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[[Hong Meiling]] acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters.
[[Hong Meiling]] acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters.


The magic library in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's basement, is said to be the largest in [[Gensokyo]], but as it is not open to the general public, it's relatively unknown what kinds of books are in there. <ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Scarlet Devil Mansion|Scarlet Devil Mansion]] — "In the basement is the great library which is said to be the largest in Gensokyo."</ref> [[Hieda no Akyuu]] suggests that there are very rare magic books, and there are also many books from the [[outside world]]. Certainly, unconfirmed to Hieda no Akyuu, at least some books are in Spanish, some were written by Patchouli, and some are dangerous to even touch. <ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: Marisa A ending — {{hidetext|Marisa has trouble reading a book because it is in Esperanto.}}</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]]: Patchouli ending — {{hidetext| "''Within this library, there were naturally more than a few books written by Patchouli herself.''"}}</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]] Sakuya's ending - {{hidetext|"''Just touching the books around here is dangerous. Don't get too close.''"}} Books also attack the player in [[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]</ref> There is a swimming pool in the library as well, created after the events of [[Silent Sinner in Blue]], but this is not intended to be a permanent fixture. <ref>[[Cage in Lunatic Runagate]]: [[Cage in Lunatic Runagate/Last Chapter|Last Chapter]] — "This could not truly be called a sea; merely an indoor pool. It would not be a permanent fixture either."</ref> [[Koakuma]] resides here and serves Patchouli. It is unknown if she is the only little devil at the mansion, or if there are others.
The magic library in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's basement, is said to be the largest in [[Gensokyo]], but as it is not open to the general public, it's relatively unknown what kinds of books are in there. <ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Scarlet Devil Mansion|Scarlet Devil Mansion]] — "In the basement is the great library which is said to be the largest in Gensokyo."</ref> [[Hieda no Akyuu]] suggests that there are very rare magic books, and there are also many books from the [[outside world]]. Certainly, unconfirmed to Hieda no Akyuu, at least some books are in Esperanto, some were written by Patchouli, and some are dangerous to even touch. <ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: Marisa A ending — {{hidetext|Marisa has trouble reading a book because it is in Esperanto.}}</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]]: Patchouli ending — {{hidetext| "''Within this library, there were naturally more than a few books written by Patchouli herself.''"}}</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]] Sakuya's ending - {{hidetext|"''Just touching the books around here is dangerous. Don't get too close.''"}} Books also attack the player in [[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]</ref> There is a swimming pool in the library as well, created after the events of [[Silent Sinner in Blue]], but this is not intended to be a permanent fixture. <ref>[[Cage in Lunatic Runagate]]: [[Cage in Lunatic Runagate/Last Chapter|Last Chapter]] — "This could not truly be called a sea; merely an indoor pool. It would not be a permanent fixture either."</ref> [[Koakuma]] resides here and serves Patchouli. It is unknown if she is the only little devil at the mansion, or if there are others.


Events are quite commonly held at the mansion, but as there is usually no previous notice of them, the residents are the only ones that attend. Various events are depicted in [[Strange and Bright Nature Deity]], and it seems that [[Marisa Kirisame]] is a frequent visitor.
Events are quite commonly held at the mansion, but as there is usually no previous notice of them, the residents are the only ones that attend. Various events are depicted in [[Strange and Bright Nature Deity]], and it seems that [[Marisa Kirisame]] is a frequent visitor.

Revision as of 16:40, 28 June 2012

紅魔館 (こうまかん)
Scarlet Devil Mansion
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The Scarlet Devil Mansion, as illustrated in Perfect Memento in Strict Sense.
Location

An ridge on the edge of the Misty Lake, next to the Youkai Mountain

Residents
Appearances
Official Games
Print Works
Miscellaneous Works

The Scarlet Devil Mansion (紅魔館, Koumakan, also referred to as the Scarlet Manor or Scarlet Mansion) is a European-style mansion owned by Remilia Scarlet. It is located on a ridge on the edge of the Misty Lake. From the outside, one can see scarlet-colored windows, but there aren't many windows in the first place because of the nature of its residents. There are plenty of rooms without windows at all, too. There is a clock tower on the roof, but the bell on it only rings at night. The inside of Scarlet Devil Mansion is much larger than is apparent from the outside. This is due to Sakuya's ability to manipulate time and space.

Geography and People

The mansion's owner is Remilia Scarlet. Patchouli Knowledge, a friend of hers, resides in the library, while Remilia's sister, Flandre Scarlet, is not allowed to leave the mansion.

Many fairies are employed by Remilia Scarlet as maids in order to clean the mansion, and they're overseen by the head maid, Sakuya Izayoi. The maids don't appear to be very useful, however, since they are just fairies. According to an advertisement in Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red (Cirno's interview), maids are provided with three meals a day and uniforms, but no paid vacations, breaks, or afternoon naps. However, unofficially (in terms of the Scarlet Devil Mansion's policies), the fairy maids are free to do as they please [1], and another employee gatekeeper Meiling is known to take afternoon "siestas" (which is either close enough to a nap, or an excuse to cover up that it is an actual nap). The advert shows the mansion is open to hiring other beings as maids, and Sakuya has indicated in the vampire team ending in Imperishable Night that if she were to train a successor, it would be human, but currently Sakuya is the only human maid at the mansion. [2] The maids are free to leave and return to regain their posts, but despite the fickle nature of the mistress, their lives are comfortable and most end up staying. [3]

Hong Meiling acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters.

The magic library in the Scarlet Devil Mansion's basement, is said to be the largest in Gensokyo, but as it is not open to the general public, it's relatively unknown what kinds of books are in there. [4] Hieda no Akyuu suggests that there are very rare magic books, and there are also many books from the outside world. Certainly, unconfirmed to Hieda no Akyuu, at least some books are in Esperanto, some were written by Patchouli, and some are dangerous to even touch. [5][6][7] There is a swimming pool in the library as well, created after the events of Silent Sinner in Blue, but this is not intended to be a permanent fixture. [8] Koakuma resides here and serves Patchouli. It is unknown if she is the only little devil at the mansion, or if there are others.

Events are quite commonly held at the mansion, but as there is usually no previous notice of them, the residents are the only ones that attend. Various events are depicted in Strange and Bright Nature Deity, and it seems that Marisa Kirisame is a frequent visitor.

History

It is unknown when, how, or why the Scarlet Devil Mansion was originally constructed, but Remilia has been its mistress for about 500 years, and Flandre has been in the basement for about 495 years. [9][10] The library in the basement was originally constructed for Patchouli's private use at an unknown time, not more than one hundred years ago but certainly still a considerable amount. [11][12]

It is called the Scarlet Devil Mansion because Remilia was called the Scarlet Devil before she came to Gensokyo. It is unknown what the mansion was called before Remilia came to be its mistress, or if the mansion even existed before then. [13]

The Scarlet Devil Mansion apparently hasn't existed in Gensokyo for too long due to having originally been located in the outside world. Aya Shameimaru implies that some kind of event probably occurred which brought it to Gensokyo. Given the power of its mistress, it may have come to Gensokyo by fate, as several descriptions of the mansion include a comment that the mansion feels like it was meant to belong there. [14][15][16][17] It seems safe to assume it entered Gensokyo along with its mistress, but this is not confirmed. The Scarlet Devil Mansion was in Gensokyo at least as early as 1998[18]. Whether or not its mistress was the vampire that went on a rampage in the Vampire Incident, the mansion itself only become famous to humans in Gensokyo after the events of Embodiment of Scarlet Devil in 2003, although at least some youkai likely knew of its existence before then.

The mansion was the center of the main events of Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, when Remilia Scarlet covered Gensokyo with a scarlet mist in order to make it darker. The player travels first through the library, then into the mansion proper, and finally onto the rooftop. It is this incident that made the mansion well-known to humans. [19]

As part of Remilia's plot to fly to the Moon in a rocket ship, the mansion holds a publicity event during Silent Sinner in Blue to promote it, inviting pretty much everyone from the main cast of characters.

The Scarlet Devil Mansion is also a prominent location in some chapters of Strange and Bright Nature Deity.

Additional Information

Fanon

  • Patchouli's library is often called "Voile" based on its stage theme, although this is never made explicit.

Gallery


Books and Articles

References

  1. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Sakuya Izayoi — "About the only thing worth saying about these maids is that they basically have no pay or vacation, but they receive food and tea, and can do whatever else they please."
  2. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Sakuya Izayoi — "She is the only human maid among them."
  3. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Sakuya Izayoi — "They are free to leave and regain their posts, as well. The fairy maids' lives are comparatively comfortable, and if they can come to enjoy their masters' occasional impossible requests, almost none choose to run away."
  4. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Scarlet Devil Mansion — "In the basement is the great library which is said to be the largest in Gensokyo."
  5. Embodiment of Scarlet Devil: Marisa A ending — Marisa has trouble reading a book because it is in Esperanto.
  6. Immaterial and Missing Power: Patchouli ending — "Within this library, there were naturally more than a few books written by Patchouli herself."
  7. Immaterial and Missing Power Sakuya's ending - "Just touching the books around here is dangerous. Don't get too close." Books also attack the player in Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
  8. Cage in Lunatic Runagate: Last Chapter — "This could not truly be called a sea; merely an indoor pool. It would not be a permanent fixture either."
  9. Embodiment of Scarlet Devil: Remilia's Profile — "She's been the mistress for about 500 years."
  10. [[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]:] Reimu's Extra Stage Dialogue — "I haven't gone out even once the past 495 years."
  11. Scarlet Weather Rhapsody: Alice's scenario if Alice loses to Sakuya — "Originally, the only user of this library is Miss Patchouli, since it was built for her private use."
  12. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Patchouli Knowledge — "She was born a magician, and it is said she has lived for over a hundred years." "It's unknown when exactly she settled into the Scarlet Devil Mansion, but judging by the size of the library, it must have been a considerable time ago."
  13. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense [1] — "It's called the Scarlet Devil Mansion, for the vampire who lives there."
  14. Perfect Cherry Blossom: Sakuya's profile — "Somehow, this scarlet building doesn't seem out of place surrounded by the green of Gensokyo. It simply stands there as if it were always meant to be there."
  15. Imperishable Night: Prologue — "It should be an awkward sight, but strangely, it's very soothing."
  16. A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years - "Its gaudy appearance clashes somewhat with the rest of Gensokyo, but there aren't many places that seem so complete by themselves, either."
  17. Changeability of Strange Dream: Story — "In spite of the color of deep scarlet, it looks so natural."
  18. Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red: Lunasa Prismriver — "we are told that they brought all members of the audience to the front of the Scarlet Devil Mansion." by Aya Shameimaru, Gensokyo resident, in season 113. This also shows that at least some youkai, such as Aya, knew of the Scarlet Devil Mansion before Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
  19. Perfect Memento in Strict Sense: Remilia Scarlet — "This incident led to many humans learning of the existence of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."