Queen of Cannock

"All shall be well...my big, strong boy...Thou shalt triumph over darkness...and herald a new era of peace"

Queen of Cannock
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Japanese name	サマルトリア王妃
Romaji	Samarutoria-Ohi
Race	Human
Family	King of Cannock Prince of Cannock Princess of Cannock

The Queen of Cannock is the mother of the kingdom's Prince and Princess, ruling alongside her husband the King. She is the only ruling queen of the three great kingdoms, with the King of Midenhall and King of Moonbrooke becoming widowers prior to the events of the game.

Appearance and Personality

The Queen is a middle-aged blonde woman who wears a cobalt blue dress with cream coloured puffed sleeves and a large neck frill that reaches past her shoulders. Her hair is kept in a large bun nearly the size of her silver crown, set with a sapphire in the center of the metal.

The Queen is a soft-spoken woman who balances kindness with strictness, earning her the respect of the women of the castle. She is the more level-headed of the two Cannock monarchs, having a firmer grip on her emotions than her husband, and acts as the mediator when the their daughter butts heads with him. The Queen possesses a keen insight into the natures of her son and daughter as shown when she describes the Prince as being rather feather-brained at times and by not attempting to argue or reason with the Princess when she decides to join the quest, knowing she is too stubborn to listen. Her strong maternal instincts include her extended family as well, as speaking to the maid in the royal bedroom will reveal the Queen worries for the wellbeing of the Prince of Midenhall and Princess of Moonbrooke in light of the passing of their mothers.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake

The Queen warmly welcome the Prince of Midenhall when he arrives and compliments him on how much the youth has grown since the last she saw him, but suspects something is amiss from his tense expression. Upon being informed that the Children of Hargon cult has destroyed the kingdom of [[Moonbrooke], the Queen agrees with her husband and insists the Prince of Midenhall take her son along to perform reconnaissance safely, speaking highly of his studiousness in practicing sword and spell while downplaying his absent-mindedness. When she learns the lad has wandered to the Wellspring of the Hero to perform an ablution, she humbly asks the Prince of Midenhall to track down her son and return him to the castle. She gives the duo a missive that will allow them passage to the southern continent where Moonbrooke lay through the undersea tunnel of Gwaelin's Gate.

When princes of Midenhall and Cannock return from the ruins of Moonbrooke along with the Princess, the Queen goes to the girl and consoles her by bringing her palm to her face. She silently grieves as the Princess explains that her father was killed in the raid on the castle, and gives her a passing explanation of the five sigils when the Princess mentions that Hargon's forces are fervently searching for them. The Queen asks if the Princess is to venture to Midenhall for shelter, but the Prince of Midenhall interjects and states the three have decided to slay the mad cultist to bring peace back to the world. She question's her son's commitment to the crusade, warning him of the grave peril it will entail, but upon seeing his steely resolve in spite of that danger she proudly declare the blood of Erdrick does flow in his veins.

When learning the Prince of Cannock was afflicted with a deadly curse by the brute bat in Beran, the Queen is stricken with fear for her son's life but keeps her head, and is the one to propose his two cousins use a Yggdrasil leaf to void the curse. She is overjoyed to see him well after the cure is administered and, when the King becomes furious with his daughter for leaving the castle without permission and endangering herself to retrieve the holy plant, the Queen explains that her husband is simply overwrought with worry. She grants her daughter permission to join the quest by telling her son to keep an eye on her during their travels.

An optional scene will take place should the player visit the Queen just prior to raiding the Hall of Hargon. The King and Princess will still not be on speaking terms and will stand facing away from one another on opposite sides of the throne room, and the Queen will ask what has brought the quartet. The Prince of Cannock will explain that the final battle is nigh, and would like for his mother to bless him as she did when he was little to prepare. The Queen is surprised he even remembers this but indulges her son nonetheless―she places her forehead to his and assures him of their success. Inspired, the King attempts to do the same with his daughter but botches it and headbutts her by accident, breaking the ice between them.

During the game's ending sequence where the Scions of Erdrick visit Cannock, the Queen immediately grips her children in a silent, tight hug. She asks the Princess of Moonbrooke if she would have her do the same in place of her own parents, embracing her.

Trivia

• Examining her wardrobe will reveal the Queen has a naughty side she keeps under wraps

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