Gabriel Knight is the main protagonist of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition, the remake of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers.
He is voiced by Jason Victor.
Background
Gabriel is an unsuccessful author of the Blake Backlash novels, of which he has written at least three; Blake Backlash: The Barber's Revenge, Blake Backlash: Blood on the Mississippi, and To Hunt the Night: Blake Backlash. He had few readers, only one of which was apparently a woman from Wisconsin (Grace sarcastically believed it was his only reader).
He had opened the bookstore St. George's Books, but it was having difficulties in the few years of its opening. He tried several things to advertise it, including allowing the newspaper to publish a local interest piece on the store (Hard Times for Small Bookshop). But it failed the garner the sympathy sales he was looking for. Other attempts at promos such as handing out key chains advertising the store also failed to catch on. Even the gift certificate promo didn't even work.
In 1993, Grace Nakimura (GK1HD) gave her resume and applied for a temp summer job. Gabriel hired her though she was over qualified, but she was the only one who applied.
Day 1
Gabriel receives a box from his Granny with some of his father's things including his father's artbook. She also called asking him to visit, but he chooses to ignore the invite.
Gabriel visits the Police Station, Dixieland Drug Store and Voodoo Museum after talking to Grace, and learning about them. He finds the Drug Store and Museum are closed until the following day.
He receives some information about the previous Voodoo Murders at the station, and learned that Mosley was out. He is able to learn about Lake Ponchetrain by over hearing some messages at Jackson Square. He finds Jackson Square Overlook is closed until the 21st, and the confessionals in the cathedral are occupied.
Mosely uncovers the body to let him view the body, leaving it uncovered throughout the whole time that Mosely discusses the crime with him. Malia shows up and the body is taken away. Gabriel finds a few clues that Mosely overlooked.
Day 2
Gabriel finds the Tap Dancer, Hot Dog Vender, and Artist in Jackson Square. The Artist loses his draft of the cathedral the moment Gabriel got near to him, and he offers to help Gabriel if he can can find it for him. Gabriel gives a gift certificate to the Vender who gives him a Doobie Dog.
Gabriel gives the Doobie Dog to the Tap Dancer, who follows his request to get draft through bars.
Gabriel visits the museum, and learns of Magentia Moonbeam from a flyer finds out that she is gone until the 22nd. Gabriel learns primarily about Marie Laveau and St. Louis Cemetery #1 from Dr. John.
Gabriel sees Cavanaeux in Dixie Land Drugstore, and tries to learn about her from Grace. He also learns about the Lagnappe and that the mask is for sale, and given an offer of $100 (after looking at it). Willy refuses to lower his price, and raises it another $20 after Gabriel tries to haggle for it, raising it to $120.
Gabriel is only able to enter the Cemetery as far as Gedde Tomb. But refuses to go visit his family tomb.
At the end of the day he sneaks into speak to Malia. She says she doesn't mind snakes.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Personality and Traits
Novels
- Blake Backlash: The Barber's Revenge
- Blake Backlash: Blood on the Missippi
- To Hunt the Night: Blake Backlash
Behind the scenes
While Gabriel's background is largely the same as in the original game (with some expansions to his background surrounding the store and his writing), there are several changes to appearance, characterization, events and locations he visits on each day of the game. This article contains a summary of his actions in the new game.