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The Holy Grail is an artifact featured in Serious Sam: The Second Encounter. The object serves as Serious Sam's main objective in the game and plays a crucial role in activating the Sirian backup spaceship.[1]

Another artifact, initially believed to the Holy Grail, was sought after by the Earth Defense Force during the events of Serious Sam 4, until it was confirmed to be a completely different artifact altogether.[2]

Overview[]

The Holy Grail is a mysterious artifact rumored to have miraculous healing powers. It plays a major role in Arthurian literature. Allegedly having the power to heal all wounds,[3] the location of the artifact was searched for throughout the centuries, from medieval times all the way up to the 22nd century.[1][3]

The Grail was of profound interest for archaeologists and clergymen, such as Father Mikhail, a Russian priest who was an expert in archaic languages and texts.[4] Considering its alleged properties and the fact the artifact has a connection with the Arc-Al-Magi and the Sirians, it is highly likely that the Grail is extraterrestrial in origin.[1][3] For that reason, the Earth Defense Force considered using the artifact to help them turn the tide in the struggle against Mental during the war. Renowed EDF general Howard Brand founded his own elite team, the Alien Artifact Acquisition, for that exact purpose.[3]

The Grail was affiliated with the Arc-Al-Magi, a clan of wizards, who were tasked with protecting the artifact from anyone who tried to steal it. They made a book called the Book of Wisdom, which revealed the Grail's location.[5]

'False Grail'[]

Main article: False Grail

A dangerous and mysterious artifact, which was prior to its discovery initially believed to be the cup from legend that was believed to heal the wounds of the world. However, when it was found by the Triple-A team, it came to their realization that it was in fact an extremely dangerous object of extraterrestrial origin that was unpredictable in nature and could, potentially, be used as a weapon of mass destruction should it fall into the wrong hands.[6][7]

Abilities and effects[]

The Holy Grail's only known purpose was for activating the Sirian backup spaceship in the Church of Sacred Blood. The Arc-Al-Magi, a clan of wizards, were tasked with protecting the Grail from anyone who wanted to steal it.[8] They made a book called the Book of Wisdom, which would show someone the location of the Grail.[5]

History[]

The Grail was made by an unknown creator at some point in human history, and most likely during the Early Middle Ages.[1] It was created as part of an emergency plan to activate the Sirian backup spaceship, in case the original spacecraft, the SSS Centerprice, was destroyed. As the Holy Grail was in a completely different time period, the Sirians placed two time portals - one with the Mayans and the other with the Babylonians - to ensure that someone would be sent into the appropriate time period to retrieve it.[9]

Appearances[]

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter[]

The Grail serves as Sam's main objective in The Second Encounter. Soon after the SSS Centerprice crashes upon reentering with Earth's atmosphere, NETRICSA tells him that the Sirians hid a second backup spaceship in case something happened to the SSS Centerprice. The Sirians placed Time-Locks in different time periods with several human civilizations so that someone could get to the time period that the Holy Grail was in.[9]

Originally, the Grail was kept inside an ice castle located near the Arc-Al-Magi's hideout. However, Mental found out about the Grail, so he attacked the clan's hideout. However, the Arc-Al-Magi were able to hide the Grail before they were attacked.[10] Sam discovers that the wizards had placed it within the Church of Sacred Blood to stop Mental from getting his hands on it.[11][9]Mental, knowing how vital the Grail was to Sam's mission, has Mordekai the Summoner guard it. Additionally, as Mental and his forces are seen as evil and are not within God's mercy, they are forbidden from using the Grail's powers and as such, are automatically disqualified. After Sam defeats Mordekai, he enters the cathedral and obtains the Grail. He then uses the Grail to activate the backup spaceship, and he departs to Sirius.

Gallery[]

List of appearances[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
  2. Serious Sam 4 (basilica cutscene)
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Serious Sam 4
  4. The Art of Serious Sam 4, page 168
  5. 5.0 5.1 Serious Sam: The Second Encounter - NETRICSA - Strategy - The Citadel
  6. Howard Brand Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem NETRICSA description
  7. "Sam, it is imperative that you stop General Brand! The artifact he has stolen contains a powerful neutrino generator! It's neutron flux capacity is unparalleled! It must not fall into Mental's hands!" -Professor Kiesel warning Sam, From Earth With Love, Serious Sam 4
  8. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter - NETRICSA - Strategy - The Grand Cathedral
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Serious Sam: The Second Encounter - NETRICSA - Strategy - Sierra de Chiapas
  10. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter level: Land of the Damned
  11. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter level: The Grand Cathedral

External links[]

Holy Grail on Wikipedia