in the game, where they are called "Followers", which can be used to improve the player's title.

Trivia

  • The townspeople are favored food of dragons, as they have been seen captured in Crystal Cave, where they are to be served as dinner for the dragon.

Gallery

Concept artwork

Artwork

Gallery

Screenshots

Gallery

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sonic Team (March 13, 2009). Sonic and the Black Knight. Nintendo Wii. Gallery. Vault 1. [Townsperson] "They were designed to embody the spirit of the forest. Like plants, they breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen."
  2. 2.0 2.1 "These native people of Camelot are not strictly human – they breathe in carbon dioxide like the trees in the forest, instead of oxygen. But like us, most of them just want to get on with their lives despite the craziness around them, as they don’t like to concern themselves with trivial matters. However, as Sonic helps them throughout his quest, the Townspeople will gradually warm up to him." - Sonic and the Black Knight Official US website.