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Spectrier may draw inspiration from the mythological ''{{wp|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse}}'', Spectrier representing the black horse of Famine given its roaming nature and purported ability to absorb life-force from living creatures, or the ashen horse of death, given its ghost typing and draining of life. It may also be based on the black-colored knight chess piece. | Spectrier may draw inspiration from the mythological ''{{wp|Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse}}'', Spectrier representing the black horse of Famine given its roaming nature and purported ability to absorb life-force from living creatures, or the ashen horse of death, given its ghost typing and draining of life. It may also be based on the black-colored knight chess piece. | ||
Both Spectrier and its counterpart {{p|Glastrier}}'s relationship with Calyrex appears to be based on the legend of {{wp|Brian Boru}} and the {{wp|Pooka}}. Legend has it that Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is the only person to have ever ridden a Pooka, a mischievous faery in the form of a black horse. Brian tamed the Pooka by using a special bridle that contained three hairs from the Pooka's tail and successfully staying on its back through a wild ride. The king then forced the Pooka not to torment Christian people and to never attack an Irishman ever again. This is similar to how Calyrex, a Pokémon known as a king, can only ride | Both Spectrier and its counterpart {{p|Glastrier}}'s relationship with Calyrex appears to be based on the legend of {{wp|Brian Boru}} and the {{wp|Pooka}}. Legend has it that Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, is the only person to have ever ridden a Pooka, a mischievous faery in the form of a black horse. Brian tamed the Pooka by using a special bridle that contained three hairs from the Pooka's tail and successfully staying on its back through a wild ride. The king then forced the Pooka not to torment Christian people and to never attack an Irishman ever again. This is similar to how Calyrex, a Pokémon known as a king, can only ride its loyal steed, Glastrier or Spectrier, using the Reins of Unity woven in part from hairs from the steed's mane and had to prove itself by riding through the steed's bucking. It also relates to how, in taming this steed, Calyrex stopped the steed Pokémon from tormenting the people of the Crown Tundra. Spectrier in particular may take direct inspiration from the Pooka, being a black horse that mostly appears at night. | ||
The appearance of Spectrier may be based on the {{wp|kelpie}}, a shapeshifting water spirit from Scottish legends – the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland. The kelpie is often described as a black horse – sometimes equipped with a bridle – that inhabits bodies of water and preys on people who try to ride it. These traits are echoed in Spectrier's appearance and how it can be tamed by Calyrex using the Reins of Unity. | The appearance of Spectrier may be based on the {{wp|kelpie}}, a shapeshifting water spirit from Scottish legends – the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland. The kelpie is often described as a black horse – sometimes equipped with a bridle – that inhabits bodies of water and preys on people who try to ride it. These traits are echoed in Spectrier's appearance and how it can be tamed by Calyrex using the Reins of Unity. | ||