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{{redirect|Sheek|''The Legend of Zelda'' series character that appears in various ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' titles|[[Sheik]]}} | {{redirect|Sheek|''The Legend of Zelda'' series character that appears in various ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' titles|[[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Sheik|List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee § Sheik]]}} | ||
{{character infobox | {{character infobox | ||
|image=[[File:PM Moustafa Uncloaked.png]]<br>Moustafa's sprite in ''Paper Mario'' | |image=[[File:PM Moustafa Uncloaked.png]]<br>Moustafa's sprite in ''Paper Mario'' | ||
|species=[[Little Mouser#Paper Mario|Nomadimouse]] | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' ([[List of games by date#2000|2000]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Moustafa''' is a green [[Little Mouser#Paper Mario|Nomadimouse]] | '''Moustafa''' is a green [[Little Mouser#Paper Mario|Nomadimouse]] who appears in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. He lives in [[Dry Dry Outpost]], where he acts as the leader of a secret group of honorable thieves within the town. Mario and his party must find Moustafa during the events of Chapter 2 in order to reach [[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Ruins]], and are led to him by an informant named '''Sheek'''. | ||
His name is a pun on the common Muslim given name "{{wp|Mustafa}}" (a name which in Arabic means "the Chosen One") and "mouse". The name "Sheek" is a play on the Arab title "{{wp|Sheikh}}", meaning "elder", and likely the onomatopoeia "squeak" or the interjection "eek". | His name is a pun on the common Muslim given name "{{wp|Mustafa}}" (a name which in Arabic means "the Chosen One") and "mouse". The name "Sheek" is a play on the Arab title "{{wp|Sheikh}}", meaning "elder", and likely the onomatopoeia "squeak" or the interjection "eek". | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Paper Mario''=== | ===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Paper Mario''==== | |||
[[File:Paper Mario Moustafa First Meet.png|thumb|left|Sheek sitting in front of a door]] | [[File:Paper Mario Moustafa First Meet.png|thumb|left|Sheek sitting in front of a door]] | ||
Upon arriving at | Upon arriving at Dry Dry Outpost in [[Paper Mario|Chapter 2]], Mario learns that he must speak with Moustafa in order to reach [[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|Dry Dry Ruins]] and rescue the [[Star Spirit]] that is imprisoned there. In order to gain an audience, however, he must first exchange items for information from Sheek. If Mario gives Sheek his favorite thing - a [[Lemon]] obtained from the oasis in the desert after he gave him something before - Sheek will instruct him to purchase a [[Dried Shroom]] and a [[Dusty Hammer]], in that order, from the outpost shop. Obtaining this hint from Sheek is not necessary for the secret code to work, however. | ||
[[File:Paper Mario Moustafa Reveal.png|thumb|Moustafa reveals himself to Mario]] | [[File:Paper Mario Moustafa Reveal.png|thumb|Moustafa reveals himself to Mario]] | ||
This secret combination is known only to Moustafa and his affiliates; purchasing the two items in the designated order leads the shopkeeper to tell Mario that Moustafa resides at the highest point of Dry Dry Outpost, and that he will need to keep climbing higher and higher in order to meet with the leader | This secret combination is known only to Moustafa and his affiliates; purchasing the two items in the designated order leads the shopkeeper to tell Mario that Moustafa resides at the highest point of Dry Dry Outpost, and that he will need to keep climbing higher and higher in order to meet with the leader. Returning to the door where Sheek is first found and continuing up through the buildings beyond it eventually leads Mario and the party to Moustafa's chamber, where they discover that the informant Sheek is in fact Moustafa himself: "Sheek" is the disguise he uses when out and about in the outpost. If Moustafa is found without speaking to Sheek first, he will remark that Mario "must be very lucky." | ||
After detailing his status | After detailing his status as a protector of Dry Dry Ruins, Moustafa gives Mario the [[Pulse Stone]], which helps the party discover the location of the ruins and raise them from the desert sands. If Mario visits Moustafa after defeating [[Tutankoopa]] in Dry Dry Ruins, he will be shocked upon learning that minions of [[Bowser]] were in Dry Dry Ruins, and express eternal gratitude for getting rid of them. | ||
[[File:Moustafa.png|frame|"Sheek"]] | [[File:Moustafa.png|frame|"Sheek"]] | ||
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Additionally, an unnamed [[Toad (species)|Toad]] near the port in [[Toad Town]] reveals that he was once saved by Moustafa after becoming lost in Dry Dry Desert. The Toad claims that Moustafa brought him to Dry Dry Outpost and revealed a great secret to him, though he never elaborates on this. Additionally, the [[Nomadimouse (character)|wandering Nomadimouse]] receives a letter from Moustafa, and seems to have met him previously, though the Nomadimouse only has vague memories of the meeting. | Additionally, an unnamed [[Toad (species)|Toad]] near the port in [[Toad Town]] reveals that he was once saved by Moustafa after becoming lost in Dry Dry Desert. The Toad claims that Moustafa brought him to Dry Dry Outpost and revealed a great secret to him, though he never elaborates on this. Additionally, the [[Nomadimouse (character)|wandering Nomadimouse]] receives a letter from Moustafa, and seems to have met him previously, though the Nomadimouse only has vague memories of the meeting. | ||
====Tattle==== | The requirement of meeting Moustafa (not as Sheek) by buying a Dried Shroom and Dusty Hammer is similar to [[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|the sequel]]'s requirement of meeting [[Don Pianta]], which is a Dried Shroom and a [[Dizzy Dial]]. | ||
=====Tattle===== | |||
;Sheek | ;Sheek | ||
*"''This is Sheek. You'd think the guy could shake the dust from his clothes! If I didn't know he was an information trader, I'd say we should steer clear of him. Still, he's our best source for gossip... As adventurers, we have to deal with all kinds!''" | *"''This is Sheek. You'd think the guy could shake the dust from his clothes! If I didn't know he was an information trader, I'd say we should steer clear of him. Still, he's our best source for gossip... As adventurers, we have to deal with all kinds!''" | ||
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*"''Da Da Da Duuum! Sheek reveals his true self! ...I guess that means he's the boss everyone talks about. Oh... I was expecting Moustafa to look a lot cooler.''" | *"''Da Da Da Duuum! Sheek reveals his true self! ...I guess that means he's the boss everyone talks about. Oh... I was expecting Moustafa to look a lot cooler.''" | ||
[[Goombario]] seems to recite the classic ''The Legend of Zelda'' melody for finding a treasure if he uses [[Tattle]] on Sheek after his identity as Moustafa is revealed, referencing [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Zelda|Princess Zelda]]'s alter-ego with a similar name, [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Sheik|Sheik]]. | |||
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=====Letter===== | |||
[[File:Letter5PM.png|thumb|Moustafa's letter.]] | |||
<blockquote>Hey, wanderer! I have heard many stories about your deeds. People speak very well of you.<br> | <blockquote>Hey, wanderer! I have heard many stories about your deeds. People speak very well of you.<br> | ||
It comforts me to know that [[Bowser]]'s [[Koopa Troop|creatures]] no longer loot the [[Dry Dry Ruins (Paper Mario)|ancient ruins]].<br> | |||
Unfortunately, some relics are missing. This is a shame. I've heard that a [[Kolorado|Koopa]] was wandering around the ruins... That sounds very suspicious.<br> | Unfortunately, some relics are missing. This is a shame. I've heard that a [[Kolorado|Koopa]] was wandering around the ruins... That sounds very suspicious.<br> | ||
You should be careful if you meet any suspicious types. Anyway, I must go! I look forward to hearing great tales of your adventures.<br> | You should be careful if you meet any suspicious types. Anyway, I must go! I look forward to hearing great tales of your adventures.<br> | ||
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</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''=== | ====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''==== | ||
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Moustafa is mentioned in one of [[Lumpy | In ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', Moustafa is mentioned in one of [[Lumpy]]'s diary entries: he received assistance from Moustafa during his search of oil in Dry Dry Desert. According to the entry, Moustafa asked "if you're a nice guy then give me something nice". Despite Lumpy giving him nothing, Moustafa still took Lumpy to the location of the oil. | ||
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', the name "Moustafa" can appear on the leaderboard. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=モノクレー | |Jap=モノクレー | ||
|JapR=Monokurē | |JapR=Monokurē | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=Possibly from「物」(''mono'', thing) and「くれる」(''kureru'', to give) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Jap=ロレンチュ | |Jap=ロレンチュ | ||
|JapR=Rorenchu | |JapR=Rorenchu | ||
|JapM=Pun on "Lawrence" (as a reference to "{{wp|T. E. Lawrence|Lawrence of Arabia}}") and「チューさん」(''Chū-san'', [[Little Mouser]]) | |JapM=Pun on "Lawrence" (as a reference to "{{wp|T. E. Lawrence|Lawrence of Arabia}}") and「チューさん」(''Chū-san'', "[[Little Mouser]]") | ||
|Chi=劳伦斯鼠 | |Chi=劳伦斯鼠 | ||
|ChiR=Láolúnsī Shǔ | |ChiR=Láolúnsī Shǔ | ||
|ChiM=Mouse Lawrence | |ChiM=Mouse Lawrence | ||
|Fre=Moustafa | |||
|Ger=Maustafa | |||
|GerM=Moustafa | |||
|Spa=Mustafá | |||
|SpaM=Moustafa | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Little Mousers}} | {{Little Mousers}} | ||
{{PM}} | {{PM}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:18, February 1, 2024
- "Sheek" redirects here. For information about The Legend of Zelda series character that appears in various Super Smash Bros. titles, see List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee § Sheik.
| Moustafa | |
|---|---|
 Moustafa's sprite in Paper Mario | |
| Species | Nomadimouse |
| First appearance | Paper Mario (2000) |
Moustafa is a green Nomadimouse who appears in Paper Mario. He lives in Dry Dry Outpost, where he acts as the leader of a secret group of honorable thieves within the town. Mario and his party must find Moustafa during the events of Chapter 2 in order to reach Dry Dry Ruins, and are led to him by an informant named Sheek.
His name is a pun on the common Muslim given name "Mustafa" (a name which in Arabic means "the Chosen One") and "mouse". The name "Sheek" is a play on the Arab title "Sheikh", meaning "elder", and likely the onomatopoeia "squeak" or the interjection "eek".
History[edit]
Paper Mario series[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
Upon arriving at Dry Dry Outpost in Chapter 2, Mario learns that he must speak with Moustafa in order to reach Dry Dry Ruins and rescue the Star Spirit that is imprisoned there. In order to gain an audience, however, he must first exchange items for information from Sheek. If Mario gives Sheek his favorite thing - a Lemon obtained from the oasis in the desert after he gave him something before - Sheek will instruct him to purchase a Dried Shroom and a Dusty Hammer, in that order, from the outpost shop. Obtaining this hint from Sheek is not necessary for the secret code to work, however.
This secret combination is known only to Moustafa and his affiliates; purchasing the two items in the designated order leads the shopkeeper to tell Mario that Moustafa resides at the highest point of Dry Dry Outpost, and that he will need to keep climbing higher and higher in order to meet with the leader. Returning to the door where Sheek is first found and continuing up through the buildings beyond it eventually leads Mario and the party to Moustafa's chamber, where they discover that the informant Sheek is in fact Moustafa himself: "Sheek" is the disguise he uses when out and about in the outpost. If Moustafa is found without speaking to Sheek first, he will remark that Mario "must be very lucky."
After detailing his status as a protector of Dry Dry Ruins, Moustafa gives Mario the Pulse Stone, which helps the party discover the location of the ruins and raise them from the desert sands. If Mario visits Moustafa after defeating Tutankoopa in Dry Dry Ruins, he will be shocked upon learning that minions of Bowser were in Dry Dry Ruins, and express eternal gratitude for getting rid of them.
A letter from Moustafa can be obtained by Mario later in the game. After Mario defeats Bowser, Moustafa is seen outside Peach's Castle, where he tells Mario how he sees him as a greater hero, having known all along that Mario would defeat Bowser. Moustafa appears in the post-game parade along with several other Nomadimice, stopping to talk with Rowf and Rhuff before continuing onward.
Additionally, an unnamed Toad near the port in Toad Town reveals that he was once saved by Moustafa after becoming lost in Dry Dry Desert. The Toad claims that Moustafa brought him to Dry Dry Outpost and revealed a great secret to him, though he never elaborates on this. Additionally, the wandering Nomadimouse receives a letter from Moustafa, and seems to have met him previously, though the Nomadimouse only has vague memories of the meeting.
The requirement of meeting Moustafa (not as Sheek) by buying a Dried Shroom and Dusty Hammer is similar to the sequel's requirement of meeting Don Pianta, which is a Dried Shroom and a Dizzy Dial.
Tattle[edit]
- Sheek
- "This is Sheek. You'd think the guy could shake the dust from his clothes! If I didn't know he was an information trader, I'd say we should steer clear of him. Still, he's our best source for gossip... As adventurers, we have to deal with all kinds!"
- Moustafa
- "Da Da Da Duuum! Sheek reveals his true self! ...I guess that means he's the boss everyone talks about. Oh... I was expecting Moustafa to look a lot cooler."
Goombario seems to recite the classic The Legend of Zelda melody for finding a treasure if he uses Tattle on Sheek after his identity as Moustafa is revealed, referencing Princess Zelda's alter-ego with a similar name, Sheik.
Letter[edit]
Hey, wanderer! I have heard many stories about your deeds. People speak very well of you.
It comforts me to know that Bowser's creatures no longer loot the ancient ruins.
Unfortunately, some relics are missing. This is a shame. I've heard that a Koopa was wandering around the ruins... That sounds very suspicious.
You should be careful if you meet any suspicious types. Anyway, I must go! I look forward to hearing great tales of your adventures.
Please drop by the village whenever you like. Anytime. It'd be our honor.
- Moustafa
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
In Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Moustafa is mentioned in one of Lumpy's diary entries: he received assistance from Moustafa during his search of oil in Dry Dry Desert. According to the entry, Moustafa asked "if you're a nice guy then give me something nice". Despite Lumpy giving him nothing, Moustafa still took Lumpy to the location of the oil.
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour[edit]
In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, the name "Moustafa" can appear on the leaderboard.
Names in other languages[edit]
Sheek[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | モノクレー Monokurē |
Possibly from「物」(mono, thing) and「くれる」(kureru, to give) |
Moustafa[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ロレンチュ Rorenchu |
Pun on "Lawrence" (as a reference to "Lawrence of Arabia") and「チューさん」(Chū-san, "Little Mouser") |
| Chinese | 劳伦斯鼠 Láolúnsī Shǔ |
Mouse Lawrence |
| French | Moustafa |
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| German | Maustafa |
Moustafa |
| Spanish | Mustafá |
Moustafa |
| Little Mousers | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Ian Foomus • Little Mouser (character) • Mousimilian • Moustafa • Ms. Mowz • Nomadimouse (character) • Pierre |
| Species | Little Mouser • Little Skull Mouser |
