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-'''Orichalcum''' is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series.  It is a special metallic substance that is very rare and precious.  It 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]].
+{{Item
+|title = ''Orichalcum''
+|image =[[Image:Orichalcum.png|center|180px]]
+|japanese = オリハルコン
+|romaji=Oriharukon
+|names = Oricon
+|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 =
+|sell =
+|effect = Used to create powerful weapons or armor.
+}}
-==Dragon Quest IX==
+'''Orichalcum''' is a key recurring item in the series starting from {{Dragon Quest III}}.
-In [[Dragon Quest IX]], orichalcum is a key ingredient in many high level [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX|alchemy recipes]]. It can be acquired in treasure chests of [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|rank 9 and 10]] in treasure map grottos. It can also be purchased for 15 [[mini medal]]s a piece from [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] after completing his initial requirement for medals collected. A lump of it can also be found inside a red chest in the cave on the lonely coast, and another near apus major's throne in a red chest.
-Game description: A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it!
+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==
+==={{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}}.
+==={{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}}===
+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]].
+The almighty azure alloy can be found in the [[Godbird's Eyrie]] (light world), the [[Black Citadel]], automatically dropped by [[Ruin]], exchanged for 83 [[Mini medal]]s, and found a chest in the post-game Heavenly Dais. Additionally, monsters [[Metal king slime]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) and [[Pandora's box]] ({{fraction|1|128}}). Using [[Yangus]]' ''Stainless Steal Sickle'' with the [[Skull helm]] will help against the latter, but will lower the acquirement rate to {{fraction|1|256}}. In the {{3DS}} version, three more pieces of orichalcum can be obtained; one by filling out the Munchie card in [[Cameron's Codex]], another in the [[Altar of Wroth]], and one more in [[Memories Lane]].
+==={{DQ9}}===
+Orichalcum is again a crucial component in several [[List of alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX|alchemy recipes]]. It can be acquired in treasure chests of [[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|rank 9 and 10]] in treasure map grottos, found inside a red chest in the cave on the lonely coast, near Apus Major's throne in a red chest, purchased for 15 [[Mini medal]]s a piece from [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']] after completing the standard reward list, and it can be dropped by a [[Gem slime]] ({{fraction|1|256}}) as well as [[Greygnarl|Greygnarl (Grotto)]] (5%).
+It is used to create:
+*Metal slime equipment
+*Liquid metal slime equipment
+*Metal king slime equipment
+*[[Erdrick Equipment]]
+*[[Orichalcum claws]]
+*[[Orichalcudgel]]
+*[[Sage's stone]]
+Game description:'' A highly prized mineral of magnificent hardness. Alchemise it!''
+==={{DQ10}}===
+{{Stub}}
+==={{DQ11}}===
+Orichalcum is a plot item in this game, required to forge the [[Sword of Light]]. It can be obtained in the [[Battleground]], specifically in the area labeled "Overlooked Cavern" on the map. The orichalcum is one of the three items the party needs to forge the Sword of Light (the other two being the [[Forging Hammer]] and [[Crucible key]]). Finding it also triggers a humorous cutscene in which [[Erik]] gets overexcited about its value.
+{{spoiler|start}}
+In Act 3, it is also possible to obtain smaller chunks of Orichalcum as ingredients for certain late-game [[Fun-Size Forge]] recipes. These can be collected from sparkly spots behind a door in the Battleground locked with the [[Ultimate Key]]. It is necessary to give one of these chunks to the blacksmith in [[Hotto]] in order for him to forge the [[Sword of Kings]].
+The important lump of orichalcum from Act 2 can also be regained in Act 3, by looking in the same spot as before, although no cutscene triggers. This is needed to reforge the [[Sword of Light]] in Act 3. Both the [[Sword of Light]] and [[Sword of Kings]] are needed if the player wishes to forge the optional but very powerful [[Supreme Sword of Light]]. In {{Dragon Quest XI S}}, this more important lump is called ''rarefied'' orichalcum, probably to differentiate it from the less important chunks available in Act 3.
+{{spoiler|end}}
+==={{DQHRS}}===
+Orichalcum is used as ammunition for the [[Schleiman tank|Schleiman Tank]], and may be used in alchemy to create other ammunition, such as the [[Orichalcum slime]].
+==={{DQSwords}}===
 {{stub}}
+==={{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==
+*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.
+{{DQIII}}
+{{DQIIIHD}}
+{{DQXI}}
+[[Category:Greek mythology]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III items]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake items]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII items]]
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII alchemy ingredients]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX items]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest IX alchemy ingredients]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest Swords items]]