Bio
THE HERO OF GALLOWMERE
Sir Daniel Fortesque died a legend, but this was a legacy unearned. He was killed by the first volley of arrows against the evil sorcerer Zarok's army, but to boost morale the king told the people of Gallowmere another story. A century later Dan was given the chance to rectify this wrong. Against all odds, the cowardly skeletal knight was able to defeat Zarok and his forces, earning his place in the Hall of Heroes. Dan's adventures across London hundreds of years later were of similar bizarre nature, though Dan is content to spend his days in the Hall of Heroes living in the lap of luxury. Despite this he knows that the day will come where he is called into action again. When this day comes, Dan is armed to the teeth with mythical and magical weaponry. As well as that, being a skeleton makes Dan a truly tough enemy to get rid of. He may have his shortcomings, but Dan always finds it in him to save the day!
Intro
The narrator opened on a scene of Dan drinking and feasting at the Hall of Heroes. "Another day for the hero of dubious courage, Sir Daniel Fortesque. Having somehow defeated Zarok, he earned his place in the Hall of Heroes! But alas, he is not allowed peace!" All of a sudden, Dan is gone from the Hall of Heroes, awakening back in his crypt. "Hmmm?!" Dan looked around, startled that he had been reawakened. "Oh dear, it appears trouble is afoot again. Zarok?" Sir Dan looked at the screen and shrugged in confusion. "Regardless, it is clear that the problem is not going to be solved without you, Sir Daniel Fortesque. You must seek it out!" Luckily for Dan, he was always in his armour and his weapons were never far away. Once he was fully equipped he was on his way out of the cemetary, drawn to whatever power had disturbed his slumber. "And so Sir Daniel sets out on his quest to defeat the evil behind this peculiar problem, as well as any mischeivous beasts he encounters along the way!"
Rival Scene
Full of confidence, Sir Daniel strutted into the crystal arena, sword and shield in hand. "Having defeated all the villains he had encountered thus far, the brave knight continued on his quest!" He stopped upon noticing a cyborg a short distance away with his back turned. "And what's this? Some scoundrel sent by the evil wizard? Another abomination which Sir Daniel must dispatch with-" The cyborg immediately pointed its sword at Dan's jugular upon noticing him walking over. "Oh, well. I'm sure we can all just see for ourselves." Dan froze in place momentarily. "Who are you?!" Raiden demanded. "I am the Hero of Gallowmere!" He proudly declared. "I'll show you!" He raised his own sword. Raiden laughed. "Hope you're ready to be cut into a thousand pieces, you freak." Raiden threatened, as both sword fighters backed up into fighting stances.
Outro
Dan had returned home, finally able to rest again. "The hero makes his triumphant return! Sir Daniel dutifully dispatched the evil wizard who caused him so much grief." Dan lay down in his crypt again, finding himself back in the Hall of Heroes, received by a chorus of cheers. "With Gallowmere safe once more, he may rest easily. Though Sir Daniel wonders whether it was ever really threatened." He began to tell the Hall of Heroes of his tale, all those he had encountered and all the places to which he had been. "In any case, while Sir Daniel hopes he will be able to rest in peace, deep down in his...gallant heart, he knows this will not be his last adventure." Back in the Crypt, Sir Dan's body began to glow blue, saving a power that would come in very handy indeed whenever he needed it.
Fight Intros
Say Hello To Mr. Death- Dan takes off his head like he's tipping his hat and shows it to the camera. He then puts it back on and laughs.
I Pity This Lot- Sir Dan stands up straight with his sword over his shoulder and looks around himself.
Let's Go, Pumpkin- Sir Daniel takes out his sword and twirls it before assuming a fighting stance.
If You Insist- Dan starts out kneeling with his sword planted in the ground. He looks up and grabs his sword while standing up, pulling it out of the ground and taking a fighting stance.
Victory
Ta-Da!- Dan gets down on one knee while smiling and spreads his arms as if saying "Ta-da!"
Cheers- Dan takes a big gulp of wine from the Chalice of Souls.
Ha Ha, I Win- Sir Daniel dances around his sword which he has planted in the ground before striking a pose.
Warm Fodder- Sir Dan crosses his legs while smiling with his sword planted in the ground.
Defeat
If using 'Ta-Da!'- Dan sits down on his grave with his hand on his chin looking sad.
If using 'Cheers'- Sir Dan sobs into his hand with his back turned. His gravestone is in the foreground.
If using 'Ha Ha, I Win'- Dan stands in front of his grave, shaking his head while looking sad.
If using 'Warm Fodder'- Sir Dan crosses his arms and pouts.
Themes
Battle Themes
Master of the Mausoleum
Fruit Gone Bad
Badly Decomposed Brain
An Uninvited Guest
The Freakshow
The Demon
Level 3 Theme
Saviour of the Day
Victory Themes
Hero of Gallowmere
The King's Champion
A New Lease On Life
Jawless Arrow Magnet
Dan's Dream
Quotes
Note: Since Dan's lower jaw is missing, it is quite hard to make out what he is saying. Nevertheless it remains possible if you listen closely to discern a limited amount of what he's saying.
Upon Selection
"I am the Hero of Gallowmere!"
"Huh...what? Me?"
Picking Up An Item
"Mmmm?"
Getting a KO
"Maybe next time."
"I'll show you!"
Respawning After KO
"I'll show you!"
"Watch it!"
"Not too good!"
Using Moves
"Night night." -Using Level 3.
Taunts
What Are Ya, Chicken?- Sir Daniel makes a pose like a chicken and boks at the opponent.
Fetch!- Dan takes off his arm and throws it in the air. His dog, Lupo jumps in the air and catches it, returning it to his master. Dan reattaches it and pets him.
Bad News, You Lose- Sir Dan points, raises his sword and draws it across his neck all while saying "Bad news! You lose."
Costumes
Knight Armour (Default)
Golden Armour
Dragon Armour
Rocket Animation
Sir Dan is tied horizontally, rather unusually. His arms are tied behind his back and he can't move any part of his body, only looking around with his head.
Moveset
Square- Sir Dan slashes at foes in a three hit combo.
Square (Air)- Sir Dan swings his sword downwards.
Square Side- Dan stabs with his sword. This attack can be charged for more power.
Square Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Square Up- Dan swings his sword upwards, lifting foes into the air.
Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.
Square Down- Sir Dan rotates 360 while doing a low swing with his sword.
Square Down (Air)- Dan slashes underneath himself.
Triangle- Dan tosses the Boomerang Battle-Axe. The axe will always return, no matter what Dan's position is.
Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Side- Sir Dan does his Daring Dash attack. This attack is far more effective if Dan has his shield out.
Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Up- Dan fires an arrow from his bow into the air. This can stun enemies in place.
Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Down- Sir Dan hits the ground with his cane, sending energy beams along the ground towards opponents.
Triangle Down (Air)- Sir Dan slams the ground with his warhammer, sending opponents into the air.
Circle- Sir Dan takes out his shield. This allows him to shield better against attacks and makes his Daring Dash an unstoppable attack, though it can be broken and has a cooldown period.
Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle Side- Sir Dan drinks a fire potion and spews flames in the direction he is facing.
Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle Up- Sir Dan tosses a chicken drumstick in an arc. It detonates on impact with anything.
Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle Down- Sir Dan takes off his head and puts it on a green hand. It scuttles towards foes and stuns them if it hits. Dan's body is capable of fighting independently from his head.
Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.
Grab Side- Sir Dan grabs an opponent and hits them with the hilt of his sword, causing them to feel dizzy. He then plants his sword in the ground and bends it back, letting it fly forwards and knock them away.
Grab Up- Dan grabs an opponent and punts them into the air.
Grab Down- Sir Dan hits the opponent with the hilt of his sword and bounces on them repeatedly.
Level 1
Lightning Bolt- Sir Dan fires a lightning bolt at an upward angle. Unlike a lot of other Level 1's, this attack can be aimed to get it just right. But Dan must still aim it above his head.
Level 2
Chalice of Souls- Dan raises the Chalice of Souls, firing a red beam out of it. Smaller red dots will chase opponents around the stage, KO'ing them on contact.
Level 3
The Anubis Stone- Sir Dan finds all three pieces of the Anubis Stone. He holds it over his head as it creates a giant glowing energy field, KO'ing those who are caught in it for too long.
Author's Note
I changed Dan's moveset to be a little less shit. I liked the weapons that were incorporated, don't get me wrong but his complete lack of ranged attacks doomed him to lower tiers for all time. Aside from that I love MediEvil. Hope we see a remake of MediEvil 2, or even MediEvil 3, dare we dream.
