Merman Statue

The Merman Statue (called "Mermaid Statue" in the Japanese version and resembling one) is a relic in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night that summons the Oarsman to appear at a location where he normally doesn't appear.
==Description==
As its name implies, it is a golden statue of a mermaid. It can be obtained inside a small cave located at the westernmost point of the Underground Caverns by either taking a ride on the Ferryman's boat across the underground waterfall lake (where he will comment upon meeting him for the first time), or simply fly across using the Power of Mist or Form of Bat. Although obtaining this item seems rather trivial at first, it is required in order to reach the Holy Symbol, a far superior Relic. Within a hidden passage far underneath Scylla's domain lies a low overhead river bank. A spot where the Ferryman can be docked at will be present, and if Alucard has obtained the Merman Statue, the Ferryman will be available to transport Alucard across the river (the Ferryman will make another comment at this time). Alucard will need to crouch in order to prevent the low ceiling from pushing him into the cold waters below. Just before the end of the river toward the east bend, there is a large slightly rusted metal gate that only the Ferryman will open (once open, it will remain this way). This is why the Merman Statue is needed, because without it, Alucard cannot bypass the large metal gate on his own. Past this gate is a small hall leading to the Holy Symbol. Once it is obtained, it may render the Merman Statue somewhat useless, as Alucard can now simply trek through the waters without additional assistance.
==Item Data==
==Gallery==
Belmont stuff 6.png|Merman Statue in "Shadow Battles" in the Castlevania animated series.(left shelf, top row)
==Trivia==
*The original Japanese name of this relic is "Mermaid Statue" (人魚の像) and it is indeed shaped as a mermaid; however, it was renamed to "Merman Statue" in the English localization. It is unknown if this was a translation error or due to censorship.
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Category:Relics
Category:The Dracula X Chronicles Items
Category:Symphony of the Night Items