Malachi
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| Malachi | |
| Japanese Name | Evil |
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| Alternate Names | Cthulhu |
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| Abilities | |
| Monster Type | Literary |
| Mythical Lore Origins | |
Malachi is actually the name assigned to the monster better known as Cthulhu, but due to a botch up in the English team, the name of Malachi has been given to the monster Cthulhu and vice versa.
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[edit] Overview
Malachi is based on the Lovecraftian entity Cthulu, a towering, dragon like creature with a tentacled visage, known to cause madness at a glance and capable of acts of massive destruction. Cthulu is a member of 'the Great Old Ones', a race of mighty cosmic entities trapped for unknown reasons.
In the Castlevania series Malachi draws from its origin quite extensively, with an appearance similar to its literary counterpart; being more anthropomorphic but with a characteristic tentacled head, complete with a squid-like beak. Its distinguishing attack, 'Nightmare' also seems to be adapted from the source material.
[edit] Game-Specific Information
The Malachi seems to be wearing a belt buckle, albeit without pants or a belt. It can be seen when they lean back to preform a slash attack. A Malachi also makes an appearance in Dawn of Sorrow's opening cinematic. His attacks include slashing and creating a skull seal in-front of him which appears to shoot a slowly rolling ball of fungus and mold.
[edit] Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
The Malachi seems to be wearing a belt buckle, albeit without pants or a belt. It can be seen when they lean back to preform a slash attack. A Malachi also makes an appearance in Dawn of Sorrow's opening cinematic. His attacks include slashing and creating a skull seal in-front of him which generates a nightmare that slowly rolls forward.

