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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Orichalcum | |title = ''Orichalcum'' | ||
|image =[[Image:Orichalcum.png|center|180px]] | |image =[[Image:Orichalcum.png|center|180px]] | ||
|japanese = | |japanese = オリハルコン | ||
|romaji=Oriharukon | |||
|names = Oricon | |names = Oricon | ||
|games = {{ | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{DQ3HD}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{DQ10}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest Swords}} | ||
|buy = | |buy = | ||
|sell = | |sell = | ||
|effect = | |effect = Used to create powerful weapons or armor. | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Orichalcum''' | '''Orichalcum''' is a key recurring item in the series starting from {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
It is a mythical metal harder than any other known substance, is typically used to create powerful weapons and/or armor in the games in which it appears. This is done using processes such as [[alchemy]] and [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|sword tempering]]. | It is a mythical metal harder than any other known substance, and is typically used to create powerful weapons and/or armor in the games in which it appears. This is done using processes such as [[alchemy]] and [[Sword tempering in Dragon Quest Swords|sword tempering]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
Orichalcum is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Kings]]. To accomplish this, retrieve the unrefined ingot from the stables in [[Damdara]] and sell it to the [[Jipang|Jipanese]] blacksmith in [[Kol]] for 22500 {{Gold}}. The legendary sword can then be purchased from the town's item shop for 35000 {{Gold}}. | Orichalcum is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Kings]]. To accomplish this, retrieve the unrefined ingot from the stables in [[Damdara]] and sell it to the [[Jipang|Jipanese]] blacksmith in [[Kol]] for 22500 {{Gold}}. The legendary sword can then be purchased from the town's item shop for 35000 {{Gold}}. | ||
==={{DQ3HD}}=== | |||
{{DQIIIHDItem | |||
|header=[[File:ICON-Orichalcum III HD.png]] | |||
|name=<big>Orihalcum</big> | |||
|kanji=オリハルコン | |||
|description=A rare orb of unparalleled durability, it was long thought to be little more than a legend | |||
|effect=Temper into the [[Sword of Kings]] | |||
|price=N/A | |||
|location=[[Damdara]] stables | |||
}} | |||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
Orichalcum is an ingredient of the alchemization items such as the [[Sage's stone]], [[Meteorite Bracer]], [[Metal king shield]], [[Metal king armour]], [[Liquid metal sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]] and [[Goddess Ring]]. | Orichalcum is an ingredient of the alchemization items such as the [[Sage's stone]], [[Meteorite Bracer]], [[Metal king shield]], [[Metal king armour]], [[Liquid metal sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]] and [[Goddess Ring]]. | ||
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Game description:'' A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it!'' | Game description:'' A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it!'' | ||
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==={{DQ11}}=== | ==={{DQ11}}=== | ||
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==={{DQSwords}}=== | ==={{DQSwords}}=== | ||
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==={{DQTAoD}}=== | |||
Orichalcum is a extremely rare and durable metal, said to be created by the gods. Objects crafted from orichalcum include the Demon Dragon Blade (wielded by the Dragon Knight), the Sword of Champions (initially a tournament prize, but stolen and wielded by Hadlar), and the Crown of Champions (gifted to Dai at the start of the series). The Crown is eventually melted down to serve as raw materials for Dai's personal weapon, the Sword of Dai. | |||
Demon King Vearn also owns a set of orichalcum chess pieces, five of which (a pawn, knight, rook, bishop and queen) are animated by Hadlar to create a group of powerful warriors known as the Hadlar Royal Guard. Later Vearn also animates the king piece as a minor antagonist, served by mindless golems created from the remaining pawns. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Orichalcum comes from Greek mythology, specifically Plato's tales of the fabled Atlantis. The original word, ''Oreichalkos'', translates directly to "mountain copper", though the material is said to have been several times more durable. It's value was second only to gold, and it was used in the construction of sacred temples and government buildings. | *Orichalcum comes from Greek mythology, specifically Plato's tales of the fabled Atlantis. The original word, ''Oreichalkos'', translates directly to "mountain copper", though the material is said to have been several times more durable. It's value was second only to gold, and it was used in the construction of sacred temples and government buildings. | ||
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{{DQXI}} | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake items]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII alchemy ingredients]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VIII alchemy ingredients]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Swords items]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Swords items]] | ||