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| nameEn = Scarlet Devil Mansion
| nameEn = Scarlet Devil Mansion
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| image = [[File:PMiSS_sdm.jpg|300px]]
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| caption = The Scarlet Devil Mansion, as illustrated in [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]].
| caption = The mansion, as illustrated in [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]].
| location = A ridge on the edge of the [[Misty Lake]], next to the [[Youkai Mountain]]
| location = A ridge on the edge of the [[Misty Lake]], next to the [[Youkai Mountain]]
| residents = *[[Remilia Scarlet]] (Mansion's owner)
| residents = *[[Remilia Scarlet]] (Mansion's owner)
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*[[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody]] (SDM Clock Tower, Library and Foyer Stages)
*''[[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody]]'' (SDM Clock Tower, Library and Foyer Stages)
*[[Subterranean Animism]] (Ending No. 5)
*''[[Subterranean Animism]]'' (Ending No. 5)
*[[Touhou Hisoutensoku]] (SDM Clock Tower and Library Stages)
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*[[Seasonal Dream Vision/A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years|A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years]] (Minor Location)
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The {{nihongo|'''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 Izayoi|Sakuya]]'s ability to manipulate time and space.
The {{nihongo|'''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, there are scarlet-colored windows, but there aren't many windows because of the nature of its [[vampire]] 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 the mansion is much larger than is apparent from the outside. This is due to [[Sakuya Izayoi]]'s ability to manipulate time and space.


==Geography and People==
==General Information==
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.
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. [[Hong Meiling]] acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters. Some time after the events of ''[[Ten Desires]]'', a number of [[hobgoblin]]s were hired on as additional help.<ref>''[[Wild and Horned Hermit]]'' chapter 14</ref>


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 [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Cirno|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<ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Sakuya Izayoi|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."</ref>, 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. <ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Sakuya Izayoi|Sakuya Izayoi]] — "She is the only human maid among them."</ref> 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. <ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Sakuya Izayoi|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."</ref>
Many [[Fairy|fairies]] are employed by [[Remilia Scarlet]] as [[Fairy Maid]]s 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 [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Cirno|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 mansion's policies), the fairy maids are free to do as they please<ref name="PMiSSSakuya">[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Sakuya Izayoi|Sakuya Izayoi]]</ref>, 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.<ref name="PMiSSSakuya" /> 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.<ref name="PMiSSSakuya" />


Some time after the events of ''[[Ten Desires]]'', a number of [[hobgoblin]]s were hired on as additional help.<ref>''[[Wild and Horned Hermit]]'' chapter 14</ref>
The magic library in the 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]]</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 Akyuu, at least some books are in [[Wikipedia:Esperanto|Esperanto]], some were written by Patchouli, and some are dangerous to even touch.<ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: Marisa A ending — Marisa has trouble reading a book because it is in Esperanto.</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]]: Patchouli ending — "''Within this library, there were naturally more than a few books written by Patchouli herself.''"</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]] Sakuya's ending - "''Just touching the books around here is dangerous. Don't get too close.''"</ref> Remilia created a swimming pool in the library 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]]</ref> [[Koakuma]] resides here and serves Patchouli. It is unknown if she's the only little devil at the mansion, or if there are others.


[[Hong Meiling]] acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters.
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. Once event for example is, as part of Remilia's plot to fly to the [[Moon]] in the [[Moon Rocket]], the mansion held a publicity event during ''[[Silent Sinner in Blue]]'' to promote it, inviting pretty much everyone from the main cast of [[characters]]. The incident in ''[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]'' in 2003 made the mansion well-known to [[human]]s,<ref name="PMiSSRemilia">[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Remilia Scarlet|Remilia Scarlet]]"</ref> and because of this, many characters throughout the ''[[Touhou Project]]'' will visit here.


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 — Marisa has trouble reading a book because it is in Esperanto.</ref><ref>[[Immaterial and Missing Power]]: Patchouli ending — "''Within this library, there were naturally more than a few books written by Patchouli herself.''"</ref><ref>[[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]]</ref> Remilia created a swimming pool in the library 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.
===History===
It is unknown when, how, or why the mansion was originally constructed, but [[Remilia Scarlet]] has been its mistress for about 500 years, and [[Flandre Scarlet]] has been in the basement for about 495 years.<ref name="EoSDRSProfile">[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: Remilia's Profile</ref><ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: [[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil/Translation/Reimu's Extra|Reimu's Extra Stage Dialogue]]</ref> The library in the basement was originally constructed for [[Patchouli Knowledge]]'s private use at an unknown time, not more than one hundred years ago but certainly still a considerable amount.<ref>[[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody]]: [[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody/Translation/Alice's Scenario|Alice's scenario]] if Alice loses to Sakuya</ref><ref name="PMiSSPatchy">[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Patchouli Knowledge|Patchouli Knowledge]]</ref>


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.
It is called the {{nihongo|"Scarlet Devil Mansion"|紅魔館}} 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.<ref name="BAiJRSDM">[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]: [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Scarlet Devil Mansion|Scarlet Devil Mansion]]</ref>


==History==
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.<ref name="PCBSakuyaProfile">[[Perfect Cherry Blossom]]: Sakuya's profile</ref><ref name="INPrologue">[[Imperishable Night]]: [[Imperishable Night/Translation/Prologue|Prologue]]</ref><ref name="SDVNovel">[[Seasonal Dream Vision/A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years|A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years]]</ref><ref name="CoSDStory">[[Changeability of Strange Dream]]: [[Changeability of Strange Dream/Story|Story]]</ref> It seems safe to assume it entered Gensokyo along with its mistress, but this is not confirmed. The mansion was in Gensokyo at least as early as 1998 as some [[youkai]], such as [[Aya Shameimaru]], knew of the mansion before ''[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]''.<ref name="BAiJRLunasa">[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]: [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Lunasa|Lunasa Prismriver]]</ref>. 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.
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. <ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: Remilia's Profile — "She's been the mistress for about 500 years."</ref><ref>[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]: [[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil/Translation/Reimu's Extra|Reimu's Extra Stage Dialogue]] "''I haven't gone out even once the past 495 years.''"</ref> 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. <ref>[[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody]]: [[Scarlet Weather Rhapsody/Translation/Alice's Scenario|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.''"</ref><ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Patchouli Knowledge|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."</ref>


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. <ref>[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]: [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Scarlet Devil Mansion|Scarlet Devil Mansion]] — "''It's called the Scarlet Devil Mansion, for the vampire who lives there."</ref>
==The Mansion's Appearances==
===Games===
;''Embodiment of Scarlet Devil''
The mansion was the center of the main events of ''[[Embodiment of Scarlet Devil]]'', taking place on [[Stage]] 3 all the way through to the Extra stage. [[Remilia Scarlet]] covered [[Gensokyo]] with a scarlet mist in order to make it darker so she can roam outdoors during daytime. The heroine will travel through the mansion to find Remilia and put the stop to the incident, whilst fighting [[Fairy Maid]]s, [[book]]s, [[windmill]]s (or are they [[kedama]]?) and the main residents. After the heroine went across the [[Misty Lake]] on Stage 2, they'll first travel through the gate on Stage 3, where they'll encounter [[Hong Meiling]] who's guarding the gate, only to be defeated. They'll then go down to the library on Stage 4, encountering the midboss [[Koakuma]], then the [[boss]] [[Patchouli Knowledge]] who are also preventing them from ending the incident, only to also be defeated. When they get onto Stage 5, they travel down a hallway that's covered with knife-type [[danmaku]]. [[Sakuya Izayoi]] will appear to again prevent the heroine from getting to Remilia, but is defeated. Finally on the Final Stage, they'll fly up towards the rooftop. Sakuya will appear once more as the midboss, making the player "lose a [[bomb]]". Finally under a red [[Moon]], Remilia will show up, the Final Boss. After a long battle, the incident will be solved.


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. <ref>[[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."</ref><ref>[[Imperishable Night]]: [[Imperishable Night/Translation/Prologue|Prologue]] — "It should be an awkward sight, but strangely, it's very soothing."</ref><ref>[[Seasonal Dream Vision/A Beautiful Flower Blooming Violet Every Sixty Years|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."</ref><ref>[[Changeability of Strange Dream]]: [[Changeability of Strange Dream/Story|Story]] — "''In spite of the color of deep scarlet, it looks so natural.''"</ref> 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<ref>[[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red]]: [[Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red/Lunasa|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.</ref>. 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.
On the Extra stage, Patchouli made it rain over the mansion to prevent [[Flandre Scarlet]] from leaving. The heorines will once again travel through here to see what's up. They'll fly down another hallway, fighting more Fairy Maids with bizarre danmaku. Patchouli will re-appear as the midboss and is much more stronger. After defeating her and more fairies, Flandre herself will appear, not locked up in her basement, but roaming free around the hallways. She wants to play with the heroine, and after using up 10 [[spell card]]s, she was finally defeated.


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. <ref>[[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense]]: [[Perfect Memento in Strict Sense/Remilia Scarlet|Remilia Scarlet]] — "This incident led to many humans learning of the existence of the Scarlet Devil Mansion."</ref>
;''Subterranean Animism''
Although it's indirect, [[Patchouli Knowledge]] sits in the library during ''[[Subterranean Animism]]'', where she communicates with [[Marisa Kirisame]] whilst she goes down to the [[Underworld]] throughout the game. However, the mansion appears on Ending No. 5 of the game.


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]].
===Spin-offs===
;''Shoot the Bullet''
The mansion frequently appears on ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]'', specifically on [[stage]]s 5, 7 and Ex-1 & 2. On Stage 5, [[Aya Shameimaru]] encounters [[Hong Meiling]] and [[Patchouli Knowledge]] to try and take photos of their [[danmaku]].  The previous stage was at the [[Nameless Hill]], whilst the next stage is at the [[Netherworld]]. After the Netherworld on Stage 7, Aya will come back here and encounter [[Sakuya Izayoi]] and [[Remilia Scarlet]] to try and take photos of their [[danmaku]]. The location in question appears to be above the mansion, having a red [[Moon]] in the sky, and after here Aya will go back to the Netherworld to [[Hakugyokurou]] on stage 8. There are 8 scenes on both stage 5 and 7. Additionally on the Extra stage, Aya will come back to the mansion to encounter [[Flandre Scarlet]], trying to take photos of her [[danmaku]]. Aya will then fight [[Yukari Yakumo]] on Ex-3 and 4 at the [[Netherworld]].


The Scarlet Devil Mansion is also a prominent location in some chapters of [[Strange and Bright Nature Deity]].
===Literature===
;''Strange and Bright Nature Deity''
The mansion is a prominent location in some chapters of ''[[Strange and Bright Nature Deity]]''.


==Additional Information==
==Additional Information==
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File:Th06SDMHallway.jpg|A hallway on [[Stage]] 5 of ''EoSD''
File:Th06SDMHallway.jpg|A hallway on [[Stage]] 5 of ''EoSD''
File:Th06St6.jpg|Stage 6 of ''EoSD''
File:Th06St6.jpg|Stage 6 of ''EoSD''
File:Th06ScarletMoon.jpg|Stage 6 of ''EoSD'' with the [[Moon]]
File:Th06SDMInterior.jpg|Interior view in the Extra Stage of ''EoSD''
File:Th06SDMInterior.jpg|Interior view in the Extra Stage of ''EoSD''
File:SDM-Clock.jpg|The clock tower seen from the rooftop
File:SDM-Clock.jpg|The clock tower seen from the rooftop
File:SDM-Lobby.jpg|Lobby area in the mansion
File:SDM-Lobby.jpg|Lobby area in the mansion
File:SDM-LibraryNight.jpg|Library
File:SDM-LibraryNight.jpg|Library
File:ScarletDevilMansion STB.png|Interior view in ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]''
File:Th095SDM.jpg|Interior view and stage 5 & Ex in ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]''
File:Th095ScarletMoon.jpg|Stage 7 of ''[[Shoot the Bullet]]''
File:SSiB_SDM.jpg|Aerial view in ''[[Silent Sinner in Blue]]'' chapter 6
File:SSiB_SDM.jpg|Aerial view in ''[[Silent Sinner in Blue]]'' chapter 6
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Revision as of 17:59, 11 August 2015

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

A 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, there are scarlet-colored windows, but there aren't many windows because of the nature of its vampire 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 the mansion is much larger than is apparent from the outside. This is due to Sakuya Izayoi's ability to manipulate time and space.

General Information

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. Hong Meiling acts as the gatekeeper, but is frequently overpowered by many characters. Some time after the events of Ten Desires, a number of hobgoblins were hired on as additional help.[1]

Many fairies are employed by Remilia Scarlet as Fairy 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 mansion's policies), the fairy maids are free to do as they please[2], 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.[2]

The magic library in the 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.[3] Hieda no Akyuu suggests that there are very rare magic books, and there are also many books from the Outside World. Certainly, unconfirmed to Akyuu, at least some books are in Esperanto, some were written by Patchouli, and some are dangerous to even touch.[4][5][6] Remilia created a swimming pool in the library after the events of Silent Sinner in Blue, but this is not intended to be a permanent fixture.[7] Koakuma resides here and serves Patchouli. It is unknown if she's 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. Once event for example is, as part of Remilia's plot to fly to the Moon in the Moon Rocket, the mansion held a publicity event during Silent Sinner in Blue to promote it, inviting pretty much everyone from the main cast of characters. The incident in Embodiment of Scarlet Devil in 2003 made the mansion well-known to humans,[8] and because of this, many characters throughout the Touhou Project will visit here.

History

It is unknown when, how, or why the mansion was originally constructed, but Remilia Scarlet has been its mistress for about 500 years, and Flandre Scarlet has been in the basement for about 495 years.[9][10] The library in the basement was originally constructed for Patchouli Knowledge'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" (紅魔館) 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 mansion was in Gensokyo at least as early as 1998 as some youkai, such as Aya Shameimaru, knew of the mansion before Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.[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's Appearances

Games

Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

The mansion was the center of the main events of Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, taking place on Stage 3 all the way through to the Extra stage. Remilia Scarlet covered Gensokyo with a scarlet mist in order to make it darker so she can roam outdoors during daytime. The heroine will travel through the mansion to find Remilia and put the stop to the incident, whilst fighting Fairy Maids, books, windmills (or are they kedama?) and the main residents. After the heroine went across the Misty Lake on Stage 2, they'll first travel through the gate on Stage 3, where they'll encounter Hong Meiling who's guarding the gate, only to be defeated. They'll then go down to the library on Stage 4, encountering the midboss Koakuma, then the boss Patchouli Knowledge who are also preventing them from ending the incident, only to also be defeated. When they get onto Stage 5, they travel down a hallway that's covered with knife-type danmaku. Sakuya Izayoi will appear to again prevent the heroine from getting to Remilia, but is defeated. Finally on the Final Stage, they'll fly up towards the rooftop. Sakuya will appear once more as the midboss, making the player "lose a bomb". Finally under a red Moon, Remilia will show up, the Final Boss. After a long battle, the incident will be solved.

On the Extra stage, Patchouli made it rain over the mansion to prevent Flandre Scarlet from leaving. The heorines will once again travel through here to see what's up. They'll fly down another hallway, fighting more Fairy Maids with bizarre danmaku. Patchouli will re-appear as the midboss and is much more stronger. After defeating her and more fairies, Flandre herself will appear, not locked up in her basement, but roaming free around the hallways. She wants to play with the heroine, and after using up 10 spell cards, she was finally defeated.

Subterranean Animism

Although it's indirect, Patchouli Knowledge sits in the library during Subterranean Animism, where she communicates with Marisa Kirisame whilst she goes down to the Underworld throughout the game. However, the mansion appears on Ending No. 5 of the game.

Spin-offs

Shoot the Bullet

The mansion frequently appears on Shoot the Bullet, specifically on stages 5, 7 and Ex-1 & 2. On Stage 5, Aya Shameimaru encounters Hong Meiling and Patchouli Knowledge to try and take photos of their danmaku. The previous stage was at the Nameless Hill, whilst the next stage is at the Netherworld. After the Netherworld on Stage 7, Aya will come back here and encounter Sakuya Izayoi and Remilia Scarlet to try and take photos of their danmaku. The location in question appears to be above the mansion, having a red Moon in the sky, and after here Aya will go back to the Netherworld to Hakugyokurou on stage 8. There are 8 scenes on both stage 5 and 7. Additionally on the Extra stage, Aya will come back to the mansion to encounter Flandre Scarlet, trying to take photos of her danmaku. Aya will then fight Yukari Yakumo on Ex-3 and 4 at the Netherworld.

Literature

Strange and Bright Nature Deity

The mansion is a prominent location in some chapters of Strange and Bright Nature Deity.

Additional Information

  • Unofficially, Patchouli Knowledge's library was often called "Voile" based on its stage theme. However, due to an official list of errata published for Eastern and Little Nature Deity correcting the name of Patchouli's library from "Voile, the Magic Library" (ヴワル図書館) to "a library inside the Scarlet Devil Mansion" (紅魔館内の図書館),[19] the name "Voile" is not considered canon.
    • Due to this, in the Japanese community, the term has become a common litmus test for detecting "secondaries".

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