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This article is about the location. For more uses, see Purgatorium (disambiguation).
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Purgatorium (プルガトリウム, Purugatoriumu)? is a dungeon found in the series.

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Latin for Purgatory. It is a place of temporary punishment or cleansing of those who will eventually be allowed into Heaven.

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A special domain set up by Merkabah near the end of the game within the Hall of the Minotaur at Naraku to prevent any demons or the Unclean Ones from entering the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado, as the angels prepare to wage war against Tokyo. It appears as an endless sea of floating structures suspended in a vast sky. Purgatorium is divided into several "Crowns," which must be traversed on materializing walkways and by navigating a maze of teleporters that reverse Flynn's orientation, as well as barriers set up by various angels. At its summit is the Gates of Paradisio, where Merkabah stands guard. The angel mini-bosses encountered here, with the exception of Seraph, will not say anything bar "I speak unto the Filth. We will not allow you to take even a single step into the Lands of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. We will obliterate you Filth, just as the Lord has Commanded." before battle, something that has yoked Lucifer's contempt.

In the Chaos route, Flynn and Lucifer break through the forcefield and enter Purgatorium to destroy God's chariot and invade Mikado. Lucifer laments their almost robotic disposition and blind loyalty to heaven. At the Gates of Paradisio, they confront and defeat Merkabah. Lucifer denounces the chariot, asserting that the passions of demons and humans is what makes them truly alive, unlike the cold, machine-like nature of angels. As the Merkabah crumbles, Jonathan's voice can be heard one last time, asking if there's no end to their avarice. Lucifer will mention that one can pray to God all they want, but He will never answer. Stating that is God and with the threat of Merkabah gone, Lucifer reverts back into the form of Hikaru, and they continue to Mikado destroying the remaining angels that stand guard on the way.

In the Neutral route, in order to fully revive Masakado and remove the Firmament, Flynn and Isabeau must enter here and defeat Merkabah to recover the Great Spirit of Goodwill. As they climb through Purgatorium, Burroughs notes the machine-like behavior of the angel guardians. Upon passing through the Gates of Paradisio, they find themselves in a dark room. Jonathan's voice speaks to them, chastising them for rejecting God's affection, and insults them by calling them common stock. When Isabeau calls him out, he declares he is no longer the man they knew as "Jonathan," and reveals himself as Merkabah. The chariot declares that salvation is no longer open to them, and attacks. Upon defeating God's chariot, he warns that humans are not strong enough to live without the Lord, and those who yearn for their protection will arise again. Afterward, Isabeau paid her respects to Jonathan.

Demons[]

No demons encountered in this dungeon will respond to conversation. However, a demon can still be recruited if it surrenders and begs for its life. The available demons vary from crown to crown.

Race Demon Lvl HP MP Physics Gun Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark ST DX MA AG LU
Horde Divine Horde 80 1449 652 Rp Rp Rp Nu 81 89 114 77 106
Yoma Ganesha 70 560 252 Rs Wk Nu Nu 76 76 76 76 76
Vile Alciel 66 719 143 Wk Wk Nu Nu Nu Nu Wk Nu 90 79 62 72 59
Divine Dominion 51 287 278 Rs Wk Nu Wk 49 55 71 47 66
Divine Throne 62 504 225 Nu Wk Nu Wk 68 68 68 68 68
Divine Cherub 71 567 255 Rs Wk Rp Nu 77 77 77 77 77
Vile Pales 73 390 378 Wk Nu Rs Nu 68 76 98 64 91
Raptor Hresvelgr 70 560 252 Wk Wk Nu Rp 76 69 69 91 76
Snake Ananta 72 574 257 Nu Nu Wk Nu 78 78 78 78 78
Reaper Nergal 82 644 288 Rs Wk Nu Nu 88 88 88 88 88
Reaper Mot 89 465 451 Rs Wk Rp Nu 82 91 118 77 109

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  • Some of the angels (namely Aniel) are shown to be perfectly capable of civilized conversation when encountered in the Law Route, and only repeat "I speak unto the Filth. We will not allow you to take even a single step into the Lands of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. We will obliterate you Filth, just as the Lord has Commanded." when fought in other routes.


Characters
Main Flynn - Isabeau - Jonathan - Walter - Burroughs
Supporting Hope - Issachar - Gabby - Navarre - Hugo - K - Tayama - Kaga - Hikaru - Fujiwara - Skins - Mastema - Stephen - Black Samurai - The White - Kiyoharu - Akira - Kenji - Aquila - Ahazuya Mikado - Charon - Mido - Lucifer - Merkabah - Masakado
Minor Terminal Guardian - Nozomi - Minako
Adaptations Gina - Stan - Al-mi'raj - Asuma - Nicola - Ys
Setting
Locations Eastern Kingdom of Mikado - Mikado Castle - Naraku - Kiccigiorgi - Tokyo - Ueno - Chiyoda - Shinjuku - Ikebukuro - Kagome Tower - Shibuya - Roppongi - Ginza - Tsukiji Hongwanji - Midtown - Reverse Hills - Camp Ichigaya - Blasted Tokyo - Pluto Castle - Infernal Tokyo - Monochrome Forest - Tokyo Bay - Minami Sunamachi - Purgatorium - Lucifer Palace - River Styx
Organizations Samurai - Hunter Association - Ashura-kai - Ring of Gaea - National Defense Divinities - Counter Demon Force
Archives
Terminology COMP - Gauntlet Rite - Press Turn Battle - Smirk - Domain - Horde - Terminal - Cathedral of Shadows - Red Pill - Hunter - Yamato Perpetual Reactor - Whisper event - Demonoid - Neurisher - Cocoon - Streetpass
Lists Demons (Evolutions - Special Fusions) - Bosses - Skills - Items - Apps - Quests - Translations
Other Media
Games Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse
Production Original Soundtrack
Publication DEMONIC GENE - -Prayers- - Artbook
Events Shin Megami Tensei Online Live 2021: Reason of Music
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