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Book of Life
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Not to be confused with The Position.

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This article may contain major plot spoilers that threaten to ruin elements of the story!

If you haven't completed the game(s) it is highly recommended that you tread with caution while reading this article!


The villagers are what's important now!

–Mayor



The Mayor is an old Raposa who was the seventh mayor of the Raposa Village. He is the father of Mari and wished to train her to be the best mayor in the Raposa Village after him.

TowerIcon Appearance[]

The Mayor is an orange-furred Raposa and has a white moustache. He almost always wears a brown bowler hat and has a walking stick with him. His clothes consist of a blue suit with a white shirt underneath, and brown trousers.

In the games' boxart, he also wears a monocle.

Book Icon Story[]

Before the events of Drawn to Life, The Mayor is known to have eventually reached the time where it was his job to become the leader of the village. He babysat Indee when Indee's father went on adventures.

When Mari was born, The Mayor took good care of her as his daughter. Soon, she made best friends with Jowee. Jowee didn't have any parents, which led to The Mayor being the closest fatherly figure he had.

The Mayor was very protective over the Book of Life and defended it. However, he was fooled by Wilfre who went into Creation Hall, stole the Book of Life, and later tore up the pages.

The Mayor watched the village fall until only him, Mari and Jowee were left in the Raposa Village.

Drawn to Life[]

In Drawn to Life, the Mayor is first seen trying to convince Isaac and Mya, Isaac's wife, to stay in the village. They leave due to depression of losing their daughter, Cindi. She had been kidnapped by Wilfre.

The Mayor didn't believe Mari when she told him that The Creator had spoken to her, so he abandoned the village and left to go to the Snow Fields in order to find Isaac and Mya. When The Hero rescues him, The Mayor regrets not believing in Mari and returns to the village. The Mayor then takes it upon himself to rescue the village from the Darkness. Throughout the game, he works with The Hero to save the village and defeat Wilfre.

After The Hero defeats Frostwind, The Mayor announces that Mari will be the next mayor. He says that she must begin her training to do so, and that a festival will be held to celebrate.

Mari's reluctance to sort out the village annoyed The Mayor intensely. When she was assigned to help him book a village meeting, she had forgot which led to her yelling at her father about how she shouldn't be the next mayor. After their argument, The Mayor felt guilty and decided to talk to her after Wilfre was defeated. While taking a walk near the forest gate, he was ambushed by Wilfre. Wilfre killed him in order to obtain the Book of Life and tear the creations to shreds.

At the end of the game The Mayor is shown to be a spirit alongside The Hero, watching over the village together.

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii)[]

The Mayor doesn't make any appearances in-person, although he does appear in the recap segment of the first cutscene, in two paintings in Mari's House, and as a bust outside of Village Hall. He is also mentioned by Mari throughout the game.

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter[]

In Wilfre's Wasteland, when The Hero is left by themselves, The Mayor returns to guide them on destroying the barrier around Wilfre's castle. Once The Hero accomplishes this, The Mayor isn't seen again. Strangely, the Mayor does not appear transparent or show any other ghostly features

Quote IconQuotes[]

I understand... but we should go out together.

–Mayor

Before Isaac and his wife leave the village.


Oh Mari! And Jowee! I'm glad you're here.
Isaac's daughter went missing! They just left to go search for her.

–Mayor


Young Rapo, you've been talking about The Creator for months now... Let it go.

–Mayor

Upon Mari telling him The Creator spoke to her.


Mari... stop... We have more important things to worry about.

–Mayor


Mari! Stop with this nonsense!!
The Creator abandoned us a long time ago! The villagers are what's important now!

–Mayor


Who are you?!
Oh? ...A Creation Hero? So The Creator is back!
I was such a fool for not listening to Mari...
We should get back to the village... It's dangerous here!

–Mayor

Upon being rescued by The Hero.


All thanks to Hero... I'm sorry for leaving when I did.
I didn't catch up with Isaac or his wife...
I hope they're ok...

–Mayor

Upon returning to the village.


Hero, I found something in the Snow Fields that might help you...
It's a snowshooter page for The Book of Life...
The Creator can draw it for you!

–Mayor


You can aim using the +control pad.
Hero, you'll also see torn pages from The Book of Life in the Snow Fields...
You'll need to collect four of them to exit The Level Gate...
Please hurry, Isaac and his family need your help!

–Mayor

The Mayor explaining controls and templates to The Hero.


I can't believe Wilfre is still alive... After what he did to The Book of Life...

–Mayor


Wilfre... He's the cause of this mess!

–Mayor


Oh... It was many years ago...
Several years before you were born, in fact...
Wilfre was a respected member of this village.
Always the center of attention...
Wilfre questioned why it was forbidden...
...to design our own creations.
...in The Book of Life.
He told me that it could be done better...
What a fool I was...
for underestimating what he was capable of...
Wilfre snuck into Creation Hall...
and stole The Book of Life.
He took the book back to his house.
and drew inside the pages...
but the creations came out twisted and black.
It wasn't long before I discovered his scheme...
We confronted him...
and in a furious rage...
he tore the pages from The Book of Life.
tossing them into the wind...
We surrounded him and grabbed the book
but Wilfre escaped, and fled the village
The Creator grieved over the loss..
and sealed Creation Hall...
and we were left to fend for ourselves.
I locked what remained of the book away...
but it was too late
The sun grew dim...
The moon and stars faded away...
and finally The Eternal Flame...
flickered and died out...
A creeping shadow grew at the edge of our town.
and everyone left, in search of a new home.
All because of Wilfre...

–Mayor

The Mayor explaining who Wilfre is.


Now I see... the lost pages...
In order to restore our village we need to collect those pages!

–Mayor


The Creator has given us a new hero.
And you... my dear Mari... have given us all hope.

–Mayor


So Isaac's shop is free of the darkness? I guess he's here to stay now!

–Mayor


Excellent work... I've been doing some thinking...
We had such a vibrant village before the sun disappeared...
If The Creator could design a new sun, then perhaps more villagers would return!
Hrmm... Through The Village Snow Gate, and into The Snow Caves you go!

–Mayor

The Mayor prompting The Hero to recover the Sun page.


Just as I remember it... I'm surprised Jowee isn't first in line!

–Mayor

After Cookie's Sign is completed.


It's such a relief to see everyone out and about! The snow is melting too!

–Mayor


You both give me an idea... We should have a village snowball fight!
Hero versus everyone!

–Mayor

After seeing Mari and Jowee throw snowballs at each other.


Now now... It is a bit sunny out... but let's not overreact.

–Mayor

The Mayor's reaction to the village heatwave.


If it isn't good ole Tubba!

–Mayor

Upon Tubba's return.


Hero, look! It's raining!

–Mayor


Can you go thank Mari? After all, it was her idea to get the raincloud page!

–Mayor


Each mayor, approaching the end of their life, would record The Village's history.
Then cam Wilfre... And with Creation Hall sealed off...
I figured I would never have a chance to record my story.
I'm glad you found it.

–Mayor


I've spoken with Isaac, Cookie, and Farmer Brown...
With their endorsement, I've decided it's time for you to start your training...
Seven generations of our family have led this village...
You'll be the eighth... And a fine mayor you'll make!

–Mayor

The Mayor telling Mari that she will start training to be mayor.


I still have some years to go! But eventually someone will need to take my place...

–Mayor


That's my lil Rapo!
We'll hold a festival soon to celebrate...
The festival has been a tradition since before your Rapoppy was mayor!

–Mayor


We have a major problem on our hands! Frostwind is awake!
You can hear it roar from here...
Legend says it sleeps on Snowy-Snow Mountain, just past Snow Lake.
It's only a mattter of time before if breaks through the World Gate!.
Please hurry! You need to stop it before if gets here!

–Mayor


It looks like a Raposa...

–Mayor

Reffering to Heather on her rescue.


Where did you pick up that strange lil Rapo?

–Mayor


Her name is Heather? What a strange name...

–Mayor


I think she likes you!

–Mayor


Heather!
If you're going to stay in the village, you need to behave yourself.
...Understood?

–Mayor


Alright then, Jowee will keep an eye on you from now on.

–Mayor


We'll hold the festival soon... I need to arrange some music...

–Mayor


Very good!
Hero, we need some time to prepare for the Village Festival!
Why don't you explore the eastern part of our village?

–Mayor


The Twilite Wood stretches high into the sky!
You won't get very far without some wings...
Ah! Here you go... Right from The Book of Life, a template for wings!
Creator, would you design them?

–Mayor


Those wings should work well!
One word of advice... Your snowballs won't be of any use in the twilite wood.
You should speak with Isaac and see what he can do with your snowshooter and ammo.

–Mayor


We're glad to have you back Jowee!

–Mayor


Look at the sparkling stars! Now it'll be much easier for everyone to get some sleep.

–Mayor


So tell me all about the Twilite Wood...

–Mayor

The Mayor after The Hero returns from Twilite Wood


Very Strange...

–Mayor

Upon the disappearance of Jowee's Flower.


Just a short time ago... with an empty grey sky and snow on the ground...
I was outside... wondering when the end would come...
Darkness was everywhere and everyone was gone...
It was then I stopped believing...
I actually left the village... and I wouldn't be here today...
if it wasn't for Mari...
She never lost faith...
And because of her, The Creator sent a hero to save our village.
It's my pleasure to officially start her training as Mayor...
to take my place, when the time comes...
Mari, could you come on stage?

–Mayor

The Mayor's speech at the festival.

                                                                                                                                                                                    

You must build the great world structures and place the orbs to break Wilfre's seal.
You must restore the color and stop Wilfre before it's too late!

–Mayor

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Question Trivia[]

  • According to Joseph Tringali, the Mayor was never given a proper name in production.
  • The Mayor incorrectly calls Icy Lake "Snow Lake" at some point in the game.
  • He wears a monocle over his right eye in the European and Korean boxart. In the American and Japanese boxart, the monocle is over his left eye.
    • This is most likely caused by The Mayor's art being flipped.
  • A grave for The Mayor can be found in Lock's Quest.

PaintingIcon Media[]


Characters
Drawn to Life Characters
Raposa Village BubbaCindiCookieCount ChocoCrazy BarksCricket
Dr. CureFarmer BrownGalileoHeatherIndeeIsaac
JoweeMariMayorMikeMyaNavyJPirate Beard
SamuelTubbaUnagiWilfreZsashaGeneric Raposa
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (Wii) Characters
Raposa Village CirciDJErika
Jangala Monkey King
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (DS) Characters
Watersong AlphonseAntoinetteConstanceDesireeFerdinandFlorence
FrancoisGabrielGenevieveJacquesJosephineLeopold
MadeleineMaximilienMilesPenelopeRobespierreRose
Rose's ButlerSalemSebastienSockVeroniqueYvonne
Lavasteam BernardChandiceCherryCrazy DiggzEllenFlint
GertrudeKeyLeviMelonMickMineyMoe
NanciRockoRussetSpikeSprocketRobosa
Galactic Jungle AkamuClickIolaniKaiheKamalahMoaniHoakaS.P.U.D.
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