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{{LocationInfobox
{{LocationInfobox
|game = {{DQ}}
|game = {{Dragon Quest}}
|title = Dragonlord's Castle
|title = Dragonlord's Castle
|type= Castle
|type= Castle
|image = [[Image:DQB_Charlock_Castle.png|center|375px]]
|image = [[Image:DQB_Dragonlord_castle.png|center|300px]]
|caption = {{DQB}} screenshot
|caption = As seen in {{DQB}}'s Key Art
|japanese=竜王の城
|japanese=竜王の城
|romanji= Ryūō no Shiro
|romaji= {{tt|Ryūō no Shiro|Dragon King's Castle}}
|old=[[Charlock Castle]]
}}
}}
The '''Dragonlord's Castle''' (竜王の城 ''Ryūō no Shiro''), '''[[Charlock Castle]]''' in older localizations, is the name of the final dungeon in [[Dragon Quest (game)|''Dragon Quest'']] and the lair of [[Dragonlord|the eponymous lord]]. It is located in the central area of [[Alefgard]], across the sea to the southeast of [[Tantegel]].


It also appears as a dungeon in {{DQ2}}, but is not vital to the plot of the game. In {{DQ3}}, [[Zoma's Citadel]] is located in its place.
The '''Dragonlord's Castle''' (竜王の城 ''Ryūō no Shiro'') is the name of the final dungeon in {{Dragon Quest}} and the lair of [[Dragonlord|the eponymous lord]]. It is located in the central area of [[Alefgard]], across the sea to the southeast of [[Tantegel]].
 
It also appears as a dungeon in {{Dragon Quest II}}, but is not vital to the plot of the game. In {{Dragon Quest III}}, [[Zoma's Citadel]] is located in its place.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
==={{DQ}}===
Ruled by the [[Dragonlord]]. [[Erdrick Equipment#Erdrick's sword|Erdrick's sword]] is found here in the subterranean section.
Ruled by the [[Dragonlord]], who has hidden [[Erdrick's Sword]] in its subterranean depths to keep it from falling into the {{Hero 1}}'s hands.


====Monsters====
===={{Monster}}s====
*[[Blue dragon]]
*[[Blue dragon]]
*[[Cosmic chimaera]]
*[[Cosmic chimaera]]
*[[Green dragon]]
*[[Green dragon]]
*[[Knight Aberrant]]
*[[Knight aberrant]]
*[[Knight Abhorrent]]
*[[Knight abhorrent]]
*[[Stone golem]]
*[[Stone golem]]
*[[Tearwolf]]
*[[Tearwolf]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]
*[[Red dragon (Quadruped)|Dread dragon]]
*[[Dread dragon]]
 
====HD-2D Remake Monsters====
*[[Blue dragon]]
*[[Dragon zombie]]
*[[Dread dragon]]
*[[Eyelasher]]
*[[Great troll]]
*[[Knight abhorrent]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]]
*[[One-man army]]
*[[Tearwolf]]


==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
No great evil dwells here now, merely the [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]]. Once again, Erdrick's sword is located here in the same chest as it was 100 years ago.
No great evil dwells here now, merely the laid back [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson|grandson of the Dragonlord]]. Once again, [[Erdrick's Sword]] is located here in the same {{Chest}} as it was 100 years ago.


====Monsters (interior)====
===={{Monster}}s (interior)====
*[[Dragonfly]]
*[[Dragonfly]]
*[[Gremlin]]
*[[Gremlin]]
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*[[Sabrecat]]
*[[Sabrecat]]


====Nearby monsters (exterior)====
====Nearby {{MFamilies}}s (exterior)====
*[[Mean spirit|Sekerleton]]
*[[Mean spirit|Sekerleton]]
*[[Shaman]]
*[[Shaman]]
*[[Mud mannequin]]
*[[Mud mannequin]]
*[[Slime]]
*[[Slime]]


====Treasures====
====Treasures====
*151 {{Gold}}
*[[Chimaera wing]]
*[[Chimaera wing]]
*[[Full plate armour]]
*[[Full plate armour]]
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*[[Tombola ticket]]
*[[Tombola ticket]]
*World map
*World map
*151 [[Gold]] Coins


==={{DQ1HD}}===
The first floor of the castle matches the layout seen in ''Dragon Quest III HD'', though it has now fallen into sever disrepair over the centuries. The second floor takes inspiration from the Super Famicom version of ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'' in that several caves have been bored out of the castle walls. Sections that used to be frozen over are now filled with magma, matching the new owner, and a shortcut teleportal connecting the first and final floors can be activated once the player reaches the end.
[[Erdrick's sword]] is within the same infinite loop as in the Super Famicom version, and if Princess Gwaelin is brought along then she will state it was stolen from [[Cantlin]] by the monster [[Spiketail]] during his raid.
====Treasures====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:Sword of kings III HD icon.png|link=Sword of Kings]] || [[File:ICON-Mini medal III HD.png|link=List of mini medals in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake]] || [[File:ICON-Medicinal herb III HD.png|link=Medicinal herb]] || [[File:ICON-Prayer ring III HD.png|link=Prayer ring]] ||  [[File:ICON-Dieamend III HD.png|link=Dieamend]] || [[File:ICON-Chimaera wing III HD.png|link=Chimaera wing]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of wisdom III HD.png|link=Seed of wisdom]] || [[File:ICON-Frazzled feathers I & II HD.png|link=Frazzled feathers]] || [[File:ICON-Cower ring III HD icon.png|link=Cower ring]] || [[File:ICON-Wasteband I & II HD icon.png|link=Wasteband]] || [[File:ICON-Double-edged sword III HD icon.png|link=Double-edged sword]] ||  [[File:ICON-Hate mail III HD sprite.png|link=Hate mail]] || [[File:ICON-Hapless helm III HD icon.png|link=Hapless helm]]
|-
| x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1 || x1
|}
====Monsters====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[File:Blue dragon DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Blue dragon]] || [[File:Dragon zombie DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Dragon zombie]]  || [[File:Dread_dragon_DQ_III_HD_sprite.png|link=Dread dragon]]  ||  [[File:Eyelasher I & II HD sprite.png|link=Eyelasher]] ||  [[File:Great troll DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Great troll]] ||  [[File:Liquid metal slime DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Liquid metal slime]]  ||  [[File:One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png|link=One-man army]]  ||  [[File:Knight abhorrent I & II HD sprite.png|link=Knight abhorrent]] ||  [[File:Tearwolf I & II HD sprite.png|link=Tearwolf]]
|}
==={{DQ2HD}}===
It is now mandatory to visit the castle and retrieve the [[faded blade]] from the depths in order to undo the seal preventing access to the [[Shrine of Rain]]. The [[King of Tantegel (Dragon Quest II)|King of Tantegel]] advises players to pay a visit as well during the [[Scions of Erdrick]]'s arrival in [[Tantegel]]. The Dragonlord's great-grandson is more of a shut-in this time around, being aware of how humans see his infamous ancestor, but he becomes a more active ally of the Scions instead once they finish off the [[Midnight Manguini]] and [[Goyling]] that attempted to press him into joining the [[Children of Hargon]].
Much later, after the [[Sphere of Light]] has been obtained, the Dragonlord's great-grandson will challenge the Scions to a duel to test their mettle before they face the most dangerous foe of all.
====Treasures====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|[[File:ICON-Faded blade I & II HD sprite.png|link=Faded blade]] || [[File:ICON-Mini medal III HD.png|link=List of mini medals in Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake]] || [[File:ICON-Sage's stone III HD icon.png|link=Sage's stone]] || [[File:ICON-Magic water III HD sprite.png|link=Magic water]] || [[File:ICON-Prayer ring III HD.png|link=Prayer ring]] || [[File:ICON-Seed of agility III HD sprite.png|link=Seed of agility]] || [[File:ICON-Wasteband I & II HD icon.png|link=Wasteband]] || [[File:ICON-Battle fork III HD sprite.png|link=Battle fork]] || [[File:ICON-Dragon robe III HD icon.png|link=Dragon robe]] || [[File:ICON-Metal slime armour I & II HD icon.png|link=Metal slime armour]] || [[File:ICON-Zombie mail I & II HD sprite.png|link=Zombie mail]] || [[File:ICON-Ice shield III HD sprite.png|link=Ice shield]]
|}
There are also [[List of special scrolls in Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake|scrolls that teach Assassin's Stab & Kasap]], both of which require the [[thief's key]] to open.
====Monsters====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|  [[File:Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite.png|link=Dark skeleton]]  ||  [[File:Drohl diabolist I & II HD sprite.png|100px|link=Drohl diabolist]] || [[File:Green_dragon_DQ_III_HD_sprite.png|link=Green dragon]]  ||  [[File:Hocus chimaera DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Hocus chimaera]] || [[File:Hoodie DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Hoodie]] || [[File:Lethal armour DQ III HD sprite.png|link=Lethal armour]]  ||  [[File:Raving lunatick I & II HD sprite.png|link=Raving lunatick]] ||  [[File:Scarewolf I & II HD sprite.png|link=Scarewolf]] ||  [[File:Goyling I & II HD sprite.png|link=Goyling]] ||  [[File:Midnight manguini I & II HD sprite.png|link=Midnight manguini]]
|}


==={{DQB}}===
==={{DQB}}===
{{LocationInfobox
''Main Article: [[The Dragonlord’s Island]]''
|game = {{DQB}}
 
|title = Dragonlord's Castle
The [[Dragonlord]]'s Island is the final location in ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'', only accessible after obtaining the [[Rainbow Drop]].
|type= Castle
 
|image = [[File:Charlock castle builders.jpg|300px]]
The island is mostly covered in ash, rock and sand, and is full of strong enemies. The main point of interest is the [[Dragonlord]]'s Castle, a small dungeon where the final battle takes place.
|caption = Click for higher resolution
 
|japanese=
==={{DQTact}}===
|romanji=
The party first visits the castle in Chapter 4, Episode 4 of the game's limited ''Dragon Quest I'' event, accompanying a clueless Cosmic chimaera. A [[Dark skeleton]] becomes alarmed when it notices a [[human]] setting foot in the castle and attacks the party. After the battle, [[Mindini]] and [[Majellan]] come up with a plan to disguise the [[Hero (Dragon Quest Tact)|Master]] as a {{MFamilies}} by making them wear a suit of armour.
}}
The castle serves as the final dungeon in the game, where the hero must defeat The Dragonlord to undo the buidling-blocking curse laid upon the land.


====Raw materials====
In the next episode, the party are granted an audience with the [[Dragonlord]], who introduces himself and is surprised to see foreigners in his castle. Majellan explains the situation to him, but the [[Dragonlord]] states that he knows of no way to send them back home. As a reference to his question to the {{Hero 1}} in the original game, the [[Dragonlord]] makes an offer for the party to join him. Regardless of whatever choice the player makes, a fierce battle will ensue. After being defeated, he transforms into his True Form and challenges the party again to another battle. Defeating him suddenly opens a teleportal that allows the Orchesterrans to go back home.
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Broken branch|Broken branch]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Plumberry seedling|Plumberry seedling]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Pumice pieces|Pumice pieces]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Stone|Stone]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#White petals|White petals]]
====Raw materials requiring shovels====
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Blighted branch|Blighted branch]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Branch|Branch]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Grass|Grass]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Medicinal shrub|Medicinal shrub]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Milkblossom|Milkblossom]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Sandgrass|Sandgrass]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Shadowgrass|Shadowgrass]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Stalwort|Stalwort]]
*[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Water|Water]]
====Building materials====
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Ash|Ash]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Bloodstone|Bloodstone]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Chalk|Chalk]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Clay|Clay]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Earth|Earth]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Fortress battlement|Fortress battlement]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Fortress foundation|Fortress foundation]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Fortress wall|Fortress wall]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Obsidian|Obsidian]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Pebblestone|Pebblestone]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Plumberry lumber|Plumberry lumber]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Sand|Sand]]
*[[List of construction materials in Dragon Quest Builders#Sandstone|Sandstone]]
====Monsters====
*[[Cosmic chimaera]]
*[[Fightgeist]]
*[[Ghost]]
*[[Red dragon]]
*[[Rockbomb]]
*[[Rocky box slime]]
*[[She-slime]]
*[[Spitegeist]]
*[[Vis mager (Dragon Quest)|Vis mager]]


==={{Captain N}}===
==={{Captain N}}===
The castle appeared in the episode "Three Men & A Dragon" and was referred to as Castle Charlock.  Princess Lana & Mega Man entered it, as they were unaware of it being the home of the Dragonlord.  They ended up captured, and while in the dungeon, they encountered The Three Keepers of Power.
The castle appeared in the episode "Three Men & A Dragon" and was referred to as Castle Charlock.  Princess Lana & Mega Man entered it, as they were unaware of it being the home of the [[Dragonlord]].  They ended up captured, and while in the dungeon, they encountered The Three Keepers of Power.


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
===Hidden staircase===
===Hidden staircase===
The castle has a hidden staircase on the first floor which is the correct path to reach the innermost areas of the castle in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Dragon Quest III''. This staircase is referred to by various NPCs in both ''Dragon Quest'' and ''Dragon Quest III''. In order to find the stairs, the hero must search behind the thrones in the middle of the first floor. All other paths from the first floor lead to a [[Neverending Maze|neverending maze]].
The castle has a hidden staircase on the first floor which is the correct path to reach the innermost areas of the castle in both {{Dragon Quest}} and {{Dragon Quest III}}. This staircase is referred to by various {{NPC}}s in both {{I}} and {{III}}. In order to find the stairs, the [[Hero]] must search behind the thrones in the middle of the first floor. All other paths from the first floor lead to a [[Neverending Maze|neverending maze]].


==Remakes==
==Remakes==
In the remake of both ''Dragon Quest II'', the music used for the castle is the same as ''Dragon Quest'', whereas in the NES Version, the game's regular dungeon music was used.  The remake of ''III'' used the new BGM from The [[Baramos' Lair]].
In the remake of both {{Dragon Quest II}}, the music used for the castle is the same as {{Dragon Quest}}, whereas in the {{NES}} version, the game's regular dungeon music was used.  The remake of {{III}} (Sans the [[Cell phone]] and {{Switch}} versions) used the new BGM from The [[Baramos' Lair]].


Another addition to the remake of ''Dragon Quest II'' is the throne room being present as it was with the first game, albeit in ruins.
Another addition to the remake of {{Dragon Quest II}} is the throne room being present as it was with the first game, albeit in ruins.


==Gallery==
==Maps & Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Charlock_Castle.png|Official art
Dragonlord's castle I & II HD concept art.jpg|HD concept art
Image:Castle Charlock in Captain N.jpg|Castle Charlock in ''Captain N: The Game Master''.
DQ NES Charlock Castle.png|Dragonlord's Castle in {{Dragon Warrior}}. ({{NES}})
</gallery></center>
DQ SFC Charlock Castle.png|Dragonlord's Castle in {{Dragon Quest}}. ({{SFC}})
 
DQ II NES Charlock Castle.png|Dragonlord Grandson's Castle in {{Dragon Warrior II}}. ({{NES}})
==Maps==
DQ II SFC Dragonlord's Castle.png|Dragonlord Grandson's Castle in {{Dragon Quest II}}. ({{SFC}})
<center><gallery>
Charlock_Castle.png|Official art.
Image:DQ NES Charlock Castle.png|Dragonlord's Castle in ''Dragon Quest'' (NES)
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle Entrance.jpg|Dragonlord's Castle from {{I}}. ([[Cell phone]])
File:DQ1-SNES-CHARLOCK-MAP.png|Dragonlord's Castle in ''Dragon Quest'' (SNES)
Dragonlord's Castle 1B map I HD2D.png|''Dragon Quest I & II HD'' map
Image:DQ II NES Charlock Castle.png|Dragonlord Grandson's Castle in ''Dragon Quest II'' (NES)
Dragonlord's Castle 2B map I HD2D.png
Dragonlord's Castle 3B map I HD2D.png
Dragonlord's Castle 4B map I HD2D.png
Dragonlord's Castle 5B map I HD2D.png
Dragonlord's Castle 6B map I HD2D.png
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 1jpg|
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 2.jpg|
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 3.jpg|
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 4.jpg|
DQ Android Dragonlord's Castle 5.jpg|
DQ II Android Dragonlord's Castle Entrance.jpg|Dragonlord's Castle from {{II}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ II Android Dragonlord's Castle 2.jpg|
DQ II Android Dragonlord's Castle 3.jpg|[[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]]. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Dragonlord Introduction.jpg|The Dragonlord introducing himself in {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Dragonlords Offer.jpg|right|The Dragonlord makes an offer to the party. ([[Cell phone]])
DQT Dragonlords Castle BG.png|The castle background. ([[Cell phone]])
Castle Charlock in Captain N.jpg|Castle Charlock in {{Captain N}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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