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| − | |Name = Aurora |
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| + | |Name = Sir Walter Beck |
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| − | |Class = Political |
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+ | |Species = Human |
| + | |Gender = Male |
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+ | |Home = [[Bowerstone Castle]] |
| + | |Relationships = [[Hero of Bowerstone]] (Companion, Friend)<br> |
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| − | |Government = Amical ''or'' Colonial<br/>Protectorate of Albion |
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| + | [[Hero of Brightwall]] (Student, Advisee, Friend)<br> |
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| − | |Capital = [[City of Aurora]] |
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| + | [[Logan]] (Former Advisee)<br> |
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| − | |Neighbours = [[Albion]] |
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| + | [[Jasper]] (Friend, Colleague)<br> |
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| − | |Trade = [[Albion]]<br/>[[Samarkand]] |
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| + | [[Major Swift]] (Former Comrade, Friend)<br> |
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| − | |Regions = [[Shifting Sands]]<br/>[[Veiled Path]] |
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| + | [[Ben Finn]] (Friend, Fellow Comrade)<br> |
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| + | [[Page]] (Ally, Friend)<br/> |
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| − | '''Aurora''' is a [[Continent|country]] in the ''Fable'' universe that is visited in ''[[Fable III]]''. It was first referenced in the ''[[Fable II]]'' quest [[The Vision]], the last [[quest]] in the [[DLC]] ''[[See the Future]]''. [[Theresa]] mentions that the Hero's child will control the fate of both [[Albion]] and Aurora.</p> |
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| + | [[Sabine]] (Ally)<br/> |
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| − | ==Geography== |
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| + | [[Kalin]] (Ally) |
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| − | <p sab="641">Aurora is situated at the northern end of a largely arid continent, overrun with sand and under the searing heat of the sun, that stretches between the [[Unknown Shore|unnamed shores]] and the Great Gate in the Veiled Path. Aurora is a large, but mostly empty continent, located to the south of Albion. Since deserts do not make very productive land, there is only one known remaining city in the lands of Aurora, namely the [[City of Aurora]]. The continent continues to the south of the Great Gate, beyond the borders of Aurora. Little is known of this region.</p> |
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| + | |Enemies = [[The Crawler]]<br> |
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| + | Logan<br> |
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| + | |Last = [[Fable: Edge of the World]] (Mentioned) |
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| + | |Status = Deceased}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Albion needs nothing less than a revolution.|Walter Beck}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="490">'''Sir''' '''Walter Beck''' is a companion character in ''[[Fable III]]'', acting as the [[Hero of Brightwall|Hero]]'s mentor and combat trainer, as well as Logan's assistant and advisor at the start of ''Fable III''. Walter is voiced by [[wikipedia:Bernard Hill|Bernard Hill]].</p> |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | <p sab="525">Not much is known of Aurora's history. Massive statues and magnificent temples indicate the continent was once home to a great civilization, but those days of glory are clearly over. The remains of their existence litter the country, deserted and in great decay. Clusters of these remains can be found in the [[Auroran Mine]], the [[Crossroads of Passing]], the [[Sandfall Palace]], [[Shadelight]], and the [[The Veiled Path|Veiled Path]]. It is unclear what caused the collapse of this civilization. It is possible [[the Crawler]] had some influence in it, but it is unlikely as the people of Aurora claim the Crawler to be a recent threat, having started attacking Aurora only in the last few years.</p> |
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| + | <p sab="498">Walter was a friend and companion of the [[Hero of Bowerstone]]; the two fought side-by-side in countless battles. Beck continued to serve his friend's son, [[Logan]], after the Hero of Bowerstone's death, but began reconsidering his position as Logan became a tyrant. Eventually, Beck, having been tasked by the Hero of Bowerstone to look after his/her youngest child (the [[Hero of Brightwall]]), realised that the Prince/Princess had the potential to be a Hero, something that Logan lacked. He leads the Hero (and [[Jasper]]) into a secret passage out of the castle to stage a revolution and is the supporting character in most of the revolution [[Quests|quests]].</p> |
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| − | <p sab="525">When the [[Darkness]] began it's assault of Aurora, the Auroran civilization fell to it's knees. Every night, the Crawler's [[Shadow (Fable III)|children]] would roam the streets of the City of Aurora freely, attacking civilians at random and dragging them from their homes before retreating once more with the approach of dawn. It during this tumultous time that the current [[Monarch|monarch]] of Albion, King [[Logan]], went on an expedition to the desert continent, only to be attacked and nearly killed by the Crawler. After Kalin nursed him back to health, Logan promised to save the Aurorans, only to abandon them to the Darkness when he realized that it would invade Albion.</p> |
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| + | <p sab="504">Once the Hero has successfully led the revolution and becomes King/Queen of [[Albion]], Walter appoints [[Hobson]] as their assistant while he works with [[Ben Finn]] to recruit and train an army to defend Albion against the [[The Crawler|Darkness]].</p> |
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| − | <p sab="525">Five years later, similar events played out with the arrival of Logan's sibling, the [[Hero of Brightwall]]. FIghting their way through Shadelight dungeon, only to succumb to the scorching heat and the relentless hallucinations of the Crawler, Kalin found them in the desert and united them with his/her companions, [[Ben Finn]] and [[Walter Beck]]. It was at this moment that Kalin asked the Hero to do what Logan failed to-protect her people from the Crawler. Agreeing to this request, Kalin pressed Aurora's navy into service during the revolution. After the revolution was successful, it was up to the [[Hero]] to decide whether to keep that promise or to exploit the Aurorans to mine resources to save Albion.</p> |
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| + | ==Story Appearances== |
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| + | <p sab="510">At the start of the game, it is apparent that Walter has been tutoring the Hero of Brightwall in combat for a long time. He is also becoming increasingly suspicious of Logan's motives, in how he rules, and shows distaste for the King. After hearing the Hero's encouraging or harsh speech, he teaches the Hero how to fight and how to perform flourishes. After the protesters gather around the castle, Walter speaks with Logan, but gets beaten by the guards. After the ultimatum set by Logan, Walter decides that him, the Hero and Jasper need to flee the castle. He serves as the guide to the Hero, leading him/her through the Catacombs, around the Dweller Camp, Bowerstone Sewers, The Unknown Shore and Shadelight Dungeon. He also proves instrumental, regarding tactics, during The Battle for Albion. |
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| − | <p sab="487">The City of Aurora is a small port city comprised of many small clay houses and a large stone temple. Despite their primitive lifestyle, the city is an important area of trade and holds an impressive naval force, presumably powerful enough to challenge Albion's. However, the harsh conditions of Aurora and the threat of the Crawler has caused [[Kalin]] to believe the city is doomed unless it receives aid from Albion. The only other remaining civilization on Aurora is the Sand Fury tribes, though their hostility prevents discovery as to the nature of their society.</p> |
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| + | Walter leads the Hero to many places to gather allies and is shown to have connections with several key members of the revolution even though he was closely associated with the royal family.</p> |
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| + | <p sab="511">[[File:King of Diamonds.jpg|180px|left|Sir Walter Beck as the King of Diamonds]]While in [[Aurora]], the Hero and Sir Walter are exploring a [[Shadelight|cave]] when he is struck blind by the [[The Crawler|Crawler]]. After escaping to the surface, Walter begs the Hero to leave him behind. Even if the Hero attempts to drag him to safety, he will collapse, forcing the Hero to go ahead alone to look for help. As the Hero wanders through the [[Shifting Sands|desert]], he/she sees mirages of Walter, one in which Walter tells the Hero of a personal experience which left him claustrophobic and afraid of the dark. Help comes to Walter and the Hero from the Aurorans, who were alerted of Walter and the Hero's disappearances by [[Ben Finn]].</p> |
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| − | == Society == |
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| − | ===Government and Law=== |
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| − | <p sab="536">Since [[Kalin]] inherited the control of the [[City of Aurora]] from her father, it is likely that Aurora is an autocracy of some kind. Kalin is referred to simply as the city's leader, indicating that due to the city's small population, there is no strictly defined government. The importance of the temple may also indicate a theocracy, a state ruled by the clergy. Of course, once Aurora has joined the revolution and placed the [[Hero of Brightwall]] on the throne, it will be a part of Albion, either as an equal part of the kingdom or as an exploited colony. This also leads to it's protection under the forces of the Albion [[Royal Army]], which finally protects the people from the Crawler.</p> |
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| + | <p sab="518">At the end of game, the Crawler and its Shadows attack Albion. During the battle, the Crawler takes control over Walter, and the Hero must kill him to stop the Crawler. After the battle, Walter congratulates the Hero for doing what was right, and says that he/she has made him proud. After this, he dies in the Hero's arms, who is on the verge of tears. After the battle, a statue of Walter is erected in the garden of [[Bowerstone Castle]] and the funeral service is held there. At the funeral, Ben Finn says "Let's send our friend off in style" and at his signal six soldiers fire their rifles off repeatedly, honouring the great man.</p> |
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| − | Unlike Albion, Aurora never managed to undergo it's own Industrial Revolution, which results in Aurora being stuck in an agricultural society focused on simple trade and services. The [[Gold|gold coin]] is the currency of Aurora as it is in Albion, although it is unknown if this is simply adopted when Albion takes over Aurora or if the gold coin was the traditional Auroran currency. |
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| − | Although specifics are lacking, it is clear that religion plays a major role in Auroran society, as the largest and most central building in the City of Aurora is their temple. Not only does the temple serve as a place of spiritual healing, but of physical healing as well, as the local priest, [[Priestess Mara]], is the person who tended to Ben Finn, Walter Beck, and the Hero of Brightwall. Key to Auroran religion and belief are a series of dyes made from rare Auroran flowers, whose colours represent different aspects of Auroran society. Although the incessant attacks from the Crawler made it impossible to gather the flowers, the Hero can aid the Aurorans in this matter by completing the [[Temple's Treasure]] quest. |
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| − | Unlike Albion, there is little indication of what the Auroran people do for entertainment. No pubs, elaborate games, drinking, gambling, prostitution, or arena fighting seems to exist in Aurora. There is no proof of Auroran literature and no hint towards Auroran theatre. This could be because of the attacks of the Crawler, which could have destroyed these simple pleasures. The only visible venue of entertainment is music, which the player can [[Lute Hero|take part in.]] |
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| + | <p sab="521">[[File:Sir Walter FH.jpg|Sir Walter Puppet from ''Fable Heroes''.|right]] |
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| − | *Aurora is the first place in the series that the player visits that is outside of Albion. |
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| + | {{Main|Sir Walter (Fable Heroes)}} |
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| − | *"Aurora" is the [[wikipedia:Latin|Latin]] word for "[[wikipedia:dawn|dawn]]", as well as the name of the Roman [[wikipedia:Aurora (mythology)|goddess of dawn]], and the astronomical phenomena of the [[wikipedia:Aurora (astronomy)|northern and southern lights]]. This links with the darkness being repelled by light, thus dawn. |
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| + | Sir Walter returns in the Xbox LIVE Arcade title, ''[[Fable Heroes]]'', as a playable character. He is unlocked after completing all of the levels, including The Credits, in the world of Albion. This also unlocks the achievement [[Ruler of Albion (Fable Heroes)|Ruler of Albion]].</p> |
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| − | *"Aurora" also has a geographical meaning, referring to a kind of Middle Eastern country, obviously in the east, the direction from where the sun rises. |
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| − | *The remains of a great civilization may be a reference to the collapsed Persian Empire. |
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| + | <p sab="527">Sir Walter wields a sword and pistol and is one of two characters in the game to use both melee and ranged attacks. On the Weapon Tile of the [[Abilities Board]], a Weapon Effect upgrade can be purchased for Sir Walter's sword to give it a trail effect that is very similar in appearance to the pools of [[darkness]] encountered in [[Shadelight]].</p> |
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| − | *Before Fable III was released, it was believed that Aurora was the invading threat, with no hint at the existence of the Crawler. This was most likely intended as a plot twist. |
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| − | *Auroran [[children]] never speak, except for your own children. This is because all voice tracks for children use British accents, which Aurorans do not have. |
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| − | *The [[City of Aurora]] is the only major city that does not feature ''Convict on the Run'' quests, some playthroughs will similarly not have ''Fetch/Courier'' quests. The residents will instead request gifts to earn their friendship. |
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| − | *Auroran homes and [[Shifting Sands#Notes|military buildings]] resemble shoes or boots when viewed from a distance and on the [[Sanctuary]] map. |
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| − | *Many Auroran homes have indestructible doors, meaning the player cannot break into them. |
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| − | *Some parents can be heard telling their children "I'll send you to Aurora if you keep acting bad". This is considered to be rare since it is barely heard. |
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| + | <blockquote sab="535">''Sir Walter Beck, the Hero Doll for people with balls. Walter himself was a loyal servant to the Hero of Bowerstone, and later a mentor to the Hero of Brightwall. His bravery, his skill with pistol and sword, and his fulsome, well-maintained beard mark him out as one of the finest men-at-arms in Albion. Boxed, mint-condition specimens of this Hero Doll are hard to find, as they appear to have the habit of gnawing their way out of their wrapping, apparently having been imbued with the same claustrophobia that plagued the real Walter.''</blockquote> |
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| + | :— Description of Sir Walter from [http://lionhead.com/introducing-sir-walter/ Fable Friday] |
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| + | ==Quotes== |
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| + | <p sab="545">{{Quote|You call that a royal speech? You didn't shout, you didn't threaten, and you were far too reasonable. It was bloody marvellous!|Walter Beck to the Hero of Brightwall after their encouraging speech to the kitchen staff.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="547">{{Quote|This kingdom needs nothing more than a revolution. It needs a new leader. It needs...a Hero.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, at the end of the quest, [[Life in the Castle]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="549">{{Quote|A-ha! You only went and broke it! Look at that! Am I a great teacher or what?|Walter Beck to the Hero after they broke his sword with a [[Flourish]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="551">{{Quote|It bloody worked! You really are a Hero!|Walter Beck to the Hero after they cast the [[Fireball Spell Gauntlet|Fireball]] spell and opened the way out of the castle.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="553">{{Quote|Hobbes, smart enough to use magic but not smart enough to wear their pants the right way round. Try explaining that.|Walter Beck after the Hero defeats the first Summoner [[hobbe]] in [[The Mistpeak Monorail]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="555">{{Quote|Good hit, reminds me of the time you broke my sword.|Walter Beck to the Hero while fighting hobbes in [[The Hole]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="557">{{Quote|Looks like we can't go around this time. But I have some Magic of my own. BOO!| Walter Beck scaring a summoner hobbe to death.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="559">{{Quote|So, this is what Aurora looks like then? I was hoping it would be a little less... cavey.|Walter Beck after washing up on the [[Unknown Shore]] in [[Aurora]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="561">{{Quote|Before we go on any further, I would just like to say one thing- BAAAAAAALLLLLLLS!|Walter Beck shortly before journeying into Shadelight.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="563">{{Quote|Sounds like the dog found something! Hm, you never know, it might be a luxury inn. Bats. He found bats. Good work boy, bats are exactly what we needed right now.|Walter Beck to [[Dog (Fable III)|Dog]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="565">{{Quote|Do you have the feeling someone's playing games with us?|Walter Beck to the Hero in Shadelight.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="567">{{Quote|My brigade had been pinned down by the enemy, until there was just me and two other men left. We retreated to a cave but they never came after us, they just blew up the entrance. We spent three days in that cave, no food, no light... just three men waiting to die in the dark.|A vision of Walter to the Hero in the Shifting Sands.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="569">{{Quote|Oh balls to you all! You aren't burying me yet!|Walter Beck after waking up in the temple in the [[City of Aurora]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="571">{{Quote|You've always done me proud.|Walter Beck's dying words to the Hero.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="573">{{Quote|These young thugs. Bloody lightweights, if you ask me.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, regarding the young mercenaries capacity for alcohol before becoming intoxicated.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="575">{{Quote|Ah! You can almost smell the sunlight! Isn't it wonderful? The damp, muggy, soggy sunlight. This is Mourningwood, alright. I just hope the people we're looking for are still alive.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, upon first entering Mourningwood.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="577">{{Quote|We made a good team back in that cave, didn't we? It's been a while since I've got stuck into a real fight. It was just like fighting by your father's/mother's side. I'd forgotten what it was like...standing next to a Hero.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, after the quest [[Mistpeak Monorail]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="579">{{Quote|There he is! The One and Only...Major Swift!|Sir Walter to Major Swift, on his arrival at Mourningwood Fort with the Hero of Brightwall.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="581">{{Quote|Ben Finn! It's good to see you! I take it the legends of this place are true, then?|Sir Walter to Ben Finn, during their reunion, after Sir Walter and the Hero of Brightwall have arrived at Mourningwood Fort.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="583">{{Quote|Neither did you...for a buffoon|Sir Walter's retort to Ben Finn, after the latter called him an "old man", after the quest [[the Hollow Legion]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="585">{{Quote|So... what do you say? Will you join us? With your help,we can put a stop to Logan's madness, bring back the real Albion Army.|Sir Walter to Major Swift, asking whether he will join the Rebellion, after the quest "The Hollow Legion".}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="587">{{Quote|Shut Up, Ben!|Sir Walter to Ben Finn on multiple occasions.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="589">{{Quote|And just try not to get the rest of these lads killed, will you? We're going to need you all.|Sir Walter to Major Swift and Ben Finn, just before his and the Hero of Brightwall's departure from Mourningwood Fort.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="591">{{Quote|Farewell, my friends!|Sir Walter to Major Swift and Ben Finn, just before his and the Hero of Brightwall's departure from Mourningwood Fort.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="593">{{Quote|Come on. You did good today, but we're just getting warmed up.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="595">{{Quote|We've descended into the chasms of the netherworld. Stared death in the face, and waded through things so foul, I'd rather not think about them. But this..is where it gets really ugly. And buried somewhere beneath it all, are the people, Logan has left behind.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone [[Sewers]] and through [[Bowerstone Industrial]].}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="597">{{Quote|You can see for yourself what life outside the castle is like. Poverty. Hunger. Disease. Wouldn't you want to rebel against it all?|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone Industrial.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="599">{{Quote|You won't see to many kids running around here. Most of them have no choice but to work. It's either that or begging.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone Industrial.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="601">{{Quote|I really love how much time we're spending in caves and sewers these days.|Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through the Bowerstone Sewers, in order to meet the Bowerstone Resistance.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="603">{{Quote|I knew you two would get along, in the end|Sir Walter to Page, regarding her relationship with the Hero of Brightwall.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="605">{{Quote|QUIET|Sir Walter yelling at the Crawler before throwing his torch at it.}}</p> |
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| + | <p sab="607">{{Quote|How about I stirke a butler on the bum.|Sir Walter to Jasper, after Jasper comments on Walters Claustraphobia.}}</p> |
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| + | *Walter is voiced by Bernard Hill, famous for his role as King Theoden in the ''[[Wikipedia:The Lord of the Rings film Trilogy|Lord of the Rings]]'' films. |
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| + | *He received his knighthood while fighting in the army of the Hero of Bowerstone. |
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| + | *Walter has Speluncaphobia, which is the fear of caves, nyctophobia, a frenzied fear of darkness, and claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces. During a battle, he and two other soldiers sought shelter in a cave to hide from the enemy's army. The enemy did not follow them, instead they blasted the entrance, leaving him and his men trapped inside the cave for three days. The event still has an effect on Walter to this day, as he makes several mentions of disliking caves, cramped spaces, and darkness. |
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| + | *A portrait of Sir Walter Beck can be dug up in the Bowerstone Castle garden and used as a piece of furniture. |
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| + | *His favourite word/catchphrase seems to be "''balls''," used as a swear word. |
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| + | *While in [[The Hole]] for the first time, Walter shows off his '''Magic''', which consists of screaming "''Boo!''" at a hobbe and frightening it to death. |
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| + | *He's the only person besides Jasper and the Hero who visits the Sanctuary. |
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| + | *In the ''Fable III'' Limited Collectors Edition deck of cards, Walter is seen as the King of Diamonds. |
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| + | *Walter is both the first and last enemy fought in the main storyline. The first time as your trainer, the second being possessed by the Crawler. |
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| + | *He plays the same role as the [[Weaver|Guildmaster]] and [[Theresa]] in the previous ''Fable'' titles. |
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| + | *When blinded by the Crawler, if you look at his eyes, they seem to be missing. But later on he opens his eyes while still blind, showing the black where was thought to be his missing eyes, was actually just black on his eyelids, possibly some of the darkness. |
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| + | *During his funeral there are several sparrows behind his statue, after the guns are fired they fly away. |
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| + | *The statue erected of him after his death has one foot on a barrel; this is likely a joke made by the developers alluding to [[Wikipedia:Captain Morgan|Captain Morgan]] rum. |
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| + | *While sitting in the upper floor of the tavern in Brightwall, Walter's sword seems to stick through the floor. |
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| + | *At one point during The Mistpeak Monorail, you can hear Walter quote Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'' when he says, "''A hit, a very palpable hit!''" However, Walter leaves out the 'very'. |
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| + | *As revealed in the second instalment of [[General Turner]]'s [[Traitor's Keep Diaries#General Turner.27s Diaries|diaries]], Walter fought alongside Turner and [[Major Swift]] while they were soldiers. Turner expressed his admiration for Walter, deeming him a "''fine soldier''." |
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| + | File:Walterhead.jpg|First glimpse of Walter from Dev Diary 1 |
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| + | File:Loganthrone.jpg|Sir Walter as Logan's advisor |
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| + | File:Capture.png|Walter in the [[Shadelight Dungeon]] |
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| + | Screen shot 2010-10-26 at 5.31.09 AM.png|Walter Beck |
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| + | Walter Possessed.jpg|Walter, possessed by the Crawler |
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| + | File:Collectable_Painting_Walter.png|Walter Beck's Portrait |
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| + | Walter Beck Combat.jpg|Walter fighting hobbes. |
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| “ | Albion needs nothing less than a revolution. — Walter Beck |
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Sir Walter Beck is a companion character in Fable III, acting as the Hero's mentor and combat trainer, as well as Logan's assistant and advisor at the start of Fable III. Walter is voiced by Bernard Hill.
Walter was a friend and companion of the Hero of Bowerstone; the two fought side-by-side in countless battles. Beck continued to serve his friend's son, Logan, after the Hero of Bowerstone's death, but began reconsidering his position as Logan became a tyrant. Eventually, Beck, having been tasked by the Hero of Bowerstone to look after his/her youngest child (the Hero of Brightwall), realised that the Prince/Princess had the potential to be a Hero, something that Logan lacked. He leads the Hero (and Jasper) into a secret passage out of the castle to stage a revolution and is the supporting character in most of the revolution quests.
Once the Hero has successfully led the revolution and becomes King/Queen of Albion, Walter appoints Hobson as their assistant while he works with Ben Finn to recruit and train an army to defend Albion against the Darkness.
Story Appearances
At the start of the game, it is apparent that Walter has been tutoring the Hero of Brightwall in combat for a long time. He is also becoming increasingly suspicious of Logan's motives, in how he rules, and shows distaste for the King. After hearing the Hero's encouraging or harsh speech, he teaches the Hero how to fight and how to perform flourishes. After the protesters gather around the castle, Walter speaks with Logan, but gets beaten by the guards. After the ultimatum set by Logan, Walter decides that him, the Hero and Jasper need to flee the castle. He serves as the guide to the Hero, leading him/her through the Catacombs, around the Dweller Camp, Bowerstone Sewers, The Unknown Shore and Shadelight Dungeon. He also proves instrumental, regarding tactics, during The Battle for Albion. Walter leads the Hero to many places to gather allies and is shown to have connections with several key members of the revolution even though he was closely associated with the royal family.
While in Aurora, the Hero and Sir Walter are exploring a cave when he is struck blind by the Crawler. After escaping to the surface, Walter begs the Hero to leave him behind. Even if the Hero attempts to drag him to safety, he will collapse, forcing the Hero to go ahead alone to look for help. As the Hero wanders through the desert, he/she sees mirages of Walter, one in which Walter tells the Hero of a personal experience which left him claustrophobic and afraid of the dark. Help comes to Walter and the Hero from the Aurorans, who were alerted of Walter and the Hero's disappearances by Ben Finn.
At the end of game, the Crawler and its Shadows attack Albion. During the battle, the Crawler takes control over Walter, and the Hero must kill him to stop the Crawler. After the battle, Walter congratulates the Hero for doing what was right, and says that he/she has made him proud. After this, he dies in the Hero's arms, who is on the verge of tears. After the battle, a statue of Walter is erected in the garden of Bowerstone Castle and the funeral service is held there. At the funeral, Ben Finn says "Let's send our friend off in style" and at his signal six soldiers fire their rifles off repeatedly, honouring the great man.
Fable Heroes
- Main article: Sir Walter (Fable Heroes)
Sir Walter returns in the Xbox LIVE Arcade title, Fable Heroes, as a playable character. He is unlocked after completing all of the levels, including The Credits, in the world of Albion. This also unlocks the achievement Ruler of Albion.
Sir Walter wields a sword and pistol and is one of two characters in the game to use both melee and ranged attacks. On the Weapon Tile of the Abilities Board, a Weapon Effect upgrade can be purchased for Sir Walter's sword to give it a trail effect that is very similar in appearance to the pools of darkness encountered in Shadelight.
Sir Walter Beck, the Hero Doll for people with balls. Walter himself was a loyal servant to the Hero of Bowerstone, and later a mentor to the Hero of Brightwall. His bravery, his skill with pistol and sword, and his fulsome, well-maintained beard mark him out as one of the finest men-at-arms in Albion. Boxed, mint-condition specimens of this Hero Doll are hard to find, as they appear to have the habit of gnawing their way out of their wrapping, apparently having been imbued with the same claustrophobia that plagued the real Walter.
- — Description of Sir Walter from Fable Friday
Quotes
| “ | You call that a royal speech? You didn't shout, you didn't threaten, and you were far too reasonable. It was bloody marvellous! — Walter Beck to the Hero of Brightwall after their encouraging speech to the kitchen staff. |
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| “ | This kingdom needs nothing more than a revolution. It needs a new leader. It needs...a Hero. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, at the end of the quest, Life in the Castle. |
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| “ | A-ha! You only went and broke it! Look at that! Am I a great teacher or what? — Walter Beck to the Hero after they broke his sword with a Flourish. |
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| “ | It bloody worked! You really are a Hero! — Walter Beck to the Hero after they cast the Fireball spell and opened the way out of the castle. |
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| “ | Hobbes, smart enough to use magic but not smart enough to wear their pants the right way round. Try explaining that. — Walter Beck after the Hero defeats the first Summoner hobbe in The Mistpeak Monorail. |
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| “ | Good hit, reminds me of the time you broke my sword. — Walter Beck to the Hero while fighting hobbes in The Hole. |
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| “ | Looks like we can't go around this time. But I have some Magic of my own. BOO! — Walter Beck scaring a summoner hobbe to death. |
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| “ | So, this is what Aurora looks like then? I was hoping it would be a little less... cavey. — Walter Beck after washing up on the Unknown Shore in Aurora. |
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| “ | Before we go on any further, I would just like to say one thing- BAAAAAAALLLLLLLS! — Walter Beck shortly before journeying into Shadelight. |
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| “ | Sounds like the dog found something! Hm, you never know, it might be a luxury inn. Bats. He found bats. Good work boy, bats are exactly what we needed right now. — Walter Beck to Dog. |
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| “ | Do you have the feeling someone's playing games with us? — Walter Beck to the Hero in Shadelight. |
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| “ | My brigade had been pinned down by the enemy, until there was just me and two other men left. We retreated to a cave but they never came after us, they just blew up the entrance. We spent three days in that cave, no food, no light... just three men waiting to die in the dark. — A vision of Walter to the Hero in the Shifting Sands. |
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| “ | Oh balls to you all! You aren't burying me yet! — Walter Beck after waking up in the temple in the City of Aurora. |
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| “ | You've always done me proud. — Walter Beck's dying words to the Hero. |
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| “ | These young thugs. Bloody lightweights, if you ask me. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, regarding the young mercenaries capacity for alcohol before becoming intoxicated. |
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| “ | Ah! You can almost smell the sunlight! Isn't it wonderful? The damp, muggy, soggy sunlight. This is Mourningwood, alright. I just hope the people we're looking for are still alive. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, upon first entering Mourningwood. |
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| “ | We made a good team back in that cave, didn't we? It's been a while since I've got stuck into a real fight. It was just like fighting by your father's/mother's side. I'd forgotten what it was like...standing next to a Hero. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, after the quest Mistpeak Monorail. |
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| “ | There he is! The One and Only...Major Swift! — Sir Walter to Major Swift, on his arrival at Mourningwood Fort with the Hero of Brightwall. |
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| “ | Ben Finn! It's good to see you! I take it the legends of this place are true, then? — Sir Walter to Ben Finn, during their reunion, after Sir Walter and the Hero of Brightwall have arrived at Mourningwood Fort. |
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| “ | Neither did you...for a buffoon — Sir Walter's retort to Ben Finn, after the latter called him an "old man", after the quest the Hollow Legion. |
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| “ | So... what do you say? Will you join us? With your help,we can put a stop to Logan's madness, bring back the real Albion Army. — Sir Walter to Major Swift, asking whether he will join the Rebellion, after the quest "The Hollow Legion". |
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| “ | Shut Up, Ben! — Sir Walter to Ben Finn on multiple occasions. |
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| “ | And just try not to get the rest of these lads killed, will you? We're going to need you all. — Sir Walter to Major Swift and Ben Finn, just before his and the Hero of Brightwall's departure from Mourningwood Fort. |
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| “ | Farewell, my friends! — Sir Walter to Major Swift and Ben Finn, just before his and the Hero of Brightwall's departure from Mourningwood Fort. |
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| “ | Come on. You did good today, but we're just getting warmed up. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall |
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| “ | We've descended into the chasms of the netherworld. Stared death in the face, and waded through things so foul, I'd rather not think about them. But this..is where it gets really ugly. And buried somewhere beneath it all, are the people, Logan has left behind. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone Sewers and through Bowerstone Industrial. |
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| “ | You can see for yourself what life outside the castle is like. Poverty. Hunger. Disease. Wouldn't you want to rebel against it all? — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone Industrial. |
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| “ | You won't see to many kids running around here. Most of them have no choice but to work. It's either that or begging. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through Bowerstone Industrial. |
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| “ | I really love how much time we're spending in caves and sewers these days. — Sir Walter to the Hero of Brightwall, while journeying through the Bowerstone Sewers, in order to meet the Bowerstone Resistance. |
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| “ | I knew you two would get along, in the end — Sir Walter to Page, regarding her relationship with the Hero of Brightwall. |
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| “ | QUIET — Sir Walter yelling at the Crawler before throwing his torch at it. |
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| “ | How about I stirke a butler on the bum. — Sir Walter to Jasper, after Jasper comments on Walters Claustraphobia. |
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Trivia
- Walter is voiced by Bernard Hill, famous for his role as King Theoden in the Lord of the Rings films.
- He received his knighthood while fighting in the army of the Hero of Bowerstone.
- Walter has Speluncaphobia, which is the fear of caves, nyctophobia, a frenzied fear of darkness, and claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces. During a battle, he and two other soldiers sought shelter in a cave to hide from the enemy's army. The enemy did not follow them, instead they blasted the entrance, leaving him and his men trapped inside the cave for three days. The event still has an effect on Walter to this day, as he makes several mentions of disliking caves, cramped spaces, and darkness.
- A portrait of Sir Walter Beck can be dug up in the Bowerstone Castle garden and used as a piece of furniture.
- His favourite word/catchphrase seems to be "balls," used as a swear word.
- While in The Hole for the first time, Walter shows off his Magic, which consists of screaming "Boo!" at a hobbe and frightening it to death.
- He's the only person besides Jasper and the Hero who visits the Sanctuary.
- In the Fable III Limited Collectors Edition deck of cards, Walter is seen as the King of Diamonds.
- Walter is both the first and last enemy fought in the main storyline. The first time as your trainer, the second being possessed by the Crawler.
- He plays the same role as the Guildmaster and Theresa in the previous Fable titles.
- When blinded by the Crawler, if you look at his eyes, they seem to be missing. But later on he opens his eyes while still blind, showing the black where was thought to be his missing eyes, was actually just black on his eyelids, possibly some of the darkness.
- During his funeral there are several sparrows behind his statue, after the guns are fired they fly away.
- The statue erected of him after his death has one foot on a barrel; this is likely a joke made by the developers alluding to Captain Morgan rum.
- While sitting in the upper floor of the tavern in Brightwall, Walter's sword seems to stick through the floor.
- At one point during The Mistpeak Monorail, you can hear Walter quote Shakespeare's Hamlet when he says, "A hit, a very palpable hit!" However, Walter leaves out the 'very'.
- As revealed in the second instalment of General Turner's diaries, Walter fought alongside Turner and Major Swift while they were soldiers. Turner expressed his admiration for Walter, deeming him a "fine soldier."
Gallery
First glimpse of Walter from Dev Diary 1
Sir Walter as Logan's advisor
Walter in the Shadelight Dungeon
Walter Beck
Walter, possessed by the Crawler
Walter Beck's Portrait
Walter fighting hobbes.
External Links
[1] GameSpot Interview
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