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|game = ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
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|title = Cloudsgate Citadel
|title = Cloudsgate Citadel
|type= Bonus dungeon
|type= [[Bonus dungeon]]
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'''Cloudsgate Citadel''' is the name of the bonus dungeon that appears in the 16-bit remake and ports of {{DQ3}}. It is a homage to the [[Zenithia|eponymous flying castle]] of the [[Zenithia trilogy]], which were the three most recent titles in the series when the SNES remake of ''III'' was released in 1996.  
'''Cloudsgate Citadel''' is the name of the [[bonus dungeon]] that appears in the 16-bit remake and ports of {{DQ3}}. It is a homage to the [[Cloudsgate Citadel|original flying castle]] of the [[Zenithia trilogy]], which was the most recent title in the series when the {{SFC}} remake of {{III}} was released in 1996.
 
==Appearances==   
==Appearances==   
==={{DQ3}}===
==={{DQ3}}===
The citadel is reached by stepping into the light of the stained glass windows at the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|Dragon Queen's palace]], although this only occurs if the player has already defeated [[Zoma]] and seen the ending, earning the "Erdrick" title on their save file on the loading screen.
[[File:Zenith-Enemies-DQIII.gif|right|thumb|200px|{{Monster}}s introduced the first new dungeon in {{Dragon Quest III}}.]]
The citadel is reached by stepping into the light of the stained glass windows at the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]], although this only occurs if the player has already defeated [[Zoma]] and seen the ending, earning the "Erdrick" title on their save file on the loading screen.


The party will find themselves on a small, floating island surrounded by thick clouds. On this island is a deep cave, containing many rooms resembling those seen previously.  The floors include:
The {{Party 3}} will find themselves on a small, floating island surrounded by thick clouds. On this island is a deep cave, containing many rooms resembling those seen previously.  The floors include:
*The 2nd and 5th floor of [[Gondo Cave]].
*1F and 4F of [[Maw of the Necrogond]].
*The 1st floor of [[Orochi's Lair]].
*B1F of [[Orochi's Lair]].
*The 2nd floor of the [[Pyramid]] (the stairway on the upper righthand area leads to a room modeled after the basement of [[Tantegel Castle]]).
*2F of the [[Pyramid]] (the stairway on the upper righthand area leads to a room modeled after the basement of [[Tantegel]] Castle).
*The 2nd floor of the [[Underground Lake]] (The healing spring is also present).
*B2F of the [[Underground Lake]] (The healing spring is also present).
*The 1st floor of Gondo Cave.
*B1F of Maw of the Necrogond.
*The prison room of [[Manoza]] Castle.
*The prison room of [[Manoza]] Castle.
*The center of what is or resembles the [[Monster Arena]] from [[Romaria]].
*2F of [[Portoga Lighthouse]].
*The throne room of [[Isis]] Castle.
*1F of the house in [[Reeve]] containing the [[Wrecking ball]].


Many fierce monsters populate this dungeon, including [[Baramos]] doppelgangers known as Baramonsters. The final room of the dungeon is a monster arena, where the heroes fight inside the ring. Once this room is passed, the party will enter a duplicate of [[Queen Isis]]' throne room. A monarch calling himself King Zenith sits on the throne.
Many fierce {{MFamilies}}s populate this dungeon, including [[Baramos]] doppelgangers known as [[Baramonster]]s. The final room of the dungeon is a [[Monster Arena]], where the heroes fight inside the ring. Once this room is passed, the {{Party 3}} will enter a duplicate of the [[Queen of Isis]]' throne room. A monarch calling himself King Zenith sits on the throne.


====Treasures====
====Treasures====
*2 [[Seed of strength|Seeds of strength]]
*[[Seed of strength]] (2)
*6 [[Mini medal]]s
*[[Mini medal]] (6)
*[[Cower ring]]
*[[Cower ring]]
*[[Destructiball]]
*[[Flail of destruction]]
*[[Elevating  shoes]]
*[[Elevating  shoes]]
*[[Hero book]]
*[[Ruby wristband]]
*[[Ruby wristband]]
*[[Staff of Strife]]
*[[Staff of strife]]
*[[Mountaincleaver]]
*[[Mountaincleaver]]
*[[Shield of shame]]
*[[Shield of shame]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[T'n'T ticket]] (SNES & GBC only)
*[[T'n'T ticket]] ({{SFC}} & {{GBC}} only)
*[[The Champion's Code]]
*[[Goddess ring]] (zenith)
*[[Glombolero]] (zenith)


A man in the throne room will ask the player 3 riddles, with each one rewarding the player with an incredible item:
A man in the throne room will ask the player three riddles, with each one rewarding the player with an incredible item:
*A [[Theddon|town]] in ruins. [[Beast claw|What]] glitters beneath the cross?
*A [[Theddon|town]] in ruins. [[Beast claw|What]] glitters beneath the cross?
*A enclosed [[Cantlin|town]] in a [[Alefgard|dark world]]. [[Dark robe|It]] sleeps among flowers...
*An enclosed [[Cantlin|town]] in a [[Alefgard|dark world]]. [[Dark robe|It]] sleeps among the flowers...
*The [[Lozamii|gazer of stars]] notices not [[Sage's stone|what]] lies at his feet...
*The [[Lozamii|gazer of stars]] notices not [[Sage's stone|what]] lies at his feet...


====Xenlon the divine dragon====
====Xenlon the divine dragon====
[[Image:God_Dragon-Zenith.gif|right]]
[[Image:God_Dragon-Zenith.gif|right]]
The final boss at the end of the dungeon is [[Xenlon]], the the most powerful dragon. She rests at the apex of the citadel among the clouds, and will grant the player one wish from a list of options if they can defeat her within a certain number of turns.
The final boss at the end of the dungeon is [[Xenlon]], the most powerful dragon. She rests at the apex of the citadel among the clouds, and will grant the player one wish from a list of options if they can defeat her within a certain number of turns.


====Monsters====
====Monsters====
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*[[Baramonster]]
*[[Baramonster]]
*[[Dragon zombie]]
*[[Dragon zombie]]
*[[DarkTroll]]
*[[Elysium bird]]
*[[Gold golem]]
*[[Franticore]]
*[[Gold golem (Dragon Quest III)|Gold golem]]
*[[Great keeper]]
*[[Great keeper]]
*[[Green dragon]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*[[King crab]]
*[[King crab]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[King Hydra]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Infernal serpent]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Mimic]]
*[[Merking]]
*[[Metal chimaera]]
*[[Metal chimaera]]
*[[Phoenix]]
*[[Soaring scourger]]
*[[Terror troll]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DQ III SF Zenith dungeon.png|The bonus dungeon's layout
DQ III SF Zenith dungeon.png|The [[bonus dungeon]]'s layout. ({{SFC}})
</gallery>
DQ VIII Android Cloudsgate Citadel Entry.jpg|Entry. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ III Android Monster Arena Center.jpg|[[Monster Arena]] center. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ III Android Cloudsgate Citadel Center.jpg|The King and his chamber. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
 
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[[Category:Bonus dungeon]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest III]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III locations]]

Revision as of 09:25, 3 December 2023

Cloudsgate Citadel is the name of the bonus dungeon that appears in the 16-bit remake and ports of Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. It is a homage to the original flying castle of the Zenithia trilogy, which was the most recent title in the series when the SFC remake of III was released in 1996.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Monsters introduced the first new dungeon in Dragon Quest III.

The citadel is reached by stepping into the light of the stained glass windows at the Castle of the Dragon Queen, although this only occurs if the player has already defeated Zoma and seen the ending, earning the "Erdrick" title on their save file on the loading screen.

The party will find themselves on a small, floating island surrounded by thick clouds. On this island is a deep cave, containing many rooms resembling those seen previously. The floors include:

Many fierce monsters populate this dungeon, including Baramos doppelgangers known as Baramonsters. The final room of the dungeon is a Monster Arena, where the heroes fight inside the ring. Once this room is passed, the party will enter a duplicate of the Queen of Isis' throne room. A monarch calling himself King Zenith sits on the throne.

Treasures

A man in the throne room will ask the player three riddles, with each one rewarding the player with an incredible item:

Xenlon the divine dragon

God Dragon-Zenith.gif

The final boss at the end of the dungeon is Xenlon, the most powerful dragon. She rests at the apex of the citadel among the clouds, and will grant the player one wish from a list of options if they can defeat her within a certain number of turns.

Monsters

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