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An '''Arachne''' is a large black and yellow arachnid with three red eyes. They lived in [[Rose Way]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Arachnes are physically powerful and have a high defense rating. As such, these spiders can be a serious threat to adventurers. Strangely, despite being so strong, Arachnes never attack on their own; they always aid other monsters in battle. During a confrontation, the Arachne attacks by gouging its victim with two deadly fangs. The spider monster also knows the special attack [[Venom Drool]], which allows the Arachne to poison an opponent. Although physically strong, Arachnes are susceptible to most magic attacks. | An '''Arachne''' is a large black and yellow arachnid with three red eyes. They lived in [[Rose Way]] during the events of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. Arachnes are physically powerful and have a high defense rating. As such, these spiders can be a serious threat to adventurers. Strangely, despite being so strong, Arachnes never attack on their own; they always aid other monsters in battle. During a confrontation, the Arachne attacks by gouging its victim with two deadly fangs. The spider monster also knows the special attack [[Venom Drool]], which allows the Arachne to poison an opponent. Although physically strong, Arachnes are susceptible to most magic attacks. | ||
The Arachne's [[Psychopath]] quote refers to the song "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_Boat_Song Day-O]" (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") made popular by musician [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Belafonte Harry Belafonte]. The specific reference is this stanza from the song: | |||
''A beautiful bunch o' ripe banana''<br> | |||
''(Daylight come and me wan' go home)''<br> | |||
'' '''Hide the deadly black tarantula''' ''<br> | |||
''(Daylight come and me wan' go home)'' | |||
Revision as of 16:41, September 14, 2008
- “♪ Day-o...”
- —Arachne, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
An Arachne is a large black and yellow arachnid with three red eyes. They lived in Rose Way during the events of Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Arachnes are physically powerful and have a high defense rating. As such, these spiders can be a serious threat to adventurers. Strangely, despite being so strong, Arachnes never attack on their own; they always aid other monsters in battle. During a confrontation, the Arachne attacks by gouging its victim with two deadly fangs. The spider monster also knows the special attack Venom Drool, which allows the Arachne to poison an opponent. Although physically strong, Arachnes are susceptible to most magic attacks.
The Arachne's Psychopath quote refers to the song "Day-O" (also known as "The Banana Boat Song") made popular by musician Harry Belafonte. The specific reference is this stanza from the song:
A beautiful bunch o' ripe banana
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
Hide the deadly black tarantula
(Daylight come and me wan' go home)
