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The '''Medal King''' is the king of a small island who collects small medals in exchange for various and often valuable items and equipment.  He made his first appearance in [[Dragon Warrior IV]] and has appeared in every game sinceThere are 100 small medals in each game to give to him. Generally after you give the Medal King about 15 medals he will award you with a new prize and will continue to exchange prizes for the medals until you give him the 100th medal and he rewards you with the final prize. The prizes you can obtain from the Medal King vary a bit from game to game but are generally items like the [[Sword of Miracles]], [[Sage's Stone]], [[Staff of Jubilation]], [[Metal Babble Helm]], and the [[Mystic Armor]].
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|Japanese name=メダル王
|Roumaji={{tt|Medaru ō|Medal king}}
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The '''Medal King''' is a recurring non-player character in the {{DQSeries}}.  He first appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and has appeared in all subsequent main series games, as well as many side series gamesEarly 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. 
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
The Medal King, who goes by the name of '''Minikin''' in the modern English localization of [[Dragon Quest 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.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
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.
 
==={{DQ6}}===
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 [[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.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
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.
 
==={{DQ9}}===
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.
 
==={{DQ11}}===
While the Medal king does not make a physical appearence, 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.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
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==={{DQH}}===
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]].
 
==={{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==
* [[Medal King's Palace]]
* [[Mini medal|Mini medals]]
 
==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>
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[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Recurring elements]]

Latest revision as of 09:46, 26 April 2024

Medal King
Dragon Quest IV
DQVI Medal King.png
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. He first appeared in Dragon Quest IV and has appeared in all subsequent main series games, as well as 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.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

The Medal King, who goes by the name of Minikin in the modern English localization of Dragon Quest 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 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 appearence, 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.

Dragon Quest Swords[edit]


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 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]