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'''The Marshes of Awakening''' is a location in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. It follows [[the Fairy Glade]] in all versions of the game except for ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', in which is follows the first visit of [[the Menhir Hills]], and features the entrance to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] in all versions except for [[Rayman 2 Forever|the Game Boy Color]] and the [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|PlayStation]] versions. This is where [[Rayman]] encounters and rescues [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake, who helps him to pass through the marshes by water-skiing.

| name = The Marshes of Awakening

| preceded by = [[The Fairy Glade]]

| followed by = [[The Bayou]]

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===Phase 1===

Around a large body of swamp water, [[Rayman]] must climb over some netting and jump on the lily pads for [[Yellow Lum]]s. On the other side of the netting, there is a [[cage]] floating in the waters, larger than most other [[cage]]s, in which [[Ssssam]] is imprisoned in. When [[Rayman]] releases him from this [[cage]]s he then asks him if he knew anything about the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], but he doesn't know, and confirms that [[Globox]] has been recaptured by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s and taken beyond the Marshes. He then offers the limbless hero to water-ski across the swamp water by shooting his scarf and holding on with a beam similar to that when [[Rayman]] swings on a [[Purple Lum]].

Across the water, there are [[Yellow Lum]]s to catch, and several [[piranha]]s, [[Zombie Chicken]]s and an axe pendulum to avoid, as well as a [[switch]] to flick that reveals more [[Yellow Lum]]s. [[Ssssam]] will then go round in a circle a few times, giving [[Rayman]] more than one chance to break the [[cage]]s and collect the [[Yellow Lum]]s there, before moving on.

===Phase 2===

===Return===

After completing [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], [[Rayman]] is warped back to the grotto. He then has the option of paying [[Ssssam]] a visit and racing through the Marshes or taking the [[Spiral Door]] back to [[the Hall of Doors]].

After finishing [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], the player can spot a smaller version of [[Jano]] around the log that leads to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]' entrance. He is unreachable through normal gameplay, though he can be approached using a moonjump cheat.

| name = The Marshes of Awakening

| preceded by = [[The Fairy Glade]]

| followed by = [[The Bayou]]

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This level is identical to that of the original version apart from graphical enhancements.

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| name = The Marshes of Awakening

| preceded by = [[The Fairy Glade]]

| followed by = [[The Bayou]]

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Before entering the Marshes, [[Rayman]] meets the four [[Teensie]]s in [[the Hall of Doors]], oddly enough, to tell him that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s and blocked access to [[Four Masks of Polokus|the first mask of Polokus]]. He needs 50 [[Yellow Lum]]s to pass through the door in [[The Hall of Doors|the Hall]], and if he does, the [[Teensie]]s will open it, and then warn him about the guards that protect [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]]. He will then move on, and enter the Marshes.

The Hall of Doors PS1 03 The Marshes of Awakening.jpg|The entrance to the Marshes of Awakening in [[the Hall of Doors]].

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| name = The Marshes of Awakening

| preceded by = [[The Menhir Hills]]

| followed by = [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]]

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One of the most notable differences in this version is not even a part of the level. Whilst in every other version of the game this level was obligatory between [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Bayou]] this time, although it can be accessed from completion of [[the Fairy Glade]] onwards, [[Rayman]] does not actually need to go there until he has met up with [[Clark]]. For this reason the player doesn't need to visit the level twice.

| name = Marshes of Awakening

| preceded by = [[The Fairy Glade#Game Boy Color version|Fairy Glade]]

| followed by = [[Whale Bay#Game Boy Color version|Whale Bay]]

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This level is the second in this version of the game, and follows that of the original quite loosely. The music is an edited version of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

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==External links==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVHX_U6iu_I The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (PC version)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFy5pcbXiXQ The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Sega Dreamcast version)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcqkyUH-9S8 The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation version)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQvwBdkWhlU The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 1/2)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KXfuaRYFIw The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Sony PlayStation 2 version) (Part 2/2)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je7_SeXMzFY The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Game Boy Color version) (Part 1/2)]

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VkLTdyDgE8 The Marshes of Awakening playthrough at YouTube (Game Boy Color version) (Part 2/2)]

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