A hidden secret in reveals a piece of lore that connects the game to a much older and less remembered game. is full of Easter eggs that both expand the lore of and connect the game to other aspects of the franchise, some more easily recognized than others. With such an expansive universe to draw on, it can even be surprisingly easy at times to mistake previously established lore for brand-new information.
Considering just how many small details are included in , it is unsurprising that the game draws on all corners of the franchise for its worldbuilding. From including figures missing from the movies to introducing ancestors of major characters from the books, the game creates an incredible portrayal of the Wizarding World to explore. At times, such details can even call back to fairly obscure sources, in turn sparking a new interest in these older games. One such detail, in itself fairly easy to overlook, actually has a remarkable story behind it upon close examination.
On the base floor of the Defence Against The Dark Arts Tower is a painting featuring a young man with a mouse Patronus. This is the Painting of Illyius, which is briefly described in its own Field Guide page (obtained by using Revelio). According to the Field Guide, the painting commemorates its titular wizard, who with the Patronus charm. But although this may seem like a brief, inconsequential piece of trivia at first glance, this story actually comes from the game .
Long before, was released for the PS3 in 2012. Using the Wonderbook periphery, this AR game offers players the opportunity to learn a variety of spells, with the PlayStation Move’s motion controls allowing for an immersive experience. Moreover, the game provides backstory and lore for many classic spells, including the Patronus Charm through the story of Illyius. Although gives players a brief overview of the story, the original version is much more detailed, including some disturbing lore for the Patronus charm itself.
was followed by the release of in 2013, which, as the name suggests, is a similar game that focuses on the brewing of potions.
According to, not only was Illyius successful in single-handedly fending off a horde of Dementors in spite of his Patronus’ diminutive appearance, but he also provoked the Dementors’ master, Raczidian, into making a fatal mistake. Having tried and failed to use his army to capture the local girl Eliana, Raczidian attempted to face Illyius with a Patronus of his own. However, despite technically being talented enough to cast the spell, Raczidian’s Dark nature twisted the charm in a truly horrifying manner; the Dark Wizard found himself conjuring a horde of maggots that devoured him on the spot.
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