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{{Character
|Name=Alena
|Game={{DQ4}}
|Image=[[Image:DQIV_DS_Alena.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4alena-sprite-NES.gif|16px]] [[File:DQ4-PSX-ALENA.png]]<br>[[File:Alena mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Japanese name=アリーナ
|Roumaji=Ariina
|Title=Princess ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]])<br>Tsarevna (Remakes)
|Class=[[Martial Artist]]
|Race=Human
|Age=16
|Voice Actor=[[Konami Yoshida]] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])<br>[[Shoko Nakagawa|Shôko Nakagawa]] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below|Heroes]] & [[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End|Heroes II]] &)<br>[[Denise Gough]] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below|Heroes]] & [[Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End|Heroes II]], ''English'')
|}}
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Spotted cube! Give desirable number, or I crush you to dust!'''''|source=Alena, before she rolls the die in ''[[Fortune Street]]''|console=[[Nintendo Wii|Wii]]|aligin=center|bgcolor=fdc824}}
'''Alena''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a playable party member in {{DQ4}}. She is the Tsarevna/princess of [[Zamoksva]], but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength to the world, accompanied by [[Kiryl]] and [[Borya]] in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 2|second chapter]].

She is also one of the thirteen playable characters in {{DQH}} and is one of the original leader characters from ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]''.

==Appearance and personality==
With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female [[mage]] from {{DQ3}}, though she possesses no magical aptitude at all. Though regarded by some as a tomboy, Alena does not forgo her feminine side; she is simply too concerned with improving her strength to be tied down by bothersome traditions and dictations of "proper" conduct. Nevertheless, she does enjoy adding the occasional accessory to her attire.

Alena is a definitive spitfire, unafraid to speak her mind and dead-set on reaching her goals. Despite her high aspirations, Alena is far from the stereotypically serious martial artist, and sees the world around her with the wide eyes of wonder befitting her age. She tires of being coddled by her father and the inhabitants of Castle Zamoksva, and is eager to see the world that she knows exists beyond her bedroom window. Though very stubborn, Alena is far from thick-headed; she immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] counter the threat the [[Estark|Lord of the Underworld]] posses to the world.

Alena has a very competitive nature as well as a love for fighting. As seen through her party chat, she is always itching for sparring opponents to improve her own fighting skills, which is usually the first thing on her mind. When first meeting the Hero, who is looking for the same item she is, Alena declares the search as a competition for who can find the [[Feverfew root|Feverfew roots]] first. Alena is shown to care greatly for her father and her kingdom, visibly being very concerned when the entire populace of Zamoksva disappeared, and when Kiryl fell under a deadly illness. Later, Alena shows righteous anger when discovering that the monsters were behind the disappearances and develops an unfaltering resolve to defeat the Lord of the Underworld so that her people may return.

Starting with the localization of the DS remake, Alena speaks with a Slavic dialect.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
{{spoiler|start}}Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of Zamoksva, to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.
[[File:DQ4-NES-ALENA-PARTY-IN-TOWN.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Alena traveling through a town alongside [[Kiryl]], and [[Borya]] in the NES version of ''Dragon Quest IV''.]]
Kiryl and Borya, her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village being terrorized by a local monster continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local church to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the demon shows its face, she, Kiryl, and Borya spring into action and take it out, saving the village.

After journeying straight to the far ends of Zamoksva, the nomadic [[Desert Bazaar]], she learns her father is has become mute. Retrieving some [[birdsong nectar]] to treat him, he admits that he was mistaken in his over-protectiveness, and opens the [[Zamoksva/Endor Teleportal|Travel Gate to Endor]]. On arrival, Alena finds the local princess bemoaning her fate, because her father has promised her hand to the winner of the [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]] of [[Endor]], an annual fighting competition, and her father is seriously regretting this promise. Though she hears rumblings of an extremely dangerous entrant named Psaro the Manslayer, Alena enters and gets to the finals, only to find that her opponent, who would have been Psaro, was a no show. By winning the tournament, Alena absolve the Princess of her duty.

However, even as she is celebrating her victory a Zamoksva soldier rushes in and cries that she must return to the castle at once, then dies at the scene. The party returns to the Castle but finds it completely devoid of life. They set out to investigate and the chapter ends abruptly.

Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at [[Mintos]]. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the Hero of succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.{{spoiler|end}}
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====Base stats====
Alena corresponds to the [[Martial Artist]] vocation. She has high strength, hit points, and agility; however her equipment selection is somewhat limited (compared to the Hero, [[Ragnar McRyan]], and [[Torneko Taloon]]). She can wear most armor up to chain mail, but can wield only clubs, whips and her special weapon, claws. Due to her stat progression she has the highest luck of all party members, enabling her to frequently dodge debilitating spells.

Additionally, Alena's critical hit formula is very different from the other chosen; instead of a fixed 1/64 chance, her ratio is dependent on her level. In the [[Nintendo Entertain System|NES]] and [[Sony PlayStation|PS1]] version, the formula is ''LvL/256'', while in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake it is calculated as ''LvL(3/4)/256''. Both will cap at level 64, giving  probabilities up to 25% and 19% respectively. Interestingly, her formula was changed yet again for the iOS/Android versions with her cap being changed to level '''89''', restoring the 25% ratio.

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| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 1 || 99
|-
| HP || 16 || 649
|-
| MP || 0 || 0 
|-
| Strength || 12 || 220
|-
| Agility || 7 || 228
|-
| Resilience || 8 || 207
|-
| Wisdom || 4 || 72
|-
| Luck || 1 || 198
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Silk robe]]
|}
*PS1 version
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====Equipment====
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Falcon knife earrings]]|statModifier=Attack +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Oaken club]]|statModifier=Attack +7}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Divine dagger]]|statModifier=Attack +14}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain sickle]]|statModifier=Attack +16}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hunter's bow]]|statModifier=Attack +18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silver tarot cards]]|statModifier=Attack +21}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Iron claw]]|statModifier=Attack +38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fire claw]]|statModifier=Attack +60}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cobra claw]]|statModifier=Attack +80}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gringham whip]]|statModifier=Attack +135}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Helmets|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather hat]]|statModifier=Defense +2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hairband]]|statModifier=Defence +5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Hardwood headwear]]|statModifier=Defense +6}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Feathered cap]]|statModifier=Defence +8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Golden tiara]]|statModifier=Defence +12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Death mask]]|statModifier=Defense +200}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Armor|
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Plain clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+4}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]|statModifier=Defense+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Silk robe]]|statModifier=Defense+10}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather armour]]|statModifier=Defense+12}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Leather dress]]|statModifier=Defense+14}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Chain mail]]|statModifier=Defense+18}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fur coat]]|statModifier=Defense+22}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Cloak of evasion]]|statModifier=Defense+28}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Robe of serenity]]|statModifier=Defense+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Pink leotard]]|statModifier=Defense+38}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Spangled dress]]|statModifier=Defense+40}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Magical skirt]]|statModifier=Defense+45}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Shimmering dress]]|statModifier=Defense+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Angel leotard]]|statModifier=Defense+60}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Shields|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=All|equipmentType=Shields}}
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{{CharacterEquipmentList|footer}}|Accessories|
{{CharacterEquipmentList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=Remakes|equipmentType=Accessories}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Strength ring]]|statModifier=Strength+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mighty armlet]]|statModifier=Strength+25}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Mercury's bandana]]|statModifier=Agility+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Meteorite bracer]]|statModifier=Agilityx2}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Prayer ring]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gold bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Fishnet stockings]]|statModifier=Defence+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Kamikazee bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Kerplunk bracer]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Recovery ring]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Ruby of protection]]|statModifier=Defence+15}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Goddess ring]]|statModifier=Wisdom+33}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Lucida shard]]|statModifier=Luck+5}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Bunny tail]]|statModifier=Luck+8}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Gospel ring]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
{{CharacterEquipmentList|entry|item=[[Elevating shoes]]|statModifier=Luck+50}}
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====Selected quotes====
<center><small>Main article: [[Dragon Quest IV Transcript]]</center></small>
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Weapons? Da! Armour? Da! Fighting spirit? Da! I am ready for joining the Endor tournament at any time!|source=Alena, in [[Endor]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=It is so much admirable to have dream like that. I have similar dream, of course. I am desiring to become most greatest warrior in whole world!|source=Alena, in [[Canalot]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Da! Love! Power of love is capable to overcome anything!

Hmm? For why you are looking so delirious, Kiryl?
|source=Alena, after Psaro is restored|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=聽好了！ 一定不要讓鎮上的人們  發現我就是阿莉娜公主哦。|source=Alena, in [[Taborov]] (中文(繁體))|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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==={{DQ6}}===
Alena, along with the rest of the chosen, appear in [[Reaper's Peak]] if the player selects the near future option for the town's appearance. She is standing along with Kiryl next to the well that leads to [[Nokturnus]]' chamber, eager to face the tremendous power she senses from the room while the former attempts to dissuade her.

==={{DQ9}}===
On July 30, 2010, Alena began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. This could be downloaded through the [[DQVC]] using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IX)|Hero]] different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.
*Alena's dress - Recieved when talking to her.
*Alenas' gloves - Recieved after the inn is fully expanded.
*Alena's hat - Recieved when it is the player's birthday.
*Alena's tights - Recieved when the Hero is a Martial Artist.
*Valenki - Recieved after completing [[List_of_quests_in_Dragon_Quest_IX:_151-184|Quest #157]].
A special [[Accolade]] is earned if the Hero wears all of the parts of Alena's costume.

==={{DQ11}}===
Alena is seen exploring the imperial pantry once again, however this time the dungeon is a sweltering furnace that keeps her makeshift party from remaining mobile. Once the [[Flamethrower]] responsible is slain, Alena thanks [[Hero (Dragon Quest XI)|The Luminary]]. She will also mention if she's seen the [[Prince of Cannock]] once that quest is under way.

===''[[Itadaki Street Special|Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]''===
Along with [[Ragnar McRyan]], [[Kiryl]], and [[Torneko Taloon]], Alena appears as a playable character in ''Itadaki Street Special''.

===''[[Itadaki Street DS]]''===
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===''[[Fortune Street]]''===
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==={{DQH}} and {{DQH2}}===
Alena is a playable character in the both games of the ''Heroes'' series. Gauntlets are her weapon of choice.

==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Alena|es-meaning=Same as English name
|fr=Alina|fr-meaning=From English name
|zh-tw=阿莉娜|zh-tw-meaning=ālínà
}}

==Etymology==
*Alena is a female given name.<br>
*[[Wikipedia:Alina|Alina]] is a European female given name possibly derived from Adelina.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Alena_Famicom_art.png|Famicom art.
Image:Alena_artwork.png|More Famicom art.
Image:Ragnar_Borya_and_Alena.png|With Ragnar and Borya.
Image:DQIV Alena.jpg|PlayStation art.
Image:DQIV Alena1.jpg|PlayStation art.
Image:DQIV AlenaIronClaw.jpg|PlayStation art, wielding the [[iron claw]].
Image:Alena.png|PlayStation/DS art.
Image:AlenaInomata.png|Mutsumi Inomata artwork.
Image:Alena Plain Clothes.png|Wearing the [[Plain clothes|plain clothes]].
Image:AlenaEarrings.png|Alena with [[Falcon knife earrings]].
Image:Alena Shimmering Dress.png|Wearing the [[Shimmering dress|shimmering dress]].
Image:Leather and Feather.png|With [[Kiryl]].
Image:DQIV Hero Alena and Maya.png|With the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] and [[Maya]].
Image:Healie Hero and Alena.png|
Image:DQ Heroines.png|''DQ'' Heroines.
Image:Itadaki Street Special Alena.png|''Itadaki Street Special''.
Image:Itadaki Street Portable Alena.png|''Itadaki Street Portable''.
Image:Itadaki St DS girls.png|''Itadaki Street DS''.
Image:Fortune Street Alena.png|''Fortune Street''.
Image:DQ_Heroes_Alena.png|''Dragon Quest Heroes''.
Image:DQ Heroes Alena Alt.png|
Image:DQH Alena.jpg|Alena fighting [[imp]]s in ''Dragon Quest Heroes''.
Image:DQHII Alena GolemGauntlets.jpg|Alena wielding the [[Golem]] Gauntlets.
Image:DQR Alena.png|''Dragon Quest Rivals''.
Image:DQIV AlenaBringArts.jpg|Bring Arts action figure series.
Image:Alena BringArtsPose.jpg|
Image:Alena_BringArtsExtras.jpg|Bring Arts figure extras.
Image:DQ Stars Android Alena 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
File:Hero-ari-na.png|Alena in [[Dragon Quest Tact]]
</gallery></center>

==See also==
*[[Alena's costume]]

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[[fr:Alina]]