Burland

Burland is a country in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Ragnar McRyan's home, it is located in the northerly reaches of the main continent, and is the setting of Chapter 1 of the game.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Burland is the central location for the territory, with King Burnard currently ruling over it and Strathbaile. It was founded by Roburt the Burruce who defend it when it was a small hamlet, due to the aid of a special shield.[1]

When the women of Strathbaile explain that their children have disappeared and beg for help, the King dispatches all of his soldiers to look for the youths. Ragnar McRyan is also deployed, and uncovers the greater mystery behind the disappearances at the Loch Tur west of Strathbaile.

The King keeps the taxes down, much to the benefit and approval of his citizens, but this also means that his soldiers are stuck with the bare minimum gear and must purchase better armaments on their own. The King's grandfather once attempted to woo the Queen of Femiscrya, offering up the Zenithian shield as a gift.

Additionally, Maya Mahabala's fame extends to Burland Castle as one soldier travels to Laissez Fayre to see her performance.[2]

Shops & servicesEdit

  Item Shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Medicinal herb8?
  Antidotal herb10?
  Holy water20?


  Weapon Shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Oaken club30Attack +7
  Copper sword100Attack +12
  Thorn whip200Attack +14
  Divine dagger200Attack +14
  Chain sickle550Attack +20
Note: The thorn whip is only available in the NES version.
The Divine dagger is only available in the PSX and Nintendo DS version.


  Armour Shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Leather armour180Defense +12
  Chain mail350Defense +18
  Leather shield90Defense +4
  Scale shield180Defense +7
  Leather hat65Defense +2
  Hardwood headwear120Defense +6

TreasuresEdit

The following are available in the castle, and all but the gold requires the Thief's Key:

These items are found in the town:

Nearby monstersEdit

(Chapter 1)Edit
(Chapters 5 & 6)Edit

Remake changesEdit

Other languagesEdit

Language Translation Meaning
  EspañolBurlandiaFrom its English name
  FrançaisBastione
  DeutschBurlandSame as English name
  ItalianoBurlandia

Map & GalleryEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. A History of Bonnie Burland book from a castle bookshelf.
  2. The soldier is found in the theater of Laissez Fayre in the remakes.