Swamp
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The Swamp is the first area found in The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning.
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Definition
The swamp is a land abundant in wild life. Home to creatures such as Dragonflies, Frogweeds, and Bulb Spiders, it is one of the the more habitable places in the game. The swamp contains lots of trees, mushrooms, grass, and mud. The pathway is usually bordered by trees all around. It also contains skeletons of very large beasts. The swamp is also home to the Dragon Temple. The swamps source is the Silver River, which feeds it with water. It also appears to be quite isolated.
Plot
The story begins with how Spyro came to live in the swamps. When the temple was attacked by the apes, Ignitus put Spyro's egg in the silver river to save it. It then proceeded to float ashore in the swamp where Flash and Nina found it. After the creature inside hatched, they adopted it as their own and named the creature Spyro. He was raised alongside Sparx who was a dragonfly born the same day. A few years later, when the two were playing a game of hide and seek in the swamp, Sparx was captured by a small band of apes who recognized Spyro as a dragon and attacked him. It was during this fight that Spyro awakened his flame breath in an attempt to save Sparx. He was successful but began to wonder what he was and so he left his home to find out. Sparx later came to accompany him and the two set off. Dealing with the creatures along the way, Spyro came to find Ignitus in a cave where he was told he was a rare dragon who could define his era. He also learned of the evil dragon known as Cynder, who had been the main cause of the dragon's defeat in their war against the apes. Spyro the convinces Ignitus to take him to the temple so that he can learn of his species. Spyro then goes through a series of tunnels and passages defeating apes as he goes until he liberates the temple from their control.
Place in Story
The Swamp serves as a tutorial level and an introduction. It is also home of the dragon temple, an important base for the dragons to operate from.
Enemies
1. Frogweed: A weak, mostly immobile enemy that is a giant weed with a long tongue, which is used for attack.
2. Bulb Spider: A mushroom like creature with spider legs. It's main method of attack is to jump and spin at its opponents. It's mobile.
3. Ape (Small): The first apes met in the game. They flip and evade attacks and will quickly claw at Spyro. They are not very strong.
4. Ape (Medium): The strongest kind of ape met before reclaiming the temple. They are moderately strong with larger help than the smaller apes. They don't dodge as much but are better equipped, however, Spyro's melee and breath attacks still cause them to flinch.
5. Vine Ogre: A unique monster of the swamp completely made of vines. They are only found at one point in the swamp. They do not flinch from Spyro's attacks. They attack with powerful pounds and punches.
