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[[File:Melkur.jpg|thumb|[[The Master's TARDIS]] in the shape of a Melkur. ([[ | [[File:Melkur.jpg|thumb|[[The Master's TARDIS]] in the shape of a Melkur. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Keeper of Traken]]'')]] | ||
'''Melkur''' was a name given in [[Trakenite]] culture to corrupted creatures which were attracted to the [[planet]] [[Traken]], the seat of the [[Traken Union]]. | '''Melkur''' was a name given in [[Trakenite]] culture to corrupted creatures which were attracted to the [[planet]] [[Traken]], the seat of the [[Traken Union]]. | ||
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=== Impersonation === | === Impersonation === | ||
The Melkur that seduced [[Kassia]] was more hostile than previous Melkurs and was revealed, shortly after the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]], to be [[the Master (Tersurus)|the Master]]'s [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. The Master utilised the Melkur form to become [[Keeper]] and take control of [[The Source]]. ([[ | The Melkur that seduced [[Kassia]] was more hostile than previous Melkurs and was revealed, shortly after the arrival of the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Adric]], to be [[the Master (Tersurus)|the Master]]'s [[The Master's TARDIS|TARDIS]]. The Master utilised the Melkur form to become [[Keeper]] and take control of [[The Source]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Keeper of Traken]]'') | ||
[[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them away from the Inner Sanctum presided over by [[Kalid]]. ([[ | [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them away from the Inner Sanctum presided over by [[Kalid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Time-Flight]]'') | ||
=== In Culture === | === In Culture === | ||
Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the 'Feast of Melkur', at which those attending participated in poetry, music, dance, recitals and performing arts of all varieties and calibres, to ease its passing. ([[ | Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the 'Feast of Melkur', at which those attending participated in poetry, music, dance, recitals and performing arts of all varieties and calibres, to ease its passing. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Astronomer's Apprentice]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The Melkur were created by Malador in the [[Dark Times]] as his silent army. After Malador's imprisonment they slept throughout the universe in wait of their master's revival. ([[ | The Melkur were created by Malador in the [[Dark Times]] as his silent army. After Malador's imprisonment they slept throughout the universe in wait of their master's revival. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Guardians of Prophecy (audio story)|The Guardians of Prophecy]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
