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| image = [[Image:TheBogofMurkPC.jpg|center|320px|''The Bog of Murk'']]

| preceded by = [[Clearleaf Forest]]

| followed by = [[The Land of the Livid Dead (Rayman 3)|The Land of the Livid Dead]]

| maxscore = 101299

* ''This article is about the level in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''. For the level in ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', see [[Bog of Murk (Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge)]].''

[[File:Rayman3_conceptart1.jpg‎ |thumb|250px|right|An early version of [[Bégoniax]]'s house]]

{{quote|text=This uncharted marshland lies in the nether-realms of [[the Glade of Dreams|Rayman’s world]]. It's home to a slew of fiendish flora and fauna – not to mention [[Bégoniax|anti-social witches]] and [[Count Razoff|egomaniacal musketeers]].|sign=Press release|source=[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]}}

'''The Bog of Murk''', also known as '''the Umber Swamp''', is the third of nine levels found in ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]''. This level introduces the player to the [[Throttle Copter]], the last of the [[Laser-Washing Powder]] cans to be discovered. It also marks the smallest appearance of [[Globox]] in a level, as he does not appear until the very last cutscene (although his voice can be heard in the first and sixth phases).

This world is a dark and murky marshland of [[piranha]]-infested swamps, and is the home of two anti-social characters – [[Bégoniax]] the witch, and [[Count Razoff]] the hunter – who soon see [[Rayman]] as an enemy. It is also home to [[Muddibog]]s who throw rocks at both [[Rayman]] and the [[Hoodlum]]s. Early in the first level, large flying creatures with hands for heads called [[Mawpaw]]s can be seen in the distant sky, one of which later helps [[Rayman]] out in the dungeon of [[Count Razoff#Count Razoff's mansion|Razoff's mansion]].

The level occurs after Rayman has tumbled from one of the [[Teensie Highway]]s and been seperated from Globox. He lands in a toilet cubicle occupied by the witch Begoniax, who becomes incredibly angry and threatens Rayman, despite his feeble attempts to tell her he did not mean anything. Just outside the toilet, Rayman can break open a [[cage]], [[Teensie|the occupant]] of which will bestow upon him the first [[Throttle Copter]] powerup. Rayman can use this to reach Begoniax's house. Once there, the battle against Begoniax begins, the two chase each other a large cauldron, the contents of which either can disturb at anytime by jumping up and hitting. If the contents hit one of the fighters, they will be transformed into a [[Toad|frog]], making them very vulnerable to the other's attacks. If Rayman wins, Begoniax flees, and if Rayman follows her, he can access a magic mirror which transports him to a new part of the marshes.

The PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions feature an exclusive soundtrack for the Begoniax battle.

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| [[Image:TBOM Section1.jpg|thumb|320px|Overview of [[Bégoniax]]'s house its surroundings]]

| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part1.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the first section]]

| [[Image:TBOM Section1 Begoniax.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Bégoniax]] mixing her potion]]

| [[Image:BegoniaxRayman.jpg‎|thumb|320px|[[Bégoniax]] challenges [[Rayman]] to a duel]]

| [[Image:TBOM End of the Section Begoniax.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Bégoniax]] in front of her mirror]]

As [[Rayman]] jumps through the transportation, he appears in an area that features a set of various [[Hoodlum]]s, including the debut of the [[Spinneroo]]. If Rayman can defeat them all and access the power-ups certain ones give him, he can leave the area.

| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part2.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the second section]]

| [[Image:Slapdash Section2 TBOM.jpg|thumb|320px|Two [[Slapdash|Slapdashes]] are protecting this [[cage]]]]

| [[Image:Hoodlock.jpg|thumb|320px|The first [[Spinneroo]]]]

===Stage 3 – Meet Muddibogs!===

This phase begins with a [[Hoodlum]] fighting off a swarm of [[Muddibog]]s. The winner of the fight is random, but is usually the Muddibogs. Regardless, Rayman must defeat whoever is left standing, grab the [[Lockjaw]], and carry on through a small building to a second bog, which features more Muddibogs, Hoodlums, and [[piranha]]s similar to those seen in the previous two games.  

If one of the Hoodlum's boats is jumped on, it will move to the side of the building and sail in a circle, allowing Rayman to collect some yellow gems. It also come across a small island with a hollow tree which contains some more yellow gems, a green gem & several red gems. If one uses the camera to look around, a fleet of Hoodlum airships can be seen carrying Hoodlums to the Land of the Livid Dead.

This phase is one of the hardest in gathering the best combo score, because of the many factors that go into this level (i.e. determining if either the [[Hoodblaster]] defeats the Muddibogs or if he gets defeated, and that the combo involves nearly all of the enemies that appear in this level.) <ref>https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4986</ref>

| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part3.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the third section]]

| [[Image:Nettles_R3.jpg|320px|thumb|Two [[nettle]]s can be seen in the Bog of Murk]]

| [[Image:Muddibogs.jpg|320px|thumb|Two [[Muddibog]]s attacking [[Rayman]]]]

| [[Image:BOTM Secret Area Section 3.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]] uses a small boat to reach the island]]

| [[Image:BOTM Secret Area Section 3 Islet.jpg|thumb|320px|The island]]

This stage takes place mostly underground, and has [[Rayman]] navigating several tunnels and fighting off [[Hoodlums]] inside and outside to eventually leave the area. At the end of the stage, he comes across a mysterious mansion that even the Hoodlums cannot enter. However, once all the Hoodlums are beaten, the doors mysteriously open and Rayman can enter, ending the stage.

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| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part4.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the fourth section]]

| [[Image:Hoodlums TBOM Section4.jpg|thumb|320px|Two [[Hoodmonger]]s]]

| [[Image:Razoff's_mansion.png|thumb|320px|[[Razoff]]'s mansion]]

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===Stage 5 – Count Razoff===

Here, [[Rayman]] meets the nefarious [[Count Razoff]], a hunter who is intent on killing Rayman and adding him to his collection. He expresses interest in stuffing him and mounting him on his wall, but also in turning him into a rug and putting him in front of his fireplace. The fight consists of the two chasing each other around Razoff's huge mansion, fighting whenever they meet. After Razoff loses a certain amount of health on three occasions, the screen changes to a view of Razoff's gun and Rayman must take cover behind statues. Once Rayman has worked Razoff's health bar down to zero, Razoff flees into a basement, announcing that no one can stop him. Rayman must follow him underground to end the stage, and to defeat him for good.

Inside Razoff's mansion is a room with a large mirror. If Rayman is left in idle in front of it, he'll make a face at himself and notice he has something stuck in his teeth, pulling it out.  

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| [[Image:Razoff in his observatory.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Razoff]] in his observatory]]

| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part5.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the fifth section]]

| [[Image:Razoff in game R3.JPG|thumb|320px|[[Razoff]] aims [[Rayman]] with his sniper rifle]]

| [[Image:Ugly Free.JPG|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]] frees two [[Ugly|Uglies]]]]

| [[Image:R2 Textures Used in TBOM.jpg|thumb|320px|Some textures from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' are used in this section]]

This final stage sees [[Rayman]] and [[Razoff]] as they conclude their fight. This time, Razoff hangs from a giant ball on a chain, which he attempts to ram Rayman with. Later in the fight, Rayman can obtain [[Heavy Metal Fist]]s to give him an advantage. Once Razoff's health is completely depleted, he tumbles into the pit below.

It is possible to achieve a glitch that can garner more points towards a good combo when Rayman has the Heavy Metal Fist. Strafe to make Razoff hit the wall near the camera right in the middle. Then, stand on the cross between the first two stone pathways to where you can hit Razoff as many as 4 times.

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| [[Image:R3HH PC-TBOM-Part6.png|thumb|320px|The beginning of the sixth section]]

| [[Image:Razoff Ball R3.JPG|thumb|320px|[[Razoff]] on the wrecking ball]]

| [[Image:Paluchard Saving Rayman R3.JPG|thumb|320px|A [[Mawpaw]] helps [[Rayman]] to go up if it falls in a hole]]

Razoff finds Globox in his basement and attempts to shoot him. However, he is suddenly met by a group of [[Ugly|small creatures]] he had previously captured, who he is apparently scared of. He runs, but is caught by Begoniax, who underlines her not-so-subtle desires of what she plans to do with him. Rayman, Globox and the creatures watch, a little disturbed, as Razoff fails to escape Begoniax's grasp, before Globox questions Rayman as to how they will reach the [[Romeo|Doctor's]] office. Rayman notices a magic mirror in the basement, and remembering the one he encountered in Begoniax's house, announces that he has an idea.

| [[Image:Ugly Cinematic.jpg|thumb|320px|The [[Ugly|Uglies]], [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] observing [[Razoff]] and [[Bégoniax]]]]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjKiq6vhORo The Bog of Murk walkthrough at YouTube (PC version)]

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