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Slon (слон) is the Russian word for the bishop chess piece. This is likely an mix-up with [[Bishop Ladja]], whose own name means "rook". | Slon (слон) is the Russian word for the bishop chess piece. This is likely an mix-up with [[Bishop Ladja]], whose own name means "rook". | ||
In the Japanese version, their name ''Gonzu'' is believed to be a reference to 牛頭馬頭 ''gozu mezu'' (translates to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox-Head_and_Horse-Face Ox-Head and Horse-Head]), the Japanese term for two Chinese guardian spirits who are said to have the bodies of men but the heads of animals, with one having an Ox-Head (gozu) and the other a Horse-Head (mezu). They are said to be the first beings a dead soul encounters on entering the underworld - with them directly escorting the newly dead there in some variations of the story. These mythological creatures, in addition to being the origin of Slon's Japanese name, were also probably an influence on both his and [[Kon the Knight]]'s visual design and role in the story. | |||
==Related enemies== | ==Related enemies== | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 25 May 2020
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Slon the Rook | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ゴンズ |
| Romaji | Gonzu |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride |
| Old localization | None |
Slon the Rook is a member of the Order of Zugzwang along with his partner Kon the Knight.
Story
Slon the Rook initially appears alongside Kon the Knight. The two are summoned by Bishop Ladja to kill Pankraz in the Ancient Ruins and fail to do so, being unable to stand up against Pankraz's might. In response, Ladja holds The Hero at neckpoint, threatening to kill The Hero with his scythe and condemn his soul to eternity of damnation in Nadiria if Pankraz does not stand down. Pankraz complies, thus allowing Slon and Kon to throttle him until his HP runs out. Ladja delivers the killing blow, and the three take The Hero and Prince Harry to Crocodilopolis to be slaves while the Great sabrecub is left behind.
Slon does not reappear until several years later at Talon Tower, when The Hero is an adult. Slon is guarding the Dragon's left eye while Bishop Ladja is guarding the other eye, both being dispatched after Zenithia's partial restoration to prevent the party from fully restoring the flying castle to it's original splendor. He does not seem to recognize The Hero, only knowing him as a threat to the Order of Zugzwang that must be snuffed out. Unlike most other major bosses, Slon's death is not visualized on-screen, with him simply disappearing after his defeat.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Slon the Rook |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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2,400 | 0 | 300 | 135 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Recruit Rate | |
| 80 | 3,500 | 650 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | Unnumbered boss |
| Spell(s) | None |
| Skill(s) | Attacks fiercely with weapon (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Talon Tower |
| Item dropped | Mini medal1⁄4096 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * |
| 0/64 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Poof resistance | Dazzle resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Fuddle resistance |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Poison resistance * | Snooze resistance * | Stun resistance * | Sap resistance * |
| 100% | 100% | 20% | 100% |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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Etymology
Slon (слон) is the Russian word for the bishop chess piece. This is likely an mix-up with Bishop Ladja, whose own name means "rook".
In the Japanese version, their name Gonzu is believed to be a reference to 牛頭馬頭 gozu mezu (translates to Ox-Head and Horse-Head), the Japanese term for two Chinese guardian spirits who are said to have the bodies of men but the heads of animals, with one having an Ox-Head (gozu) and the other a Horse-Head (mezu). They are said to be the first beings a dead soul encounters on entering the underworld - with them directly escorting the newly dead there in some variations of the story. These mythological creatures, in addition to being the origin of Slon's Japanese name, were also probably an influence on both his and Kon the Knight's visual design and role in the story.
