Shopkeeper

The Shopkeeper is a demonic horrorbrew created by Wakana Mizuho, and serves as the main antagonist in the Super Mario World ROM Hack #0 IGGY'S CASTLE.
== Appearance ==
The Shopkeeper is a shadowy figure, wearing a pink-ish red robe and a large backpack. They also wear a golden, upside-down cross necklace around their neck. The Shopkeepers sports a large, toothy grin, and has two red, beady eyes. On certain occasions, parts of Shopkeepers face can dissapear, be it the eyes or the entire face.
== Biography ==
The Shopkeeper's backstory is currently unknown. However, it is known that at one point, the Shopkeeper bought the soul of a Nun nicknamed "The Sister," who is now sealed away in the Castle.
In the Rom Hack, the Shopkeeper can end up having various different fates, depending on what you do throughout the game. Below will be descriptions of what happens in each of the relevant endings.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
===Ending #1 - The Genocide===
After having Mario possessed by the Basement Creature, Shopkeeper sends him out to slaughter the citizens in Toad Town. After Mario kills 10 Toads, a lone Toad enters the remains of Toad Town. Once he reaches a house at a plateu, the Toad finds an insignia of what appears to be the Shopkeeper's face, drawn with Blood. Once he leaves, he stumbles across Mario and the Shopkeeper, before cutting to a jumpscare, implying Mario kills the Toad.
===Ending #2 - Not Enough Cash!===
Mario enters a long hallway, as a crazed Shopkeeper starts shouting at him to "Buy something" and chasing him down. Once MArio reaches the end of the Hallway, the Shopkeeper catches up to Mario and kills him.
===Ending #3 - Capitalism++===
Same as last ending, with some key differences. After buying enough items from shopkeeper, they call Mario a "good one." Once returning to the hallway, Shopkeeper doesn't scream at Mario, and decides to let him go once he reaches the end of the hallway.
===Ending #5 - Deal!===
After trying to escape after they offer to take his soul, Shopkeeper decapitates Mario, and puts his head up for sale.
===Ending #7 - Soul and Body===
Mario reaches a boss room, and just as he's about to enter, Shopkeeper's grin can be seen in the background. They send out their Avatar to kill Mario, which ultimately fails. The Shopkeeper looks upon Mario in rage as he ascends back up to the Castle. 
===Ending #11 - Oppose to The Genocide===
Once the Possessed Mario enters Toad Town and refuses to kill any of the Toads, the Shopkeeper expresses their dissapointment and sends out an undefeatable and enraged Avatar, killing Mario.
===Ending #12 - Shopkeeper's Realm===
Once Mario ascends up the hole he fell down, he ends up in Shopkeeper's Realm. After entering their chambers, the Shopkeeper fights Mario head on, but ultimately fails. The Shopkeeper is then killed, as it cuts to a scene where Mario takes on the Shopkeepers role, as Luigi ends up in the Castle, possibly looking for his brother.
== Abilities/Weaknesses ==
=== Abilities ===
* Shapeshifting - The Shopkeeper can seemingly shapeshift.
* Dimension Warping - The Shopkeeper has shown to be able to warp dimensions. 
* Avatar Summoning - They are able to summon a powerful Avatar.
* Soul Collector - The Shopkeeper is able to collect souls.
* Apparition - They can manifest as an apparition, taking on the form of massive face with a large toothy grin.
=== Weaknesses ===
* Greed - The Shopkeeper is very susceptible to their own Greed, and will likely let you go if you pay them enough.
== Trivia ==
* The Shopkeepers gender is never stated ingame, leaving it ambiguous.
* The Shopkeepers favorite song is Pariya by Shahram Shabpareh.
** Additionally, it is referenced in their theme song, being the main motif.
* Shopkeeper has a cousin in the cemetery section of the Castle.
** Although they don't have an official name, they have been nicknamed "Gravekeeper."
== Gallery ==
FIRSTCONTACT.png|Shopkeepers apparition form in the beginning of the hack.
Descension.png|Shopkeeper grinning as Mario descends.
Greetings.png|Shopkeeper in their apparition form when Mario first enters the Shop.
Theshop.png|Shopkeeper greeting Mario in the shop.
Endisnear.png|Shopkeeper after killing the Basement Creature.
Ensigma.png|Shopkeepers Blood Insignia.
Thegenocide.png|Mario and Shopkeeper in Ending #1.
Foggrin.png|Shopkeeper in their apparition form, grinning as Mario enters the boss room.
Avatar1.png|The Avatar in Ending #7's bossfight.
Avatar2.png|Ditto.
Wellmeetagain.png|Shopkeeper frowning as Mario ascends.
Category:Demonic entities
Category:SMW based exe
Category:Abusers
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