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==Story==

The Gatekeeper Trio appear in the [[The First Gate|first]], [[The Second Gate|second]], [[The Third Gate|third]] and [[The Fourth Gate|fourth]] gates. They challenge the player by having them play a game with special rules, with the Saffron Trial being Easy but expensive, the Saltwater Trial being Normal and costing a medium amount, and the Paprika Trial being Hard but cheap. The player is required to beat one of the trials in order to progress. If they clear all three trials, the trio are impressed, and unlock the [[Endless Game]] version of their challenge in the [[Museum]]<ref>Gatekeeper Trio: "WHAT IS THIS?! YOU HAVE CLEARED EACH OF OUR TRIALS. NO ONE HAS EVER DONE THAT BEFORE. LIKE, EVER."<br>Paprika: "...So I guess that calls for some kind of reward. If you go to [[Coin Toss]] inside the [[museum]]... we've added the {{color|#30A1DC|Endless Game}}!<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "YOU MAY NOW FLIP SIMULATED COINS FOREVER." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] dialogue after clearing all three trials in [[The First Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. If the player spends 30 [[Coins]] without clearing any of the trials, the [[Gatekeeper Trio]] allow them to continue anyway<ref name="autoclear">Gatekeeper Trio: "..."<br>Saltwater: "Hey, listen. I've been here for a while, and I can't help noticing... You're having a hard time with this one, huh? It's OK. This thing is supposed to be fun, after all. I can tell you've been trying hard, and I appreciate it. We're gonna let you through this gate as a special exception."<br>Saffron: "Hey, Saltwater! What are you saying?! We're getting lots of coins from this one!"<br>Paprika: "Saffron! We've talked about this."<br>Saffron: "Sorry. You're right."<br>Paprika: "That's all right. We're not monsters, and it IS supposed to be fun. ...But! You'd better be ready next time we see you!"<br>Saltwater: "It's settled, then. Good luck with your journey onward!"<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "FAREWELL FROM THE {{color|#FF6868|GATEKEEPER TRIO}}. BYE-BYE." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] dialogue if the player spends too many coins attempting trials, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. When the player and [[Tibby]] meet the trio at each gate, they introduce themselves with an ominous tone while talking in unison. When each brother handles the speech at each gate, they exhibit their individual personalities, which leads to small conflicts between them. Despite the ominous appearance, they are friendly towards the player, particularly when met solo in the [[Café]] or [[Challenge Land]]. The trio shows concern for the player's health if they decline the challenge by complaining about a tummyache<ref>Paprika: "Wh-what?! I'm so sorry! That stinks! Obviously you can't attempt any trials right now."<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND COME BACK. GO REST." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] if the player declines the challenge at [[The Fourth Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>, and asks them to take care of themself before attempting the challenge<ref>"IS YOUR TUMMY FEELING BETTER? DON'T PUSH YOURSELF. ARE YOU PREPARED TO CHALLENGE US?" ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] when the player returns after declining the challenge at [[The Fourth Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>.

Saltwater is the fairest of the trio, offering a normal difficulty in his trials, with a medium cost. He notices if the player is having too much trouble clearing the challenges, appreciates the effort they put in, and allows them to pass anyway to keep it fair, much to Saffron's chagrin<ref name="autoclear"/>.

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==Trivia==

==In Other Languages==

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|it=I Tre Guardiani

|mnit=The Three Guardians

|roru=Troyka privratnikov

|mnru=Three gatekeepers