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Black Citadel is the final area in Dragon Quest 8 .
{{LocationInfobox
|game = {{DQ8}}
|title = Black Citadel
|type= Fortress
|image = [[Image:DQ VIII Android Approaching The Black Citadel.jpg|center|250px]]
|caption = Approaching the area with the [[Godbird's soulstone]].
|japanese=
|romanji=
}}
'''Black Citadel''', also known as '''Rhapthorne's Castle''', is the final area of the main story and dungeon in {{DQ8}}.


==Section heading==
It is the castle lair of [[Rhapthorne]], the main antagonist of the game and home to some of the most powerful {{MFamilies}}s as well.


Most of the bosses have to be fought after Rhapthorne's 1st form is defeated.
==Details==
Most of the bosses have to be fought after [[Rhapthorne]]'s 1st form is defeated. There are a few rooms is this dungeon, the following are a hell like area where [[Rhapthorne]] awaits you. A town-like room, a basement with a waterfall, a library and the rest of it being a fortress.


There are a few rooms is this dungeon ,the following are a hell like area where Rhapthorne awaits you. A town-like room,a basement with a waterfall , a library and the rest of it being a fortress.
==Notable attribute==
{{LocationAttr|poison}}


The bosses are fought in this order:  Servant of Darkness, Hero, Yangus, Jessica and Angelo statues, 2 Megalodons and Ruin.
==Library and other books==
===Recipes===
====Alchemist Note====
'Legend has it that combining a [[life bracer]] with a [[Miracle sword|certain sword]] will result in the creation of a most [[Über miracle sword|miraculous item]].


'The only question is which sword to use?


==Section heading==
'I've devoted thirty years of my life to the study of [[alchemy]], and I still haven't figured it out.'


Write the second section of your article here.
====Mask of Darkness====
'Those who wear the [[phantom mask]] cloak themselves in the darkness, making it more difficult for enemies to hit them.
 
'It is said that this mysterious mask is the product of the combination of a certain [[Iron headgear|iron helm]] and a [[Dark robe|certain dark garb]].'
 
====Winter issue of ''We Love Our Weapons''====
'Having a hard time hacking down [[liquid metal slime]]s before they can flee?  You're not alone.
 
'There's only one kind of weapon for situations like this.  And that's the ultimate boomerang.  The [[metal wing boomerang]].
 
'Not only does it let you attack multiple enemies in one throw, but it's powerful enough to damage even the hardened body of a [[metal king slime]]!
 
'Sadly, the exact composition of these metal wing boomerangs is shrouded in secrecy.
 
'All we know is that they're a combination of a [[Razor wing boomerang|certain boomerang]] and [[Metal king spear|another powerful weapon]].'
 
====Book of prophecies====
'When [[Cheiron's bow|Cheiron]] and [[Eros' bow|Eros]] meet with a [[great bow]], the result will be a [[Odin's bow|god]] to be reckoned with.'
 
====Ancient Superweapons====
'There are many weapons in the world, but the [[megaton hammer]] is famed as the heaviest of them all.
 
'Unfortunately, all who knew how to make this ferocious weapon have long since passed on, and the exact recipe has been forgotten.
 
'All we know is that a [[Conquerer's axe|big axe]], a [[War hammer|big hammer]] and some [[orichalcum]] are required to make the [[megaton hammer]].'
 
====Cursed Shields of Yore====
'The curse placed upon the [[ruinous shield]] is too powerful to be lifted by [[saint's ashes]] alone.
 
'In order to render the ruinous shield fit for use, it must paradoxically be made even harder and stronger.
 
'If you manage to restore the ruinous shield to its former glory, you will hold in your hands the [[Metal king shield|strongest shield]] the world has ever known.'
 
====The [[Metal king spear|Metal King Spear]] (Remake only)====
'The metal king spear - prized champion of the spearman's arsenal, boasting exceptional strength. And this marvellous weapon can be made by dint of alchemy.
 
'According to an ancient recipe, there are just two ingredients: a [[holy lance]] and the best [[Metal wing boomerang|boomerang]].
 
'But how does one obtain the all-important boomerang? That is the question. Dear [[Goddess]], how you mock us!'
 
====Praise for the Lord of Darkness (Remake only)====
'If [[Rhapthorne]] succeeds in unifying the world, will we get to see all that exotic clothing from far-flung lands? I would love to feast my eye on some of that [[oriental warrior wear]].
 
'Apparently, you can make an outfit like that from a [[flowing dress]], some kind of [[Crimson robe|blazing robe]], and a [[Lunar fan|fan with a picture of the moon on it]]. But how do you combine those things?'
 
====Old note (Remake only)====
'It's no use. Attempting to infiltrate the Lord of Darkness's fortress was always a fool's errand. At any moment, I will be discovered.
 
'If I could only make that [[Sacrosanct armour|special armour]]. But there's no [[sacred armour]] around here, let alone a [[Ruby of protection|ruby]] and a [[recovery ring]].
 
'At least if others follow in my footsteps, they may find this note and know the secret recipe. Good luck, my fellow questers, I wish you well!'
 
===Biography (Remake only)===
'There was once a mighty man known as the "Big Boss". He had the appearance of a demon, and one look from his fierce eyes made any foe tremble with fear.
 
'Then one day, the man encountered the [[Goddess]], our saviour. Little by little, his heart became filled with lover for Her.
 
'Wishing to express his adoration, he gave the [[Goddess]] an offering of cheese. It was such a maladroit act of worship that She fell instantly in love with him.
 
'From that day forward, the "Big Boss", despite his demonic appearance, devoted himself to protecting his love, and became known as the Guardian of Lovers.'
 
===Ancient chronicles===
====Book 1====
'Our Lord of Darkness [[Rhapthorne]] has launched his glorious new campaign to reign over the [[World of Light]].
 
'However, a pathetic would-be [[Ramia|Godbird]] has attempted to stand between the Dark Lord and his magnificent ambitions.
 
'Nevertheless, our mission to subdue the [[World of Light]] proceeds as planned.  And no-one, god or man, shall stand in our way.'
 
====Book 2====
'Long ago, the [[World of Darkness]] and the [[World of Light]] were united as a single chaotic whole.
 
'Our great lord [[Rhapthorne]] has begun the process that shall see the two worlds united once more.
 
'When his glorious goal is achieved, [[Rhapthorne]] will no longer be revered as the Lord of Darkness, but hailed as the Lord of All Creation!'
 
====Book 3====
'The [[Rhapthorne|Lord of Darkness]] created a floating fortress to amplify his near limitless power and act as a gateway between the worlds of light and darkness.
 
'When the portal between the two worlds finally opens, the dark brotherhood will flood into the [[World of Light]] and fill the skies.
 
'When this comes to pass, the feeble minions of light will be annihilated.  Doomsday approaches and the poor fools can do nothing to stop it!'
 
====Book 4====
'[[Ramia|Empyrea]] and her pathetic [[human]] minions can muster little in the way of resistance, but caution is required when dealing with the [[Dragovian]]s.
 
'They were nearly wiped out the last time they faced the Lord of Darkness in battle, so the chances of them joining in the fray are slim.  Still...
 
'We must determine [[Dragovian Sanctuary|where]] they have hidden themselves.  There must be no surprises when [[Rhapthorne]]'s day of reckoning comes.'
 
==Ancient message carvings==
===Traveling through the abandoned city area===
'The Lord of Darkness spoke to me. He said, when lost in the city of the spiral, you must never retrace your steps...
 
'For if you do, you will lose yourself in yet more powerful illusions.'
 
===The Lord of Darkness and his home===
'The [[Rhapthorne|Lord of Darkness]] spoke to me.  He said that the Black Citadel cannot exist without its master.
 
'If [[Rhapthorne|He]] is defeated, the castle will turn its very substance against the [[Party (Dragon Quest VIII)|pilgrims]] from the [[World of Light]].'
 
===Healing stone===
'The four statues represent the [[Party (Dragon Quest VIII)|four pilgrims]] who will journey under a cloud of sadness.
 
'May the darkness surround the lost pilgrims...'
 
==Treasures==
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===All versions===
*1,700 {{Gold}}
*[[Sage's stone]]
*[[Dark robe]]
*{{Hard cheese}}
*[[Icicle dirk]]
*[[Orichalcum]] (3, one dropped by [[Ruin]])
*[[Prayer ring]]
*[[Premium mould]]
*[[Rock salt]]
*[[Saint's ashes]]
*[[Seed of resilience|Seed of defence]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Silver shield]]
*[[Yggdrasil leaf]]
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==={{PS2}} version===
*Map of Black Citadel
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===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>===
*5,000 {{Gold}}
|}
 
=={{Monster}}s==
*[[Archdemon]]
*[[Bobonga]]
*[[Boss troll]]
*[[Caped caperer]]
*[[Claws (monster)|Claws]]
*[[Dancing flame]]
*[[Dullahan]]
*[[Fowlfighter]]
*[[Frou-frou]]
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Hell gladiator]]
*[[King cureslime]]
*[[Metal king slime]]
*[[Mimic king]]
*[[Stone guardian]]
*[[Wight priest]]
*'''[[Rhapthorne]]'''
*'''[[Servant of Darkness]]'''
*'''[[Statue of Jessica]]'''
*'''[[Statue of Hero]]'''
*'''[[Statue of Yangus]]'''
*'''[[Statue of Angelo]]'''
*'''[[Megalodon]]''' (2)
*'''[[Ruin]]'''
 
==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|fr=Citadelle noire|fr-meaning=
|de=Schwarze Zitadelle|de-meaning=
|it=Cittadella Nera|it-meaning=
|es=Ciudadela Negra|es-meaning=
|zh-tw=|zh-tw-meaning=
}}
 
==Gallery==
===<small>'''Black Citadel restored'''</small>===
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 3.jpg|The Citadel emerging from within the [[Goddess]] statue on [[Neos]]'. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 6.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 7.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 8.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 9.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne's Resurgence 10.jpg|
</gallery></center>
 
===<small>'''Traversing the Black Citadel'''</small>===
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Bestiary 1.jpg|Citadel Bestiary before fighting [[Rhapthorne]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Bestiary 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Entering The Black Citadel.jpg|The {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} beginning their travel through the fortress. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Lever 1.jpg|Lever to raise the stairs. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Lever Pulled 1.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Lever 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Lever Pulled 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Library 1.jpg|The Citadel library. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Library 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Inscription Stone 1.jpg|Stone on "Traveling through the abandoned city area". ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Inscription Stone 2.jpg|Stone on "The Lord of Darkness and his home". ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Deeper In The Black Citadel.jpg|Descending further in the Citadel. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Fountain.jpg|Black Citadel fountain. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Citadel City Entrance.jpg|Entering an abandoned city of the Citadel. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Inscription Stone 3.jpg|Healing inscription stone. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Inscription Stone Healing.jpg|Using the stone to heal. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Unsettling Statues 1.jpg|Statues of [[Yangus]] and [[Angelo]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Unsettling Statues 2.jpg|Statues of [[Jessica Albert]] and the {{Hero 8}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android To Rhapthorne's Lair.jpg|To [[Rhapthorne]]'s lair. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Door To Rhapthorne.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|The {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} VS [[Rhapthorne]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 6.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 7.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 8.jpg|[[Rhapthorne]]'s defeat. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Showdown With Rhapthorne 9.jpg|
</gallery></center>
 
===<small>'''Escaping the Black Citadel'''</small>===
<center><gallery>
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Bestiary 3.jpg|Citadel Bestiary after escaping. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Bestiary 4.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 1.jpg|Black Citadel falling apart. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 2.jpg|The {{Party 8}} needing to escape. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 4.jpg|[[Servant of Darkness]] and 2 [[Dancing flame]]s appear. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 5.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 6.jpg|Statues of the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} attack. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 7.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 8.jpg|Fountain conjuring up [[Megalodon|trouble]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 9.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 10.jpg|[[Megalodon]]s attack. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 11.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 12.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 13.jpg|Still trapped. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 14.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 15.jpg|Rise of [[Ruin]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 16.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 17.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 18.jpg|[[Ruin]] attacks. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 19.jpg|[[Ruin]] defeated. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 20.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 21.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Black Citadel Crumbling 22.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 1.jpg|[[Rhapthorne]] re-emerges. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 2.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 3.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 4.jpg|The {{Party 8}} trying to escape via the [[Godbird's soulstone]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 5.jpg|[[Dark gryphon]]s summoned. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 6.jpg|The {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} in danger. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 7.jpg|[[Empyrea]] to the rescue. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 8.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 9.jpg|[[Empyrea]] and the {{Party 8}} retreat to [[Isolated Plateau|safety]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 10.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Rhapthorne Survives 11.jpg|[[Rhapthorne]] powering up. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>
 
==Reference==
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{{DQVIII}}
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII locations]]
 
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