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{{Character
|Name=Hardie
|Name=Hardie
|Game={{DQ4}}
|Game={{Dragon Quest IV}}
|Image=[[File:Hardie.png|250px]]
|Image=[[File:Hardie.png|250px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4strom-sprite-NES.gif]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4strom-sprite-NES.gif]]
|Japanese name={{tt|スコット|Scott}}
|Japanese name={{tt|スコット|Scott}}
|Roumaji=sukotto
|Roumaji=Sukotto
|Title=
|Old=[[Strom]]
|Class=Guardsman ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)<br>Bodyguard (Remakes)
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|Race=Human
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'''Hardie''' (Strom in the [[NES]] version) is a temporary party member in {{DQ4}}.  
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Really? You'll employ me? That's great. Right, well, I'll be your faithful servant wherever you go!'''''|source=Hardie, after being recruited|console=[[Nintendo DS]], [[Cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=A3AB47}}
'''Hardie''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a temporary party member in {{DQ4}}. A man of considerable strength, he offers his bodyguard services to aspiring [[merchant]]s in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|third chapter]].
 
==Appearance and personality==
In his original appearance, Hardie wears a light orange breastplate with a blue cape attached, shoulder pads and pteruges. Purple tights cover him up to his waistline with leather boots covering his feet. He wears white gloves and a horned helmet embellished with a blue jewel, from where a white coif covers his neck. He has blue hair, a mustache and is depicted wielding a saber.
 
His redesign in the subsequent remakes now depicts him donning a yellow surcoat with the image of an orange unequal cross. Orange tights cover his entire body. He wears purple and white boots, white gloves and an orange, grey-rimmed helmet. He has brown hair, a full beard and thin mustache, and is depicted wielding an iron broadsword.
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
==={{DQ4}}===
Hardie is first encountered by [[Torneko]] during Chapter 3 in front of the church in [[Endor]], where he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 [[gold coins]], he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to having a fear of dogs, however, he won't join if Torneko has [[Fido]] with him. After Chapter 3 has ended, he is no longer recruitable.
{{spoiler|start}}Hardie is first in {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} by [[Alena]] and her party in front of [[Endor]]'s [[church]].  He tells her about people from various locations attending [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]] and later congratulates the [[Zamoksva]] Princess on her victory.
 
During {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 [[gold]] coins, he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to disliking dogs, he won't join if Torneko has [[Fido]] with him. After {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} has ended, he is no longer recruitable.


In Chapter 5, his fortune is told to him by [[Meena]] just before the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the church in Endor for the remainder of the game.
In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, Hardie's fortune is told to him by [[Meena Mahabala]] just before the {{Hero 4}} arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the [[church]] in [[Endor]] for the remainder of the game.{{spoiler|end}}


===Stats===
====Stats====
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| Level || Unknown
| Level || Unknown
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|-
| HP || 82
| {{HP}} || 82
|-
|-
| MP || 0
| {{MP}} || 0
|-
|-
| Strength || 30
| {{Strength}} || 30
|-
|-
| Agility || 15 (8 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| {{Agility}} || 15 (8 in the {{NES}} version)
|-
|-
| Resilience || 7 (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| {{Resilience}} || 7 (Not listed in the {{NES}} version)
|-
|-
| Wisdom || 8  (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| {{Wisdom}} || 8  (Not listed in the {{NES}} version)
|-
|-
| Luck || 10  (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| {{Luck}} || 10  (Not listed in the {{NES}} version)
|-
|-
| Attack || 58
| {{Attack}} || 58
|-
|-
| Defence || 29 (33 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| {{Defence}} || 29 (33 in the {{NES}} version)
|-
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Iron lance]], [[Chain mail]] ([[Bronze armour]]<br>in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version), [[Leather shield]]
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Iron lance]], [[Chain mail]] ([[Bronze armour]]<br>in the {{NES}} version), [[Leather shield]]
|}
 
====Selected quotes====
<center><small>Main article: [[Dragon Quest IV Transcript]]</center></small>
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Oh, but I don't like dogs.
 
I'll only do it if the dog goes. Can't you take it back where it came from?|source= Hardie, in [[Endor]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=60000 gold coins... That's not to be sniffed at. Any idea how you're going to spend it?
 
I mean, you could always hire me for 750 days. Go on, please...|source= Hardie, in [[Endor]]|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=I'll stick with you through thick and thin. Until my time's up, that is. Then I'll be scarpering sharpish.|source= Hardie|console=[[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
|}


==In Other Languages==
==Other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Manolo|es-meaning=Dimunitive of the name ''Manuel''
|es=Manolo|es-meaning=Dimunitive of the name ''Manuel''
}}
}}
==Trivia==
He alongside other hireable member [[Laurel]] names are in reference to the 20th century comedy duo [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_and_Hardy Laurel and Hardy]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:HardieFamicom.png|Famicom art
HardieFamicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
Image:LitD_Hardie.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel
LitD_Hardie.png|''Legend in the Dark'' novel.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
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{{DQIV}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV temporary party members]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV temporary party members]]

Latest revision as of 21:03, 29 January 2022

Hardie
Dragon Quest IV
Hardie.png
Sprite(s) Dq4strom-sprite-NES.gif
Japanese name スコット
Romaji Sukotto
Old localization Strom
Title Guardsman (NES version)
Bodyguard (Remakes)
Race Human

"Really? You'll employ me? That's great. Right, well, I'll be your faithful servant wherever you go!"

—Hardie, after being recruited (Nintendo DS, Cell phone)

Hardie is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a temporary party member in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. A man of considerable strength, he offers his bodyguard services to aspiring merchants in the third chapter.

Appearance and personality[edit]

In his original appearance, Hardie wears a light orange breastplate with a blue cape attached, shoulder pads and pteruges. Purple tights cover him up to his waistline with leather boots covering his feet. He wears white gloves and a horned helmet embellished with a blue jewel, from where a white coif covers his neck. He has blue hair, a mustache and is depicted wielding a saber.

His redesign in the subsequent remakes now depicts him donning a yellow surcoat with the image of an orange unequal cross. Orange tights cover his entire body. He wears purple and white boots, white gloves and an orange, grey-rimmed helmet. He has brown hair, a full beard and thin mustache, and is depicted wielding an iron broadsword.

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Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

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Hardie is first in Chapter 2 by Alena and her party in front of Endor's church. He tells her about people from various locations attending Tournament and later congratulates the Zamoksva Princess on her victory.

During Chapter 3 he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 gold coins, he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to disliking dogs, he won't join if Torneko has Fido with him. After Chapter 3 has ended, he is no longer recruitable.

In Chapter 5, Hardie's fortune is told to him by Meena Mahabala just before the Hero arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the church in Endor for the remainder of the game.

Stats[edit]

Attribute Stats
Level Unknown
HP 82
MP 0
Strength 30
Agility 15 (8 in the NES version)
Resilience 7 (Not listed in the NES version)
Wisdom 8 (Not listed in the NES version)
Luck 10 (Not listed in the NES version)
Attack 58
Defence 29 (33 in the NES version)
Initial gear Iron lance, Chain mail (Bronze armour
in the NES version), Leather shield

Selected quotes[edit]

Main article: Dragon Quest IV Transcript
Quote

"Oh, but I don't like dogs.

I'll only do it if the dog goes. Can't you take it back where it came from?"

Hardie, in Endor (Cell phone)

Quote

"60000 gold coins... That's not to be sniffed at. Any idea how you're going to spend it?

I mean, you could always hire me for 750 days. Go on, please..."

Hardie, in Endor (Cell phone)

Quote

"I'll stick with you through thick and thin. Until my time's up, that is. Then I'll be scarpering sharpish."

Hardie (Cell phone)

Other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolManoloDimunitive of the name Manuel

Trivia[edit]

He alongside other hireable member Laurel names are in reference to the 20th century comedy duo Laurel and Hardy

Gallery[edit]

  • Famicom art.

  • Legend in the Dark novel.

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