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'''Manoza''' (known as '''Samanao''' | '''Manoza''' (previously known as '''Samanao''') is a castle town in the [[Overworld (Dragon Quest III)| overworld]] of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is surrounded by impassable mountains and can only be reached via [[Teleportal]] or by [[Ramia]]. | ||
==History== | |||
Manoza has been taken over by a [[Boss Troll]] who is impersonating the king via the [[Mod Rod]]. The real king has been imprisoned deep within the castle. The heroes must retrieve the [[Ra's Mirror]] from the [[Manoza Cave]] and use it on the imposter king while he sleeps in order to reveal his true identity. This will trigger a boss fight with the troll. | |||
While under the control of the imposter king, entrance to the castle through the main entrance is restricted. Instead, the heroes can use a side entrance designed for deliveries which is accessible via the [[Magic Key]]. | |||
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Manoza | *"Manoza" is an anagram of "Amazon", as in the [[wikipedia:Amazon rainforest|Amazon rainforest]]. | ||
*Manoza is the only only town other than the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]] to have different townspeople placement at a certain time during the events of the game. Upon the first visit, the heroes witness the ongoing funeral of a man who was put to death by the king. This occurs only on the first visit and afterward all townspeople are located in their normal locations. | |||
Manoza is the only only town other than the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]] to have different townspeople placement at a certain time during the events of the game. Upon the first visit, the heroes witness the ongoing funeral of a man who was put to death by the king. This occurs only on the first visit and afterward all townspeople are located in their normal locations. | |||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
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| Japanese | サマンオサ |
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| Game | Dragon Quest III |
Manoza (previously known as Samanao) is a castle town in the overworld of Dragon Quest III. It is surrounded by impassable mountains and can only be reached via Teleportal or by Ramia.
History
Manoza has been taken over by a Boss Troll who is impersonating the king via the Mod Rod. The real king has been imprisoned deep within the castle. The heroes must retrieve the Ra's Mirror from the Manoza Cave and use it on the imposter king while he sleeps in order to reveal his true identity. This will trigger a boss fight with the troll.
While under the control of the imposter king, entrance to the castle through the main entrance is restricted. Instead, the heroes can use a side entrance designed for deliveries which is accessible via the Magic Key.
Nearby enemies
Treasures
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Shops and services
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Inn
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Other notable attributes
This location includes a casino or other gambling facility.
This is a location where the game can be saved.
This location can be reached using the Zoom spell.
Trivia
- "Manoza" is an anagram of "Amazon", as in the Amazon rainforest.
- Manoza is the only only town other than the Immigrant Town to have different townspeople placement at a certain time during the events of the game. Upon the first visit, the heroes witness the ongoing funeral of a man who was put to death by the king. This occurs only on the first visit and afterward all townspeople are located in their normal locations.
Maps
Town of Samanao (NES)
Castle of Samanao (NES)
Locked doors
Magic Key Door (NES)
Magic Key Door (GBC)
Final Key Door (NES)
