Mariel
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A Mariel is a spider-like enemy that debuted in Kirby's Dream Land 3. A Mariel starts out as a black circle resting on the ground, but as soon as Kirby approaches it, it grows four thin, long spider legs, gains a pair of tiny, white eyes and begins to walk around. Mariels appear to be poisonous, as inhaling and swallowing one reduces Kirby' or Gooey's Health by half a unit.
Game appearances
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Mariels make their first appearance in Kirby's Dream Land 3, debuting in the sixth stage of Grass Land. In this game, they can sometimes be found resting directly in front of doors, making them hard to see due to their black color. Any attack can defeat them.
Locations
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Mariel can be found in the following levels and stages:
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Mariels reappear in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Here, they look and behave similarly as in their first appearance, though their bodies now have what appears to be hair or fur. Just like in Kirby's Dream Land 3, they can be defeated using any attack. Mariel appears on the 31st Enemy Info Card.
Mariel is the third enemy painted and brought to life by Adeleine during the fight with her while she is possessed by Dark Matter.
Locations
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Mariel can be found in the following levels and stages:
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| Stage | Pop Star | Rock Star | Aqua Star | Neo Star | Shiver Star | Ripple Star | Dark Star |
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Trivia
- When its legs are folded in, Mariel appears similar to an exposed Nidoo or a Bo.
- In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Mariel can be seen as an opposite to Apolo; where swallowing Mariel hurts Kirby, swallowing Apolo heals him by the same amount.
Gallery
Screenshot from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Sketch of Mariel along with Glom from the False Ending credits for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Illustration of Glom eating Mariel from the true ending credits for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | マリエル Marieru |
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