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|jname = サンジェルマン ''Sanjeruman''<br />(Saint Germain)
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|japanese_name = サンジェルマン ''San Jeruman''
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|abilities = Can control, stop, accelerate and travel through time
  
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|family = [[Zead]] (archenemy), [[Aeon]] (same race)<ref>Japanese magazine Gēmaga Koji Igarashi interview</ref>
  
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|affiliation = Time Watchers
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|theme = [[The One Who Manipulates Time Part 1]], [[The One Who Manipulates Time Final Part]], [[The Visitor in the Silk Hat]] (''Curse of Darkness''), [[Mysterious Advice]] (''Pachislot'')
  
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|weapons = Sabre, pistol, [[stopwatch]]
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|abilities = Ability to control, stop, accelerate and travel through time
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|first_appearance = ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]''
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|appearances = '''1479''': ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|Curse of Darkness]]''
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|family = [[Aeon]] (same group/family)<ref>Japanese magazine Gēmaga [[Koji Igarashi]] interview.</ref>
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|japanese_voice = Tetsuo Sakaguchi
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[[The Visitor in the Silk Hat]] (''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|CoD]]'')<br />
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[[Mysterious Advice]] (''[[Pachislot Akumajō Dracula|Pachislot]]'')
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{{Q|Walk the path that is meant for you without fear... For you are no longer alone...|Saint Germain to Hector}}
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{{Q|Walk the path that is meant for you without fear... For you are no longer alone...|Saint Germain to [[Hector]]}}
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'''Saint Germain''' is a mysterious time traveller in ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]''. He has the ability to shift his position in respect to time.
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{{Nihongo|'''Saint Germain'''|サンジェルマン|San Jeruman}} is a mysterious time traveler in ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]'' who seems to have infinite knowledge. He has the ability to shift his position in respect to time.
   
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'''Official background''': A mysterious individual whose true motives are unknown. He wishes for Hector to stop his pursuit of Isaac... but for what purpose?
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'''Official background''': A mysterious individual whose true motives are unknown. He wishes for [[Hector]] to stop his pursuit of [[Isaac]]... but for what purpose?
   
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==Character History==
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==Character's history==
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Saint Germain first appears in [[Garibaldi Temple]]. He dresses as a gentleman, complete with elegant top hat, and speaks quickly in a polite British accent. He implores [[Hector]] not to pursue [[Isaac]]. He is later revealed as an enemy of [[Zead]], as the priest has a violent tussle with him, while Saint Germain uses his time travelling powers to avoid Zead's blows, and comments he shall continue to return until he surrenders.
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Saint Germain first appears in [[Garibaldi Temple]]. He dresses as a gentleman, complete with elegant top hat, and speaks quickly in a polite British accent. He implores [[Hector]] not to pursue [[Isaac]]. He is later revealed as an enemy of [[Zead]], as the priest has a violent tussle with him, while Saint Germain uses his time traveling powers to avoid Zead's blows, and comments he shall continue to return until he surrenders.
   
 
Later, he falls into a trap organized by Zead and is holed up, stripped of his power, in the [[Eneomaos Machine Tower]]. Although not a true villain, he does fight Hector at one point, although not for evil purposes, rather, only to stop him from going further against Isaac.
  
Later, he falls into a trap organized by Zead and is holed up, stripped of his power, in the [[Eneomaos Machine Tower]]. Although not a true villain, he does fight Hector at one point, although not for evil purposes, rather, only to stop him from going further against Isaac.
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Upon his defeat, he acknowledges Hector's power and advises him to follow the path set for him. Before he vanishes in his trademark golden portal, he asks Hector to give Zead his regards. Upon completion of the game, St. Germain appears, addressing the player, and talks briefly about destiny and purpose. He often expresses knowledge of the future, and more often still, his words are somewhat ambiguous, especially in his fight against Zead.
  
Upon his defeat, he acknowledges Hector's power and advises him to follow the path set for him. Before he vanishes in his trademark golden portal, he asks Hector to give Zead his regards. Upon completion of the game, St. Germain appears, addressing the player, and talks briefly about destiny and purpose. He often expresses knowledge of the future, and more often still, his words are somewhat ambiguous, especially in his fight against Zead.
   
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==Quotes==
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*''Stop!''
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*''You can't move!''
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*''O time advance!''
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*''O time reverse!''
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*''Not bad!''
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*''Here we go.''
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*''That's the spirit!''
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==Enemy Data==
  
==Enemy Data==
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{{Enemy Table Begin|Saint Germain}}
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{{Enemy Stats/Curse of Darkness
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{{Curse of Darkness Enemy Data|Saint Germain Lv.37}}
  
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|Name = Saint Germain Lv.37
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|JPN = サンジェルマン Lv.37 ''San Jeruman Lv.37''
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|HP = 4,250
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|Tolerance = [[Earth]], [[Light]]
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|Weakness = [[Thunder]], [[Dark]]
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|Location = [[Eneomaos Machine Tower]]
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|Drop = [[Crest]]<br />([[Trevor Mode]] only)
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|Steal = [[Immortal Fragment]]
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|EXP = 1,730
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|Description = An oddly dressed, mysterious gentleman possessing nothing but secrets and knowledge.
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==Trivia==
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==Item Data==
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{{Item Table Begin|Saint Germain}}
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*Saint Germain is more than likely a reference to the hero of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's well-known book series. The Saint-Germain Chronicles. Le Comte de Saint-Germain is based off a true historical figure, Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain. The historical Saint-Germain claimed to be centuries old, among other things. More on him can be found at his Wikipedia page, as there is far too much of it to detail here completely. His self-mythologizing was quite extensive.
  
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{{Curse of Darkness Item Data/Materials|Immortal Fragment}}
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*The enigmatic nature of both the literary and the historical Saint-Germains fits their video-game namesake very well, as well as adding an element of intrigue to his relationship with Zead. If Saint Germain too is immortal, and a vampire, then he presents something of an obstacle to Zead's true authority.
  
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{{Curse of Darkness Item Data/Pick-Ups|Crest}}
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*Coincidentally, the union of Romania with Bukovina in 1919 (among other cessions and territorial shifts at the time) was ratified by a document named the Treaty of Saint Germain. Bukovina, tangentially, is one of the significant locations in Bram Stoker's original ''Dracula'' novel.
  
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{{Item Table End}}
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*While St. Germain himself does not appear in ''[[Castlevania: Judgment]]'', he is alluded to. He appears to be a member of the time traveler [[Aeon]]'s organization, if not Aeon himself in a different form. Aeon's alternate color scheme matches St. Germain's. It is also possible to unlock a Silk Top Hat and the Angel Continental mustache (which is similar to St. Germain's mustache), which if put on Aeon's alternate costume to wear, it will give him an appearance similar to that of St. Germain's.
  
   
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==External Links==
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==Other appearances==
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===''[[Pachislot Akumajō Dracula]]''===
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*{{Cvf|Saint Germain}}
  
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{{Main|Saint Germain/Pachislot}}
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Saint Germain makes brief cameo appearances in the first two ''[[Pachislot Akumajō Dracula]]'' games (I and [[Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II|II]]). He is encountered randomly and offers [[Trevor Belmont/Pachislot|Trevor]] advice.
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==Trivia==
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[[File:Count of Saint Germain.jpg|thumb|<p style="text-align: center;">Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain</p>]]
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*Saint Germain is likely a reference to the hero of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's well-known book series ''The Saint-Germain Chronicles''. In turn, the Count Saint-Germain character is based off a true historical figure, [[wikipedia:Count of St. Germain|Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain]]. He lived out most of his life in London and was an active occultist, philosopher and composer. Much of his origins are shrouded in mystery. He claimed to be centuries old and a son of [[Transylvania]]n prince [[wikipedia:Francis II Rákóczi|Francis II Rákóczi]].
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**Saint Germain appearance seems a reference to "William Antonio Zeppeli" from the manga "Jojo's Bizzare Adventures" by Hirohiko Araki: both share the same facial hair style, similar clothing and an iconic top hat. This is likely due to the fact [[Koji Igarashi|Igarashi]] is a great fan of Araki's manga series and he referenced it several times in his videogames.
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*Coincidentally, the union of Romania with Bukovina in 1919 was ratified by a document named the "Treaty of Saint Germain". Bukovina is one of the significant locations in [[Bram Stoker]]'s 1897 novel, ''[[Dracula (novel)|Dracula]]''.
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*While Saint Germain himself does not appear in ''[[Castlevania Judgment]]'', he is alluded to. He appears to be a member of the time traveler organization [[Aeon]] belongs to, and is implied to be an individual whom Aeon enlists to fix issues through the timeline.
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**Aeon's alternate color scheme matches Saint Germain's. It is also possible to unlock a [[Silk Hat|Silk Top Hat]] and the [[Angel Continental]] mustache which, if put on Aeon's alternate costume, will give him an appearance similar to that of Saint Germain's.
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*[[Koji Igarashi]] later revealed through an unofficial interview that Saint Germain is a member of a group he dubbed "time watchers".<ref>''[https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/37s0ev/i_am_former_castlevania_producer_koji_igarashi/crpdd1w/ Koji Igarashi reddit AMA]''</ref>
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*He is the only character in the series to break the fourth wall.
   
 
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*[[Wikipedia:Count of St. Germain|Count of St. Germain]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919)|Treaty of Saint-Germain]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Count Saint-Germain (vampire)|Count Saint-Germain (vampire)]]
   
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Revision as of 10:22, 7 November 2019

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"Walk the path that is meant for you without fear... For you are no longer alone..."
— Saint Germain to Hector

Saint Germain (サンジェルマン San Jeruman?) is a mysterious time traveler in Castlevania: Curse of Darkness who seems to have infinite knowledge. He has the ability to shift his position in respect to time.

Official background: A mysterious individual whose true motives are unknown. He wishes for Hector to stop his pursuit of Isaac... but for what purpose?

Character's history

Saint Germain first appears in Garibaldi Temple. He dresses as a gentleman, complete with elegant top hat, and speaks quickly in a polite British accent. He implores Hector not to pursue Isaac. He is later revealed as an enemy of Zead, as the priest has a violent tussle with him, while Saint Germain uses his time traveling powers to avoid Zead's blows, and comments he shall continue to return until he surrenders.

Later, he falls into a trap organized by Zead and is holed up, stripped of his power, in the Eneomaos Machine Tower. Although not a true villain, he does fight Hector at one point, although not for evil purposes, rather, only to stop him from going further against Isaac.

Upon his defeat, he acknowledges Hector's power and advises him to follow the path set for him. Before he vanishes in his trademark golden portal, he asks Hector to give Zead his regards. Upon completion of the game, St. Germain appears, addressing the player, and talks briefly about destiny and purpose. He often expresses knowledge of the future, and more often still, his words are somewhat ambiguous, especially in his fight against Zead.

Quotes

  • Stop!
  • You can't move!
  • O time advance!
  • O time reverse!
  • Not bad!
  • Here we go.
  • That's the spirit!

Enemy Data

COD-096
No. Name JPN HP
96 Saint Germain Lv.37 サンジェルマン Lv.37 San Jeruman Lv.37 4,250
Tolerance Weakness
Earth, Light Thunder, Dark
Location Drop Steal EXP
Eneomaos Machine Tower Crest
(Trevor Mode only) 		Immortal Fragment 1,730
Description "An oddly dressed, mysterious gentleman possessing nothing but secrets and knowledge."

Item Data

Item Data: Saint Germain
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description 		Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Immortal Fragment Immortal Fragment - Curse of Darkness
  Material - Hector 		[edit]
A piece of eternity itself. Releases endless amounts of energy. Really shouldn't exist to be honest. Sell: $400
 Steal: Saint Germain Lv.37
 Evolve: Gatling Gun
Crest Crest - Curse of Darkness
  Pick-Up - Trevor Belmont 		[edit]
All stats increased. ATK +5, DEF +5, HP +50, Hearts +5
 Find: Aiolon Ruins, Dracula's Castle
Drop: All bosses, excepted Isaac's second fight, Death and Dracula.
Conditions: Item disappears if the player does not pick it up before leaving the Boss Room.

Other appearances

Pachislot Akumajō Dracula

Main article: Saint Germain/Pachislot

Saint Germain makes brief cameo appearances in the first two Pachislot Akumajō Dracula games (I and II). He is encountered randomly and offers Trevor advice.

Trivia

Count of Saint Germain

Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain

  • Saint Germain is likely a reference to the hero of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's well-known book series The Saint-Germain Chronicles. In turn, the Count Saint-Germain character is based off a true historical figure, Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain. He lived out most of his life in London and was an active occultist, philosopher and composer. Much of his origins are shrouded in mystery. He claimed to be centuries old and a son of Transylvanian prince Francis II Rákóczi.
    • Saint Germain appearance seems a reference to "William Antonio Zeppeli" from the manga "Jojo's Bizzare Adventures" by Hirohiko Araki: both share the same facial hair style, similar clothing and an iconic top hat. This is likely due to the fact Igarashi is a great fan of Araki's manga series and he referenced it several times in his videogames.
  • Coincidentally, the union of Romania with Bukovina in 1919 was ratified by a document named the "Treaty of Saint Germain". Bukovina is one of the significant locations in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula.
  • While Saint Germain himself does not appear in Castlevania Judgment, he is alluded to. He appears to be a member of the time traveler organization Aeon belongs to, and is implied to be an individual whom Aeon enlists to fix issues through the timeline.
    • Aeon's alternate color scheme matches Saint Germain's. It is also possible to unlock a Silk Top Hat and the Angel Continental mustache which, if put on Aeon's alternate costume, will give him an appearance similar to that of Saint Germain's.
  • Koji Igarashi later revealed through an unofficial interview that Saint Germain is a member of a group he dubbed "time watchers".[2]
  • He is the only character in the series to break the fourth wall.

References

  1. ↑ Japanese magazine Gēmaga Koji Igarashi interview.
  2. ↑ Koji Igarashi reddit AMA

External links

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Characters
Protagonists
Hector • Trevor C. Belmont
Antagonists
Isaac • Zead (Death) • Dracula
Supporting cast
Julia Laforeze • Saint Germain • Rosaly
Innocent Devils
Fairy-Type • Battle-Type • Bird-Type • Mage-Type • Devil-Type • Pumpkin-Type
Bosses
Main bosses
Crazy Armor • Wyvern • Trevor • Skeleton Diver • Minotaurus • Isaac Lv.34 • Trevor Lv.40 • Dullahan • Legion • Nuculais
Isaac Lv.50 • Death • Dracula
Trevor Mode bosses
Trevor Doppelganger Lv.16 • Trevor Doppelganger Lv.40
Areas
Abandoned Castle • Baljhet Mountains • Garibaldi Temple • Mortvia Aqueduct • Forest of Jigramunt
Cordova Town • Eneomaos Machine Tower • Aiolon Ruins • Infinite Corridor • Dracula's Castle
Tower of Eternity • Tower of Evermore
Music
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Original Soundtrack • Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Promo Soundtrack
Guides
BradyGames Curse of Darkness Official Strategy Guide • Konami Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin Official Guide
Archives
Bestiary • Inventory • Trevor Mode • Crazy Mode • Prelude to Revenge • Comics
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