Magic fruit is a legendary fruit that is told of in the stories of the World of Daventry (KQGS). It is based on the Magic Fruit that appears in King's Quest 4.
Background[]
In the World of Daventry many fairy tales were told some real, some legend, and some purely superstition. Only some of the tales turned out to be true.[1] Many such stories, however, were unlikely to come true, Where the protagonist looked for instant fixes (deus-ex machina) for their life's problems. However, life required hard work, and something equal value put back into it to get results. There were never any 'easy fixes'.[2] [3] Sometimes it was best to best to just live and enjoy life how it is (or was), with how things are, and not how one wishes the outcomes could be.[4]
Graham near death wished he could have a slice of magic fruit to make him younger again so he could go on new adventures.[5]
As Graham weakened further nearing the edge of death, Gwendolyn wondered if there were anything such as magical fruit to cure, or a spell to extend his life.[6]
But such things don’t usually exist, except without some kind of nasty side effects involved as well (Hagatha with her Cosmolotion (took away her humanity, and beauty, yet she still aged and died) or Manny cheating Samhain[7] with Cosmolotion (however took away his goblin-lifespan and given him a shorter human lifespan, and could only slightly change his shape once he was a cat), Mordon's magic keeping him alive (at what expense to Mordon?)[8] and finally the Germite restoration spell (he was restored back into human form, but was left very weak, the crystal the only thing keeping him alive)[9]).
Death is something inevitable[10] There are no ways to keep ones youth, or regain youth, no instant cures, no one is truly immortal, there are no panaceas.[11] Probably especially for a death caused by a eradication potion originating from cups of Samhain (KQGS).
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Behind the scenes[]
Due to the nature of the new series being a reboot and reimagining of the original King's Quest series in which the original series are only 'fairy tales' and have been embellished over time (which has already had impact on KQ1, 2, 3, and elements of 4) and the real stories are said to be far less fantastical (and in some cases some items, and events simply do not exist, but are referenced through 'name drops'), it is not clear if how much of the events of King's Quest 4 actually occurred (although there is evidence of Rosella going to Tamir on a tapestry, there has been no evidence of a heart attack or that Graham was in bad health). So there is no direct evidence of the actual existence of magic fruit that can bring back full health and the vigor of youth as of yet.
In the original universe there actually was a number of magical fruits that could heal, extend life, or even grant immortality including the magic Golden Fruit, Pomegranate and Ambrosia. In the original King's Quest magic fruit didn't seem to make Graham younger, but it did heal his heart attack/fell magical disease, and gave him vitality back. If he ate the full fruit many more years to live. It's full extent and effects on him is not known. He did continue to age as seen in KQ8 that occurred a few years after KQ7. At least some of the fruits could bring immortality as well.
Additionally throughout the series (and related concept art) we do not see any indication of Graham ever growing younger but aging consistently over time. This also indicates Graham never ate any magical fruit that made him younger.
panacea - a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases... hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists. catholicon, cure-all, nostrum. curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain. elixir - a substance believed to cure all ills.
References[]
- ↑ Growing up outside of Daventry, many tales were shared about the world around us. Some real, some legend, and others purely superstition...But with every day I spent in Daventry, it seemed that more of the tales were coming true."
- ↑ I knew fairy tales were unlikely to come true, however sometimes you can't fight a romantic heart. That goblin so desperately wanted to find its prince."
- ↑ "Well... fairytales have a bad habit of simplifying matters of the heart. They weave tales that love just happens, easily and with no effort required. The real story is far more exciting than what you've been lead to believe." "A loving marriage is worth all the hard work that goes into it. And that's no fairytale. She became obsessed with a fairytale endings, but never wanted to put in the work.
- ↑ And that's my story. Some of the details might have changed over the years, and I certainly left out some parts I wasn't fond of, but I've found it's best to enjoy stories for what they are and not for what you hoped they would be."
- ↑ "I don't need rest. I'm as spry as I've ever been... though, I wouldn't mind a slice of magic fruit." Note: The fact he lies that he is 'spry' as he was when he was young, and claims to be healthy enough to go on another adventure, leaves the indication that more concerned about being younger than about reality of his health, which he's hiding from his family at this point. Secondly in Chapter 5 hes looking back over when he was youngest he ever was, while hoping he will be strong enough to go on one more adventure. He brings up comparisons to his youth a few other times in in Chapter 5 as well.
- ↑ "No, not that. I need to know why the doctors can't fix you. There has to be a magical fruit that can cure you or a spell to extend your life. ",Time=6.200000) Subtitles[2]=(Text="I just can't believe that you are only suffering from old age.
- ↑ I won this set of goblets from a game of wits with Lord Samhain."
- ↑ Screw this up? Might I remind you it's my magic keeping you alive."
- ↑ Manannan restored himself back into human form using the ingredients Grandpa had unknowingly brought to him, but he was weak, the germite crystal was the only thing keeping him alive."
- ↑ There comes a time in every hero's journey, when no foes are formidable, and all decisions are right. But every hero will one day meet their match."
- ↑ I'm serious, Mordon. I've spent my life coated in a thin layer of Cosmolotion. It's a potion, it's not a panacea."