Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star
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| Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star | |
|---|---|
 The "spirit" of the Cobalt Star | |
| Applies to | Elder Princess Shroob |
| Appears in | Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005) |
- “For now, this is all the aid I may offer you... We will speak again, of that I am sure...”
- —Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
The Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star,[1] also known as the Star Sprite[2] or spirit of the Cobalt Star,[citation needed] is a character who appears in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. She is the disguised form of the elder Princess Shroob, who had been imprisoned within the Cobalt Star earlier in the story by Princess Peach. In this form, she appears as a translucent blue star with a pink ribbon, somewhat resembling Misstar.
The Star Sprite is encountered at the top of Star Hill after defeating Commander Shroob, and attempts to coerce the heroes into releasing her by claiming to hold the power to defeat the Shroobs. She asks them to collect the remaining Shards in order to break into Shroob Castle and directs the heroes to the Star Shrine, where two of the shards can be found. Her true identity as the elder Princess Shroob is foreshadowed by Baby Luigi crying in her presence.
She is not seen again after this, but once the Cobalt Star is restored, the elder Princess Shroob uses her regained power to break free of her prison and attack the heroes, with them realizing that the Star Sprite was her all along.
Quotes[edit]
- "I am the Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star...I have taped the sacred power of the Hill so that I might speak with you...I think you may have already figured this out, but I hold power to defeat the Shroobs..."
- "However, Princess Shroob also knew this truth. She broke while battling Princess Peach... Mario, Luigi... young babies... You are the last remaining hope to save this kingdom. But please, you must hurry... My pieces must all be brought together once more..."
- "If you collect two of the three shards that still remain... You'll be able to pierce the Shroob barrier the guards Princess Peach's castle... And then, when you collect the last shard... You will become heroes of this land... Now hurry! Collect my remaining shards"
- "I believe there is one shard sleeping within the Star Shrine ahead...For now, this is all the aid I may offer you... We will speak again, of that I am sure..."
- "Ahead... ahead... Something ahead... A strong power beckons... Hurry... Hurry..."
- "Thank you all for everything you've done. Now we must part."
- "All of you, please continue looking for Princess Peach."
- "In the meanwhile, I will try to ascertain the whereabouts of Princess Shroob."
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian | Spirito che vive nella della Stella Cobalto | Spirit that lives inside the Cobalt Star | [3] | |
| Spirito della Stella Cobalto | Cobalt Star Spirit; this name is ascribed in error when refered to the Star Sprites | Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros., Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Bros., Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions | [4][5][6] |
Notes[edit]
- The name "Star Sprite" would later be reused for a different set of characters in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.
- Erroneously, the Star Sprites are referred to as "Cobalt Star Sprites" in the Italian versions of most of the following Mario & Luigi titles.
References[edit]
- ^ "I am the Star Sprite that lives within the Cobalt Star..." – Elder Princess Shroob (28 Nov. 2005). Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. AlphaDream.
- ^ "He seems to be afraid of the Star Sprite" – Stuffwell (28 Nov. 2005). Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. AlphaDream.
- ^ «Sono lo Spirito che vive nella Stella Cobalto...» – Elder Princess Shroob (27 Jan. 2006). Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. AlphaDream (Italian).
- ^ «Proprio così. Sono giunta fin qui come portavoce dello Spirito della Stella Cobalto.» – Starlow (12 Jul. 2013). Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. AlphaDream (Italian).
- ^ «Rappresento gli Spiriti della Stella Cobalto e mi occupo di guidare Mario e Luigi.» – Starlow (4 Dec. 2015). Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. AlphaDream (Italian).
- ^ «Uno Spirito della Stella Cobalto.» – Starlow's description (6 Oct. 2017). Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions. AlphaDream (Italian).
