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Nara

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:52:01 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Nara.gif|right]]
'''Nara''' is a character in [[Enix America Corporation|Enix's]] ''[[Dragon Warrior IV]]''. Together with her older sister, [[Mara]], they seek revenge against [[Balzack]], who murdered their father. When they learn about the hero they make finding him their next goal. Nara is a fortuneteller who can use lots of healing and support magic as well as the wind based infernos spells.

===Nara's Spells===
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Lvl Learned
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|1
|Hoimi
|Heal
|Heal
|
|-
|5
|
|Sleep
|Snooze
|
|-
|8
|Bagi
|Infernos
|
|
|-
|10
|
|Numboff
|
|
|-
|13
|Behoimi
|Healmore
|Midheal
|
|-
|16
|
|Sleepmore
|
|
|-
|20
|
|Vivify
|
|
|-
|23
|
|Infermore
|
|
|-
|26
|Behoma
|Healall
|Fullheal
|
|-
|29
|
|Barrier
|
|
|-
|32
|
|Infermost
|
|
|-
|35
|
|Farewell
|
|
|}

Mara

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:46:08 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Mara.gif|right]]
'''Mara''' is a character in [[Enix America Corporation|Enix's]] ''[[Dragon Warrior IV]]'', and is the older sister of [[Nara]]. Together they seek to take revenge on [[Balzack]] who murdered their father. When they learn about the hero they make finding him their next goal. Mara is a talented dancer as well as magician. While she doesn't get as many status affecting spells as [[Brey]] she learns some of the most powerful magic in the game.

===Mara's Spells===
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Lvl Learned
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|1
|Mera
|Blaze
|Frizz
|
|-
|3
|
|Sap
|
|
|-
|7
|Gira
|Firebal
|Sizz
|
|-
|8
|Rura
|Return
|Zoom
|
|-
|9
|Riremito
|Outside
|
|
|-
|11
|Io
|Bang
|Bang
|
|-
|14
|Begirama
|Firebane
|Sizzle
|
|-
|16
|
|Robmagic
|
|
|-
|19
|Merami
|Blazemore
|Frizzle
|
|-
|21
|
|Stepguard
|
|
|-
|23
|Iora
|Boom
|Boom
|
|-
|27
|Begiragon
|Firevolt
|Kasizzle
|
|-
|30
|
|Bedragon
|
|
|-
|33
|Merazoma
|Blazemost
|Kafrizzle
|
|-
|36
|Ionazun
|Explodet
|Kaboom
|
|}

Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:38:50 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Dq4heromale.gif|right]]
The unnameed hero of Dragon Warrior is the son or daughter of a human and a [[Zenithia]]n. He/She was raised in a small unnamed town north of [[Branca]]. His/Her childhood friend is a girl named Celia. When monsters attack the town to kill the hero, Celia uses the [[Transform]] spell to look like the hero and she is killed along with everyone else in the town while the hero remains hidden in an underground storeroom. The hero then sets off on his/her journey to discover his/her true identity and save the world.

===The Hero's Spells===
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Lvl Learned
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|1
|
|Expel
|
|
|-
|3
|Mera
|Blaze
|Frizz
|
|-
|5
|Behoimi
|Healmore
|Midheal
|
|-
|7
|Rura
|Return
|Zoom
|
|-
|9
|Gira
|Firebal
|Sizz
|
|-
|11
|
|Repel
|
|
|-
|13
|Riremito
|Outside
|
|
|-
|15
|
|Sleepmore
|
|
|-
|17
|
|Awake
|
|
|-
|19
|
|Fendspell
|
|
|-
|21
|
|Ironize
|
|
|-
|23
|Iora
|Boom
|Boom
|
|-
|24
|Raidein
|Zap
|Zap
|
|-
|27
|Behoma
|Healall
|Fullheal
|
|-
|28
|
|Vivify
|
|
|-
|30
|
|Transform
|
|
|-
|32
|Behomazun
|Healusall
|Omniheal
|
|-
|34
|Gigadein
|Lightning
|Kazap
|
|-
|37
|Minadein
|Thordain
|
|
|-
|39
|
|Chance
|
|
|-
|}

Talk:Brey

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:28:28 GMT

Xuande:

I'm not sure if they gave people new spells or not or if they changed what lvl they learn them at in the DS version so I just went by the NES version.

Brey

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:20:05 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Brey.gif|right]]
'''Brey''' (or Borya in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] remake) is a member of the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]]'s party in [[Dragon Warrior IV]]. He first appears with [[Alena]] in chapter 2. He learns mostly ice-based attack spells and traveling spells, but learns a few battle support spells like Bikill. He can only equip light weapons and armor. He and [[Cristo]] join [[Alena]] when they discover she has escaped the [[Santeem|castle]] to head out on a journey to prove her strength.

Later in chapter 5, Brey joins the hero's party to help find a cure for Cristo's ailment.

==Brey's Spells==
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Lvl Learned
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|1
|Hyado
|Icebolt
|
|Minihelada
|-
|3
|
|Sap
|
|Debilitacion
|-
|7
|Riremito
|Outside
|
|Telehuida
|-
|8
|
|Bounce
|
|
|-
|9
|Rura
|Return
|Zoom
|
|-
|11
|Hyadoruko
|Snowstorm
|
|
|-
|14
|
|Speedup
|Accelerate
|
|-
|17
|
|Day-Night
|
|
|-
|19
|
|Bikill
|Oomph
|
|-
|21
|
|Defense
|
|
|-
|23
|
|X-Ray
|
|
|-
|25
|
|Robmagic
|
|
|-
|27
|Hyadain
|Icespears
|
|
|-
|30
|
|Chaos
|
|
|-
|32
|Mahyado
|Blizzard
|
|
|}

Cristo

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:05:43 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Cristo.gif|right|Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Cristo''' (or Kiryl in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] remake) is first a member of [[Alena|Princess Alena's]] party, who subsequently joins the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]]'s party in ''[[Dragon Warrior IV]]''. He is a chancellor of [[Santeem]], and first appears in Chapter 2, Princess Alena's Adventure, when both he and [[Brey]] join [[Alena]] when they discover she has escaped the [[Santeem|castle]] to head out on a journey to prove her strength. Before [[Alena]] will join the hero's party, an ill Cristo must be healed with the [[Padequia Root]]. Once Cristo recovers, [[Alena]] and Cristo join with [[Brey]] again and become part of the hero's party.

Cristo mostly learns healing and support spells, but he also learns a few spells which can instantly slay one or multiple enemies. He can also equip some of the most powerful weapons and armor in the game including the [[Metal Babble Sword]] and [[Metal Babble Armor]].

==Cristo's Spells==
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Lvl Learned
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|1
|Hoimi
|Heal
|Heal
|
|-
|4
|
|Upper
|Buff
|
|-
|6
|
|Surround
|
|
|-
|8
|
|Antidote
|
|
|-
|12
|
|Stopspell
|
|
|-
|14
|
|Increase
|Kabuff
|
|-
|16
|Behoimi
|Healmore
|Midheal
|
|-
|18
|
|Beat
|
|
|-
|21
|
|Vivify
|Zing
|
|-
|24
|Zaraki
|Defeat
|
|Engaño
|-
|27
|Behoma
|Healall
|Fullheal
|
|-
|30
|Behomara
|Healus
|
|
|-
|33
|
|Revive
|Kazing
|
|}

Cristo

Xuande — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:55:09 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Cristo.gif|right|Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Cristo''' (or Kiryl in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] remake) is first a member of [[Alena|Princess Alena's]] party, who subsequently joins the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]]'s party in ''[[Dragon Warrior IV]]''. He is a chancellor of [[Santeem]], and first appears in Chapter 2, Princess Alena's Adventure, when both he and [[Brey]] join [[Alena]] when they discover she has escaped the [[Santeem|castle]] to head out on a journey to prove her strength. Before [[Alena]] will join the hero's party, an ill Cristo must be healed with the [[Padequia Root]]. Once Cristo recovers, [[Alena]] and Cristo join with [[Brey]] again and become part of the hero's party.

Cristo mostly learns healing and support spells, but he also learns a few spells which can instantly slay one or multiple enemies. He can also equip some of the most powerful weapons and armor in the game including the [[Metal Babble Sword]] and [[Metal Babble Armor]].

==Cristo's Spells==
{|border="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|Japanese Name
|[[Dragon Warrior IV|DW IV]]
|DQ IV DS
|Spanish Name
|-
|Hoimi
|Heal
|Heal
|
|-
|
|Upper
|Buff
|
|-
|
|Surround
|
|
|-
|
|Antidote
|
|
|-
|
|Stopspell
|
|
|-
|
|Increase
|Kabuff
|
|-
|Behoimi
|Healmore
|Midheal
|
|-
|
|Beat
|
|
|-
|
|Vivify
|Zing
|
|-
|Zaraki
|Defeat
|
|Engaño
|-
|Behoma
|Healall
|Fullheal
|
|-
|Behomara
|Healus
|
|
|-
|
|Revive
|Kazing
|
|}

Erdrick

Xuande — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:04:19 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:dq3hero.jpg|right]]
'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

===Arel===
In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.

==The Title of Erdrick==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. At the end of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies Erdrick is a title rather than the hero's actual name.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link).
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called the Tolo Sword).

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

File:Dq1hero.jpg

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:41:55 GMT

Xuande: Manga depiction of the hero from DQ1.

Manga depiction of the hero from DQ1.

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:39:56 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:dq3hero.jpg|right]]
'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==The Title of Erdrick==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies Erdrick is a title rather than the hero's actual name. In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']] and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link.
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

File:Dq3hero.jpg

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:32:06 GMT

Xuande: Manga depiction of Erdrick.

Manga depiction of Erdrick.

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:54:24 GMT

Xuande: /* The Helmet of Erdrick */

'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==Title or Name?==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of [[''Dragon Warrior III'']], although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']] and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link.
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:53:37 GMT

Xuande: /* Items Bearing the Name Erdrick */

'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==Title or Name?==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of [[''Dragon Warrior III'']], although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in [[''Dragon Warrior II'']], and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']] and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link.
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:38:30 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto''' is a manga which takes place 100 years after the events of [[Dragon Warrior III]] and is about a descendant of [[Erdrick]] named [[Arus]]. Written by Chiaki Kawamata and Junji Koyanagi with art done by Kamui Fujiwara it ran from 1991 to 1997 and had two spinoffs, [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto Returns]], and [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto: Those Who Inherited the Emblem]].

==Story==

After the defeat of [[Zoma]] two descendants of [[Erdrick]] left [[Alefgard]] and founded two kingdoms, the kingdom of [[Carmen]], and the kingdom of [[Loran]], each taking half of the Emblem of Erdrick. 100 years later the king of [[Carmen]] is fighting a campaign against a tribe of evil shaman while his wife the queen is pregnant. When they reach their hideout the king and his men find a demonic statue which they assume is the god the shaman worship. As the king gets close enough to destroy the statue it causes the kings necklace with his half of the Emblem of Erdrick to break off and bewitches the king. The king then decides to take the statue with them to use it as leverage against the shaman.

In the following months the king worships and talks to the demonic statue in secret. The voice of the statue which is the [[Dragonlord]] tells him to give his child the demonic name of [[Jagan]] instead of the holy name of [[Arus]]. When the queen gives birth the king tries to take the child and hold an evil ceremony to name the prince [[Jagan]]. General [[Volgoy]] and his daughter [[Lunafrea]] think that the king is a demon in disguise and try to stop him. [[Volgoy]] attacks the king who transforms into the demon Delus along with some of his guards who become skeletons and kills the queen. [[Lunafrea]] then uses a ring of light on the demon Delus and defeats him. She then takes [[Arus]] and escapes the castle and meets up with [[Giran]] and [[Tarkin]] who begin to live their life in secret so that monsters may never find the hero [[Arus]] and they can train him to become a great hero. After the Dragonlord's failure to turn [[Arus]] into a demonic lord he turns to the kingdom of [[Loran]] where another descendant of [[Erdrick]] is born and succeeds in naming him [[Jagan]] and turning him into a demonic lord. 10 years later [[Arus]] begins his journey along with [[Lunafrea]], Tarkin, and [[Giran]] and his son [[Kira]].

==Characters==

[[Arus]]

[[Kira]]

[[Yao]]

[[Quadal]]

[[Lunafrea]]

[[Jagan]]

[[Dragonlord]]

[[Imagine]]

Square

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:55:50 GMT

Xuande:

Square, now known as [[Square Enix]], is a video game company that used to be [[Enix]]'s rival and competition until they merged into one company. Originally they made several different types of games but now concentrate on making role playing games.

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:52:29 GMT

Xuande:

'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==Title or Name?==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of [[''Dragon Warrior III'']], although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']] and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in [[''Dragon Warrior II'']], and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link.
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:49:31 GMT

Xuande:

'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==Title or Name?==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of [[''Dragon Warrior III'']], although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in [[''Dragon Warrior'']] and [[''Dragon Warrior III'']]. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''Dragon Warrior II'') and Sword of Kings (''Dragon Warrior III.'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in [[''Dragon Warrior'']], which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior II'']] and as Armor of Radiance in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']].

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in [[''Dragon Warrior'']], which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']] and left for the hero in [[''Dragon Warrior'']]. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in [[''Dragon Warrior II'']], and it is not a specific armor from [[''Dragon Warrior III'']]. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in [[''Dragon Warrior II'']]. It is called the Shield of Heroes in [[''Dragon Warrior III'']], and it does not exist in [[''Dragon Warrior'']].

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link.
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Erdrick

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:43:49 GMT

Xuande:

'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three Dragon Quest games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from Dragon Warrior.

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the [[origins]] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the [[chronology|chronological order]] of the first three games is III, I, II.

==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

===Roto===
In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

===Loto===
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

==Title or Name?==

In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat Zoma, the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.

At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of Alefgard bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of ''Dragon Warrior III'', although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

This is the most powerful sword in ''Dragon Warrior'' and ''Dragon Warrior III''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''Dragon Warrior II'') and Sword of Kings (''Dragon Warrior III.'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

The most powerful armor in ''Dragon Warrior'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior II'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''Dragon Warrior III''.

===Erdrick’s Token===

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''Dragon Warrior'', which is found in a swamp south of Cantlin (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior III'' and left for the hero in ''Dragon Warrior''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of Charlock Castle. The tablet is found in a cave called Erdrick's Cave.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This item exists only in ''Dragon Warrior II'', and it is not a specific armor from ''Dragon Warrior III''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of Dragon Warrior III).

===The Shield of Erdrick===

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This is the name found in ''Dragon Warrior II''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''Dragon Warrior III'', and it does not exist in ''Dragon Warrior''.

==Other References to Erdrick==

* In the original ''[[Final Fantasy (video game)|Final Fantasy]]'', there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]]).
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in [[Final Fantasy XII]]. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

==Notes==
:# {{note|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
:# {{note|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
:# {{note|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
:# {{note|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
:# {{note|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
:# {{note|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
:# {{note|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
:# {{note|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

[[Category:Dragon Warrior III Characters]]

Dragonlord

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:32:05 GMT

Xuande:

The '''Dragonlord''' is the main antagonist of [[Dragon Warrior]]. Originally, he is an unhappy man of [[Alefgard]] who dwells in a cave. One day he explored deeper into his cave and found a dragon. He was more astonished when he found he could control the beast. From this point on, he was known as the Dragonlord. Eventually, he moved to [[Charlock Castle]] and attacked [[Tantegel Castle]] and stole the [[Ball of Light]]. He also kidnapped [[Princess Gwaelin]] and set one of his dragons to guard her. At the end of the game, the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|Hero]] must defeat his human form first. He then transforms into his dragon form. If the hero defeats him in his dragon form than he will restore peace to all of [[Alefgard]]. In [[Dragon Warrior II]] a somewhat more friendly descendant of the Dragonlord resides in [[Charlock Castle]].

[[Image:NES-dragon_warrior.gif]]
The Dragonlord in his human and dragon form.

Necrosaro

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:28:06 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:saro.jpg|right|Necrosaro before the Secret of Evolution - Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Necrosaro''' is the main antagonist and final boss of [[Dragon Warrior IV]]. He is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive much of the games plot. Originally known as '''Saro''', he became "Necrosaro" during his rise to evil, his search for the secret of evolution, his desire to kill the hero, and his exploits to resurrect, [[Esturk]], the ruler of evil.

===Chapter 1===
Necrosaro is behind the kidnapping of the children of [[Izmit]], and [[Ragnar]] fights [[Saro's Shadow]] as a final boss to this chapter.

===Chapter 2===
Necrosaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]], having defeated five combatants in succession, when [[Alena]] and her party arrives. But after [[Alena]] defeats five fighters as well, he is nowhere to be found and [[Alena]] is declared the champion of the tournament. It is presumed that he went after the [[Golden Bracelet]] which [[Alena]] gave up to save May, the fake princess, in [[Frenor]].

===Chapter 3===
When [[Taloon]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Necrosaro are mentioned by several townspeople.

===Chapter 4===
After the sisters [[Nara]] and [[Mara]] defeat [[Balzack]], [[Keeleon]] appears stating that Necrosaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters.

===Chapter 5===
This chapter starts with Necrosaro leading a group of monsters into the hero's [[Hometown]] and killing everyone except the hero. After this he desires to resurrect [[Esturk]]. When [[Esturk's Palace]] is discovered by the miners in [[Aktemto]], Necrosaro leads a group of monsters from the [[Dire Palace]] to the [[Aktemto Mine|mine]]. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] and his party are able to defeat [[Esturk]]. Next, scenes of Saro/Necrosaro are seen in the dream sequence in [[Izmit]]. Finally after using the secret of evolution upon himself, Necrosaro takes up residence in the [[World of Darkness]] and becomes the final boss in the game.

Necrosaro

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:25:47 GMT

Xuande: /* Chapter 2 */

[[Image:saro.jpg|right|Necrosaro before the Secret of Evolution - Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Necrosaro''' is the main antagonist and final boss of [[Dragon Warrior IV]]. He is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive much of the games plot. Originally known as '''Saro''', he became "Necrosaro" during his rise to evil, his search for the secret of evolution, his desire to kill the hero, and his exploits to resurrect the [[Esturk|ruler of evil]].

===Chapter 1===
Necrosaro is behind the kidnapping of the children of [[Izmit]], and Ragnar fights [[Saro's Shadow]] as a final boss to this chapter.

===Chapter 2===
Necrosaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]], having defeated five combatants in succession, when [[Alena]] and her party arrives. But after [[Alena]] defeats five fighters as well, he is nowhere to be found and [[Alena]] is declared the champion of the tournament. It is presumed that he went after the [[Golden Bracelet]] which [[Alena]] gave up to save May, the fake princess, in [[Frenor]].

===Chapter 3===
When [[Taloon]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Necrosaro are mentioned by several townspeople.

===Chapter 4===
After the sisters [[Nara]] and [[Mara]] defeat [[Balzack]], [[Keeleon]] appears stating that Necrosaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters.

===Chapter 5===
This chapter starts with Necrosaro leading a group of monsters into the hero's [[Hometown]] and killing everyone except the hero. After this he desires to resurrect Esturk. When [[Esturk's Palace]] is discovered by the miners in [[Aktemto]], Necrosaro leads a group of monsters from the [[Dire Palace]] to the [[Aktemto Mine|mine]]. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] and his party are able to defeat Esturk. Next, scenes of Saro/Necrosaro are seen in the dream sequence in Izmit. Finally after using the secret of evolution upon himself, Necrosaro takes up residence in the [[World of Darkness]] and becomes the final boss in the game.

Necrosaro

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:25:35 GMT

Xuande: /* Chapter 2 */

[[Image:saro.jpg|right|Necrosaro before the Secret of Evolution - Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Necrosaro''' is the main antagonist and final boss of [[Dragon Warrior IV]]. He is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive much of the games plot. Originally known as '''Saro''', he became "Necrosaro" during his rise to evil, his search for the secret of evolution, his desire to kill the hero, and his exploits to resurrect the [[Esturk|ruler of evil]].

===Chapter 1===
Necrosaro is behind the kidnapping of the children of [[Izmit]], and Ragnar fights [[Saro's Shadow]] as a final boss to this chapter.

===Chapter 2===
Necrosaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]], having defeated five combatants in succession, when [[Alena]] and her party arrives. But after [[Alena]] defeats five fighters as well, he is nowhere to be found and [[Alena]] is declared the champion of the tournament. It is presumed that he went after the [[Golden Bracelet]] which Alena gave up to save May, the fake princess, in [[Frenor]].

===Chapter 3===
When [[Taloon]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Necrosaro are mentioned by several townspeople.

===Chapter 4===
After the sisters [[Nara]] and [[Mara]] defeat [[Balzack]], [[Keeleon]] appears stating that Necrosaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters.

===Chapter 5===
This chapter starts with Necrosaro leading a group of monsters into the hero's [[Hometown]] and killing everyone except the hero. After this he desires to resurrect Esturk. When [[Esturk's Palace]] is discovered by the miners in [[Aktemto]], Necrosaro leads a group of monsters from the [[Dire Palace]] to the [[Aktemto Mine|mine]]. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] and his party are able to defeat Esturk. Next, scenes of Saro/Necrosaro are seen in the dream sequence in Izmit. Finally after using the secret of evolution upon himself, Necrosaro takes up residence in the [[World of Darkness]] and becomes the final boss in the game.

Dragon Warrior

Xuande — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:24:01 GMT

Xuande: /* Monsters */

Dragon Quest (ドラゴンクエスト, Doragon Kuesuto), also known as '''Dragon Warrior''' in North America, is the first installment of the role playing series published by Enix. It was first released in 1986 on the Famicom and MSX in Japan but did not arrive in North America till 1989 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It has seen a few remakes on different console platforms, first on the Super Famicom in 1993, then 1999 on the Gameboy Color in Japan (2000 for North America), and finally on mobile phones in 2004.

==Story==
Dragon Warrior is the first installment of the "Erdrick trilogy". The trilogy follows the story of the legendary Hero [[Erdrick]] (known as Roto in Japan and later renamed Loto in the North American remakes) who freed [[Alefgard]] from Darkness.

In Dragon Warrior, you are the descendant of [[Erdrick]], spoken of in prophecy. You, the Hero, are set in the world of [[Alefgard]] during times where a new evil is rising, [[Dragonlord]] (also known as Dracolord in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] series). The Hero is summoned by the King of [[Tantegel]] who requires your help. During a raid on [[Tantegel]] Castle, [[Princess Gwaelin]] and the castle treasure known as "The Ball of Light", were stolen by the minions of [[Dragonlord]]. Fearing for his daughters life and future of [[Alefgard]], the King sends you off on the quest to both rescue is daughter and defeat the [[Dragonlord]] where he resides in [[Charlock Castle]].

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of Dragon Warrior is what is now considered the "classic RPG" style. It is a simple tile movement system where you have to select options such as "search" or "door" from a pull down menu to utilize any actions. Battles are random and turn based. When you enter a battle you will be able to select one of four commands; Fight, Spell, Run, and Item. As you defeat monsters you gain experience points which gains you a level. As you increase your level your stats such as HP, MP, and strength increase allowing you to survive tougher battles and learn new magic spells. As you explore [[Alefgard]] you will come across many towns which have shops that will sell you items and equipment. The townspeople will generally give you hints on where to go or what to do. This type of gameplay became a staple for the Dragon Quest series (although it would see modifications along the way) and paved the way for later games such as Final Fantasy.

[[Image:Dragonwarrior_battle.jpg]]
The hero in battle with a [[slime]].

==Monsters==
All monsters were designed by artist [[Akira Toriyama]] with supervision of [[Yuuji Horii]]. Many of the monsters in the series are recurring throughout each game. Most of the monsters in the Dragon Quest series are featured in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] spin off series.

Monsters that make appearance in the first installment include: Slimes, Drakies, Ghosts, Skeletons, Knights, Scorpions, Golems, and Dragons. Like most Role Playing Games, Dragon Quest utilized the idea of pallet swapping colors to create the effect of stronger monsters than the previous ones you may have encountered earlier on in your adventures.

==Version Differences==
Since its original release on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System three remakes have appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Gameboy Color, and Mobile Cell Phones in Japan. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features. Originally [[Erdrick]] was the name of the legendary hero until the Gameboy Color release in 2000, where [[Erdrick]] was now known as Loto due to the new American Localization of the series. Spell names were changed in the game boy color version and attack animations were added as well.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw1boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I]]

Cristo

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:30:00 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Cristo.gif|right|Character design by Akira Toriyama for the PlayStation remake of Dragon Quest IV]]

'''Cristo''' (or Kiryl in the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] remake) is first a member of [[Alena|Princess Alena's]] party, who subsequently joins the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]]'s party in ''[[Dragon Warrior IV]]''. He is a chancellor of [[Santeem]], and first appears in Chapter 2, Princess Alena's Adventure, when both he and [[Brey]] join [[Alena]] when they discover she has escaped the [[Santeem|castle]] to head out on a journey to prove her strength. Before [[Alena]] will join the hero's party, an ill Cristo must be healed with the [[Padequia Root]]. Once Cristo recovers, [[Alena]] and Cristo join with [[Brey]] again and become part of the hero's party.

Cristo mostly learns healing and support spells, but he also learns a few spells which can instantly slay one or multiple enemies. He can also equip some of the most powerful weapons and armor in the game including the [[Metal Babble Sword]] and [[Metal Babble Armor]].

==Cristo's Spells==
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Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:29:49 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto''' is a manga which takes place 100 years after the events of [[Dragon Warrior III]] and is about a descendant of [[Erdrick]] named [[Arus]]. Written by Chiaki Kawamata and Junji Koyanagi with art done by Kamui Fujiwara it ran from 1991 to 1997 and had two spinoffs, [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto Returns]], and [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto: Those Who Inherited the Emblem]].

==Story==

After the defeat of [[Zoma]] two descendants of [[Erdrick]] left [[Alefgard]] and founded two kingdoms, the kingdom of [[Carmen]], and the kingdom of [[Loran]], each taking half of the Emblem of Erdrick. 100 years later the king of [[Carmen]] is fighting a campaign against a tribe of evil shaman while his wife the queen is pregnant. When they reach their hideout the king and his men find a demonic statue which they assume is the god the shaman worship. As the king gets close enough to destroy the statue it causes the kings necklace with his half of the Emblem of Erdrick to break off and bewitches the king. The king then decides to take the statue with them to use it as leverage against the shaman.

In the following months the king worships and talks to the demonic statue in secret. The voice of the statue which is the [[Dragonlord]] tells him to give his child the demonic name of [[Jagan]] instead of the holy name of [[Arus]]. When the queen gives birth the king tries to take the child and hold an evil ceremony to name the prince [[Jagan]]. General [[Volgoy]] and his daughter [[Lunafrea]] think that the king is a demon in disguise and try to stop him. [[Volgoy]] attacks the king who transforms into the demon Delus along with some of his guards who become skeletons and kills the queen. [[Lunafrea]] then uses a ring of light on the demon Delus and defeats him. She then takes [[Arus]] and escapes the castle and meets up with [[Giran]] and [[Tarkin]] who begin to live their life in secret so that monsters may never find the hero Arus and they can train him to become a great hero. After the Dragonlord's failure to turn [[Arus]] into a demonic lord he turns to the kingdom of [[Loran]] where another descendant of [[Erdrick]] is born and succeeds in naming him [[Jagan]] and turning him into a demonic lord. 10 years later [[Arus]] begins his journey along with [[Lunafrea]], Tarkin, and [[Giran]] and his son [[Kira]].

==Characters==

[[Arus]]

[[Kira]]

[[Yao]]

[[Quadal]]

[[Lunafrea]]

[[Jagan]]

[[Dragonlord]]

[[Imagine]]

Dragon Warrior III

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:25:46 GMT

Xuande: /* World */

'''Dragon Warrior III''' (ドラゴンクエストIII そして伝説へ… or Doragon Kuesuto III Soshite Densetsu e...), translated as '''''Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend...''''', was the third game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1991, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2001. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

The game opens with a massive battle over a volcano between a man with blue hair and a dragon. The battle rages on for several seconds until the blue haired man cuts the wing off of the dragon causing the battle to continue on the ground. The blue haired man eventually runs the dragon through, however the dragon takes hold of the blue haired man and turns and begins to walk into the volcano. The volcano erupts and there is a scream heard, the screen fades to black.

==Story==

The hero is awakened by his mother on his sixteenth birthday, and is brought before the king of [[Aliahan]] for an audience. Apparently the blue haired man in the opening film was your father [[Ortega]],the great hero of [[Aliahan]], who had been charged with defeating the Archfiend [[Baramos]]. With the passing of your father the king lays the responsibility of safe guarding the world on your shoulders, after giving you some [[gold]] and telling you to head to the local tavern to enlist help, he sends you on your way. After getting some much needed help your party begins to explore the country of [[Aliahan]].

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ortega]]

[[Baramos]]

[[Zoma]]

==Gameplay==

Dragon Warrior III was the first game in the series to feature a customizable party, the Hero could recruit up to three party members including a Soldier (known as a Warrior in the GBC version), a Fighter, a Pilgrim (Cleric), a Wizard (Mage), A Goof-Off (Jester) and a Merchant (Dealer). There is also a Sage class that can only be obtained later in the game and a Thief class that was added for the remakes.

Any character could also have their class changed as long as they were above level 20. They would revert to level 1 and would lose half their previous stats but keep all their learned spells allowing players to make characters that had some of their abilities from their previous class.

The remakes also introduced the first and only appearance of the [[Personality]] system in the Dragon Quest series.

===Classes===
'''Hero''': This is the class that the player starts with and is the only character that cannot change class, nor can any other character become a Hero. The Hero levels up slowly but is fairly well balanced, with his stats favoring HP, Strength, and Defense with the rest being average. The Hero also learns several offensive and defensive spells, some of which are the best in the game and unavailable to other classes.

'''Soldier''': Professional warriors who have high attack and defense stats. Soldiers can equip some of the best weapons and armor in the game and can both give and take quite a beating. On the down side, they are fairly slow and do not know magic.

'''Fighter''': Martial artists who are both faster than Soldiers and more likely to score critical hits in battle. Fighters are deadly, even when fighting bare-handed. However, they can equip only light armor, making them very fragile, and certain weapons, meaning upgrades are few and far between. Like the Soldier, Fighters have no magical ability.

'''Wizard''': This class has powerful offensive magic spells at it's disposal, as well as powerful attack buffing skills for your allies. Most of the time their magic can do more damage than anything else in the party, however it uses up MP quickly. They are also the most fragile, with bad defensive stats and weak armor.

'''Pilgrim''': This class gets healing spells as well as spells and debuff monsters and buff your defense. They also get decent defensive stats and when not casting can do decent damage with physical attacks.

'''Merchant''': This class has decent stats but gets few armor and weapons to equip. They can earn you extra money after battles and can tell if items have extra effects. They also get a couple spells useful outside of battle.

'''Goof-Off''': This class is useless in battle. Not only do Goof-Offs ignore battle commands, but their stat growth is terrible with the exception of Luck. However, a level 20 or higher Goof-Off can be promoted to the Sage class without having a Book of Satori.

'''Sage''': The ultimate magic class. Sages learn every spell of both the Pilgrim and Wizard classes and have much better stat growth than either. Further, Sages can equip relatively strong armor and weapons, which makes them powerful both as physical fighters and magic users. However, a character may only become a Sage by using one of only two Books of Satori in the game, or by getting to level 20 as a Goof-Off first.

'''Thief''': This class was added for the remakes and is the most well-balanced class. Thieves have high Agility and average stats everywhere else. They can equip unique weapons like Whips and Boomerangs that hit multiple enemies, and can equip decent armor. They can also sometimes steal items during battle and will learn several unique spells that are useful outside of battle.

Other than the robust class system Dragon Warrior III also introduced even more spells, equipment, items, and monsters, most of which are still used in later games in the series. Also new in the game was a day and night system. As you traveled around the world time would flow and go from day to night and night to day. Visiting towns at night allowed players to do and see some things they normally wouldn't during the day. Dragon Warrior III is also the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in which you can obtain a method of flying around the world and features monster battles which you can bet on the monster of your choice and have a chance of doubling your bet or better.

==Version Differences==

Like most Dragon Quest games, Dragon Quest III was censored in its initial appearance in America as Dragon Warrior III. The Priest character class was renamed "Pilgrim," while the priests at churches were renamed healers. The churches themselves were referred to as Houses of Healing and had their Christian crosses replaced with six-pointed stars. Finally, dead party members were depicted as ghosts rather than as coffins with crosses on the lid as they were in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest III.

The Japan-only 1996 remake of Dragon Quest III for the Super Nintendo featured updated graphics and sound, a new Thief character class, a new Personality statistic that affected character development, the Tiny Medal collection game first introduced in Dragon Quest IV, Monster Medals, bonus dungeons and the Pachisi minigame. The later Gameboy Color version of the game, which saw release in America in 2001, was based on this version.

==World==

Dragon Warrior III initially takes place in a world very similar to Earth. The world map itself roughly resembles a map of Earth and many areas are modeled after different cultures like [[Romaly]] (Rome), [[Isis]] (Egypt), [[Jipang]] (Japan) and [[Soo]] (America) and are located in areas of the map roughly equivalent to their inspirations. Later in the game, the party travels to [[Alefgard]], a world that exists beneath the surface of the first world. This world is familiar as well, encompassing the lands from the first [[Dragon Warrior]].

==Spin-offs==

On top of being remade for both the Super Famicom and the GameBoy Color, Dragon Warrior III also inspired several mangas including [[Dai no Daibouken]] and [[The Emblem of Roto]].

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw3boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Kadal

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:23:41 GMT

Xuande:

'''Quadal''' is a character who originates for the manga Dragon Quest: [[The Emblem of Roto]]. He is a sage who fought with [[Erdrick]] against [[Zoma]]. He is still living at 120 years old when he meets [[Arus]] in the series. After their meeting in the desert he decides to train [[Arus]] and his friend [[Kira]] at his mirage tower in order to prepare them for their upcoming fight against evil. While he doesn't travel with [[Arus]] after his training is completed he leaves him with some last words of wisdom to seek out the three masters.

Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:15:01 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto''' is a manga which takes place 100 years after the events of [[Dragon Warrior III]] and is about a descendant of [[Erdrick]] named [[Arus]]. Written by Chiaki Kawamata and Junji Koyanagi with art done by Kamui Fujiwara it ran from 1991 to 1997 and had two spinoffs, [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto Returns]], and [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto: Those Who Inherited the Emblem]].

==Story==

After the defeat of [[Zoma]] two descendants of [[Erdrick]] left [[Alefgard]] and founded two kingdoms, the kingdom of [[Carmen]], and the kingdom of [[Loran]], each taking half of the Emblem of Erdrick. 100 years later the king of [[Carmen]] is fighting a campaign against a tribe of evil shaman while his wife the queen is pregnant. When they reach their hideout the king and his men find a demonic statue which they assume is the god the shaman worship. As the king gets close enough to destroy the statue it causes the kings necklace with his half of the Emblem of Erdrick to break off and bewitches the king. The king then decides to take the statue with them to use it as leverage against the shaman.

In the following months the king worships and talks to the demonic statue in secret. The voice of the statue which is the [[Dragonlord]] tells him to give his child the demonic name of [[Jagan]] instead of the holy name of [[Arus]]. When the queen gives birth the king tries to take the child and hold an evil ceremony to name the prince [[Jagan]]. General [[Volgoy]] and his daughter [[Lunafrea]] think that the king is a demon in disguise and try to stop him. [[Volgoy]] attacks the king who transforms into the demon Delus along with some of his guards who become skeletons and kills the queen. [[Lunafrea]] then uses a ring of light on the demon Delus and defeats him. She then takes [[Arus]] and escapes the castle and meets up with [[Giran]] and [[Tarkin]] who begin to live their life in secret so that monsters may never find the hero Arus and they can train him to become a great hero. After the Dragonlord's failure to turn [[Arus]] into a demonic lord he turns to the kingdom of [[Loran]] where another descendant of [[Erdrick]] is born and succeeds in naming him [[Jagan]] and turning him into a demonic lord.

==Characters==

[[Arus]]

[[Kira]]

[[Yao]]

[[Quadal]]

[[Lunafrea]]

[[Jagan]]

[[Dragonlord]]

[[Imagine]]

Dragon Quest Saga: Emblem of Roto

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:13:30 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto''' is a manga which takes place 100 years after the events of [[Dragon Warrior III]] and is about a descendant of [[Erdrick]] named [[Arus]]. Written by Chiaki Kawamata and Junji Koyanagi with art done by Kamui Fujiwara it ran from 1991 to 1997 and had two spinoffs, [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto Returns]], and [[Dragon Quest: Emblem of Roto: Those Who Inherited the Emblem]].

==Story==

After the defeat of [[Zoma]] two descendants of [[Erdrick]] left [[Alefgard]] and founded two kingdoms, the kingdom of [[Carmen]], and the kingdom of [[Loran]], each taking half of the Emblem of Erdrick. 100 years later the king of [[Carmen]] is fighting a campaign against a tribe of evil shaman while his wife the queen is pregnant. When they reach their hideout the king and his men find a demonic statue which they assume is the god the shaman worship. As the king gets close enough to destroy the statue it causes the kings necklace with his half of the Emblem of Erdrick to break off and bewitches the king. The king then decides to take the statue with them to use it as leverage against the shaman.

In the following months the king worships and talks to the demonic statue in secret. The voice of the statue which is the [[Dragon Lord]] tells him to give his child the demonic name of [[Jagan]] instead of the holy name of [[Arus]]. When the queen gives birth the king tries to take the child and hold an evil ceremony to name the prince [[Jagan]]. General [[Volgoy]] and his daughter [[Lunafrea]] think that the king is a demon in disguise and try to stop him. [[Volgoy]] attacks the king who transforms into the demon Delus along with some of his guards who become skeletons and kills the queen. [[Lunafrea]] then uses a ring of light on the demon Delus and defeats him. She then takes [[Arus]] and escapes the castle and meets up with [[Giran]] and [[Tarkin]] who begin to live their life in secret so that monsters may never find the hero Arus and they can train him to become a great hero. After the Dragon Lord's failure to turn [[Arus]] into a demonic lord he turns to the kingdom of [[Loran]] where another descendant of [[Erdrick]] is born and succeeds in naming him [[Jagan]] and turning him into a demonic lord.

==Characters==

[[Arus]]

[[Kira]]

[[Yao]]

[[Quadal]]

[[Lunafrea]]

[[Jagan]]

[[Dragon Lord]]

[[Imagine]]

Dragon Warrior III

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:26:25 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Warrior III''' (ドラゴンクエストIII そして伝説へ… or Doragon Kuesuto III Soshite Densetsu e...), translated as '''''Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend...''''', was the third game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1991, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2001. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

The game opens with a massive battle over a volcano between a man with blue hair and a dragon. The battle rages on for several seconds until the blue haired man cuts the wing off of the dragon causing the battle to continue on the ground. The blue haired man eventually runs the dragon through, however the dragon takes hold of the blue haired man and turns and begins to walk into the volcano. The volcano erupts and there is a scream heard, the screen fades to black.

==Story==

The hero is awakened by his mother on his sixteenth birthday, and is brought before the king of [[Aliahan]] for an audience. Apparently the blue haired man in the opening film was your father [[Ortega]],the great hero of [[Aliahan]], who had been charged with defeating the Archfiend [[Baramos]]. With the passing of your father the king lays the responsibility of safe guarding the world on your shoulders, after giving you some [[gold]] and telling you to head to the local tavern to enlist help, he sends you on your way. After getting some much needed help your party begins to explore the country of [[Aliahan]].

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ortega]]

[[Baramos]]

[[Zoma]]

==Gameplay==

Dragon Warrior III was the first game in the series to feature a customizable party, the Hero could recruit up to three party members including a Soldier (known as a Warrior in the GBC version), a Fighter, a Pilgrim (Cleric), a Wizard (Mage), A Goof-Off (Jester) and a Merchant (Dealer). There is also a Sage class that can only be obtained later in the game and a Thief class that was added for the remakes.

Any character could also have their class changed as long as they were above level 20. They would revert to level 1 and would lose half their previous stats but keep all their learned spells allowing players to make characters that had some of their abilities from their previous class.

The remakes also introduced the first and only appearance of the [[Personality]] system in the Dragon Quest series.

===Classes===
'''Hero''': This is the class that the player starts with and is the only character that cannot change class, nor can any other character become a Hero. The Hero levels up slowly but is fairly well balanced, with his stats favoring HP, Strength, and Defense with the rest being average. The Hero also learns several offensive and defensive spells, some of which are the best in the game and unavailable to other classes.

'''Soldier''': Professional warriors who have high attack and defense stats. Soldiers can equip some of the best weapons and armor in the game and can both give and take quite a beating. On the down side, they are fairly slow and do not know magic.

'''Fighter''': Martial artists who are both faster than Soldiers and more likely to score critical hits in battle. Fighters are deadly, even when fighting bare-handed. However, they can equip only light armor, making them very fragile, and certain weapons, meaning upgrades are few and far between. Like the Soldier, Fighters have no magical ability.

'''Wizard''': This class has powerful offensive magic spells at it's disposal, as well as powerful attack buffing skills for your allies. Most of the time their magic can do more damage than anything else in the party, however it uses up MP quickly. They are also the most fragile, with bad defensive stats and weak armor.

'''Pilgrim''': This class gets healing spells as well as spells and debuff monsters and buff your defense. They also get decent defensive stats and when not casting can do decent damage with physical attacks.

'''Merchant''': This class has decent stats but gets few armor and weapons to equip. They can earn you extra money after battles and can tell if items have extra effects. They also get a couple spells useful outside of battle.

'''Goof-Off''': This class is useless in battle. Not only do Goof-Offs ignore battle commands, but their stat growth is terrible with the exception of Luck. However, a level 20 or higher Goof-Off can be promoted to the Sage class without having a Book of Satori.

'''Sage''': The ultimate magic class. Sages learn every spell of both the Pilgrim and Wizard classes and have much better stat growth than either. Further, Sages can equip relatively strong armor and weapons, which makes them powerful both as physical fighters and magic users. However, a character may only become a Sage by using one of only two Books of Satori in the game, or by getting to level 20 as a Goof-Off first.

'''Thief''': This class was added for the remakes and is the most well-balanced class. Thieves have high Agility and average stats everywhere else. They can equip unique weapons like Whips and Boomerangs that hit multiple enemies, and can equip decent armor. They can also sometimes steal items during battle and will learn several unique spells that are useful outside of battle.

Other than the robust class system Dragon Warrior III also introduced even more spells, equipment, items, and monsters, most of which are still used in later games in the series. Also new in the game was a day and night system. As you traveled around the world time would flow and go from day to night and night to day. Visiting towns at night allowed players to do and see some things they normally wouldn't during the day. Dragon Warrior III is also the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in which you can obtain a method of flying around the world and features monster battles which you can bet on the monster of your choice and have a chance of doubling your bet or better.

==Version Differences==

Like most Dragon Quest games, Dragon Quest III was censored in its initial appearance in America as Dragon Warrior III. The Priest character class was renamed "Pilgrim," while the priests at churches were renamed healers. The churches themselves were referred to as Houses of Healing and had their Christian crosses replaced with six-pointed stars. Finally, dead party members were depicted as ghosts rather than as coffins with crosses on the lid as they were in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest III.

The Japan-only 1996 remake of Dragon Quest III for the Super Nintendo featured updated graphics and sound, a new Thief character class, a new Personality statistic that affected character development, the Tiny Medal collection game first introduced in Dragon Quest IV, Monster Medals, bonus dungeons and the Pachisi minigame. The later Gameboy Color version of the game, which saw release in America in 2001, was based on this version.

==World==

Dragon Warrior III initially takes place in a world very similar to Earth. The world map itself roughly resembles a map of Earth and many areas are modeled after different cultures like Romaly (Rome), Isis (Egypt), Jipang (Japan) and Soo (America) and are located in areas of the map roughly equivalent to their inspirations. Later in the game, the party travels to [[Alefgard]], a world that exists beneath the surface of the first world. This world is familiar as well, encompassing the regions from Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II.

==Spin-offs==

On top of being remade for both the Super Famicom and the GameBoy Color, Dragon Warrior III also inspired several mangas including [[Dai no Daibouken]] and [[The Emblem of Roto]].

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw3boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior III

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:25:42 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Warrior III''' (ドラゴンクエストIII そして伝説へ… or Doragon Kuesuto III Soshite Densetsu e...), translated as '''''Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend...''''', was the third game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1991, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2001. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

The game opens with a massive battle over a volcano between a man with blue hair and a dragon. The battle rages on for several seconds until the blue haired man cuts the wing off of the dragon causing the battle to continue on the ground. The blue haired man eventually runs the dragon through, however the dragon takes hold of the blue haired man and turns and begins to walk into the volcano. The volcano erupts and there is a scream heard, the screen fades to black.

==Story==

The hero is awakened by his mother on his sixteenth birthday, and is brought before the king of [[Aliahan]] for an audience. Apparently the blue haired man in the opening film was your father Ortega,the great hero of Aliahan, who had been charged with defeating the Archfiend [[Baramos]]. With the passing of your father the king lays the responsibility of safe guarding the world on your shoulders, after giving you some gold and telling you to head to the local tavern to enlist help, he sends you on your way. After getting some much needed help your party begins to explore the country of Aliahan.

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ortega]]

[[Baramos]]

[[Zoma]]

==Gameplay==

Dragon Warrior III was the first game in the series to feature a customizable party, the Hero could recruit up to three party members including a Soldier (known as a Warrior in the GBC version), a Fighter, a Pilgrim (Cleric), a Wizard (Mage), A Goof-Off (Jester) and a Merchant (Dealer). There is also a Sage class that can only be obtained later in the game and a Thief class that was added for the remakes.

Any character could also have their class changed as long as they were above level 20. They would revert to level 1 and would lose half their previous stats but keep all their learned spells allowing players to make characters that had some of their abilities from their previous class.

The remakes also introduced the first and only appearance of the [[Personality]] system in the Dragon Quest series.

===Classes===
'''Hero''': This is the class that the player starts with and is the only character that cannot change class, nor can any other character become a Hero. The Hero levels up slowly but is fairly well balanced, with his stats favoring HP, Strength, and Defense with the rest being average. The Hero also learns several offensive and defensive spells, some of which are the best in the game and unavailable to other classes.

'''Soldier''': Professional warriors who have high attack and defense stats. Soldiers can equip some of the best weapons and armor in the game and can both give and take quite a beating. On the down side, they are fairly slow and do not know magic.

'''Fighter''': Martial artists who are both faster than Soldiers and more likely to score critical hits in battle. Fighters are deadly, even when fighting bare-handed. However, they can equip only light armor, making them very fragile, and certain weapons, meaning upgrades are few and far between. Like the Soldier, Fighters have no magical ability.

'''Wizard''': This class has powerful offensive magic spells at it's disposal, as well as powerful attack buffing skills for your allies. Most of the time their magic can do more damage than anything else in the party, however it uses up MP quickly. They are also the most fragile, with bad defensive stats and weak armor.

'''Pilgrim''': This class gets healing spells as well as spells and debuff monsters and buff your defense. They also get decent defensive stats and when not casting can do decent damage with physical attacks.

'''Merchant''': This class has decent stats but gets few armor and weapons to equip. They can earn you extra money after battles and can tell if items have extra effects. They also get a couple spells useful outside of battle.

'''Goof-Off''': This class is useless in battle. Not only do Goof-Offs ignore battle commands, but their stat growth is terrible with the exception of Luck. However, a level 20 or higher Goof-Off can be promoted to the Sage class without having a Book of Satori.

'''Sage''': The ultimate magic class. Sages learn every spell of both the Pilgrim and Wizard classes and have much better stat growth than either. Further, Sages can equip relatively strong armor and weapons, which makes them powerful both as physical fighters and magic users. However, a character may only become a Sage by using one of only two Books of Satori in the game, or by getting to level 20 as a Goof-Off first.

'''Thief''': This class was added for the remakes and is the most well-balanced class. Thieves have high Agility and average stats everywhere else. They can equip unique weapons like Whips and Boomerangs that hit multiple enemies, and can equip decent armor. They can also sometimes steal items during battle and will learn several unique spells that are useful outside of battle.

Other than the robust class system Dragon Warrior III also introduced even more spells, equipment, items, and monsters, most of which are still used in later games in the series. Also new in the game was a day and night system. As you traveled around the world time would flow and go from day to night and night to day. Visiting towns at night allowed players to do and see some things they normally wouldn't during the day. Dragon Warrior III is also the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in which you can obtain a method of flying around the world and features monster battles which you can bet on the monster of your choice and have a chance of doubling your bet or better.

==Version Differences==

Like most Dragon Quest games, Dragon Quest III was censored in its initial appearance in America as Dragon Warrior III. The Priest character class was renamed "Pilgrim," while the priests at churches were renamed healers. The churches themselves were referred to as Houses of Healing and had their Christian crosses replaced with six-pointed stars. Finally, dead party members were depicted as ghosts rather than as coffins with crosses on the lid as they were in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest III.

The Japan-only 1996 remake of Dragon Quest III for the Super Nintendo featured updated graphics and sound, a new Thief character class, a new Personality statistic that affected character development, the Tiny Medal collection game first introduced in Dragon Quest IV, Monster Medals, bonus dungeons and the Pachisi minigame. The later Gameboy Color version of the game, which saw release in America in 2001, was based on this version.

==World==

Dragon Warrior III initially takes place in a world very similar to Earth. The world map itself roughly resembles a map of Earth and many areas are modeled after different cultures like Romaly (Rome), Isis (Egypt), Jipang (Japan) and Soo (America) and are located in areas of the map roughly equivalent to their inspirations. Later in the game, the party travels to [[Alefgard]], a world that exists beneath the surface of the first world. This world is familiar as well, encompassing the regions from Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II.

==Spin-offs==

On top of being remade for both the Super Famicom and the GameBoy Color, Dragon Warrior III also inspired several mangas including [[Dai no Daibouken]] and [[The Emblem of Roto]].

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw3boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Quest V

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:17:02 GMT

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'''Dragon Quest V''', was the fifth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and released for the SNES. Never released in North America due to the North American headquarters closing down. The game was remade for Sony Playstation in 2004 (for Japan only) and will be coming to the Nintendo DS in 2009 for North America (stated by Square Enix).

==Prologue==
The game begins with a man named Papas, your father, who is pacing back and forth in his castle when Sancho comes down the stairs and informs him that his wife has just given birth. Papas then goes upstairs to see his newborn baby and then wants to decide a name for him. After some deliberation the name you entered at the beginning is decided upon and Papas's wife begins to cough. Papas asks what is wrong but it then cuts to a black screen and then goes to you the main character, now a child, who is on a boat with your father Papas.

==Story==

== Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Bianca]]

[[Flora]]

[[Papas]]

[[Hero's Son]]

[[Hero's Daughter]]

[[Sancho]]

[[Borongo]]

[[Henry]]

==Gameplay==
Dragon Quest V is a classic turn based RPG like the games before it with even more new elements of gameplay. There is now a backround to the battle screen like in the original [[Dragon Quest]]. Although not prominent in the beginning of the game monster recruiting is a valuable addition to the game. Monsters not only join you but level up and learn new abilities as well. Also new is the fact that certain weapons can attack multiple enemies. Weapons like whips could attack groups of enemies while boomerangs could attack all monsters on screen. Unlike [[Dragon Quest IV]] the battle AI is optional throughout the entire game allowing players to once again fully control all their parties actions.

Another new element unique to this game is that it takes place over time allowing the main character to grow up throughout the game. In the beginning you are just a kid traveling with your father and when you reach a certain point in the game you get to play as the main character as an adult. Also unique to this game is that you can choose who you want to marry later on in the game presenting the player with a choice that will last throughout the rest of the game. Another new feature was the addition of a bonus dungeon that was only opened to the player after they beat the game.

==Version Differences==

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dq5boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Quest VI

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:12:28 GMT

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'''Dragon Quest VI''', was the sixth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and released for the SNES in 1995. Never released in North America due to the North American headquarters closing down. A remake is planned for the Nintendo DS.
==Prologue==
The prologue begins with the hero sleeping by a campfire. When he wakes up the woman who is with him asks if he slept well and then wonders where "he" has gone. A muscular man then comes onto the screen and says that after he looked around he knows this is the castle. The three then talk about how they've come this far for this and that they must destroy the demon king. After walking to the edge of a cliff the woman then plays a flute which summons a dragon that takes the party to a castle. After arriving in the castle the party ventures to the demon king's lair. Inside the lair the party can't see anything and the demon king [[Mudo]] appears. He lifts up your party with magic, turns them to stone, and then makes them explode. After the screen goes dark the hero screams and wakes up on the floor of his house and thinks of the dream as nothing more than a nightmare.

==Story==

== Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Hassan]]

[[Mireyu]]

[[Barbara]]

[[Chamaro]]

[[Terry]]

[[Amos]]

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of Dragon Quest VI is that of a classic turn based role playing game like its predecessors with new features and a graphical update. One addition is the addition of skills. Like spells, skills have various effects from attacking enemies to healing allies. Unlike spells, however, most skills require no MP to use making them useful to have. The biggest addition to Dragon Quest VI is the class system. Once you reach a certain point in the game you can assign your characters classes and have them learn new skills and spells. The classes are much like the ones from [[Dragon Warrior III]] except that they are not permanent and can be changed with no penalty to the player. Once you learn all the skills and spells from a class you keep them forever. Mastering multiple classes can unlock hybrid classes which are more powerful and have new spells and skills to learn.

Along with a graphical enhancement the game also featured animated monsters in battle. Also new to Dragon Quest VI was the addition of a bag which could hold an infinite number of items meaning you no longer had to worry about not being able to carry an item. The addition of a style contest provided the player with a unique way to earn some great items. Monster recruiting makes a return from [[Dragon Quest V]] and even monsters can take on classes. In addition to gambling there is a slime arena where you can take your recruited slimes to battle in different ranks and earn various prizes.

==Version Differences==

A Nintendo DS remake has been announced but no current details about any new features are currently known.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dq6boxart.jpg]] [[Image:Dq6boxb.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Terry

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:59:06 GMT

Xuande:

'''Terry''' the blue swordsman is a character in [[Dragon Quest VI]] who joins the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|hero]]'s party later in the game, and is also the main character of [[Dragon Warrior Monsters]]. His older sister is [[Mireyu]] who is also a member of the main party in [[Dragon Quest VI]].

[[Image:Dq6Terry.jpg]]
Artwork of Terry from [[Dragon Quest VI]]

===Dragon Quest VI===
Terry is a talented swordsman, traveling the world to find more powerful weapons and to prove his strength. He is first met by the hero in the town of [[Arcbolt]] setting out to defeat the [[Battle Rex]] terrorizing the cave north of town. Terry is able to reach the monster first and defeat it in battle. Next he is met in the [[Ice Cave]] where the [[Sword of Ramias]] is found. Terry decides to leave the sword for the hero though, since it is all rusty. Finally Terry must be defeated in battle before the [[Zenithian Castle]] can reappear in the [[Dream World]]. Once [[Durran]], the boss imprisoning Zenithia is defeated, Terry will join the hero's party.

Terry initially goes on his quest to become more powerful, because he was unable to protect his older sister [[Mireyu]] while growing up in [[Gandino]]. She was taken away when they were younger which prompted Terry to pursue his quest. Somewhere along the way, he lost sight of his true goal, because he doesn't even recognize [[Mireyu]] as a member of the hero's party. Once Terry is defeated, he and [[Mireyu]] are reunited and reconciled.

===Dragon Warrior Monsters===
As young children, [[Mireyu]] is taken by [[Warabou]] to the kindom of [[GreatLog]]. A few moments later, [[Watabou]] appears and takes Terry to the kingdom of [[GreatTree]]. Terry only wants to find his sister, but the king of GreatTree, convinces him to become a monster tamer and win the [[Starry Night Tournament]]. By winning the tournament, the king states that Terry can be granted any wish he desires. Terry sets off to recruit monsters and win the Tournament. When Terry's monsters become powerful enough, the Tournament begins, and Terry's monsters fight the monsters of the champion from GreatLog, who happens to be [[Mireyu]]. Once Terry wins the tournament, he and his sister are reunited.

Dragon Warrior Monsters

Xuande — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:56:36 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Warrior Monsters''' is the first game in the Dragon Warrior spin-off series of the same name. It was released for the Nintendo [[GameBoy Color]] in 2000. It stars a young [[Terry]] from [[Dragon Quest VI]] as the hero. The goal is to recruit, train, and breed monsters in order to use them in battle to win the [[Starry Night Tournament]] in which the victor is granted a wish.

==Prolouge==

The game begins with young [[Terry]] and [[Mireyu]] living peacefully in their house. When they go to bed at night [[Terry]] gets up and goes into the next room. A strange monster named Warabou from the Great Log Kingdom then appears from a dresser looking for [[Mireyu]] and kidnaps her and then vanishes back from the dresser he came from. Soon after another monster named Watabou appears from the same dresser looking for [[Mireyu]] but is surprised to learn that she has already been taken away. Watabou then asks [[Terry]] if he would like to find out where his sister is and asks him to follow him. Watabou and [[Terry]] both go into the dresser and [[Terry]] then finds himself in an unknown land.

Dragon Warrior VII

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:29:54 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Warrior VII''', was the seventh game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in Japan as ''Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden'', an English localization was released in North America during 2001 by [[Enix America, Inc.]] (this was a response to the player's call on not getting Dragon Quest IV for the PS1 in North America) Dragon Warrior VII has also been awarded the best selling game on the Playstation 1.

==Prologue==

The story begins with a the [[Hero]] who is the son of a great fisherman known as Borkano, living in the only island in the world called [[Estard]]. You awake to your mother, Mollie telling you to hurry to the ship out in the harbor before they leave you on the once a year fishing trip and hands you a Fish Sub to give to your father. However, your not allowed to join the trip and instead Kiefer, the Prince of Estard unravel a mystery from a ruined temple that will change [[Estard]] forever.

==Story==

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Kiefer]]

[[Maribel]]

[[Gabo]]

[[Melvin]]

[[Aria]]

[[Orgodemir]]

==Gameplay==

The gameplay is similar to [[Dragon Quest VI]] in both combat and the unique class system. Battles are turn based, where the character or enemy with the highest Agility goes first. Strength and Attack determines how much damage you deal on your enemies, Defense/Guard determines how much damage you'll resist, and so on. Equiping weapons will increase your Strength while equiping armor increases your Defense/Guard. Weapons also have other abilities, like some can be used while in battle. Some weapons, like the Boomerang, can attack all enemies or once and whips can attack enemy groups. Magic and Skills are a very important part in the combat and class system. You can learn them by 'maturing or 'leveling' in your selected class once you are able to do so.

==Version Differences==

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dragon-warrior-viifboxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Quest VI

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:19:26 GMT

Xuande: /* Prologue */

'''Dragon Quest VI''', was the sixth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and released for the SNES in 1995. Never released in North America due to the North American headquarters closing down. A remake is planned for the Nintendo DS.
==Prologue==
The prologue begins with the hero sleeping by a campfire. When he wakes up the woman who is with him asks if he slept well and then wonders where "he" has gone. A muscular man then comes onto the screen and says that after he looked around he knows this is the castle. The three then talk about how they've come this far for this and that they must destroy the demon king. After walking to the edge of a cliff the woman then plays a flute which summons a dragon that takes the party to a castle. After arriving in the castle the party ventures to the demon king's lair. Inside the lair the party can't see anything and the demon king [[Mudo]] appears. He lifts up your party with magic, turns them to stone, and then makes them explode. After the screen goes dark the hero screams and wakes up on the floor of his house and thinks of the dream as nothing more than a nightmare.

==Story==

== Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Hassan]]

[[Mireyu]]

[[Barbara]]

[[Chamaro]]

[[Terry]]

[[Amos]]

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of Dragon Quest VI is that of a classic turn based role playing game like its predecessors with new features and a graphical update. One addition is the addition of skills. Like spells, skills have various effects from attacking enemies to healing allies. Unlike spells, however, most skills require no MP to use making them useful to have. The biggest addition to Dragon Quest VI is the class system. Once you reach a certain point in the game you can assign your characters classes and have them learn new skills and spells. The classes are much like the ones from [[Dragon Warrior III]] except that they are not permanent and can be changed with no penalty to the player. Once you learn all the skills and spells from a class you keep them forever. Mastering multiple classes can unlock hybrid classes which are more powerful and have new spells and skills to learn.

Along with a graphical enhancement the game also featured animated monsters in battle. Also new to Dragon Quest VI was the addition of a bag which could hold an infinite number of items meaning you no longer had to worry about not being able to carry an item. The addition of a style contest provided the player with a unique way to earn some great items. Monster recruiting makes a return from [[Dragon Quest V]] and even monsters can take on classes. In addition to gambling there is a slime arena where you can take your recruited slimes to battle in different ranks and earn various prizes.

==Version Differences==

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dq6boxart.jpg]] [[Image:Dq6boxb.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior II

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:03:14 GMT

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'''Dragon Warrior II''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest II''''', was the second game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1990, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2000. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

Following the defeat of the [[Dragonlord]], the hero of ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' leaves with [[Princess Gwaelin]] in search of new lands. Their descendent's found the kingdoms of [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonbrooke]]. And peace reigned for 100 years.

Then, the sorcerer [[Hargon]] attacked [[Moonbrooke|Moonbrooke Castle]], killing the king and nearly all the inhabitants. A lone soldier journeyed to [[Midenhall]] and told their king and prince of Moonbrooke's defeat at the hands of [[Hargon]].

==Story==

After the fall of [[Moonbrooke]] at the hands of [[Hargon]] the [[Prince of Midenhall]] takes up a quest to locate his cousins, the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], in order to defeat [[Hargon]] and restore peace to the world.

==Characters==

[[Prince of Midenhall]]

[[Prince of Cannock]]

[[Princess of Moonbrooke]]

[[Rubiss]]

[[Hargon]]

==Gameplay==

The gameplay, much like its predecessor, is a classic style role playing game. Although it is much like the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in terms of the gameplay style many new features were added. Instead of traveling alone this time around you had two other companions that joined you as you traveled on your quest. Rather than attacking alone monsters would now fight together as well. Another new feature was the introduction of a ship which allowed the player to travel around the whole world. You could now save at multiple towns instead of just one and many new spells, equipment, and items were added. Gambling also made its first appearance in the series in the form of a slot machine that you could play.

==Version Differences==
Since its original release on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System three remakes have appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Gameboy Color, and Mobile Cell Phones in Japan. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features. Originally Erdrick was the name of the legendary hero until the Gameboy Color release in 2000, where Erdrick was now known as Loto due to the new American Localization of the series. Attack animations were added in the gameboy color version.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw2fboxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior II

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:00:21 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Warrior II''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest II''''', was the second game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1990, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2000. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

Following the defeat of the [[Dragonlord]], the hero of ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' leaves with [[Princess Gwaelin]] in search of new lands. Their descendent's found the kingdoms of [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonbrooke]]. And peace reigned for 100 years.

Then, the sorcerer [[Hargon]] attacked [[Moonbrooke|Moonbrooke Castle]], killing the king and nearly all the inhabitants. A lone soldier journeyed to [[Midenhall]] and told their king and prince of Moonbrooke's defeat at the hands of [[Hargon]].

==Story==

After the fall of [[Moonbrooke]] at the hands of [[Hargon]] the [[Prince of Midenhall]] takes up a quest to locate his cousins, the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], in order to defeat [[Hargon]] and restore peace to the world.

==Characters==

[[Prince of Midenhall]]

[[Prince of Cannock]]

[[Princess of Moonbrooke]]

[[Rubiss]]

[[Hargon]]

==Gameplay==

The gameplay, much like its predecessor, is a classic style role playing game. Although it is much like the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in terms of the gameplay style many new features were added. Instead of traveling alone this time around you had two other companions that joined you as you traveled on your quest. Rather than attacking alone monsters would now fight together as well. Another new feature was the introduction of a ship which allowed the player to travel around the whole world. You could now save at multiple towns instead of just one and many new spells, equipment, and items were added. Gambling also made its first appearance in the series in the form of a slot machine that you could play.

==Version Differences==

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw2fboxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior II

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:58:27 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Warrior II''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest II''''', was the second game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]]. Originally released in North America in 1990, the game was remade for Gameboy Color in 2000. Another remake for the Super Famicom was never released outside of Japan.

==Prologue==

Following the defeat of the [[Dragonlord]], the hero of ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' leaves with [[Princess Gwaelin]] in search of new lands. Their descendent's found the kingdoms of [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonbrooke]]. And peace reigned for 100 years.

Then, the sorcerer [[Hargon]] attacked [[Moonbrooke|Moonbrooke Castle]], killing the king and nearly all the inhabitants. A lone soldier journeyed to [[Midenhall]] and told their king and prince of Moonbrooke's defeat at the hands of [[Hargon]].

==Story==

The game begins as the [[Prince of Midenhall]] takes up a quest to locate his cousins, the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], in order to defeat [[Hargon]] and restore peace to the world.

==Characters==

[[Prince of Midenhall]]

[[Prince of Cannock]]

[[Princess of Moonbrooke]]

[[Rubiss]]

[[Hargon]]

==Gameplay==

The gameplay, much like its predecessor, is a classic style role playing game. Although it is much like the first [[Dragon Warrior]] in terms of the gameplay style many new features were added. Instead of traveling alone this time around you had two other companions that joined you as you traveled on your quest. Rather than attacking alone monsters would now fight together as well. Another new feature was the introduction of a ship which allowed the player to travel around the whole world. You could now save at multiple towns instead of just one and many new spells, equipment, and items were added. Gambling also made its first appearance in the series in the form of a slot machine that you could play.

==Version Differences==

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw2fboxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:55:50 GMT

Xuande: /* Version Differences */

Dragon Quest (ドラゴンクエスト, Doragon Kuesuto), also known as '''Dragon Warrior''' in North America, is the first installment of the role playing series published by Enix. It was first released in 1986 on the Famicom and MSX in Japan but did not arrive in North America till 1989 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It has seen a few remakes on different console platforms, first on the Super Famicom in 1993, then 1999 on the Gameboy Color in Japan (2000 for North America), and finally on mobile phones in 2004.

==Story==
Dragon Warrior is the first installment of the "Erdrick trilogy". The trilogy follows the story of the legendary Hero [[Erdrick]] (known as Roto in Japan and later renamed Loto in the North American remakes) who freed [[Alefgard]] from Darkness.

In Dragon Warrior, you are the descendant of [[Erdrick]], spoken of in prophecy. You, the Hero, are set in the world of [[Alefgard]] during times where a new evil is rising, [[Dragonlord]] (also known as Dracolord in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] series). The Hero is summoned by the King of [[Tantegel]] who requires your help. During a raid on [[Tantegel]] Castle, [[Princess Gwaelin]] and the castle treasure known as "The Ball of Light", were stolen by the minions of [[Dragonlord]]. Fearing for his daughters life and future of [[Alefgard]], the King sends you off on the quest to both rescue is daughter and defeat the [[Dragonlord]] where he resides in [[Charlock Castle]].

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of Dragon Warrior is what is now considered the "classic RPG" style. It is a simple tile movement system where you have to select options such as "search" or "door" from a pull down menu to utilize any actions. Battles are random and turn based. When you enter a battle you will be able to select one of four commands; Fight, Spell, Run, and Item. As you defeat monsters you gain experience points which gains you a level. As you increase your level your stats such as HP, MP, and strength increase allowing you to survive tougher battles and learn new magic spells. As you explore [[Alefgard]] you will come across many towns which have shops that will sell you items and equipment. The townspeople will generally give you hints on where to go or what to do. This type of gameplay became a staple for the Dragon Quest series (although it would see modifications along the way) and paved the way for later games such as Final Fantasy.

[[Image:Dragonwarrior_battle.jpg]]
The hero in battle with a [[slime]].

==Monsters==
All monsters were designed by artist [[Akira Toryama]] with supervision of [[Yuuji Horii]]. Many of the monsters in the series are recurring throughout each game. Most of the monsters in the Dragon Quest series are featured in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] spin off series.

Monsters that make appearance in the first installment include: Slimes, Drakies, Ghosts, Skeletons, Knights, Scorpions, Golems, and Dragons. Like most Role Playing Games, Dragon Quest utilized the idea of pallet swapping colors to create the effect of stronger monsters than the previous ones you may have encountered earlier on in your adventures.

==Version Differences==
Since its original release on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System three remakes have appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Gameboy Color, and Mobile Cell Phones in Japan. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features. Originally [[Erdrick]] was the name of the legendary hero until the Gameboy Color release in 2000, where [[Erdrick]] was now known as Loto due to the new American Localization of the series. Spell names were changed in the game boy color version and attack animations were added as well.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw1boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I]]

Dragon Warrior

Xuande — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:48:54 GMT

Xuande: /* Monsters */

Dragon Quest (ドラゴンクエスト, Doragon Kuesuto), also known as '''Dragon Warrior''' in North America, is the first installment of the role playing series published by Enix. It was first released in 1986 on the Famicom and MSX in Japan but did not arrive in North America till 1989 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It has seen a few remakes on different console platforms, first on the Super Famicom in 1993, then 1999 on the Gameboy Color in Japan (2000 for North America), and finally on mobile phones in 2004.

==Story==
Dragon Warrior is the first installment of the "Erdrick trilogy". The trilogy follows the story of the legendary Hero [[Erdrick]] (known as Roto in Japan and later renamed Loto in the North American remakes) who freed [[Alefgard]] from Darkness.

In Dragon Warrior, you are the descendant of [[Erdrick]], spoken of in prophecy. You, the Hero, are set in the world of [[Alefgard]] during times where a new evil is rising, [[Dragonlord]] (also known as Dracolord in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] series). The Hero is summoned by the King of [[Tantegel]] who requires your help. During a raid on [[Tantegel]] Castle, [[Princess Gwaelin]] and the castle treasure known as "The Ball of Light", were stolen by the minions of [[Dragonlord]]. Fearing for his daughters life and future of [[Alefgard]], the King sends you off on the quest to both rescue is daughter and defeat the [[Dragonlord]] where he resides in [[Charlock Castle]].

==Gameplay==
The gameplay of Dragon Warrior is what is now considered the "classic RPG" style. It is a simple tile movement system where you have to select options such as "search" or "door" from a pull down menu to utilize any actions. Battles are random and turn based. When you enter a battle you will be able to select one of four commands; Fight, Spell, Run, and Item. As you defeat monsters you gain experience points which gains you a level. As you increase your level your stats such as HP, MP, and strength increase allowing you to survive tougher battles and learn new magic spells. As you explore [[Alefgard]] you will come across many towns which have shops that will sell you items and equipment. The townspeople will generally give you hints on where to go or what to do. This type of gameplay became a staple for the Dragon Quest series (although it would see modifications along the way) and paved the way for later games such as Final Fantasy.

[[Image:Dragonwarrior_battle.jpg]]
The hero in battle with a [[slime]].

==Monsters==
All monsters were designed by artist [[Akira Toryama]] with supervision of [[Yuuji Horii]]. Many of the monsters in the series are recurring throughout each game. Most of the monsters in the Dragon Quest series are featured in the [[Dragon Quest Monsters]] spin off series.

Monsters that make appearance in the first installment include: Slimes, Drakies, Ghosts, Skeletons, Knights, Scorpions, Golems, and Dragons. Like most Role Playing Games, Dragon Quest utilized the idea of pallet swapping colors to create the effect of stronger monsters than the previous ones you may have encountered earlier on in your adventures.

==Version Differences==
Originally Erdrick was the name of the legendary hero until the Gameboy Color release in 2000, where Erdrick was now known as Loto due to American Localization of the series. Spell names were changed in the game boy color version and attack animations were added as well.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw1boxart.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I]]

Dragon Warrior IV

Xuande — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:01:25 GMT

Xuande:

'''Dragon Warrior IV''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest IV''''', was the fourth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and the final one to be released for the NES. Originally released in North America in 1992, the game was remade for Sony Playstation in 2001 and Nintendo DS in 2007. While the playstation remake didn't make it to North America the Nintendo DS remake was released in North America in September of 2008.

The game is unique in the series, being divided into five chapters. Chapters I through IV introduce the supporting cast of the game, while the player-named Hero does not make his/her first appearance until the opening of Chapter V.

==Prologue==
The NES version the game starts you off in chapter 1 as the soldier [[Ragnar]] who has been assigned the task by his king of finding the missing children of the nearby town [[Izmit]] who have been mysteriously disappearing. The remakes of the game, however, start you off as the hero in the small town where you've grown up in which you cannot exit. While short lived this little segment serves as a way to get to know a little bit about the hero before you start the game.

==Story==

The story in Dragon Warrior IV revolves around the hero and his/her companions and their quest to stop the resurrection of the ruler of evil, [[Esturk]]. The first four chapters of the story are about the hero's companions and their journeys. While they each travel with their own goals and dreams in mind they all eventually find out about [[Necrosaro]] and his plot to kill the hero and revive [[Esturk]] leading them all to continue their journeys so they can find and protect the hero and stop [[Necrosaro]] and his plans. Chapter 5 begins with the hero who has just turned 17 and is living peacefully in a small mountain town when [[Necrosaro]] and his minions attack trying to destroy the hero while he/she is still inexperienced. One of the hero's friends Celia transforms herself into the hero and dies at the hands of the fiends. Thinking their mission was accomplished [[Necrosaro]] and his monsters return from whence they came leaving the hero to begin his/her journey and fulfill their own destiny.

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ragnar]]

[[Alena]]

[[Cristo]]

[[Brey]]

[[Taloon]]

[[Nara]]

[[Mara]]

[[Necrosaro]]

==Gameplay==
A classic turn based style like its predecessors, Dragon Warrior IV breaks apart from the trilogy of its previous three games and sets you in a new world to venture and explore. Also unlike, the games before it you don't start out as the hero, instead the game is divided into 5 chapters in which you play as your party members in the first 4 before finally controlling the hero and meeting your companions in the fifth chapter.

In the fifth chapter the player no longer directly controls any of the previous characters, instead using the Tactics menu to deliver a loose set of instructions (Normal, Defensive, Offensive, Save MP, Use No MP, Try Out). The only character directly controlled is the Hero. All chapters except chapter 2 also contain Non-Player Characters, which travel with the player, but cannot be directly controlled. They act on their own, guided by the game's AI.

The wagon system was also introduced in Dragon Warrior IV. With the wagon you can travel with more than four party members and can switch them in and out of battle on command. Also new to the game was the [[Medal King]] who makes appearances is the sequels as well. If you collected small medals for him you could exchange them for prizes. The casino was also expanded to include poker, slots, and monster fight betting. If you won big at the casino you could exchange your chips for extremely valuable prizes.

==Version Differences==
Both the [[Playstation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions have a [[Prologue]] chapter to introduce the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] before chapter one begins, as well as a 6th chapter with a bonus dungeon and alternate ending. There is also a new Tactics feature to manually control your party in chapter 5. The playstation version uses the graphics engine from [[Dragon Warrior VII]] and the [[Nintendo DS]] remake uses nearly the same style.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw4nesbox_front.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Talk:Dragon Warrior IV

Xuande — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:45:44 GMT

Xuande:

==Prologue section?==
Ok, how do you guys want to do this? In DW4, the "prologue" is more or less the first four chapters of the game. The "Hero's prologue" at the opening of Chapter V takes place much later in the game, as the events of the first 4 chapters have all already happened.

If you want to use the C5 prologue, here's a blurb for it:

*While the first four chapters serve as a "prologue" of sorts, the Hero's prologue takes place when Chapter V opens. The Hero is being raised and trained in a small, isolated (and unnamed) mountain village. Typically the villagers let no one in or out in an attempt to maintain the utmost secrecy. However, one day a traveler arrives, and the charity of the villagers compels them to let the visitor stay. This turns out to be a mistake, as their location is compromised, and the village is attacked by a band of monsters led by a man named Necrosaro. Hiding the Hero in an underground cellar, the villagers attempt to fight off the attackers, but are overrun. In a desperate move, an elf girl named Celia, a friend of the Hero since childhood, transforms herself into a copy of the Hero and allows herself to be killed in the Hero's place.

*Upon destroying the "Hero", Necrosaro calls off the attack, and the monsters leave for their base. The Hero then emerges from the cellar to find the village completely annihilated.

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That sounds good to me...but if you're looking for any sort of concensus, there aren't that many who add content here. But if you want to help develop this wiki, I'll be certain to reward you ( see http://www.zenithia.com/draqueprogram/index.doc ), but I'll need you to register so I can keep track of your edits. [[User:Zenithian|Zenithian]] 17:46, 20 May 2008 (EDT)

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Finally filled in the story segment. I know it could use some work as well as the rest of the page so feel free to edit it to make it better. [[User:Xuande|Xuande]] 21:44, 18 Dec 2008 (EDT)

Talk:Dragon Warrior IV

Xuande — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:44:56 GMT

Xuande:

==Prologue section?==
Ok, how do you guys want to do this? In DW4, the "prologue" is more or less the first four chapters of the game. The "Hero's prologue" at the opening of Chapter V takes place much later in the game, as the events of the first 4 chapters have all already happened.

If you want to use the C5 prologue, here's a blurb for it:

*While the first four chapters serve as a "prologue" of sorts, the Hero's prologue takes place when Chapter V opens. The Hero is being raised and trained in a small, isolated (and unnamed) mountain village. Typically the villagers let no one in or out in an attempt to maintain the utmost secrecy. However, one day a traveler arrives, and the charity of the villagers compels them to let the visitor stay. This turns out to be a mistake, as their location is compromised, and the village is attacked by a band of monsters led by a man named Necrosaro. Hiding the Hero in an underground cellar, the villagers attempt to fight off the attackers, but are overrun. In a desperate move, an elf girl named Celia, a friend of the Hero since childhood, transforms herself into a copy of the Hero and allows herself to be killed in the Hero's place.

*Upon destroying the "Hero", Necrosaro calls off the attack, and the monsters leave for their base. The Hero then emerges from the cellar to find the village completely annihilated.

-- ----------------

That sounds good to me...but if you're looking for any sort of concensus, there aren't that many who add content here. But if you want to help develop this wiki, I'll be certain to reward you ( see http://www.zenithia.com/draqueprogram/index.doc ), but I'll need you to register so I can keep track of your edits. [[User:Zenithian|Zenithian]] 17:46, 20 May 2008 (EDT)

Finally filled in the story segment. I know it could use some work as well as the rest of the page so feel free to edit it to make it better. [[User:Xuande|Xuande]] 21:44, 18 Dec 2008 (EDT)

Dragon Warrior IV

Xuande — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:40:00 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Warrior IV''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest IV''''', was the fourth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and the final one to be released for the NES. Originally released in North America in 1992, the game was remade for Sony Playstation in 2001 and Nintendo DS in 2007. While the playstation remake didn't make it to North America the Nintendo DS remake was released in North America in September of 2008.

The game is unique in the series, being divided into five chapters. Chapters I through IV introduce the supporting cast of the game, while the player-named Hero does not make his/her first appearance until the opening of Chapter V.

==Prologue==
In the NES version the game starts you off in chapter 1 as the soldier [[Ragnar]] who has been assigned the task by his king of finding the missing children of the nearby town [[Izmit]] who have been mysteriously disappearing. The remakes of the game, however, start you off as the hero in the small town where you've grown up in which you cannot exit. While short lived this little segment serves as a way to get to know a little bit about the hero before you start the game.

==Story==

The story in Dragon Warrior IV revolves around the hero and his/her companions and their quest to stop the resurrection of the ruler of evil, [[Esturk]]. The first four chapters of the story are about the hero's companions and their journeys. While they each travel with their own goals and dreams in mind they all eventually find out about [[Necrosaro]] and his plot to kill the hero and revive [[Esturk]] leading them all to continue their journeys so they can find and protect the hero and stop [[Necrosaro]] and his plans. Chapter 5 begins with the hero who has just turned 17 and is living peacefully in a small mountain town when [[Necrosaro]] and his minions attack trying to destroy the hero while he/she is still inexperienced. One of the hero's friends Celia transforms herself into the hero and dies at the hands of the fiends. Thinking their mission was accomplished [[Necrosaro]] and his monsters return from whence they came leaving the hero to begin his/her journey and fulfill their own destiny.

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ragnar]]

[[Alena]]

[[Cristo]]

[[Brey]]

[[Taloon]]

[[Nara]]

[[Mara]]

[[Necrosaro]]

==Gameplay==
A classic turn based style like its predecessors, Dragon Warrior IV breaks apart from the trilogy of its previous three games and sets you in a new world to venture and explore. Also unlike, the games before it you don't start out as the hero, instead the game is divided into 5 chapters in which you play as your party members in the first 4 before finally controlling the hero and meeting your companions in the fifth chapter.

In the fifth chapter the player no longer directly controls any of the previous characters, instead using the Tactics menu to deliver a loose set of instructions (Normal, Defensive, Offensive, Save MP, Use No MP, Try Out). The only character directly controlled is the Hero. All chapters except chapter 2 also contain Non-Player Characters, which travel with the player, but cannot be directly controlled. They act on their own, guided by the game's AI.

The wagon system was also introduced in Dragon Warrior IV. With the wagon you can travel with more than four party members and can switch them in and out of battle on command. Also new to the game was the [[Medal King]] who makes appearances is the sequels as well. If you collected small medals for him you could exchange them for prizes. The casino was also expanded to include poker, slots, and monster fight betting. If you won big at the casino you could exchange your chips for extremely valuable prizes.

==Version Differences==
Both the [[Playstation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions have a [[Prologue]] chapter to introduce the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] before chapter one begins, as well as a 6th chapter with a bonus dungeon and alternate ending. There is also a new Tactics feature to manually control your party in chapter 5. The playstation version uses the graphics engine from [[Dragon Warrior VII]] and the [[Nintendo DS]] remake uses nearly the same style.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw4nesbox_front.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

Dragon Warrior IV

Xuande — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:39:40 GMT

Xuande: /* Story */

'''Dragon Warrior IV''', also known as '''''Dragon Quest IV''''', was the fourth game in the Dragon Quest series of role-playing games published by [[Enix]], and the final one to be released for the NES. Originally released in North America in 1992, the game was remade for Sony Playstation in 2001 and Nintendo DS in 2007. While the playstation remake didn't make it to North America the Nintendo DS remake was released in North America in September of 2008.

The game is unique in the series, being divided into five chapters. Chapters I through IV introduce the supporting cast of the game, while the player-named Hero does not make his/her first appearance until the opening of Chapter V.

==Prologue==
In the NES version the game starts you off in chapter 1 as the soldier [[Ragnar]] who has been assigned the task by his king of finding the missing children of the nearby town [[Izmit]] who have been mysteriously disappearing. The remakes of the game, however, start you off as the hero in the small town where you've grown up in which you cannot exit. While short lived this little segment serves as a way to get to know a little bit about the hero before you start the game.

==Story==
The story in Dragon Warrior IV revolves around the hero and his/her companions and their quest to stop the resurrection of the ruler of evil, [[Esturk]]. The first four chapters of the story are about the hero's companions and their journeys. While they each travel with their own goals and dreams in mind they all eventually find out about [[Necrosaro]] and his plot to kill the hero and revive [[Esturk]] leading them all to continue their journeys so they can find and protect the hero and stop [[Necrosaro]] and his plans. Chapter 5 begins with the hero who has just turned 17 and is living peacefully in a small mountain town when [[Necrosaro]] and his minions attack trying to destroy the hero while he/she is still inexperienced. One of the hero's friends Celia transforms herself into the hero and dies at the hands of the fiends. Thinking their mission was accomplished [[Necrosaro]] and his monsters return from whence they came leaving the hero to begin his/her journey and fulfill their own destiny.

==Characters==

[[Hero]]

[[Ragnar]]

[[Alena]]

[[Cristo]]

[[Brey]]

[[Taloon]]

[[Nara]]

[[Mara]]

[[Necrosaro]]

==Gameplay==
A classic turn based style like its predecessors, Dragon Warrior IV breaks apart from the trilogy of its previous three games and sets you in a new world to venture and explore. Also unlike, the games before it you don't start out as the hero, instead the game is divided into 5 chapters in which you play as your party members in the first 4 before finally controlling the hero and meeting your companions in the fifth chapter.

In the fifth chapter the player no longer directly controls any of the previous characters, instead using the Tactics menu to deliver a loose set of instructions (Normal, Defensive, Offensive, Save MP, Use No MP, Try Out). The only character directly controlled is the Hero. All chapters except chapter 2 also contain Non-Player Characters, which travel with the player, but cannot be directly controlled. They act on their own, guided by the game's AI.

The wagon system was also introduced in Dragon Warrior IV. With the wagon you can travel with more than four party members and can switch them in and out of battle on command. Also new to the game was the [[Medal King]] who makes appearances is the sequels as well. If you collected small medals for him you could exchange them for prizes. The casino was also expanded to include poker, slots, and monster fight betting. If you won big at the casino you could exchange your chips for extremely valuable prizes.

==Version Differences==
Both the [[Playstation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions have a [[Prologue]] chapter to introduce the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV)|hero]] before chapter one begins, as well as a 6th chapter with a bonus dungeon and alternate ending. There is also a new Tactics feature to manually control your party in chapter 5. The playstation version uses the graphics engine from [[Dragon Warrior VII]] and the [[Nintendo DS]] remake uses nearly the same style.

==Packaging==
[[Image:Dw4nesbox_front.jpg]]

==External Links==

[[Category:Games]]

User:Xuande

Xuande — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:01:00 GMT

Xuande:

E-mail - CUNDIFFCW@insightbb.com

Taloon

Xuande — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:28:08 GMT

Xuande:

[[Image:Taloon.gif|right]]
'''Taloon''' (or Torneko as he is known in [[Torneko: The Last Hope]] and the [[Nintendo DS]] remake) is a character from [[Dragon Warrior IV]]. He has a wife and son who live in [[Lakanaba]] with him but later move with him to [[Endor]]. Taloon has always dreamed of opening up his own shop and eventually sets out on an adventure to do just that. He first appears as the protagonist of Chapter 3. Later, he appears in Chapter 5 and joins the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior IV|hero]]'s party. He also stars in his own spinoff games in the Mystery Dungeon series.

Brey

Xuande — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:27:08 GMT

Xuande: