Lyre of Ire
| Lyre of Ire | |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ぎんのたてごと |
| Romaji | Gin no tategoto |
| Old localizations | Silver Harp, Shiny Harp |
| Found in | Dragon Quest Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake |
| Effect | Trade for Staff of Rain Summons monsters |
The Lyre of Ire is an item which summons a monster battle when used outside of battle.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest[edit]
The lyre is an essential item for completing the game, its acquisition being one of many tests the player must complete to prove their worthiness. The harp can be traded to the man in the Rain Shrine for the Staff of Rain.
| Buy | Sell | Effect |
| N/A | N/A | Summons an encounter with a very weak monster in the original NES Version. In the remakes, the monster summoned will be native to the hero's current location. |
| Usable outside of battle? | Usable in battle? |
| Shop(s) | This item is not sold in any shop. |
| Location(s) | Grave of Galen |
| In-game description | |
| Mobile | The great minstrel Galen's beloved harp. |
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]
| Description | |||
| An instrument through whose strings flow fantastical forces | |||
| Effect | |||
| Instantly starts a random encounter | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Grave of Galen | ||
The Sage of Rain states that retrieving the lyre has been a part of longstanding tradition to test the mettle of those claiming to carry the blood of Erdrick, explaining why the instrument is hidden in such a dangerous dungeon. Due to changes to the game's structure the player will only be able to retrieve it from the Grave of Galen near the end of the title.
Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
| Description | |||
| An instrument through whose strings flow fantastical forces | |||
| Effect | |||
| Instantly starts a random encounter | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Faerie Palace | ||
The lyre has fallen into the possession of the faeries in the century or so since the previous game, and obtaining it from them is purely optional.
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
The lyre is hidden in the back room of Galen's House, which is the precursor to Galenholm/Grave of Galen. It can be found by searching in a specific spot. Finding the harp is a bit misleading because Galen is living in Cantlin and only gives the Hero a clue to the harp's location. Cantlin is typically visited after Galen's House, meaning the player will likely have to revisit in order to collect the instrument. The lyre serves no real purpose in Dragon Quest III, but can be used to summon monsters. Though the addition of the Whistle skill in the remakes render it a novelty item.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]
| Description | |||
| The not-so-dulcet tones of this stringed instrument can cause monsters to appear out of nowhere! | |||
| Effect | |||
| Instantly starts a random encounter | |||
| Price | Location | ||
| N/A | Galen's House | ||
Gallery[edit]
The Hero of Dragon Quest playing the Lyre.
The Lyre of Ire in Dragon Quest Smash/Grow. (Cell phone)
The Lyre of Ire becoming a Boon. (Cell phone)