Trey
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Trey (モックン?, Mokkun) is a character encountered in Lush Woods in Rhythm Heaven Megamix.
Description
Trey appears to be a walking tree. He wears glasses on his face, teal overalls, and white boots. He has two leaves on the side of his head serving as ears. He has a very laid back and carefree personality, and he doesn't take things too seriously.
Story
If the player visits Eglantine at the Café after clearing Songbird Land, she may foreshadow their meeting with Trey, as she speaks of the mysterious tribe that has been living in the Lush Woods for a really long time[1].
After Tibby and the player pass the Gatekeeper Trio's trials at The Third Gate, they finally reach Lush Woods, where the Green Tower can be found. Here they meet Trey, who congratulates them on being the first in a long time to come this far[2], informs them the tower is properly known as Lush Tower, and explains that his tribe has been guarding it for a long time, though he doesn't know who named it[3]. When asked if the tower can help Tibby reach Heaven World, Trey mentions an old prophecy passed down by the elders that the tower can guide people to heaven[4]. Trey then agrees to help Tibby reach Heaven World by having him and the player climb the tower, clearing the five Rhythm Games within in order to restore its flow[5], and then he would activate its hidden power[6]. Upon clearing the games and reaching the top of the tower, Trey performs a ritual to pour power from the surrounding trees into Lush Tower to awaken it[7].
Using the power of the Lush Tower, Tibby rides a beam of green light up into the sky, but this is not enough to reach Heaven World, and he falls back down again. Trey worries about Tibby's wellbeing, and is relieved to see he's OK[8]. He realizes that the power of Lush Tower by itself is not enough to reach heaven World[9], and he recounts one of the many legends passed down to him by his grandfather, which he recounts as the following:
- "One who relies only on the green will... soon bump his head on something. But one should never give up... To open the path to heaven... one must collect a rainbow of power. To gain such power... one must awaken six towers' worth of power... in yellow, aqua, orange, blue, red, and purple. Awaken those six powers and focus them on Lush Tower! Only then will your wish come true... and you shall never bump your head again. And, finally, little Trey... I will teach you the spell to unlock the six towers. Flow-flow-flah-flah♪ Flow-lo-LA-LA!♪"[10]
Tibby chants the spell, after which the six towers appear. Trey informs him that each tower has been guarded by their own tribes[11], and in order to wake the power of each tower, Tibby and the player need to clear the powered-up Rhythm Games within each to restore the flow, and thus gain the guardian tribes' trust[12]. Fortunately for Tibby and the player, the member of each tribe they meet are the same people they had already helped in the lands leading up to Lush Woods.
After clearing each tower, Trey congratulates Tibby for collecting a rainbow of power, and bids him farewell[13]. After this, Trey goes home to tell his grandfather that the ancient prophecies have come true[14].
After Lush Tower is cleared, Trey may visit the Café as a customer, where the player can talk to him. He reflects on how he feels out of place and would like to live in the monotony of the suburbs[15], after which he may set his roots at the ocean, which he has never seen before[16]. He mentions wanting to get a leafcut, but doesn't have the heart to get rid of the crows nesting in his branches[17]. He talks about how competitive his grandfather is at photosynthesis, and reveals he is 6,000 years old, with Trey himself being "still spry" at 5,000 years old[18]. He loves drinking water, and has a recurring dream where he and an individual, who he describes as looking nearly identical to himself and kind of like Tibby, talk about water[19]. He asks the player to take things in moderation so they don't get tired[20]. He mentions the cinnamon coffee's aroma reminds him of his uncle, who is a cinnamon tree[21]. He loves autumn because his hair changes color without effort on his part[22]. He finds that keeping his hand warm in his pocket is mind-blowing[23], and he loves playing hide-and-seek[24].
Trey makes a brief appearance in Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic, where in Give it to me!, Shep is getting ready to cook, and dismisses Trey as a potential ingredient, mistaking him for broccoli.
Gallery
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Artwork from Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
Artwork from Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
Artwork from Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
Artwork from Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
Trivia
- Trey's appearance in Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+ featured bright pink lips. They were replaced with a pink nose in other regions, likely to avoid resembling the blackface stereotype.
- Despite this, Trey's one appearance in Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic still uses the Japanese design even in the English version of the comic.
In Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
モックン | Mokkun (likely from 森 (Mori?, forest) + -kun) |
 EnglishNOA |
Trey | Pun on "tree" |
 EnglishNOE |
Trey | |
 French |
Fagot | Bundle (of sticks) |
 Spanish |
Cortezo | Pun on "corteza" (bark) and -ezo (surname suffix) |
 German |
Stammfred | Possibly "stamm" (tribe) and the name "Stanfred" |
 Italian |
Ciocco | Log |
 Korean |
트리몽 | Tree-Monk |
References
- ↑ "Have you heard of the Lush Woods? Apparently there's this mysterious tribe that's been there forever! What do they look like? Let's see... Their hair looks like a comfortable place for a little birdy to live. Come to think of it, I'm a bit jealous!" ~ Eglantine, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hey. You made it. That's outstanding. Been a loooong time since anybody made it out this far." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Yeah, you made it, li'l dude. It's actually called Lush Tower, but whatever. Dunno who named it, though... It's been here forever. My, like, tribe or whatever has been guarding it." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Oh, wow. Wild. So, check it out... The elder-guys say that the tower can guide us to heaven. It's some old prophecy or something." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Sorry to be a downer, but there is a catch... You gotta bring the groovy flow back to the tower! [...] You, uh, don't look like you were surprised by that..." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hey, I just had a killer idea. You get climbing. Get yourself all the way to the top of the tower. Then, I'll totally awaken the hidden power of Lush Tower. And that power will take you straight to Heaven World." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "All right, get ready! Yooooooo! Like, spirits of the forest... listen to my words and stuff. [...] I'm gathering good juju from all the other trees around. Then I'll just pour it right into Lush Tower! That did it! The tower is awake!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "...Hey! Li'l dude! You OK, Tibby? You had me worried there!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hmm... Maybe...you didn't have quite enough power? [...] Maybe, and I'm just spit-balling here... Lush Tower by itself doesn't have the power you need. Not enough to get you all the way to Heaven World, anyway." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hang on, li'l dude! Chill out for a sec and listen. Ol' Trey has you covered. There's another legend around here that might help you. [...] Yeah, we've got tons of 'em. My granddad used to tell me about this one. Lessee... I remember him saying something like... "One who relies only on the green will... soon bump his head on something." [...] Wait, there's more! "But one should never give up... To open the path to heaven... one must collect a rainbow of power." Ugh, hang on... How did the rest go? Got it! "To gain such power... one must awaken six towers' worth of power... in yellow, aqua, orange, blue, red, and purple. Awaken those six powers and focus them on Lush Tower! Only then will your wish come true... and you shall never bump your head again." [...] Not done! "And, finally, little Trey... I will teach you the spell to unlock the six towers. Flow-flow-flah-flah♪ Flow-lo-LA-LA!♪" That's it. That's the whole legend-dealie." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "What'd I tell you? Lemme tell you one thing before you go climbing those towers. Just like Lush Tower here, each tower has guardians. They've all got a tribe that's been watching over it forever." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "That's right. None as good looking as mine, of course! To wake up each tower... you're gonna need help from its guardian tribe. [...] You gotta earn their trust... by restoring the groovy flow to their towers! [...] You look like you saw that coming. ANYway... go wake up the six powers! I got a feeling that each tower... is filled with powered-up rhythm games lying in wait. You're gonna need ALL your flow to get through 'em!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "You totally did it! I can feel the power just flowing from each tower... Right into Lush Tower. And they'll make the rainbow of power! Li'l dude, you will totally make it to Heaven World this time. Go see your friends and family." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "No problem. I'm gonna get going now... With all the ancient prophecies comin' true and whatnot... I should probably tell my grandpa he was totally right. Take it easy!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "*sigh* I just feel so... out of place here. The forest is great and all, but I could really go for some stagnancy and repetition. I always dreamed of life in the burbs. Ahhh, blocky housing and conformity. Whuzzat now? Why ever would I want to live the suburban dream? You kidding? Traffic congestion, mediocrity, valet trash service--oh, the thrill of it all! Someday... Suburbia, here I come! Mmm, delicious, delicious monotony." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Did you know I've never seen the ocean? Weird, huh? I hear tell it's real big. And salty. Also wet. Maybe I can settle my roots on the ocean's shores someday. I mean, there's no shortage of water, so I'd definitely thrive! And I'd have all that driftwood for company. Yup, it's settled. That'll come after my suburban adventures." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "I'm looking forward to my next leafcut. I really need it. This foliage is out of control! Whenever it gets this bad, my stylist gets on my case. She finds at least eight crows nesting in my branches each time... But, I mean...they're just so cute and content living in my head. Maybe I'll skip the trim and open a bird-watching business instead." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hey, it's you! Wanna hear about my granddad? My granddad is super competitive... He says he can whoop saplings at photosynthesis. Which...I mean, makes sense, since he's way bigger. He's pushing 6,000 years old by now. Pretty sure his roots reach the earth's core at this point. Maybe someday I'll feel the hot lava on my roots. Eh? You're wondering how old I am? Still spry at 5,000." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "I keep having this weird dream. It's always the same, too. So, I reeeeally love drinking water. A lot. In my dream, I keep seeing the same person... And he also loves drinking water. We look nearly identical, too! He kinda looks like Tibby. Except like me instead. Anyway, we only hang out in my dream. And we talk about water. Super weird, right?!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hey, you guys are looking pretty tired. You all right? Been staying up late with some game or book or something? Hey, I don't judge. Do what you gotta do. Just remember to stop if it stops being fun. Moderation in all things. ...Except maybe moderation?" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Coffee makes a lot of folks tense. Not me--it's relaxing. Especially the cinnamon coffee they have here. The smell reminds me of my uncle. He's a cinnamon tree." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "I love autumn. Know why? Without me having to do a thing, my hair gets a new color!" ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Just between you and me, I've got a secret in my pocket. What is it? Well, it only works if I show you. You just have to promise not to let it BLOW YOUR MIND. Check it out. You gently slide your hand into the pocket... and bingo! You can keep your hand warm! What? That didn't blow your mind? Here--have some coffee." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
- ↑ "Hey, do you like playing hide-and-seek as much as I do? Yeah? Totally! It's, like, the best game ever made. I'm the master at it, though. I just stand next to a tree, and no one ever finds me. Pro tip: look for the tree with glasses." ~ Trey, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
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| Rhythm Games | Earth World | Honeybee Land |  •  •  •  |
| Machine Land |  •  •  •  | ||
| The First Gate |  | ||
| Citrus Land |  •  •  •  | ||
| Donut Land |  •  •  •  | ||
| The Second Gate |  | ||
| Barbershop Land |  •  •  •  | ||
| Songbird Land |  •  •  •  | ||
| The Third Gate |  | ||
| Lush Woods | Lush Tower |  •  •  •  •  | |
| Honeybee Tower |  •  •  •  •  | ||
| Machine Tower |  •  •  •  •  | ||
| Citrus Tower |  •  •  •  •  | ||
| Donut Tower |  •  •  •  •  | ||
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| Mamarin Palace | Left-Hand Tower |  •  •  •  •  | |
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| Tibby's Mom |  •  •  •  •  | ||
| Shop | Shop No. 1 |  •  •  | |
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