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Baleful Polymorph was renamed per TRS


* The gypsy showing Graham what was going on with his family. Mordack is ''torturing'' Alexander, and threatening to feed him to the cat. Said cat [[BalefulPolymorph used to be the same son-of-a-witch]] who had enslaved and brutalized Alexander for ''years.'' [[ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels On so many levels]], that is the stuff of bad dreams.

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* The gypsy showing Graham what was going on with his family. Mordack is ''torturing'' Alexander, and threatening to feed him to the cat. Said cat [[BalefulPolymorph [[ForcedTransformation used to be the same son-of-a-witch]] who had enslaved and brutalized Alexander for ''years.'' [[ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels On so many levels]], that is the stuff of bad dreams.
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* The gypsy showing Graham what was going on with his family. Mordack is ''torturing'' Alexander, and threatening to feed him to the cat. Said cat [[BalefulPolymorph used to be the same son-of-a-witch]] who had enslaved and brutalized Alexander for ''years.'' [[ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels On so many levels]], [[AdultFear that is the stuff of bad dreams]].

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* The gypsy showing Graham what was going on with his family. Mordack is ''torturing'' Alexander, and threatening to feed him to the cat. Said cat [[BalefulPolymorph used to be the same son-of-a-witch]] who had enslaved and brutalized Alexander for ''years.'' [[ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels On so many levels]], [[AdultFear that is the stuff of bad dreams]].dreams.
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* The sailing segment towards the end of Graham's adventure; it is a trial and error "maze" of sorts where 'error' means being devoured by a ravenous SeaMonster. There is also a rather off-putting or uncanny theme playing while at sea, which abruptly ends when the monster rears its massive jet-black head and crushes both Graham and his vessel in its jaws. This is likely to happen to most everybody playing through this bit since again, they've no way of knowing exactly where to go.
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* Yeah, the Forest Witch was a sadist psychopath. But did she really deserve an AndIMustScream defeat? Especially since [she's trapped in there until someone frees her, and the most likely scenario is that the genie sent her to where the lamp originally was... in which the only item that can open said cave is destroyed forever.

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* Yeah, the Forest Witch was a sadist psychopath. But did she really deserve an AndIMustScream defeat? Especially since [she's she's trapped in there until someone frees her, and the most likely scenario is that the genie sent her to where the lamp originally was... in which the only item that can open said cave is destroyed forever.

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* How about if you eat the magical fruit and take the amulet back to Genesta, [[spoiler:then get sent home to watch Graham die anyway]]?

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* How about if you eat the magical fruit and take the amulet back to Genesta, [[spoiler:then then get sent home to watch Graham die anyway]]?anyway?



* The scream used when Graham falls to his death.
** Though it turns into {{Narm}} if you fall up the short staircase once arriving at Mordack's island, as the scream is cut off almost immediately.

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* The scream used when Graham falls to his death.
** Though it turns into {{Narm}}
death, [[JumpScare if you fall up the short staircase once arriving at Mordack's island, as the scream is cut off almost immediately.weren't expecting to fall]].



* Yeah, the Forest Witch was a sadist psychopath. But [[spoiler:did she really deserve an AndIMustScream]] defeat? Especially since [[spoiler:she's trapped in there until someone frees her, and the most likely scenario is that the genie sent her to where the lamp originally was... in which the only item that can open said cave is destroyed forever.]]

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* Yeah, the Forest Witch was a sadist psychopath. But [[spoiler:did did she really deserve an AndIMustScream]] AndIMustScream defeat? Especially since [[spoiler:she's [she's trapped in there until someone frees her, and the most likely scenario is that the genie sent her to where the lamp originally was... in which the only item that can open said cave is destroyed forever.]]
forever.



* We know from the first meeting Alhazred is [[{{Jerkass}} no gentleman]]. When we find out what he did to Cassima's parents, he turns into "detestable slime bag." When we see that he was behind the islands' discord and colluded with Mordack, he jumps up to "pile of shit." When we realize that he plans to ''[[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness "dispose" of Cassima]]'' ''[[IHaveYouNowMyPretty after the wedding night]]'', Alhazred turns into "Alex, skewer the bastard ''NOW!''"

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* We know from the first meeting Alhazred is [[{{Jerkass}} no gentleman]]. When we find out what he did to Cassima's parents, he turns into "detestable slime bag." When we see that he was behind the islands' discord and colluded with Mordack, he jumps up to "pile of shit." When we realize that he plans to ''[[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness "dispose" "dispose"]] of Cassima]]'' Cassima'' ''[[IHaveYouNowMyPretty after the wedding night]]'', Alhazred turns into "Alex, skewer the bastard ''NOW!''"



* Alexander interrupting the forced wedding of his beloved Cassima to Alhazred... only for [[spoiler:Cassima to affirm that she is in love with her bridegroom, and order Alexander's death]]. Of course, [[spoiler:it turns out that she's actually the genie in disguise]], but it's still a nasty shock.

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* Alexander interrupting the forced wedding of his beloved Cassima to Alhazred... only for [[spoiler:Cassima Cassima to affirm that she is ''is'' in love with her bridegroom, and order Alexander's death]]. death. Of course, [[spoiler:it it turns out that she's actually the genie in disguise]], disguise, but it's still a nasty shock.



* Rosella and the Troll King being trapped in [[spoiler:the coffin]] is already pretty scary, but then the skeletons start trying to dig their way in. If you take too long finding a way out, a grinning skull will poke through the wall expectantly. Cue Game Over.

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* Rosella and the Troll King being trapped in [[spoiler:the coffin]] the coffin is already pretty scary, but then the skeletons start trying to dig their way in. If you take too long finding a way out, a grinning skull will poke through the wall expectantly. Cue Game Over.
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* When Valanice encounters Mab frozen in ice, it is not pretty.

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* When Valanice encounters Mab frozen in ice, it is not pretty.pretty.

!!''VideoGame/KingsQuestMaskOfEternity''
* The beginning of the game takes place in Daventry, and it can be rather scary; the music, the dark surroundings, the jumping humanoids (spriggans) that can tear you to pieces and you don't have any way to defend yourself yet.
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** Even if Alexander did turn Manannan back into the form of the Wizard he used to be, there is no doubt that Manannan the evil wizard would be pissed that Alexander turned him into a cat in the first place that he would kill Alexander and his Royal Family possibly even King Graham too as revenge for turning him into a Cat in the Third Game of the King's Quest Series.
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* Rosella and the Troll King being trapped in [[spoiler:the coffin]] is already pretty scary, but then the skeletons start trying to dig their way in. If you take too long finding a way out, a grinning skull will poke through the wall expectantly. Cue Game Over.

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* Rosella and the Troll King being trapped in [[spoiler:the coffin]] is already pretty scary, but then the skeletons start trying to dig their way in. If you take too long finding a way out, a grinning skull will poke through the wall expectantly. Cue Game Over.Over.
* When Valanice encounters Mab frozen in ice, it is not pretty.
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----> Hen 1: Poor Roger, he was such a fine Rooster.
----> Hen 2: He's quite a fox now.
----> Hen 1: It's a shame what the wizard did to him.
----> Hen 2: I know, when he visits, [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody he doesn't know whether to be friendly or eat us]].

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----> --> Hen 1: Poor Roger, he was such a fine Rooster.
----> --> Hen 2: He's quite a fox now.
----> --> Hen 1: It's a shame what the wizard did to him.
----> --> Hen 2: I know, when he visits, [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody he doesn't know whether to be friendly or eat us]].
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Valanice can also die of fright by looking at the woman's face.


-> Valanice: My goodness! Could she ever use a facial.
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----> Valanice: My goodness! Could she ever use a facial.

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----> -> Valanice: My goodness! Could she ever use a facial.

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* The cursed crying woman; when Rosella asks what's wrong, she says it's her face. She then shows her face (facing away from the player) to Rosella, who screams, and immediate game over. How can a face be so scary that you can die from fear just by looking at it?

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* The cursed crying woman; when Valanice or Rosella asks ask what's wrong, she says it's her face. She then shows her face (facing away from the player) to Rosella, the character you're playing as, who screams, and immediate game over. How can a face be so scary that you can die from fear just by looking at it?it?
----> Valanice: My goodness! Could she ever use a facial.
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** Further FridgeHorror, read the KQIV entries above. After all of those, ''THIS'' is what ended up killing her from fright? (Keep in mind KQIV rivals VI for the title of scariest KingsQuest game.) It seems this may be a contender for the most literal "NothingIsScarier" in the entire series.

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** Further FridgeHorror, read the KQIV entries above. After all of those, ''THIS'' is what ended up killing her from fright? (Keep in mind KQIV rivals VI for the title of scariest KingsQuest ''King's Quest'' game.) It seems this may be a contender for the most literal "NothingIsScarier" in the entire series.
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** With the unsettled ghosts previously mentioned, you actually take turns dealing with both. Dig up a item while dealing with zombies, deal with a freaky ghost, go back to the zombies again, then another ghost. About 4-5 times in succession.

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** With the unsettled ghosts previously mentioned, you actually take turns dealing with both. Dig up a an item while dealing with zombies, deal with a freaky ghost, go back to the zombies again, then another ghost. About 4-5 times in succession.
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----> Hen 1: It's a shame what the wizard did to him,

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----> Hen 1: It's a shame what the wizard did to him, him.
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** This sequence was the subject of a live action advertisement for the game, that is just as dark and frightening. The actress is assaulted and dragged off at the end.
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* Adding to the ParanoiaFuel of Manannan's house, Manannan will kill you if he happens upon you while you're carrying an item that can be used for spellcasting... which includes something as mundane as *a fly's wing*. You have to hide such items away under your bed (your only safe space in the house) while he's around. Granted, the game helps you out a bit by [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience showing a red outline]] around dangerous items in your inventory, but it's still a nasty way to keep you on your toes.

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* Adding to the ParanoiaFuel of Manannan's house, Manannan will kill you if he happens upon you while you're carrying an item that can be used for spellcasting... which includes something as mundane as *a ''a fly's wing*.wing''. You have to hide such items away under your bed (your only safe space in the house) while he's around. Granted, the game helps you out a bit by [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience showing a red outline]] around dangerous items in your inventory, but it's still a nasty way to keep you on your toes.
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* Adding to the ParanoiaFuel of Manannan's house, Manannan will kill you if he happens upon you while you're carrying an item that can be used for spellcasting... which includes something as mundane as *a fly's wing*. You have to hide such items away under your bed (your only safe space in the house) while he's around. Granted, the game helps you out a bit by [[ColorCodedForYourConvenience showing a red outline]] around dangerous items in your inventory, but it's still a nasty way to keep you on your toes.
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* Alexander interrupting the forced wedding of his beloved Cassima to Alhazred... only for [[spoiler:Cassima to affirm that she is in love with her bridegroom, and order Alexander's death]]. Of course, [[spoiler:it turns out that she's actually the genie in disguise]], but it's still a nasty shock.
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* We know from the first meeting Alhazred is [[{{Jerkass}} no gentleman]]. When we find out what he did to Cassima's parents, he turns into "detestable slime bag." When we see that he was behind the islands' discord and colluded with Mordack, he jumps up to "pile of shit." When we realize that he plans to ''[[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness "dispose" of Cassima]]'' ''[[IHaveYouNowMyPretty after the wedding night]]''''', Alhazred turns into "Alex, skewer the bastard ''NOW!''"

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* We know from the first meeting Alhazred is [[{{Jerkass}} no gentleman]]. When we find out what he did to Cassima's parents, he turns into "detestable slime bag." When we see that he was behind the islands' discord and colluded with Mordack, he jumps up to "pile of shit." When we realize that he plans to ''[[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness "dispose" of Cassima]]'' ''[[IHaveYouNowMyPretty after the wedding night]]''''', night]]'', Alhazred turns into "Alex, skewer the bastard ''NOW!''"

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