"To be honest, I don't remember. But I do have to get back to my work station." ― Pyro
Pyro is a character and an item in The Messenger. They are a deep blue Phobekin found in the pathway between Searing Crags and the Underworld. After speaking with Ninja, they return to Forlorn Temple in order to repair the bridge. Pyro wields a wrench as their tool of choice.
Necro, Claustro, and Acro are the other three Phobekins required to repair the bridge.
Main Story[]
- For the main story, see Phobekins.
Item Location[]
In order to reach Pyro, Ninja must obtain the Lightfoot Tabi from the Sunken Shrine and use it to cross the initial lava gap between Searing Crags and the Underworld.
Trivia[]
- Pyro is the only Phobekin in Picnic Panic with no spoken dialogue.
Nomenclature[]
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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English | Pyro | Refers to "pyrophobia," a fear of fire. |
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Québécois | Pyro | Refers to "pyrophobie" (pyrophobia). |
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French | Pyro | Refers to "pyrophobie" (pyrophobia). |
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German | Pyro | Refers to "pyrophobie" (pyrophobia). |
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Russian | Пиро Piro |
Refers to "пирофобия" (pirofobiya, pyrophobia). |
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Spanish | Pyro | - |
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Brazilian‑Portuguese | Piro | Refers to "pirofobia" (pyrophobia). |
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Korean | 파이로 Pailo |
Pyro |
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Japanese | ヒッコワ Hikkowa |
Portmanteau of "ヒ" (hi, fire) and "コワイ" (kowai, scary). |
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Simplified Chinese | 火火 Huǒ Huǒ |
"火" (huǒ) means "fire" and is part of the word "恐火症" (kǒng huǒ zhèng, pyrophobia). |
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Traditional Chinese | 火火 Huǒ Huǒ |
"火" (huǒ) means "fire" and is part of the word "恐火症" (kǒng huǒ zhèng, pyrophobia). |
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Pyro's 8-bit spritesheet.
Pyro's 16-bit spritesheet.
Spritesheet of Phobekins trapped in a cage.
Teleportation spritesheet of Phobekins trapped in a cage.
Pyro inventory icon.
Screenshots[]
In Searing Crags, Ninja asks how Pyro got so close to the Underworld.
The Phobekins reunited at Forlorn Temple, in the 8-bit era.
The Phobekins reunited at Forlorn Temple, in the 16-bit era.
Phobekins enjoying a picnic in the Picnic Panic intro cutscene.
Barma'thazël terrorizing Phobekins in the Picnic Panic intro cutscene.
Phobekins enjoying a day at the picnic.
References[]
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"One of the four Phobekins needed to repair the bridge to the Forlorn Temple." ― Pyro item description
Characters in The Messenger
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| Characters | Ninja • Rock Lesieur • Ninja Elder • Demon King • Barma'thazël • The Bowman • Quarble • The Shopkeeper • Caged Monster • Parrot • Ruxxtin • Ruxxtin's Staff • Emerald Golem • Primal Fear • Monk • Quillble • Colos & Suses • The Artificer • The Prophet • The Iron Hood • Manfred • Soldier • Butterfly Matriarch • Guardian Gods • Clockwork Concierge • Pitou • Muse • Phantom • Cowboy • Necro • Claustro • Acro • Pyro • Alektoro • Octo • Pi • Dark Messenger • Voodoo Mask |
| Groups | Ninjas • Demons • Greed Demons • Order of the Blue Robes • Phobekins • Magic Fireflies • Sky Giants • Voodkins |
| Special Roles | Messengers • Western Hero • Fallen |
| Items in The Messenger | |
|---|---|
| Items | Scroll • Climbing Claws • Energy Shuriken • Windmill Shuriken • Wingsuit • Rope Dart • Lightfoot Tabi • Astral Seed • Astral Tea Leaves • Ordinary Wax Candle • Magic Seashell • Power Thistle • Demon Crown • Ruxxtin's Amulet • Magic Firefly • Sun and Moon Crests |
| Abilities | Cloudstep • Shop Upgrades |
| Collectibles | Power Seals • Voodoo Feathers • Voodoo Mask Pieces |
| Music Notes | Key of Chaos • Key of Hope • Key of Courage • Key of Love • Key of Symbiosis • Key of Strength |
| Phobekins | Acro • Necro • Claustro • Pyro |
| Miscellaneous | Time Shards • Money Wrench |