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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|Name=Medal King | |Name=Medal King | ||
|Game= | |Game={{Dragon Quest IV}} | ||
|Image=[[Image:DQVI_Medal_King.png|center|260px]] | |Image=[[Image:DQVI_Medal_King.png|center|260px]] | ||
|Sprite= | |Sprite= | ||
|Japanese name= | |Japanese name=メダル王 | ||
|Roumaji= | |Roumaji={{tt|Medaru ō|Medal king}} | ||
|Title=King | |Title=King | ||
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The '''Medal King''' is a recurring non-player character in the | The '''Medal King''' is a recurring non-player character in the {{DQSeries}} with whom the player can exchange [[mini medal]]s for various prizes. He first appeared in {{Dragon Quest IV}}, and similar characters have appeared in all subsequent main series games and been added to some remakes of the earlier titles. Medal King-like characters also appear in many side-series games. Early on, he was simply referred to as the 'Medal King', or 'King who collects [[Mini medal|small medals]]'. However, in later games and remakes, each king is usually given a specific name. Some later versions are not actually [[List_of_Monarchs_in_Dragon_Quest|kings]], and a few are even friendly {{MFamilies}}s. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Medal King, who goes by the name of '''Minikin''' in the modern English localization of {{IV}}, made his first appearance in this game. In the remakes, one of the inhabitants of [[Pioneer Town]] claims to be his wife. He inhabits [[Medal King's Palace|Minikin's Dominion]], found on an island in the north-eastern corner of the map. | |||
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The Medal King was given the name '''Dominicus''' in the modern English localization of this game. He inhabits [[Dominicus' Dominion]], found on a lone island at the south of the world map. | |||
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The Medal King '''Medford''' is sealed away in the [[Isle o' Smiles]] by the Dread Fiend [[Jamiras]]. When he is saved by the player, he will inform them that he'll be waiting at [[Medford's Manor]] (found west of [[Haggleton]] in the [[Upper World]]). | |||
==={{DQ7}}=== | |||
The Medal King (known as '''Maximo''' in the modern English localization) was given his own unique sprite in the original [[Sony PlayStation]] version, making it the first time a Medal King had his own unique graphic in the series. He inhabits [[Medal King's Palace|King Maximo's Mansion]], found in the present day [[Wetlock]] region after saving [[Wetlock]] in the past. | |||
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The Medal King '''Maximillian''' resides in [[Princess Minnie's Castle]]. However, unlike in other {{Main Series}} games, he does not collect the [[Mini medal]]s, as he is very ill. In his stead, Princess [[Minnie]] collects the [[Mini medal]]s. | |||
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The Medal King technically does not appear in this game - but a very similar character appears, named [[Cap'n Max Meddlin']], who takes on the same role. | |||
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While the Medal King does not make a physical appearance, he is a character intrinsically linked to [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]]. According to one of the books in the school's library, l'Académie was founded by a nameless mini medal-obsessed king from a distant land, who wished that his daughter would grow up loving them as much as he. Furthermore, according to a nearby slime, the shambled hut hidden under the well in the garden is the restive residence of a monarch similarly inclined (though considering how long monsters, including slimes, live its possible that this king and the founder are one and the same). Nowadays, many of the students of the Académie doubt the veracity of the story behind the founding of the school. | |||
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Mini medal prizes are distributed by a [[Sugarstar slime]] in the [[Maulosseum]]. | |||
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The Mini Medal Swap Shop in [[Boughborough]] is run by the mysterious Monsieur Medaille, who is absolutely not [[King Withers]] in a flimsy disguise. | |||
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[[Minimoggie]], a friendly [[Jailcat]], exchanges prizes for mini medals in his cave dwelling in [[Avalonia]]. While not actually a king, he does wear a crown. | |||
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The Medal King '''Flaminio''' can be found onboard the Stonecloud. He will reward the player with different items in exchange for [[mini medal]]s, ranging from rare pieces of weapons and armour that cannot be found anywhere else, alchemy ingredients, and accessory recipes for the [[Alchemy Pot]]. | |||
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The humongous [[platypunk]] Maxi Malone collects mini medals at his shop in [[Accordia]]. The mini medal exchange does not open until the player has returned from recruiting [[Meena]] and [[Maya]] in [[Ingenia]]. | |||
==={{DQTact}}=== | |||
A [[Jailcat]] by the name of King '''Maximog''' serves as the Medal King in this game. As in the main series, Maximog will reward the player for turning medals in to him. | |||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Medal King's Palace]] | *[[Medal King's Palace]] | ||
* [[Mini medal|Mini medals]] | *[[Mini medal|Mini medals]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
MedalKing.png|{{Dragon Quest IV}}. | |||
DQVII_Medal_King.png|{{Dragon Quest VII}}. | |||
DQH King Flaminio.jpg|King Flaminio in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}. | |||
DQT King Maximog.png|King Maximog in {{Tact}}. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Recurring elements]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:28, 22 October 2026
| Medal King | |
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| Japanese name | メダル王 |
| Romaji | Medaru ō |
| Title | King |
| Race | Human |
The Medal King is a recurring non-player character in the Dragon Quest series with whom the player can exchange mini medals for various prizes. He first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, and similar characters have appeared in all subsequent main series games and been added to some remakes of the earlier titles. Medal King-like characters also appear in many side-series games. Early on, he was simply referred to as the 'Medal King', or 'King who collects small medals'. However, in later games and remakes, each king is usually given a specific name. Some later versions are not actually kings, and a few are even friendly monsters.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]
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Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]
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Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
The Medal King, who goes by the name of Minikin in the modern English localization of IV, made his first appearance in this game. In the remakes, one of the inhabitants of Pioneer Town claims to be his wife. He inhabits Minikin's Dominion, found on an island in the north-eastern corner of the map.
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
The Medal King was given the name Dominicus in the modern English localization of this game. He inhabits Dominicus' Dominion, found on a lone island at the south of the world map.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
The Medal King Medford is sealed away in the Isle o' Smiles by the Dread Fiend Jamiras. When he is saved by the player, he will inform them that he'll be waiting at Medford's Manor (found west of Haggleton in the Upper World).
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
The Medal King (known as Maximo in the modern English localization) was given his own unique sprite in the original Sony PlayStation version, making it the first time a Medal King had his own unique graphic in the series. He inhabits King Maximo's Mansion, found in the present day Wetlock region after saving Wetlock in the past.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
The Medal King Maximillian resides in Princess Minnie's Castle. However, unlike in other Dragon Quest games, he does not collect the Mini medals, as he is very ill. In his stead, Princess Minnie collects the Mini medals.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
The Medal King technically does not appear in this game - but a very similar character appears, named Cap'n Max Meddlin', who takes on the same role.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
While the Medal King does not make a physical appearance, he is a character intrinsically linked to L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles. According to one of the books in the school's library, l'Académie was founded by a nameless mini medal-obsessed king from a distant land, who wished that his daughter would grow up loving them as much as he. Furthermore, according to a nearby slime, the shambled hut hidden under the well in the garden is the restive residence of a monarch similarly inclined (though considering how long monsters, including slimes, live its possible that this king and the founder are one and the same). Nowadays, many of the students of the Académie doubt the veracity of the story behind the founding of the school.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
Mini medal prizes are distributed by a Sugarstar slime in the Maulosseum.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World[edit]
The Mini Medal Swap Shop in Boughborough is run by the mysterious Monsieur Medaille, who is absolutely not King Withers in a flimsy disguise.
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]
Minimoggie, a friendly Jailcat, exchanges prizes for mini medals in his cave dwelling in Avalonia. While not actually a king, he does wear a crown.
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]
The Medal King Flaminio can be found onboard the Stonecloud. He will reward the player with different items in exchange for mini medals, ranging from rare pieces of weapons and armour that cannot be found anywhere else, alchemy ingredients, and accessory recipes for the Alchemy Pot.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]
The humongous platypunk Maxi Malone collects mini medals at his shop in Accordia. The mini medal exchange does not open until the player has returned from recruiting Meena and Maya in Ingenia.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
A Jailcat by the name of King Maximog serves as the Medal King in this game. As in the main series, Maximog will reward the player for turning medals in to him.
Related articles[edit]
Gallery[edit]
King Flaminio in Dragon Quest Heroes.
King Maximog in Tact.
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