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'''Cherry Cross Station''' is a [[Mer-Line station]] located in [[Cherry Meadow]]. It contains the [[Archangel|archangel]] [[Alice]].
 
'''Cherry Cross Station''' is a [[Mer-Line station]] located in [[Cherry Meadow]]. It contains the [[Archangel|archangel]] [[Alice]].
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== Description ==
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The door to Cherry Cross Station's archangel is unlocked, however too small for the player to enter.  To the right is an elevator which falls apart, trapping the player in a cramped room.  The trials in each room must be cleared by changing sizes, by growing bigger from eating the cake and turning smaller from the bottled potion.
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=== 1st Room ===
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Grow large with the cake to move the nearby boulder, then shrink with the bottle to proceed through the gap revealed.
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=== 2nd Room ===
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Become normal size to clear the unique Springheel battle and retrieve tiny crates, you will need one placed against the counter for later. Turn giant to remove the crate from the upper shelves, then shrink to climb the countertop and shelves towards the top lever.  This powers an elevator which leads to the next area.
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=== 3rd Room ===
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Simply cross the field and inspect the gigantic chest, triggering a battle with a Queenyx and Manispear.  It holds the White Rabbit Key that will fit the first room's cabinet.  Unlock it and flip the newly spawned lever to re-enter the station, doing so while tiny will allow access Platform B.  (The lever stays available permanently in case a return trip is needed)
  
 
== Battles ==
 
== Battles ==
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=== Early game ===
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=== Archangel ===
 
{{Main|Alice}}
 
{{Main|Alice}}
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=== Giant cache ===
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{{BattleTeam
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| member_1 = Monster
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| member_2 = Monster
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| monster_1 = Queenyx
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| monster_2 = Manispear
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}}
  
 
=== Post-game ===
 
=== Post-game ===
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=== Springheel===
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=== Tiny Springheel===
 
==== Overworld ====
 
==== Overworld ====
 
{{OverworldMonstersTable
 
{{OverworldMonstersTable
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| monster_7_rate_night = 14.3
 
| monster_7_rate_night = 14.3
 
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=== Springheel* ===
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==== Overworld ====
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{{OverworldMonstersTable
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| monster_1 = Scampire
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| monster_1_overworld = Springheel
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| monster_1_rate_day = 100.0
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| monster_1_rate_night = 100.0
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}}
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==== Backup ====
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{{BackupMonstersTable
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| monster_1 = Thwackalope
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| monster_1_rate_day = 100.0
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| monster_1_rate_night = 100.0
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| monster_2 = Muskrateer
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| monster_2_rate_day = 100.0
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| monster_2_rate_night = 100.0
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}}
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All three monsters appear at once*
  
 
=== Elfless ===
 
=== Elfless ===
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=== Name Origin ===
 
=== Name Origin ===
 
Cherry Cross Station is named after [[wikipedia:Charing Cross tube station|Charring Cross]] on the [[wikipedia:London Underground|London Underground]].
 
Cherry Cross Station is named after [[wikipedia:Charing Cross tube station|Charring Cross]] on the [[wikipedia:London Underground|London Underground]].
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=== Other ===
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Cherry Cross Station contains several inspirations and creative references to [[wikipedia:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland|Alice in Wonderland]] and its various media adaptations.
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* The size-changing mechanics are directly inspired by Alice's adventures, where she would grow from eating the 'Eat Me' Cake and shrink from sipping the 'Drink Me' potion.  Each magically appeared for Alice when she first faced a task impossible at at human size.
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* The second room's unique Springheel's battle and its opening quote, "You've disturbed a monster's tea party" is an interpretation of the famous "Mad Tea Party" scene.  The monsters are each based off of characters from the scene; Scampire represents the [[wikipedia:Hatter (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)|Hatter]], Thwackalope represents the [[wikipedia:March Hare|March Hare]], and Muskrateer represents the [[wikipedia:Dormouse (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland character)|Dormouse]]. 
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* The Queenyx in the Giant cache battle and the opening quote, "Queenyx wants your head" are references to the major antagonist of the series; the [[wikipedia:Queen of Hearts (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)|Queen of Hearts]].  "Off with their head!" is one of her most famous quotations, which she uses to threaten Alice or others who disappoint her with execution.  The Manispear could be imitating the role of one of the Queen's royal guards.
  
 
[[Category:Locations]]
 
[[Category:Locations]]

Revision as of 20:24, 3 September 2023

Cherry Cross Station
 
Cherry Cross Station.png

Cherry Cross Station is a Mer-Line station located in Cherry Meadow. It contains the archangel Alice.

Description

The door to Cherry Cross Station's archangel is unlocked, however too small for the player to enter. To the right is an elevator which falls apart, trapping the player in a cramped room. The trials in each room must be cleared by changing sizes, by growing bigger from eating the cake and turning smaller from the bottled potion.

1st Room

Grow large with the cake to move the nearby boulder, then shrink with the bottle to proceed through the gap revealed.

2nd Room

Become normal size to clear the unique Springheel battle and retrieve tiny crates, you will need one placed against the counter for later. Turn giant to remove the crate from the upper shelves, then shrink to climb the countertop and shelves towards the top lever. This powers an elevator which leads to the next area.

3rd Room

Simply cross the field and inspect the gigantic chest, triggering a battle with a Queenyx and Manispear. It holds the White Rabbit Key that will fit the first room's cabinet. Unlock it and flip the newly spawned lever to re-enter the station, doing so while tiny will allow access Platform B. (The lever stays available permanently in case a return trip is needed)

Battles

Archangel

Main article: Alice

Giant cache

Monster Monster
Queenyx.png
Queenyx
Earth
 Manispear.png
Manispear
Metal

Post-game

Monsters

Dominoth

Overworld

Sprite Species Type Rate
Dominoth - Overworld.png
Dominoth.png
 Dominoth #030
Air
 33.3 %
Dominoth - Overworld.png
Wingloom.png
 Wingloom #031
Lightning
 33.3 %
Dominoth - Overworld.png
Mothmanic.png
 Mothmanic #032
Lightning
 33.3 %

Backup

Species Type Rate
Dominoth.png
 Dominoth #030
Air
 25.0 %
Wingloom.png
 Wingloom #031
Lightning
 25.0 %
Mothmanic.png
 Mothmanic #032
Lightning
 25.0 %
Elfless.png
 Elfless #066
Ice
 25.0 %

Tiny Springheel

Overworld

Sprite Species Type Rate
Springheel - Overworld.png
Springheel.png
 Springheel #001
Beast
 33.3 %
Springheel - Overworld.png
Hopskin.png
 Hopskin #002
Beast
 33.3 %
Springheel - Overworld.png
Snoopin.png
 Snoopin #004
Beast
 33.3 %

Backup

Species Type Rate
Springheel.png
 Springheel #001
Beast
 14.3 %
Hopskin.png
 Hopskin #002
Beast
 14.3 %
Snoopin.png
 Snoopin #004
Beast
 14.3 %
Dominoth.png
 Dominoth #030
Air
 14.3 %
Wingloom.png
 Wingloom #031
Lightning
 14.3 %
Mothmanic.png
 Mothmanic #032
Lightning
 14.3 %
Elfless.png
 Elfless #066
Ice
 14.3 %

Springheel*

Overworld

Sprite Species Type Rate
Springheel - Overworld.png
Scampire.png
 Scampire #005
Beast
 100.0 %

Backup

Species Type Rate
Thwackalope.png
 Thwackalope #051
Air
 100.0 %
Muskrateer.png
 Muskrateer #061
Beast
 100.0 %

All three monsters appear at once*

Elfless

Overworld

Sprite Species Type Rate
Elfless - Overworld.png
Elfless.png
 Elfless #066
Ice
 100.0 %

Backup

Species Type Rate
Elfless.png
 Elfless #066
Ice
 100.0 %


Trivia

Name Origin

Cherry Cross Station is named after Charring Cross on the London Underground.

Other

Cherry Cross Station contains several inspirations and creative references to Alice in Wonderland and its various media adaptations.

  • The size-changing mechanics are directly inspired by Alice's adventures, where she would grow from eating the 'Eat Me' Cake and shrink from sipping the 'Drink Me' potion. Each magically appeared for Alice when she first faced a task impossible at at human size.
  • The second room's unique Springheel's battle and its opening quote, "You've disturbed a monster's tea party" is an interpretation of the famous "Mad Tea Party" scene. The monsters are each based off of characters from the scene; Scampire represents the Hatter, Thwackalope represents the March Hare, and Muskrateer represents the Dormouse.
  • The Queenyx in the Giant cache battle and the opening quote, "Queenyx wants your head" are references to the major antagonist of the series; the Queen of Hearts. "Off with their head!" is one of her most famous quotations, which she uses to threaten Alice or others who disappoint her with execution. The Manispear could be imitating the role of one of the Queen's royal guards.
Locations
New Wirral Harbourtown • Harbourtown Beach • Harbourtown Outskirts • Upper Path • New Wirral Park
The Deadlands • New London • Dino Quarry • Southern Isles • Autumn Hill • Mourningtown
Eastham Woods • Mire Sea • Lakeside • Ham • Thirstaton Lake • Cherry Meadow • The Marshes • Marshland Caves
Piper Farm • Lost Hearts Graveyard • Cast Iron Shore • The Titania Shipwreck • Mt. Wirral • Brokenhead
Harbourtown Gramophone Café • Town Hall • Harbourtown Hospital • Sticker Merchants • Chemists' Store
Heritage Centre
Mer-Line Stations Harbourtown Station • Glowcester Road Station • Mournington Crescent Station • Falldown Mall
Waterloop Station • Cherry Cross Station • Landkeeper HQ • Aldgrave Tomb Station
Bard Street Station • Icelington Station • Night's Bridge Station • Power Station
Others Dead World • Magikrab's Gauntlet
Pier of the Unknown Brightside Pier • The Witch House • Cosmic Zone • Funworld
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