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[[Image:Snowager awake.gif|fright|frame|The Snowager guarding its treasure]]
{{pastFeatured}}[[Image:lg snowager day 2004.gif|right|frame|The Snowager sleeps on its hoard.]]


The '''Snowager''' is a giant ice worm who lives in the [[Ice Caves]]. Cold as ice and extremely mean, the Snowager is renowned for its frosty breath. It keeps a large treasure pile in his cave, which he always sleeps upon.
The '''Snowager''' is a giant ice worm who lives in the [[Ice Caves]], guarding an enormous hoard of treasure. Cold as ice and extremely mean, the Snowager is renowned for its freezing cold breath. While he sleeps for only a few hours a day, players may choose those times to approach and try to steal some of his hoard. The Snowager may be based on the [[wikipedia:European dragon|dragons of European folklore]], who in many stories - [[wikipedia:Beowulf|Beowulf]], [[wikipedia:Fafnir|Fafnir]] - guarded treasure. He first appeared on January 11, 2001.  


There are similarities in both the visual representation (their snake-like appearance, their colouring and markings), their habitats, and their habits (they both have a tendency towards [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=25 hoarding objects]) between '''The Snowager''' and the [[Snowickle]]. It is possible, and indeed likely, that there is a relationship between the two left intentionally by the artists. If a relationship exists, it is thought to be similar to the [[Turmaculus]]-[[Turmac]] relationship (the former being an overgrown or matured form of the latter). Certainly the Snowickle seems to have been designed to appear similar to the Snowager, but this connection is not official.
He is a [[1-Player Challengers|Battledome opponent]], is featured in [[NeoQuest II]], and has a starring role in the [[game]] [[Wrath of the Snowager]].  


==Plot summaries==
The [[Snowickle]] [[Petpet]] is reminiscent of the Snowager - in its snakelike appearance and markings, and tendency to [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=25 hoard objects] - and fans have theorised that the Snowager may be an overgrown form of the Snowickle, like the [[Turmaculus]] is an overgrown [[Turmac]]. The [[Hissi]] resembles the Snowager when painted [[Ice]].
 
==Snowager's Cave==
[[Image:Snowager awake.gif|left|frame|The Snowager is watching for thieves most of the day.]]
The Snowager first appeared when his cave was added to the Ice Caves map on January 11, 2001. In it, the Snowager guards his treasure from any user who would want to take some of it.
 
The Snowager only sleeps between 6-7 AM, 2-3 PM, and 10-11 PM, [[Neopia Standard Time]]. During these times, it is possible to sneak in and grab a prize from the pile of treasure he rests on. Prizes range from [[negg]]s to medicine to [[plushie]]s. Anyone who attempts to steal some of his treasure runs the risk of waking the Snowager, and he may deal damage to a user's active Neopet, or all of a user's Neopets, by delivering a powerful icy blast.
 
Being blasted by the Snowager allows the user to challenge him in the [[Battledome]]. It also has a chance of awarding the user with an [[avatar]].
 
The player may attempt to steal one piece of treasure every time the Snowager sleeps.
 
===Winter Starlight Celebration===
In December 2011, as a part of the [[Winter Starlight Celebration]], the Snowager went into hibernation for the month. This meant users could visit at any time of the day and attempt to steal a prize. Initially, users could try every two hours - this was [http://www.neopets.com/nf.phtml?nf_date=2011-12-05 later fixed] to only allow [[daily|one attempt per day]]. This has re-occurred every year since.
 
==Plot summary==
===NeoQuest II===
===NeoQuest II===
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The Snowager is an NPC in NeoQuest II, and contrary to his terrorsome roll in the Ice Caves, in the simulation he keeps order in [[Terror Mountain]]'s roads of avalanches, which are actually the ship's data routes. He is imprisoned by [[Scuzzy]] and it is the job of Rohane and his party to defeat [[Scuzzy]] and free the Snowager.  After Scuzzy is defeated the Snowager is free and reveals himself as a sentient program in charge of maintaining the ship's computers, but that a virus has been installed and now has control of the ship's computers.
The Snowager is a [[wikipedia:non-player character|non-player character]] in NeoQuest II. He keeps order in [[Terror Mountain]] by clearing the roads of avalanches and eating various monsters that prowl the roads. At the beginning of the act he has gone missing - imprisoned by [[Scuzzy]] in his cave. When [[Rohane]] defeats Scuzzy, the Snowager can clear the cave-in keeping him trapped and the act is complete.  


==Battledome==
The Snowager explains that his role in the ship's computer is to maintain the data lines and defeat rogue programmes - in the analogy of the simulation, clearing the roads and eating the monsters. A virus was introduced in the computer that he was unable to defeat, and he was trapped in a data loop - the cave. The virus is now in control of the ship's computer - the sentinel programme, in the guise of the Snowager, explains that it is up to Rohane to defeat it by entering the computer again in the rest of the  simulations he was now able to unlock.
{{BattleInfo|The Snowager|http://images.neopets.com/pets/closeattack/36_left.gif|650|700|65|Wand of the Air Faerie|Be attacked by The Snowager [http://www.neopets.com/winter/snowager.phtml here] (Your pet will lose HP)}}
''...to be added...''


===Quotes===
After act three, when the ship's crew has cleared the sandstorm in the [[Lost Desert]], the sentinel programme appears again as the Snowager on a monitor to explain what has happened - the sandstorm represented random data that was clogging the ship's network, and now that Rohane has cleared it, the various ships systems can communicate again. When [[Talinia]] accesses the ship's scanners, she realises they are headed for a collision course with a star: the Snowager explained that they only had a few hours left before the heat melted the hull. He unlocked the Haunted Woods simulation, believing it would explain why the doors were locked.
'''During Fight...'''
*Fool, why do you want to fight again?! You haven't beaten me yet! Aww did the little NeoPet get hurt...


'''After Loss...'''
==Battledome==
*(unknown) (random ''During Fight'' quote)
{{BattleInfo
|Name=The Snowager
|Image=[[Image:Portrait_36.png]]
|Arena=Frost Arena
|Difficulty={{dif|650|16250|37700}}
|StartingHP={{dif|700|17500|40600}}
|Status=Active
|ReleaseDate=October 23, 2001
|ID=36
|FoundBy=Getting attacked when trying to steal from the Snowager.
|Description=The Snowager is an ancient ice worm from the Neopian Ice Caves. It breathes frost, and is incredibly greedy, sleeping all day on its pile of treasure.
}}


'''After Win...'''
{| style="width:610px; margin:0 auto;padding:0;"
*Maybe next time you will beat me!!! (random ''During Fight'' quote)
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===Equipment===
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{{Bditem|IMAGE=artifact_wandofair.gif|name=[[Wand of the Air Faerie]]|JNID=9501|IDBID=781|desc=This powerful wand attacks with the force of a tornado or hurricane. It is hard to defend yourself against all of the wind!|attack={{icon|3|Air}}{{icon|1 - 3|Physical}}|defence={{icon|1 - 3|Light}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=battle_supericecrystal.gif|name=Snowager Crystal|JNID=11897|IDBID=884|desc=This ice crystal is from deep in the Snowagers cave and is a very rare crystal. One Use.|attack={{icon|2|Earth|Defence}}{{icon|2|Water|Defence}}{{icon|1 - 2|Physical|Defence}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|weapon=yes|IMAGE=bd_chive01.gif|name=Lesser Attack Chive|JNID=17145|IDBID=64|desc=These ingenious chives are not for your baked potato, they are for dealing a large blow to your opponent in the Battledome.|attack={{icon|5|Earth}}{{icon|1 - 5|Physical}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=artifact_cloudrod.gif|name=[[Cloud Rod]]|JNID=21291|IDBID=65|desc=This magical artifact has been donated by the Air Faerie. Once it has been equipped by a pet, it can never be unequipped, or it will vanish into thin air.|attack={{icon|6|Air}}{{icon|1 - 5|Physical}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{br}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=bd_goldknife.gif|name=[[Golden Butter Knife]]|JNID=19264|IDBID=23|attack={{icon|10|Physical}}|desc=This butter knife hold some secret power that makes it REALLY strong! Dont be fooled by its docile appearance. |colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=bd_snowagerpendant.gif|name=Snowager Pendant|JNID=21349|IDBID=526|desc=This beautiful pendant is not only great to look at but a powerful weapon to both protect and defend!|attack={{icon|5|Air}}{{icon|5|Darkness}}|defence={{icon|100%|Fire|Defence}}{{icon|100%|Water|Defence}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=bd_snowagershield.gif|name=Snowager Shield|JNID=21350|IDBID=527|desc=This shiny cold shield is great for protecting against many different attacks!|defence={{icon|5|Air|Defence}}{{icon|5|Earth|Defence}}{{icon|1 - 5|Water|Defence}}{{icon|100%|Physical|Defence}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
{{Bditem|IMAGE=bd_snowagerbreath.gif|name=Snowager Breath|JNID=21348|IDBID=525|desc=The icy breath of the snowager at its worst is what this evil weapon holds!|attack={{icon|10|Water}}{{icon|1 - 10|Physical}}|colour=#B2E3FA}}
|}


'''Frozen'''
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*(unknown) (random ''During Fight'' quote)
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|style="text-align:center;"|
===Abilities===
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{{ability|An Icicle|#B2E3FA}}
{{ability|Shade|#B2E3FA}}
{{ability|Shh|#B2E3FA}}
{{ability|Burrow|#B2E3FA}}{{br}}
{{ability|Snowager's Breath|#B2E3FA}}
{{ability|Reflect|#B2E3FA}}
{{ability|Meepit Stampede|#B2E3FA}}
|}


'''Lose'''
==Better Than You==
*(unknown)
The Snowager has been a contestant on [[Better Than You]] once:
 
{{BTY|February 24, 2011|Rrrr... Grrrr.... RAAAWWWWWWWRRRRRR!!!!!|Wrath of the Snowager|1,400,000|[[Snow]] Petpet [[Paint Brush]]}}
'''Win'''
*(unknown)
 
==Snowager's Cave==
The Snowager sleeps between 6-7 AM, 2-3 PM, and 10-11 PM, [[Neopia Standard Time]]. During these times, it is possible to sneak in and grab a prize from the pile of treasure he rests on. Prizes range from [[Negg]]s to medicine to [[Plushie|plushies]]. The Snowager can also wake up and deal damage to your pet, or even to all of them. Being blasted by the Snowager will reduce your pet's HP to zero. *disputed, see the Talk page* Being blasted by the Snowager may also earn you an [[Avatar|avatar]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*As of April 2012, the Snowager is featured in 42 [[item]]s and a [[Neocash]] background.
*The Snowager How to Draw tutorial was added on December 15, 2007.
*The Snowager How to Draw tutorial was added on December 15, 2007.
*The snowager is the strongest battledome opponent that is always available.
*Next to [[Punchbag Sid]], The Snowager is the strongest one-player Battledome opponent available outside of [[plot]]s.
==External Links==
*An [[avatar]] featuring the Snowager was released on December 8, 2004. The avatar is randomly rewarded when your pet(s) get blasted trying to steal its treasure.
*[http://www.neopets.com/winter/snowager.phtml The Snowager]
 
==External links==
*'''Location Link:''' [http://www.neopets.com/winter/snowager.phtml The Snowager]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=22 The Snowager], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=244 Simon and the Snowager]
*'''Neopedia:''' [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=22 The Snowager], [http://www.neopets.com/neopedia.phtml?neopedia_id=244 Simon and the Snowager]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=44 The Snowager]
*'''NeoDeck:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/neodeck/colcardlookup.phtml?colcard_id=44 The Snowager]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=25 Snowickle], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=142 Snowager Ice Lolly], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=143 Snowager Scale], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=16 The Snowager]
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=25 Snowickle], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=142 Snowager Ice Lolly], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=6&id=143 Snowager Scale], [http://www.neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=8&id=16 The Snowager]
*[http://www.neopets.com/art/misc/snowager.phtml How to Draw - The Snowager]
*'''How to Draw:''' [http://www.neopets.com/art/misc/snowager.phtml The Snowager]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=140 #140], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=277 #277], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=345 #345], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=348 #348], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=399 #399], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=499 #499], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=751 #751]
*'''Caption Competition:''' [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=140 #140], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=277 #277], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=345 #345], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=348 #348], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=399 #399], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=499 #499], [http://www.neopets.com/games/caption/caption_archive.phtml?place=751 #751]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=67 Does the Snowager ever sleep?]
*'''Help File:''' [http://www.neopets.com/help_search.phtml?help_id=67 Does the Snowager ever sleep?]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=39 39], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=72 72], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=73 73], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=80 80], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=82 82], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=90 90], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=93 93], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=110 110], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=148 148], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=237 237], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=238 238], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=244 244], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=249 249], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=257 257], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=263 263], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=266 266], [http://www.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=editorial&issue=268 268]
*'''Editorial:''' [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=39 #39], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=72 #72], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=73 #73], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=80 #80], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=82 #82], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=90 #90], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=93 #93], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=94 #94], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=110 #110], [http://www.neopets.com/newnt/index.phtml?section=editorial&week=148 #148], {{ed|237}}, {{ed|238}}, {{ed|244}}, {{ed|249}}, {{ed|257}}, {{ed|263}}, {{ed|266}}, {{ed|268}}, {{ed|358}}, {{ed|359}}, {{ed|392}}, {{ed|453}}, {{ed|523}}, {{ed|524}}


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