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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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{{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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{{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.
'''Official background''': A mysterious individual whose true motives are unknown. He wishes for [[Hector]] to stop his pursuit of [[Isaac]]... but for what purpose?
'''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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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.
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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 (sarcastic) 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.
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.
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.
A version of Saint Germain was introduced in [[:category:Season 3|Season 3]] of the [[Netflix]] ''[[Castlevania (animated series)|Castlevania]]'' animated series. He is a mysterious man investigating the events of [[Lindenfeld]] and of its priory.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Saint Germain ismorethan likely a reference to the hero of Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's well-known book series. The Saint-Germain Chronicles. LeComtede Saint-Germain is based off a true historical figure, Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain. Thehistorical Saint-Germain lived mostly in London and was an active occultist and composer. His year of birth is not exactly known as to his origin,hecameout of nowhere so tospeak. He claimed to be centuries old and a son of the [[Transylvania]] prince Francis II Rákóczi,amongother 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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*[[File:Count of Saint Germain.jpg|thumb|<p style="text-align: center;">Comte Rakoczy de Saint-Germain</p>]]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]]. St. Germain lived 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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*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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*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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*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 St. Germain himself does not appear in ''[[Castlevania Judgment]]'', he is alluded to. He appears to be a member of the time traveler [[Aeon]]'sorganization,and is implied to be an individual whom Aeon enlists to fix issues through the timeline. 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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*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.
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*Koji Igarashi has 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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*[[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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*In the ending to ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness|Curse of Darkness]]'', when addressing the player, he implies that he knows about the [[Demon Castle War]] of 1999 and [[Dracula]]'s final death during that time.
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?
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 (sarcastic) 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.
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.
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.
A version of Saint Germain was introduced in Season 3 of the NetflixCastlevania animated series. He is a mysterious man investigating the events of Lindenfeld and of its priory.
Trivia
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. St. Germain lived 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.
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.
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.
In the ending to Curse of Darkness, when addressing the player, he implies that he knows about the Demon Castle War of 1999 and Dracula's final death during that time.
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