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| − | * This card is based on [[wikipedia:Gawain|Gawain]], a Knight of the Round Table who was known for his bravery. He honored a deal he made with the enigmatic [[wikipedia:Green Knight|Green Knight]], even though he was led to believe it would result in his death. | + | * This card is based on [[wikipedia:Gawain|Gawain]], a Knight of the Round Table who was known for his bravery. He honored a deal he made with the enigmatic [[wikipedia:Green Knight|Green Knight]], even though he was led to believe it would result in his death. In his artwork he can be seen wearing a green sash a possible homage to the tale. |
** This act of bravery is reflected in the card's effect, as it Special Summons itself in Defense Position, even thought its ATK is far higher than its DEF. As such, this card can be seen as, like its namesake, offering its life to the enemy as an act of honor and courage. | ** This act of bravery is reflected in the card's effect, as it Special Summons itself in Defense Position, even thought its ATK is far higher than its DEF. As such, this card can be seen as, like its namesake, offering its life to the enemy as an act of honor and courage. | ||
* "[[Noble Arms - Gallatin]]" is featured in this card's artwork. | * "[[Noble Arms - Gallatin]]" is featured in this card's artwork. | ||
** In Arthurian lore, [[wikipedia:Gawain|Gawain]] was said to grow weaker as days went on, being weaker at night then he was in the morning. This is reflected in "[[Noble Arms - Gallatin]]" as a reduction in attack by 200 for everyone one of the controllers standby phases. | ** In Arthurian lore, [[wikipedia:Gawain|Gawain]] was said to grow weaker as days went on, being weaker at night then he was in the morning. This is reflected in "[[Noble Arms - Gallatin]]" as a reduction in attack by 200 for everyone one of the controllers standby phases. | ||
Revision as of 05:43, 7 May 2013
- This card is based on Gawain, a Knight of the Round Table who was known for his bravery. He honored a deal he made with the enigmatic Green Knight, even though he was led to believe it would result in his death. In his artwork he can be seen wearing a green sash a possible homage to the tale.
- This act of bravery is reflected in the card's effect, as it Special Summons itself in Defense Position, even thought its ATK is far higher than its DEF. As such, this card can be seen as, like its namesake, offering its life to the enemy as an act of honor and courage.
- "Noble Arms - Gallatin" is featured in this card's artwork.
- In Arthurian lore, Gawain was said to grow weaker as days went on, being weaker at night then he was in the morning. This is reflected in "Noble Arms - Gallatin" as a reduction in attack by 200 for everyone one of the controllers standby phases.
