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{{Item
{{Item
|title = Sphere of Silence
|title = ''Sphere of Silence''
|image = [[Image:BallOfSilence.png|center|170px]]
|image = [[File:Sphere of silence modern artwork.png|center|200px]]
|japanese = {{tt|せいじゃくのたま|seijyaku no tama}}
|japanese = せいじゃくのたま
|romaji=seijyaku no tama
|names = Ball of Silence, Orb of Silence
|names = Ball of Silence, Orb of Silence
|games = {{DQ4}}
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}
|buy = n/a
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Temporarily stops Balzack from using magic.
|effect = Seals spells
}}
}}
The '''Sphere of Silence''' is a key item in the {{DQ4}}, wherein it was created by [[Mahabala]] through alchemy.
The '''Sphere of Silence''' is a key item in the {{DQ4}}, wherein it was created by [[Mahabala]] through alchemy.


When used as an item in battle, it prevents the enemy party from using magic, presumably by restricting their ability to speak and thus voice the correct incantations for spells; however, it does not work on most bosses.
When used as an item in battle, it prevents the enemy party from using magic; however it does not work on most bosses.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This sneaky sphere can seal an enemy's spells during battle.<ref>Nintendo DS and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}
{{Maya}} and [[Meena Mahabala]] first discover it in [[Gupta Gupha]] during {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} , where it proves necessary to defeat [[Balzack]]. However, they lose possession of it sometime between Chapters 4 and 5.
{{Maya}} and [[Meena Mahabala]] first discover it in [[Gupta Gupha]] during {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} , where it proves necessary to defeat [[Balzack]]. However, they lose possession of it sometime between Chapters 4 and 5.


In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, after confronting and defeating the green knight Sir [[Roseguardin]], the {{Party 4}} regains the Sphere of Silence.
In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, after confronting and defeating the green knight Sir [[Roseguardin]], the {{Party 4}} gains a new sphere.


====Warning====
====Warning====
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==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Sphere of Silence is given as a reward for the completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''Palace of the Perished'' upon defeating [[Skeleton#Skeleton swordsman|Skeleton swordsman]].
The Sphere of Silence is only available in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake and is given as a reward for the completion of the [[DLC Tablet]] ''Palace of the Perished'' upon defeating [[Skeleton#Skeleton swordsman|Skeleton swordsman]].
 
==Description==
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This sneaky sphere can seal an enemy's spells during battle.<ref>Nintendo DS and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*If {{Meena}} and {{Maya}} do not obtain the Sphere of Silence in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}, it will still be in [[Gupta Gupha]] in {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}. Thus, it is possible to have two Spheres of Silence at once.
*If {{Meena}} and {{Maya}} do not obtain the Sphere of Silence in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}, it will still be in [[Gupta Gupha]] in {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}. Thus, it is possible to have two Spheres of Silence at once.
*A common theory is that {{Meena}} and {{Maya}} lost the Sphere of Silence after their defeat by [[Marquis de Léon]] and that the Sphere was later given to Sir [[Roseguardin]]. Neither of these are true. The duo will still have the Sphere of Silence after their defeat, up until they reach [[Endor]] at the end of {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}. Sir Roseguardin having the Sphere of Silence even if the duo did not obtain the item in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} shows that he has a duplicate copy, rather than having stolen the original.
*A common theory is that {{Meena}} and {{Maya}} lost the Sphere of Silence after their defeat by [[Marquis de Léon]] and that the Sphere was later given to Sir [[Roseguardin]]. Neither of these are true. The duo will still have the Sphere of Silence after their defeat, up until they reach [[Endor]] at the end of {{DQ4 Chapter 4}}. Sir [[Roseguardin]] having the Sphere of Silence even if the duo did not obtain the item in {{DQ4 Chapter 4}} shows that he has a duplicate copy, rather than having stolen the original.
*Torneko can actually end up stealing multiple copies of the Sphere of Silence when fighting against Sir Roseguardin, thus enabling you to have a collection of them if you so wish.
*{{Torneko}} can actually end up stealing multiple copies of the Sphere of Silence when fighting against Sir [[Roseguardin]], thus enabling you to have a collection of them if you so wish.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
BallOfSilence.png|The sphere, circa 1990.
LitD_Roseguardin.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel.
LitD_Roseguardin.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel.
DQ IV Android Rosehill 6.jpg|[[Roseguardin]] using the Sphere of Silence from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ IV Android Rosehill 6.jpg|[[Roseguardin]] using the Sphere of Silence from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])

Latest revision as of 05:59, 30 April 2023

Sphere of Silence
Sphere of silence modern artwork.png
Japanese せいじゃくのたま
Romaji seijyaku no tama
Old localizations Ball of Silence, Orb of Silence
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Effect Seals spells

The Sphere of Silence is a key item in the Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, wherein it was created by Mahabala through alchemy.

When used as an item in battle, it prevents the enemy party from using magic; however it does not work on most bosses.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This sneaky sphere can seal an enemy's spells during battle.[1]

Maya and Meena Mahabala first discover it in Gupta Gupha during Chapter 4 , where it proves necessary to defeat Balzack. However, they lose possession of it sometime between Chapters 4 and 5.

In Chapter 5, after confronting and defeating the green knight Sir Roseguardin, the party gains a new sphere.

Warning[edit]

There are several ways to miss getting the item in Chapter 5 completely:

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Sphere of Silence is only available in the Nintendo 3DS remake and is given as a reward for the completion of the DLC Tablet Palace of the Perished upon defeating Skeleton swordsman.

Trivia[edit]

  • If Meena and Maya do not obtain the Sphere of Silence in Chapter 4, it will still be in Gupta Gupha in Chapter 5. Thus, it is possible to have two Spheres of Silence at once.
  • A common theory is that Meena and Maya lost the Sphere of Silence after their defeat by Marquis de Léon and that the Sphere was later given to Sir Roseguardin. Neither of these are true. The duo will still have the Sphere of Silence after their defeat, up until they reach Endor at the end of Chapter 4. Sir Roseguardin having the Sphere of Silence even if the duo did not obtain the item in Chapter 4 shows that he has a duplicate copy, rather than having stolen the original.
  • Torneko can actually end up stealing multiple copies of the Sphere of Silence when fighting against Sir Roseguardin, thus enabling you to have a collection of them if you so wish.

Gallery[edit]

Reference[edit]

  1. Nintendo DS and Cell phone Version