Wart

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> Wart, whenever things are about to go horribly wrong for everyone.

**Wart** was the main antagonist of *Super Mario Bros. 2* for the Nintendo Entertainment System. He has made very few appearances since. In Dark Boo's roleplay *Boo's Pizza,* Wart was introduced by AwdryFan1997. He is the central antagonist of the massive overarching plotline *Wart's Conquest.*

## Official Depiction

Wart first appeared as "Mamu" in *Yume Kojou: Doki Doki Panic* for the Famicom. The game was later reskinned to be released in the United States as *Super Mario Bros. 2*, where he was referred to as Wart. Wart has hardly appeared since; his most notable appearance has been as the character Mamu from *The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.*

## Backstory

Wart was given a backstory by AwdryFan: He was originally known as Mamu (his name in *Link's Awakening)* and was discriminated against for being a frog. He developed an interest in black magic and joined forces with a demon. With his new power, he got his revenge. Later, he took over Subcon and stole the Dream Machine, leading to the events of *Super Mario Bros. 2*. After beginning a music career in Koholint under the name Mamu, Link came along and woke up the Wind Fish, destroying everything. However, Marin wasn't the only one who escaped the dream world. Wart, now real, learned of Bowser's status as Mario's nemesis. Infuriated by being overtaken as the big bad guy, Wart used his growing power to bring his old army out of the dream world, and began plotting his revenge.

Wart's backstory would be contradicted on occasion. Wart's history can be looked upon in a similar way to that of the Joker; if he is to have a past, he'd rather make it multiple choice.

## In *Boo's Pizza*

Wart first appears in post #76, where he congratulates his minions for bringing him King Dedede, who he believes will benefit his plans. Wart takes Dedede's hammer, and also reveals he is in possession of a psychic Pokemon. He then flies off in search of some important maguffin. Wart's minion Clawgrip calls him, suggesting he go to the Beanbean Kingdom, which Wart declines. Instead, he continues destroying villages in Hyrule, in search of some "power". He also reveals he has gathered a new army, which he uses to seize Castle Town. Unfortunately for Wart, Princess Zelda, who he needed as bait for Link, is not at the castle. Regardless, he takes over the Kingdom.

Later, Wart learns of Wario declaring himself a member of the Alexandrian Royal Family, and heads to Gaia. Meeting with the Minister to Hyrule, Wart begins making deals to try and give Wario more power, knowing that he and Wario could make an easy team. This is also the first time he invades someone's dreams, this time being his underling Mouser. Wart then threatens the Minister with his powers, however the Minister orders the Holy Cannon. Wart, a smooth talker, turns his threat into an offer to form an allegiance. The offer is accepted surprisingly quickly. Wart, hesitant to sign the treaty until he can put his plans into motion, meets with Wario and makes him his apprentice. Wart then stays the night, which leads to him contacting Bowser Jr. using a mysterious golden spear and pulling some shady trick that leads to him telling the King that the Koopas plan to invade Alexandria.

Wart would eventually scheme his way to the throne after various murders and kidnappings before placing his brother Mart in charge while he returned to Hyrule. Wart would then mobilize his troops against the Wind Fish in an attempt to complete his plan. *Boo's Pizza* would conclude before we saw the last of him, thus leaving the story arc perpetually incomplete.

## In *Boo's Pizza II*

At long last, *Wart's Conquest* would be completed in *Boo's Pizza II.* Wart's plans were disturbed by Cayde and Daggertooth. After learning of Mouser's treachery, he sacrifices him to the Wind Fish. During a climactic encounter, one of Wart's taunts directed towards Cayde was misheard over the sound of the wind, and Cayde mistakenly believed Wart had killed her adoptive family. Cayde then dragged Wart down with her into the Wind Fish. While Cayde survived the Pinocchio-esque encounter, Wart did not.

Wart would later reunite with Mart in the Gap Between Dimensions after their spirits escaped purgatory. Yukon Cornelius later relays a message to Mike Daira from Wart, revealing that Daira had been one of Wart's co-conspirators.

All would culminate in *The Nightmare Fleet,* in which an alternate version of Wart would appear as the primary antagonist.

## Trivia

* The golden spear that Wart occasionally used was seen in very early promotional material for *The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!!*.

## References

1. ↑ https://zeldadungeon.net/forum/threads/boos-pizza.69471/post-1254244
2. ↑ https://zeldadungeon.net/forum/threads/boos-pizza.69471/post-1253955