Bootrap Mage

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The **Bootrap Mage** is a boss enemy in the *Stikman* series, debuting in *Stikman's Legend*. They have the ability to teleport and summon Bootrap, as well as Dictiontrap in *Stikman's Legend*.

## Profile

### Appearance

The Bootrap Mage is a black humanoid with glowing blue eyes and a mage coat. Their coat has markings on it relating to Bootrap, such as the book pages with teeth. Keeping the mage coat on is a small, blue gem.

### Abilities

The Bootrap Mage has the ability to use magic attacks involving fire and water in *Stikman Adventures*, as well as to summon Bootrap. In *Stikman's Legend*, they can additionally summon Dictiontrap.

## Appearances

### *Stikman's Legend*

After defeating Handboss, the Bootrap Mage can be found in the back of the magma chamber. After getting close enough, they will turn around in shock, realizing the player is there. Stikman introduces himself as part of Handboss's "prophecy", leaving the Bootrap Mage to question them. When the Bootrap Mage starts to say they are looking for Golden Sticks, Stikman's appear. They then realize that Handboss gave them to him, and is frustrated at them. Soon after, two Dictiontrap come in, describing a rumor among the Bootrap of Golden Sticks in the springs. The Bootrap Mage says they would take the players Golden Sticks the next time they meet, then leaves with the Dictiontrap.

In the springs, the Bootrap Mage and a Dictiontrap can be found in the largest body of water. When the player approaches them, they can hear their conversation regarding the false rumor. The Bootrap Mage then notices the player's presence, and turns to them. They step forward and say to give them the Golden Sticks, to which Stikman replies no. The Dictiontrap then exits to the right, and the Bootrap Mage challenges the player to a boss fight.

In their boss fight, the Bootrap Mage has 20 Diamond MP. Their first phase consists of them summoning Bootrap and teleporting whenever they touch the edge of the screen or a collision. Before and after summoning a Bootrap, the Bootrap Mage enters a one second guarding phase, where they take no damage. After falling to 10 health, they say that the player has "been holding up," and says they still have not won.

In the second phase, the sun begins to set as shown with the orange hue on-screen. The camera starts scrolling again, and because of this, the Bootrap Mage tends to teleport less often. They also now summon Dictiontrap instead of Bootrap. After losing all their health, the Bootrap Mage tells the player to protect the Golden Sticks and gives them to the player. They then tell them that the Bootrap and them will be fine as they teleport away. The Golden Boulder blocking access to the Ruby Sticks is now breakable, and the tent near the Handboss arena can be slept in.

### *Stikman Adventures*

In *Stikman Adventures*, the Bootrap Mage will reappear throughout the player's journey in Mount Madeline.

## Dialogue

### *Stikman's Legend*

*The Bootrap Mage turns around.*
* Wh.. who...
* Who are you?

*Stikman introduces himself as part of "a giant hand's prophecy."*
* (Seriously, Handboss?)
* Well, we're looking for Golden Sticks. Lately a bunch have been found around here and...
* Hold up, you said you met Handboss, right?

*Stikman confirms.*
* (I knew I shouldn't have given them to Handboss...)

*Two Dictiontrap come up from the main chamber, and explain a rumor saying there are Golden Sticks in the springs.*
* Hmm... alright, you're off the hook for now.
* But next time around, you'll be handing us your Golden Sticks.
* (I knew I shouldn't have trusted Handboss...)

*The Dictiontrap confirms the rumor was false, and says they had a feeling it was.*
* Have any other Golden Sticks been found?

*They tell the Bootrap Mage no other Golden Sticks have been found.*
* Yet we only have one plate of them...

*The Bootrap Mage turns around to see Stikman.*
* You're back, which means...

*They step forward.*
* Hand them over.

*Stikman declines, and asks why they want the Golden Sticks.*
* We NEED them. You know those golden boulders down by the magma chamber?
* That's what's preventing us from leaving.

*He asks as to why the Bootrap Mage and Dictiontrap cannot just teleport out.*
* We are NOT leaving the Bootrap behind.
* The Golden Sticks you have are a step towards breaking those boulders.
* Once we get three plates, we can destroy them.

*Stikman recalls that the Bootrap Mage only had one plate of Golden Sticks.*
* That doesn't matter. We've got Bootrap all over searching for them.
* Soon enough, we'll have them all.

*He says that Handboss said he should protect them from the Devil Dancers.*
* I know how we'll settle this.
* Winner takes all.

*Stikman makes a remark to the Bootrap Mage's message.*
* You've come across the second Golden Stick bearer, the Bootrap Mage.
* But they're mine now.
* Take them from me... if you dare.

*Stikman makes a remark, saying not to "underestimate giant hands' prophecies."*
* We've just started. You still haven't won yet.

*He says he may still win.*

* Take these Golden Sticks, and like Handboss said, protect them.
* The Devil Dancers...
* The Devil Dancers are looking for the Golden Sticks.
* Not for destroying the gold boulders...
* But for a greater purpose.
* Night is coming. The Devil Dancers are a lot more active then...
* I would find somewhere to sleep. They could come anytime.

*Stikman is given their second plate of Golden Sticks.*
* We'll be fine. Me and the Bootrap.
* You be careful.

*He says goodbye, and the Bootrap Mage teleports away.*

## Gallery

The Bootrap Mage in *Stikman's Legend*.The Bootrap Mage's dialogue portrait.The Bootrap Mage on guard, preparing to summon an enemy.The Bootrap Mage summoning an enemy.
## Trivia

* The appearance of the mage coat is quite similar to the Bootrap sprite if it is turned to the side.
* The Bootrap Mage was originally a female due to Chikorita Lover tending to think of it as a girl. However, several months later, the idea was scrapped.

## References

1. ↑ *Chikorita Lover*. "[The Bootrap Mage] can use fire and water magic attacks, and [they] can also summon Bootrap." *Discord*, November 13, 2019.
2. ↑ *Chikorita Lover*. "[The Bootrap Mage] will reappear often in certain areas of Mount Madeline, so be on the lookout!" *Discord*, November 13, 2019.
3. ↑ *Chikorita Lover*. "I tend to think of the Bootrap Mage as a girl. I'm just going to say the Bootrap Mage is a girl." *Discord*, November 21, 2019.
4. ↑ *Chikorita Lover*. "the [Bootrap Mage's] female gendering seems strange to me. So, Bootrap Mage is no longer a girl!" *Discord*, February 9, 2020.