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'''Queen Ferz''' is a giant purple cyclops boss, a master of hypnosis and a member of the [[Order of Zugzwang]] in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]''. She is encountered at [[Crocodilopolis]], posing as the Hero's mother, [[Madalena]].
'''Queen Ferz''' is a giant purple cyclops boss, a master of hypnosis and a member of the [[Order of Zugzwang]] in {{DQ5}}.


==Story==
She is encountered at [[Crocodilopolis]], posing as the {{Hero 5}}'s mother, [[Madalena]].
Queen Ferz is first seen when [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|the Hero]] and his team begin the siege of Crocodilopolis, which happens to be near the time of its completion. She is disguised as [[Madalena]] and appears to be giving a ceremonial speech to the slaves, who are all under mind-control, while also guarding the statue of the Hero's wife.


As Madalena, Ferz will attempt to persuade the Hero to swear loyalty to the Order. The Hero must refuse to do so; otherwise he and his party will be [[Cursed|cursed]] before engaging the imposter in battle.
==Characteristics==
Queen Ferz is first seen when the {{Hero 5}} and his team begin the siege of Crocodilopolis, which happens to be near the time of its completion. She is disguised as [[Madalena]] and appears to be giving a ceremonial speech to the slaves, who are all under mind-control, while also guarding the statue of the Hero's wife.  


==Personality and traits==
Despite being a pallet-swap of dim monsters like [[Gigantes]] and [[Atlas]], Ferz is deceptively intelligent and cunning. Before engaging the Hero in battle, Ferz will give a convincing act as the Hero's mother. If the Hero fails to see through the ruse, this will enable Ferz to inflict a curse on the Hero's party, thus giving her an advantage in their battle. Another difference between her physical-based counterparts is that she has a great degree of magical capability, both in battle and for enthralling the minds of others: Ferz had the capability to single-handedly brainwash an entire legion of slaves. In addition, Ferz has enough magical capability to maintain [[Morph]] for an extended period.
Despite being a pallet-swap of monsters like [[Gigantes]] and [[Atlas]], Ferz is deceptively intelligent and cunning. Before engaging the Hero in battle, Ferz will give a convincing act as the Hero's mother. If the Hero fails to see through the ruse, this will enable Ferz to inflict a curse on the Hero's party, thus giving her an advantage in their battle.


Another difference between her physical-based counterparts is that she has a great degree of magical capability, both in battle and for enthralling the minds of others: Ferz had the capability to single-handedly brainwash an entire legion of slaves. In addition, Ferz has enough magical capabilities to transform herself into the spitting image of another individual.
Unlike Bishop [[Ladja]], Ferz is fanatically loyal to [[King Korol]], referring to him as a God-King.


Unlike [[Bishop Ladja]], Ferz is fanatically loyal to [[King Korol]], referring to him as a God-King.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
Ferz' sex is unknown, and the title of queen is granted simply due to the chess-piece theme utilized by all members of the Order. It is assumed that Ferz is female due to the character's utilization of Madalena's identity and that Gigantes have no discernible sexual dimorphism.  
*Ferz' sex is unknown, and the title of Queen is granted simply due to the chess-piece theme utilized by all members of the Order. It is assumed that Ferz is female due to the character's utilization of Madalena's identity and that Gigantes have no discernible sexual dimorphism.
*Additionally, Ferz is referred to as female in the official guide book published by Brady games. This was written under the supervision of Square Enix, and would likely not have been a consistent typo.


 
==Mono-eyed morons==
==Related enemies==
*[[Atlas]]
*[[Cyclops]]
*[[Cyclops]]
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Gigantes]]
*[[Atlas]]
*[[Gigantifungi]]
*[[Golden goliath]]
*[[Magmantes]]
*[[Mushy cyclops]]
*[[Tweedledoom and Tweedledeath]]
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ Stars Android Queen Ferz 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Demons]]
[[Category:Demons]]

Latest revision as of 10:46, 21 January 2023

Queen Ferz is a giant purple cyclops boss, a master of hypnosis and a member of the Order of Zugzwang in Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.

She is encountered at Crocodilopolis, posing as the Hero's mother, Madalena.

Characteristics[edit]

Queen Ferz is first seen when the Hero and his team begin the siege of Crocodilopolis, which happens to be near the time of its completion. She is disguised as Madalena and appears to be giving a ceremonial speech to the slaves, who are all under mind-control, while also guarding the statue of the Hero's wife.

Despite being a pallet-swap of dim monsters like Gigantes and Atlas, Ferz is deceptively intelligent and cunning. Before engaging the Hero in battle, Ferz will give a convincing act as the Hero's mother. If the Hero fails to see through the ruse, this will enable Ferz to inflict a curse on the Hero's party, thus giving her an advantage in their battle. Another difference between her physical-based counterparts is that she has a great degree of magical capability, both in battle and for enthralling the minds of others: Ferz had the capability to single-handedly brainwash an entire legion of slaves. In addition, Ferz has enough magical capability to maintain Morph for an extended period.

Unlike Bishop Ladja, Ferz is fanatically loyal to King Korol, referring to him as a God-King.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Queen Ferz DQV Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Ramada.gif 3,500 255 300 180
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
55 8,500 800 N/A
Bestiary No. Unnumbered boss
Spell(s) Kacrackle
Kasizzle
Skill(s) Inferno
Location(s) Crocodilopolis
Item dropped Oaken club1⁄4096
Evasion Frizz resistance * Sizz resistance * Fire Breath resistance *
0/64 20% 20% 20%
Bang resistance * Crack resistance * Ice Breath resistance * Woosh resistance *
20% 67% 67% 67%
Zap resistance * Drain Magic resistance * Whack resistance * Kamikazee resistance *
67% 100% 100% 100%
Poof resistance Poison resistance * Fuddle resistance Snooze resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Dazzle resistance * Sap resistance * Fizzle resistance Stun resistance *
100% 67% 100% 100%
PS2 model DS & Mobile sprite
Ferz DQV PS2.png Ferz ds.png



Etymology[edit]

Ferz (ферзь) is Russian for Queen, referring to the chess piece rather than the aristocratic rank.

Trivia[edit]

  • Ferz' sex is unknown, and the title of Queen is granted simply due to the chess-piece theme utilized by all members of the Order. It is assumed that Ferz is female due to the character's utilization of Madalena's identity and that Gigantes have no discernible sexual dimorphism.
  • Additionally, Ferz is referred to as female in the official guide book published by Brady games. This was written under the supervision of Square Enix, and would likely not have been a consistent typo.

Mono-eyed morons[edit]

Gallery[edit]

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