Madame Clairvoya
 Madame Clairvoya
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| Full name | Madame Clairvoya, the Freaky Fortune-Teller |
| Age | Unknown |
| Biography | Her close connection to the spirit world lets her see nearly 49 days into the future. |
| Room | Fortune-teller's Room |
| HP | 100 |
| Heart quote | Destiny chooses our paths... |
- “Destiny chooses our paths...”
- —Madame Clairvoya, Luigi's Mansion
Madame Clairvoya is a portrait ghost in Luigi's Mansion and its remake. She is a fortune-teller and the only portrait ghost who assists Luigi on his journey. Madame Clairvoya has a light-blue body, yellowish eyes with purple eyeshadow, and a face partly obscured by purple veil appearing to depict the mark of the seer. Clairyvoya wears a long red colored dress and a violet headscarf that covers her long pale hair. She has a few items of jewelry including two earrings and bracelets as well as a golden necklace. "Madame" is a common name used by fortune-tellers, while "Clairvoya" is a play on "clairvoyance," which refers to extra-sensory perception (ESP) and the ability to read into the future. Clairvoya has the ability to read fortunes by examining personal belongings. She also owns a crystal ball to help her see events nearly 49 days into the future, likely referencing the belief in Buddhism of it taking 49 days for one's spirit to be reborn after death.[1] Her portrait number in the gallery is 7.[2]
History[edit]
Luigi's Mansion[edit]
Madame Clairvoya is encountered in the Fortune-teller's Room in Luigi's Mansion, after Luigi shines his flashlight on her crystal ball for a while. He can bring Clairvoya five of Mario's dropped items from around the mansion for evaluation: Mario's Hat, Mario's Glove, Mario's Shoe, Mario's Letter, and Mario's Star. The items can be brought to Madame Clairvoya in no particular order for her to determine the events around the mansion. Madame Clairvoya gives a different reading for the first,[3] second,[4] third,[5] fourth,[6] and fifth items,[7] predicting the arrival of Bowser (later revealed to be a large decoy suit assisting King Boo). After the fifth item, Madame Clairvoya loses her fortune-telling abilities and begs to be returned to her portrait frame, fearing the arrival of Bowser. She giggles as the doors seal, and Luigi can immediately begin vacuuming Madame Clarivoya afterward. Despite this, she may sometimes drop a Poison Mushroom.
In the remake's Boss Rush mode, Madame Clairvoya's heart is exposed the instant after the crystal ball is shone.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Madame Clairvoya's silver frame portrait appears in the Luigi's Mansion battle course in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and in the Luigi's Mansion track for Mario Kart DS, though not in either of their reappearances as classic courses.
Quotes[edit]
- "What...do you seek of me?" - Madame Clairvoya
- "I am Madame Clairvoya, seer of dropped items. Possessions of other people awaken vibrations in my spirit... If you find someone's dropped items, you should bring them to me. I will show you the extent of my vision..." - Madame Clairvoya introducing herself to Luigi
- "Hm? What is this object you have here? Show it, please, to Madame Clairvoya." - Madame Clairvoya after bringing one of Mario's clues to her
- "Wh-what is this?" - Madame Clairvoya analyzing the clue
- "Hm? Just one moment... Did I just say Mario? Could it be... THAT Mario?......Ahhh, I see now. Well, I see everything, so I saw it before, but now I REALLY see it. So you are the brother of the famous Mario... and you have come to this place to find him... Well, aren't you a good little brother! HACK ka ha harf!... Excuse me, I don't laugh much." - Madame Clairvoya upon learning Luigi is truly Mario's brother
- "Oh-ohh! They come! Now the spirits come!! Come, spirits of power, come spirits of sight! Show to me the awful things occurring here tonight!" - Madame Clairvoya sensing the spirits
- "Crystal orb, symbol of my clan, use your darkling power to show us all you could! I mean CAN! Show us all you can! Show us this...Mario!" - Madame Clairvoya to her crystal ball
Audio samples[edit]
The following audio clips are from the "Ask Madame Clairvoya" activity from the official Luigi's Mansion website. Her voice actress is currently unknown.
 Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Yeess..." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "No...well, maybe." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "I am not going to answer that question!" - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Next question?" - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Perhaps." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Come on! Everyone knows the answer to that one!" - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:04 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Quite likely." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "That doesn't stand a ghost of a chance!" - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Sounds good to me." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "No...never." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "As they say in France, oui oui." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "I don't know about that." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:02 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "Absolutely not." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "That is a question." - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:01 |
| Ask Madame Clairvoya - "NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! HEHEHA! I-I MEAN NO! ABSOLUTELY NOT! I AM MADAME CLAIRVOYA! BUT I AM NOT CLAIRVOYANT!!!" - One of Madame Clairvoya's answers | File info 0:07 |
Gallery[edit]
Luigi's Mansion[edit]
Madame Clairvoya with her crystal ball
Clairvoya's response when asked to show the future
Luigi meeting Madame Clairvoya
Madame Clairvoya talking to her crystal ball
Luigi vacuums Clairvoya after voluntarily offering herself to return to her painting
Bronze Frame
Silver Frame
Gold Frame
Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)[edit]
Madame Clairvoya presenting herself to Luigi
Madame Clairvoya talking to her crystal ball
Luigi vacuuming Madame Clairvoya
Bronze Frame
Silver Frame
Gold Frame
Platinum Frame
Miscellaneous[edit]
The "Ask Madame Clairvoya" activity from the official Luigi's Mansion website
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | マダム・ミエール[?] Madamu Miēru |
From "madame" and「見える」(mieru, "to be seen") | |
| French | Madame Clairvue, La Voyante Bizarre[?] | Madame Clearview, the strange fortune teller | |
| German | Madame le Caro, Abgedrehte Seherin[?] | Madame le Caro, crazy seer | |
| Italian | Madame Claravista, la veggente stramba[?] | Madame Clearsight, the wacky clairvoyant | |
| Spanish | Madame Claravidente, la extraña vidente[?] | Madame Claravidente, the Freaky Clairvoyant; pun on clarividente ("clairvoyant") and the name "Clara" |
Notes[edit]
- Madame Clairvoya, with the Clockwork Soldiers and The Floating Whirlindas, are the only human-esque ghosts that have an unknown age in Luigi's Mansion.
References[edit]
- ^ Igarashi, Kenjo (May 1, 2016). The Significance of the 49-Day Journey After Death. Sacramento Nichiren Buddhist Church. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ RetroArchive (January 25, 2023). Luigi's Mansion - Full Gallery Portraits Showcase (Bronze, Silver & Gold) (03:00). YouTube.
- ^ "Ohhh... Harummm... I see that your Mario lives... Well, he is not in the spirit world... but one cannot say he is alive... haackth ha ha hork! (Excuse me, sorry.) Where is he? Where is he now? ...Ah, the spirits fall silent! Uuuh... This is all I can tell you for now! Bring to me another clue and I will show your brother to you. This clue no longer speaks to us..." – Madame Clairvoya (2001). Luigi's Mansion. Nintendo.
- ^ "Oooh...Harummm... Your Mario is imprisoned... but where, oh where is he being held? Yes! A painting! Your Mario has been imprisoned within a painting! My orb shows an odd altar, and...c'mon you stupid orb... Yes! Above it, your Mario! Trapped in a painting! Acch! I cannot concentrate... The spirits are leaving me... If you wish to know more of your Mario, bring more of his dropped items!" – Madame Clairvoya. Luigi's Mansion.
- ^ "Listen! Can you hear it? The inner voice of your sweet, beloved Mario! Oh horrors! What is this? ...A king? ...King Boo?! What is this King Boo?! ...I do not understand just what he means, but... Beware of King Boo! This is what your brother wishes to say to you. Ohhh, yes, a Boo who wears a crown. I see! This is King Boo! ...SO! He is the one who has captured your Mario! Ahhhhh! I can say no more! The spirits leave me even now!" – Madame Clairvoya. Luigi's Mansion.
- ^ "Ah-hahhh! I can hear it! Your brother, Mario! He cries out for you! What...? The power of the Boos? You wish to tell us something of their mysterious Boo-power? Ohh... Harummm... The Boos do indeed have strange powers... When they gather in numbers, their power grows stronger! ...But! They do fear your mighty Poltergust 3000! Ugh... I fear that I have only enough power within me to read one more of your brother's dropped items... my strength ebbs away..." – Madame Clairvoya. Luigi's Mansion.
- ^ "Ah, the spirits return to me! I see! I see! I see your dear Mario! The scene appears before me......... Wh-what is this!? Bowser?! How can this be?! I see the hideous form of Bowser! Is Bowser somewhere in this mansion? I cannot believe it... And yet I see it... I thought that Mario had soundly defeated Bowser! Has King Boo somehow revived Bowser? This could be horrible! Well, for you....... Uggghh! Ahhh no, the powers leave me! The spirits depart! This is all I can show you, Luigi... That was the last of my power. But I have given words to what the spirits have shown... so I can return to my painting satisfied. Send me there now, you vacuum-wielding rogue! Ahhhhh! Finally, I can return in peace to my painting... Sweet happiness in oils... I thank you... I thank you, kind Luigi!" – Madame Clairvoya. Luigi's Mansion.
