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The Ancient Ruin[1] (ナックルズ族の台座[2] Nakkuruzu-zoku no daiza?, lit. "Knuckles tribe pedestal"), also known as the ancient shrine[3], is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is an ancient monument that can be used to unlock alternate paths in different Stages with the Mystic Melody Level Up Item.

Description[]

Sa2 mystic melody ruin

An Ancient Ruin in a Stage, from Sonic Adventure.

The Ancient Ruins are small shrine-like temples that originated from the Knuckles Clan civilization.

Game appearances[]

Sonic Adventure 2[]

In Sonic Adventure and its enhanced port Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Ancient Ruins can be found in every Stage. At first, the playable characters can only examine the Ancient Ruins (only Knuckles seems familiar with them). However, upon obtaining the Mystic Melody, they can use it to activate these ruins which will create a path leading to either shortcuts through the stage, other objects, or a lost Chao.

How these paths open depends on the stage, such as:

In other media[]

Archie Comics[]

Main article: Ancient Ruin (Archie)
Ancient Ruin Archie

An Ancient Ruin, from Sonic the Hedgehog #260.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-off comic series published by Archie Comics, there is a pedestal inside the Eusebes Temple that looks virtually identical to the Ancient Ruins. Coincidentally, the Mystic Melody was played near it to initiate the rebirth of Aquarius, further enforcing their similarities.

References[]

  1. Prima Development (20 June 2001). "Interactive Objects". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 12. ISBN 978-0761536147.
  2. "System" (in Japanese). Sonic Adventure 2 Hero/Dark Manual. SoftBank. 16 July 2001. pp. 23. ISBN 978-4797317152.
  3. Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic Adventure 2/Sonic Adventure 2: Battle". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 116. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Mystic Melody: Play it near an ancient shrine to summon a glowing portal in the air"

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