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Attempting to name the {{Hero 3}} "Erdrick" in {{III}} for the {{NES}} will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the {{Hero 3}} being named "Erdrick ". The same restriction applies in the Japanese versions for Roto as well, both in kanji and hiragana. | Attempting to name the {{Hero 3}} "Erdrick" in {{III}} for the {{NES}} will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the {{Hero 3}} being named "Erdrick ". The same restriction applies in the Japanese versions for Roto as well, both in kanji and hiragana. | ||
In the ending sequence of {{XI}}, the {{Luminary}} is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of [[Erdrea]] from [[Calasmos]]. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of {{III}} and {{XI}} (if any) is up to player interpretation. However, | In the ending sequence of {{XI}}, the {{Luminary}} is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of [[Erdrea]] from [[Calasmos]]. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of {{III}} and {{XI}} (if any) is up to player interpretation. However, in the true ending of the {{DQ2HD}}, it is implied that {{spoiler|start}}[[Hargon]] was possessed by Calasmos during his moment of despair after the [[Dragon Queen]]'s death, and went on to orchestrate the [[Dragonlord|Dragonlord's]] rise. After Hargon died, he then possessed [[Malroth]] to become [[Malwrath]], the true final boss.{{spoiler|end}} | ||
In the real-world Old English language, the word "eard" means "world," while "-ric" is a common suffix for names translating to "ruler." Thus, "Erdrick" can be said to mean "ruler of the world." The [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD-2D remake of ''III'']] cites this same etymology in place of the original "dwelling land" reference. | In the real-world Old English language, the word "eard" means "world," while "-ric" is a common suffix for names translating to "ruler." Thus, "Erdrick" can be said to mean "ruler of the world." The [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD-2D remake of ''III'']] cites this same etymology in place of the original "dwelling land" reference. | ||