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'''Meena''' (Nara in the NES version) is a playable character from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.
'''Meena''' ('''Nara''' in the [[NES]] version) is a playable character from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.


==Appearance and Personality==
==Appearance and Personality==
Meena is nearly the spitting image of [[Maya]], her older sister. Compared to her sister, Meena dresses much more conservatively, though they wear identical headpieces. Meena carries a crystal ball everywhere, which she uses to tell fortunes.
Meena is nearly the spitting image of [[Maya]], her older sister. She dresses much more conservatively compared to her sister, though they wear identical headpieces. Meena carries a crystal ball everywhere, which she uses to tell fortunes.
[[File:MeenaDQIVDSArtwork.png|thumb|left|150px|Meena in the PlayStation remake]]
[[File:MeenaDQIVDSArtwork.png|thumb|left|150px|Meena in the PlayStation remake]]
Meena is an extremely reserved and quiet person, and very rational. This disposition leads her to often scold her sister for her poor judgement regarding their money, and her general laid-back demeanor. But despite these stern traits Meena is still a very kind person at heart, looking out for her sister when the two set out to avenge their father's murder, and charging only a miniscule amount for gold for her fortune-telling services.
Meena is an extremely reserved and quiet person, and very rational. This disposition leads her to often scold her sister for her poor judgement regarding their money, and her general laid-back demeanor. But despite these stern traits she is still a very kind person at heart, looking out for her sister when the two set out to avenge their father's murder, and charging only a miniscule amount for gold for her fortune-telling services.


== Story ==
==Story==
Chapter 4 is set with [[Maya]] and Meena performing at a town populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice, [[Balzack]], killed him in order to steal the [[Secret of Evolution]], they have nothing to back up their claims, and keep them to themselves for the time being.
Chapter 4 is set with [[Maya]] and Meena performing at the town, [[Laissez Fayre]], which is populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice, [[Balzack]], killed him in order to steal the [[Secret of Evolution]], they have nothing to back up their claims, and keep them to themselves for the time being.


After following the trail through several towns across the entire country, they finally confront the murderer at his castle. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts he soundly defeats them in battle and throws them into the dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit, and after they escape they flee directly to [[Endor]].
After following the trail through several towns across the entire country, they finally confronted the murderer at his [[Palais de Léon|castle]]. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts his true [[Marquis de Léon|King]] arrives to soundly defeat them in battle and throws them into the dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit, and after they escape they flee directly to [[Endor]].


In Chapter 5, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all the gold they'd earned on their journey at the [[Casino]], leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Maya and Meena in short order. When Meena reads his fortune, she realizes that he is the prophesied hero and joins the party.
In Chapter 5, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all the gold they'd earned on their journey at the [[Casino]], leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Maya and Meena in short order. When Meena reads his fortune, she realizes that he is the prophesied hero and joins the party.


A while later in Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack, at Castle Zamokvsa. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become [[Baalzack]], but the party is still able to kill him, avenging the death of the sisters' father.
The two are briefly separated in [[Con Cave]] and are approached by demonic doppelgangers of The Hero (while The Hero also battled doppelgangers of the sisters).  When coming across the real Hero, Meena is more trusting while Maya quizzed him/her.  Afterwards they regroup and find the [[Symbol of faith]].
 
A while later in Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack, at Castle [[Zamoksva]]. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become [[Baalzack]], but the party is still able to kill him, avenging the death of the sisters' father.


==In Battle==
==In Battle==
In the ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' class system, Meena is a [[priest]]. As a spell caster, Meena posses low Strength, Defense, and HP, but high Wisdom, Luck, and MP, and many useful healing and buff spells.
In the ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' class system, Meena is a [[priest]]. As a spell caster, Meena posses low Strength, Defense, and HP, but high Wisdom, Luck, and MP, and many useful healing and buff spells.
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===[[Silver Tarot Cards]]===
One of Meena's most unique traits is her ability to read her [[Silver Tarot Cards]] during battle, with each card causing a very different effect. It seems that when you use the Silver Tarot Cards a lot, you would always draw the Fool.
One of Meena's most unique traits is her ability to read her [[Silver Tarot Cards]] during battle, with each card causing a very different effect. It seems that when you use the Silver Tarot Cards a lot, you would always draw the Fool.
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*'''Tower:''' Casts a weakened version of [[Zap]].
*'''Tower:''' Casts a weakened version of [[Zap]].
*'''Fool:''' Casts [[Thwack]] on the entire party!
*'''Fool:''' Casts [[Thwack]] on the entire party!
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==Names==
==Names==
Meena is known as Minea in the original Japanese and Nara in the NES localization.
Meena is known as Minea in the original Japanese and Nara in the NES localization.  Her english name is phonetic spelling for the Korean word for twin, miena.


==Trivia==
==Other appearance==
Along with her sister Maya, Meena makes a cameo appearance in [[Dragon Quest VII]].
Along with her sister Maya, Meena makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Revision as of 22:09, 28 October 2013

Meena
Dragon Quest IV
File:Meena large.jpg
Sprite(s) Dq4nara-sprite-NES.gif
Japanese name ミネア
Romaji Minea
Class Fortune-teller
Race Human
Age 18

Meena (Nara in the NES version) is a playable character from Dragon Quest IV.

Appearance and Personality

Meena is nearly the spitting image of Maya, her older sister. She dresses much more conservatively compared to her sister, though they wear identical headpieces. Meena carries a crystal ball everywhere, which she uses to tell fortunes.

Meena in the PlayStation remake

Meena is an extremely reserved and quiet person, and very rational. This disposition leads her to often scold her sister for her poor judgement regarding their money, and her general laid-back demeanor. But despite these stern traits she is still a very kind person at heart, looking out for her sister when the two set out to avenge their father's murder, and charging only a miniscule amount for gold for her fortune-telling services.

Story

Chapter 4 is set with Maya and Meena performing at the town, Laissez Fayre, which is populated almost entirely by entertainers and tourists. They use their job as a cover and the town as a base to investigate the murder of their father, a prominent alchemist. Though they suspect his apprentice, Balzack, killed him in order to steal the Secret of Evolution, they have nothing to back up their claims, and keep them to themselves for the time being.

After following the trail through several towns across the entire country, they finally confronted the murderer at his castle. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts his true King arrives to soundly defeat them in battle and throws them into the dungeon. Luckily, its only other occupant points them to a secret exit, and after they escape they flee directly to Endor.

In Chapter 5, Meena is attempting to continue her fortune-telling business but Maya blows all the gold they'd earned on their journey at the Casino, leaving them fairly stranded in the city. Luckily, the Hero has been told to seek out his destined allies, and locates Maya and Meena in short order. When Meena reads his fortune, she realizes that he is the prophesied hero and joins the party.

The two are briefly separated in Con Cave and are approached by demonic doppelgangers of The Hero (while The Hero also battled doppelgangers of the sisters). When coming across the real Hero, Meena is more trusting while Maya quizzed him/her. Afterwards they regroup and find the Symbol of faith.

A while later in Chapter 5, the party confronts Balzack, at Castle Zamoksva. He has used an imperfect version of the Secret of Evolution to become Baalzack, but the party is still able to kill him, avenging the death of the sisters' father.

In Battle

In the Dragon Quest III class system, Meena is a priest. As a spell caster, Meena posses low Strength, Defense, and HP, but high Wisdom, Luck, and MP, and many useful healing and buff spells.

Spells

Dragon Quest IV (DS) 
Spell Level Learned
Heal 1
Squelch 5
Snooze 6
Woosh 9
Tingle 10
Midheal 13
Kasnooze 17
Zing 20
Swoosh 23
Fullheal 26
Insulatle 29
Kaswoosh 32
Kerplunk 35
Lvl Learned Japanese Name DW IV DQ IV DS Spanish Name
1 Hoimi Heal Heal
5 Sleep Snooze
8 Bagi Infernos Woosh
10 Numboff Tingle
13 Behoimi Healmore Midheal
16 Sleepmore Kasnooze
20 Vivify Zing
23 Infermore Swoosh
26 Behoma Healall Fullheal
29 Barrier Insulate
32 Infermost Kaswoosh
35 Farewell Kerplunck

Silver Tarot Cards

One of Meena's most unique traits is her ability to read her Silver Tarot Cards during battle, with each card causing a very different effect. It seems that when you use the Silver Tarot Cards a lot, you would always draw the Fool.

Dq4 silver tarot cards.png
  • Justice: Casts Poof on all enemies and sends them flying into the blue.
  • Devil: Casts Kasap on all foes.
  • Death: Casts Whack on one enemy.
  • Sun: Restores a moderate to large amount of health to all allies.
  • Moon: Lowers the accuracy of all enemies.
  • Strength: Casts Oomph on a random ally
  • Star: Doubles the amount of experience and gold received after the current battle.
  • Tower: Casts a weakened version of Zap.
  • Fool: Casts Thwack on the entire party!

Names

Meena is known as Minea in the original Japanese and Nara in the NES localization. Her english name is phonetic spelling for the Korean word for twin, miena.

Other appearance

Along with her sister Maya, Meena makes a cameo appearance in Dragon Quest VII.

Gallery

  • Famicom art

  • Mutsumi Inomata artwork

References

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