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'''Celestrian''' is a race of angelic protectors who live high above the world [[Protectorate]], in the [[Observatory]]. Their duty is to protect their assigned village. They cannot be seen by normal | '''Celestrian''' is a race of angelic protectors who live high above the world [[Protectorate]], in the [[Observatory]]. Their duty is to protect their assigned village. They cannot be seen by normal [[human]]s, however, normal animals like dogs can. Celestrians can see ghosts and spirits. | ||
The {{Hero 9}} of {{DQ9}} is a Celestrian who falls to world below and becomes a mortal, thus losing their wings and halo. Celestrians guard the people below in return for [[Benevolessence]] which is needed for the [[Yggdrasil]] Tree to blossom. Celestrians were created by the Almighty One to help his daughter [[Celestria]], prove mortals have goodness in there hearts. The Celestrians believe that once the [[Fygg]]s bloom, the [[Starflight Express]] will come take them to [[Realm of the Almighty]]. | |||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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==Named Celestrians== | ==Named Celestrians== | ||
All English names of the '''Celestrians''' (except | All English names of the '''Celestrians''' (except The {{Hero 9}}) uses a name of a [[wikipedia:Constellation|constellation]] that symbolize a bird. | ||
* | *The {{Hero 9}} | ||
* [[Apus Major]] (bird of paradise) | *[[Apus Major]] (bird of paradise) | ||
* [[Aquila]] (eagle) | *[[Aquila]] (eagle) | ||
* [[Columba]] (dove) | *[[Columba]] (dove) | ||
* [[Corvus]] (raven) | *[[Corvus]] (raven) | ||
* [[Pavo]] (peacock) | *[[List of characters in Dragon Quest IX#Pavo|Pavo]] (peacock) | ||
Some Celestrians are only mentioned by name on their Guardian statues, such as: | |||
*The Guardians of [[Stornway]], Tucana (Toucan) and Cygnus (Swan). | |||
*The Guardian of [[Gleeba]], Vultur (Vulture). | |||
*The Guardian of [[Swinedimples Academy]], Noctua (Owl). | |||
Several Guardian statues do not elucidate the name of the corresponding Celestrian. Some of these statues are worn (like those in [[Zere]] and [[Wormwood Creek]]), but others simply do not list the name of the Guardian. The statues in [[Coffinwell]] and [[Bloomingdale]] are among the latter. Additionally, there are three statues in the [[Realm of the Almighty]] that are inscribed with the text "Celestial Sentinel." | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* After [[Corvus]] was defeated, most Celestrians are turned into stars and rise to sky; however, [[Pavo]] stays in [[Quester's Rest]] and continues to provide services for the player. | *After [[Corvus]] was defeated, most Celestrians are turned into stars and rise to sky; however, [[List of characters in Dragon Quest IX#Pavo|Pavo]] stays in [[Quester's Rest]] and continues to provide services for the player. | ||
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{{DQIX}} | {{DQIX}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IX]] | ||
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