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[[ | [[File:SPM River Twygz.png|thumb|Mario traveling on the waters of River Twygz]] | ||
The '''River Twygz''' is a subsection of | [[File:SPM River Twygz Bed.png|left|thumb|Mario at the bottom of the river]] | ||
The '''River Twygz''' is a subsection of [[The Underwhere]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is said to be filled with the tears of sinners, giving it a purple color. [[Charold]] will ferry the player across the river for 4 [[coin]]s, but it is not required. The river is inhabited by [[Underhand]]s, invincible, skeletal hands that lunge towards [[Mario]] and co. to damage them. | |||
When [[Mario]] is asked by [[Queen Jaydes]] to search for [[Luvbi]], she mentions to him that someone dressed in green clothing was seen falling into the river; while remarking that this could not be the missing [[Nimbi]], she advises that the hero investigate the sighting, granting him a key so that he can explore the riverbed and the tunnels beneath it. The man in green, [[Luigi]], presumably fell into the River Twygz after being sent to the Underwhere by [[Dimentio]]. After solving a series of puzzles, Mario is reunited with his brother, and the two continue the search for Luvbi. | |||
The name of the river is a pun on the [[Wikipedia:Styx|River Styx]] (commonly pronounced "sticks", whereas this river is pronounced "twigs"), a similar river in the [[wikipedia:Greek underworld|Greek underworld]]. In Greek mythology, souls of the dead are ferried across the river by {{wp|Charon}} (himself represented by Charold) after paying him a coin. If one was not able to pay Charon, then they might instead try swimming across the river, and most likely be stuck in it for all eternity. The Underhands are likewise based on the souls in the River Styx, which may also be referenced by the unintelligible voices that can be heard in the music that plays at the river's bed. | |||
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==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=サンズ・リバー | |||
|JapR=Sanzu Ribā | |||
|JapM=From {{wp|Sanzu River}}. | |||
|Spa=Río Estigiax | |||
|SpaM=Estigiax River. ''Estigiax'' comes from ''Río Estigia'' (the Spanish name of River Styx). | |||
|Fre=Rivière de Larmes | |||
|FreM=River of Tears | |||
|Ger=Fluss Unnüx | |||
|GerM=River Unnüx; play on ''Unnütz'' (useless) and ''Styx'' (River Styx). | |||
|Ita=Fiume Ztige | |||
|ItaM=Ztyx River; from ''Stige'' (Styx) but with a diffrent inital. | |||
|Kor=황천 리버 | |||
|KorR=Hwangcheon Libeo | |||
|KorM=Nether River | |||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The music at the bottom of the River Twygz contains corrupted voice clips. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:52, July 7, 2024
The River Twygz is a subsection of The Underwhere in Super Paper Mario. It is said to be filled with the tears of sinners, giving it a purple color. Charold will ferry the player across the river for 4 coins, but it is not required. The river is inhabited by Underhands, invincible, skeletal hands that lunge towards Mario and co. to damage them.
When Mario is asked by Queen Jaydes to search for Luvbi, she mentions to him that someone dressed in green clothing was seen falling into the river; while remarking that this could not be the missing Nimbi, she advises that the hero investigate the sighting, granting him a key so that he can explore the riverbed and the tunnels beneath it. The man in green, Luigi, presumably fell into the River Twygz after being sent to the Underwhere by Dimentio. After solving a series of puzzles, Mario is reunited with his brother, and the two continue the search for Luvbi.
The name of the river is a pun on the River Styx (commonly pronounced "sticks", whereas this river is pronounced "twigs"), a similar river in the Greek underworld. In Greek mythology, souls of the dead are ferried across the river by Charon (himself represented by Charold) after paying him a coin. If one was not able to pay Charon, then they might instead try swimming across the river, and most likely be stuck in it for all eternity. The Underhands are likewise based on the souls in the River Styx, which may also be referenced by the unintelligible voices that can be heard in the music that plays at the river's bed.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | サンズ・リバー[?] Sanzu Ribā |
From Sanzu River. | |
| French | Rivière de Larmes[?] | River of Tears | |
| German | Fluss Unnüx[?] | River Unnüx; play on Unnütz (useless) and Styx (River Styx). | |
| Italian | Fiume Ztige[?] | Ztyx River; from Stige (Styx) but with a diffrent inital. | |
| Korean | 황천 리버[?] Hwangcheon Libeo |
Nether River | |
| Spanish | Río Estigiax[?] | Estigiax River. Estigiax comes from Río Estigia (the Spanish name of River Styx). |
Trivia[edit]
- The music at the bottom of the River Twygz contains corrupted voice clips.
