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[[File:DQ III Android Erdrick's Emblem.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Erdrick's Emblem from the ending of {{III}} on the [[Cell phone]] version.]] | [[File:DQ III Android Erdrick's Emblem.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Erdrick's Emblem from the ending of {{III}} on the [[Cell phone]] version.]] | ||
'''Erdrick''' (ロト, ''Roto'') is a recurring title awarded to legendary heroes from the {{Main Series}} series, and specifically the | '''Erdrick''' (ロト, ''Roto'') is a recurring title awarded to legendary heroes from the {{Main Series}} series, and specifically the main characters of {{Dragon Quest III}}, the ''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes]]'', and {{XI}}. The first three {{Main Series}} games are called the "[[Erdrick Trilogy]]", as each relate to the character of Erdrick in some way. Although they do not appear in {{I}} or {{II}}, Erdrick is mentioned heavily in the game dialog and many items bear their name. | ||
The name Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main {{Main Series}} games, as well as some spin-offs. Due to the name being exclusively used in association with the protagonist of {{III}} for several decades, the title was treated as the character's name by both fans and media. With the arrival of {{XI}}, this connection has steadily lessened and the term Erdrick has become a title of status independent of any particular character. | The name Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main {{Main Series}} games, as well as some spin-offs. Due to the name being exclusively used in association with the protagonist of {{III}} for several decades, the title was treated as the character's name by both fans and media. With the arrival of {{XI}}, this connection has steadily lessened and the term Erdrick has become a title of status independent of any particular character. | ||
For the | For the four characters who received this title, see: | ||
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] | *[[Hero (Dragon Quest)]] | ||
*[[Prince of Midenhall]] | |||
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)]] | *[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)]] | ||
*[[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)]] | *[[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)]] | ||
==Origins of Title== | ==Origins of Title== | ||
At the end of {{III}} the [[King of Alefgard]] bestows upon the {{Hero 3}} '''''the Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies that there have been several Erdricks throughout history. The {{Hero 3}} is referred to by this title in all references outside of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | At the end of {{III}} the [[King of Alefgard]] bestows upon the {{Hero 3}} '''''the Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies that there have been several Erdricks throughout history. In the original versions of the game, it is said to mean "dwelling-land" in an undisclosed ancient language. The {{Hero 3}} is referred to by this title in all references outside of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
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. | 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, Calasmos 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." | 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 HD-2D Remake of '' | In the [[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|HD-2D Remake of ''II'']], the Hero of {{DQ}} is implied to have received the title from [[King Lorik|King Lorik XVI]], and he is referred to as such in ''II HD''. His legend is conflated with that of his ancestor by most characters in ''II HD'', reflecting the immense span of time the eighteen-generation story takes place over. {{spoiler|start}}At the end of the game, the [[King of Midenhall]] declares the [[Prince of Midenhall]] to be a new Erdrick.{{spoiler|end}} | ||
In Saori Kumi's three part novel series ''Senrei [[Rubiss]] Densetsu'' (精霊ルビス伝説), the title of Erdrick is revealed to be the birth name of the Goddess' half-human lover Diaruto Kentoropige. Diaruto would embrace his human name over the course of the series and would take up that name throughout his reincarnations, thus spreading disconnected legends of an incredible hero throughout the centuries until the people of [[Alefgard]] came to recognize it as a title reserved for the greatest of heroes. | In Saori Kumi's three part novel series ''Senrei [[Rubiss]] Densetsu'' (精霊ルビス伝説), the title of Erdrick is revealed to be the birth name of the Goddess' half-human lover Diaruto Kentoropige. Diaruto would embrace his human name over the course of the series and would take up that name throughout his reincarnations, thus spreading disconnected legends of an incredible hero throughout the centuries until the people of [[Alefgard]] came to recognize it as a title reserved for the greatest of heroes. | ||
==Localization history== | ==Localization history== | ||
Erdrick is a term invented for the North American release of the original trilogy. In the original Japanese version games Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto'''--this is written in runes on the shield bearing the name in official art. | Erdrick is a term invented for the North American release of the original trilogy. In the original Japanese version games Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto'''--this is written in runes on the shield bearing the name in official art. An equally valid romanization of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released {{Dragon Quest}}, {{II}} and {{III}} on the {{Game Boy Color}}. This was done due to the space constraints of the [[Game Boy]]'s screen, with the "L" being chosen because Japanese doesn't distinguish L from R (similarly, [[Gwaelin|"Rora"]] was localized as "Lora"). The Japanese ''r'' sound is not exactly equivalent to English ''r'', nor to ''l'', but an English speaker may hear it as either sound. | ||
When {{DQ9}} was released in North America and Europe, the name Erdrick was once again used to refer to the legendary {{Hero 3}} of {{Dragon Quest III}}, effectively returning to the original English localization from the {{NES}} era. | When {{DQ9}} was released in North America and Europe, the name Erdrick was once again used to refer to the legendary {{Hero 3}} of {{Dragon Quest III}}, effectively returning to the original English localization from the {{NES}} era. | ||
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====[[Erdrick's Sword]]==== | ====[[Erdrick's Sword]]==== | ||
Also known as the Sword of Kings, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless. | Also known as the Sword of Kings, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless. | ||
=====[[Erdrick's Supreme Sword]]===== | |||
In the postgame of the {{DQ2HD}}, Erdrick's Sword is upgraded by the [[Dragonlord's great-grandson]] to Erdrick's Supreme Sword after you bring him the [[Sphere of Light]] and best him in combat. This is the most powerful sword in the game. | |||
====[[Erdrick's Armour]]==== | ====[[Erdrick's Armour]]==== | ||
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====[[Erdrick's Shield]]==== | ====[[Erdrick's Shield]]==== | ||
The [[Hero's Shield]] is the name found in {{III}}. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in {{II}}, as it does not exist in the original versions of {{I}}, though it is found in {{DQ1HD}}. | The [[Hero's Shield]] is the name found in {{III}}. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in {{II}}, as it does not exist in the original versions of {{I}}, though it is found in {{DQ1HD}}. | ||
=====[[Erdrick's Supreme Sword]]===== | |||
In the postgame of the {{DQ2HD}}, Erdrick's Shield is upgraded by the [[Dragonlord's great-grandson]] to Erdrick's Supreme Shield after you bring him the [[Sphere of Light]] and best him in combat. | |||
====[[Erdrick's Helmet]]==== | ====[[Erdrick's Helmet]]==== | ||