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{{Character
{{Character
|Name="Barbara"
|Name=Ashlynn
|Game=Dragon Quest VI
|Game={{Dragon Quest VI}}
|Image=[[Image:Barbara1.png]]
|Image=[[Image:DQVI DS Ashlynn.png|300px]]
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq6 barbara-sprite.gif]]
|Japanese name=バーバラ
|Japanese name=バーバラ
|Roumaji=Baabara
|Roumaji=Bābara
|Title=
|Title=Runaway Teen<br>{{spoiler|start}}Scion of Sorceria (After learning [[Magic Burst]]){{spoiler|end}}<br>Devil May-Care Mage (''IX'')
|Class=
|Class=[[Mage]]
|Race=Human
|Race=Human
|Age=
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq6 barbara-sprite.gif]]<br>[[Image:Ashlynn mugshot.png|75px]] [[File:Ashlynn mimic transparent.png|100px]]
|Age=17 (spiritually)
|Family=
|Family=
|Voice Actor= [[Konami Yoshida]] (''[[Dragon Quest VI CD Theater|CD Theater]]'')
|}}
|}}
'''Ashlynn''' (バーバラ ''Barbara'') is a playable character in [[Dragon Quest VI]]. She starts as a mage-type character and learns the powerful spell, [[Madante]], without use of the class system. She is from the magical city, [[Sorceria]]  which had been sealed away by [[Gracos]]. The player will first encounter her in the [[Mirror Tower]] as a spirit, similar to what the hero and [[Carver]] were, and she joins afterwards.
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''You'd think being invisible would be fun, but it's totally boring! Everyone ignores me, or worse - they try to walk through me! I can't even fix my hair! See my reflection in the mirror? There isn't one! What a pain!'''''|source=Ashlynn, upon meeting the {{Hero 6}} in [[Moonmirror Tower]]|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=fed8b1}}
'''Ashlynn''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a playable party member in {{DQ6}}. She starts as a [[mage]]-type character and learns the powerful spell, [[Magic Burst]], without use of the vocation system.


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==Appearance and personality==
Ashlynn wears a vivid blue tunic with charcoal sleeves ending in saffron gloves, a tall belt with a silver buckle, brown leather shoes with black socks, and a scarlet cape. Her belt has a clip for holding her whip when she is not using it. She also sports one of the wildest hairstyles [[Akira Toriyama]] has ever put to pen.


==Skills==
Ashlynn joins the party with severe amnesia, and quickly grows close to them after they restore her visibility. Despite her memory loss, she boasts a plucky disposition and ever-energetic attitude regardless of the group's daunting tasks save for one notable exception. Ashlynn is never reserved when it comes to her emotions, letting the whole world know when's she's happy, sad, or laughing up a riot. She also isn't afraid to throw her weight around either, flat out demanding that the party help troubled townsfolk they come across in her party chat and considers her bossy side to be part of her charm.
Aside from class abilities, Ashlynn learns a few skills on her own:


While never outright stated, it is '''strongly''' implied that Ashlynn has feelings for the {{Hero 6}}. Over the course of their adventures together this transforms from a simple crush to genuine love, to the point that Ashlynn will make mental notes of the Hero's answers to Judith's questions in [[Weaver's Peak]], along with other revealing remarks in her party chat. 
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==Appearances==
==={{DQ6}}===
{{spoiler|start}}Ashlynn is first encountered at [[Moonmirror Tower]], suffering the same translucency that the {{Hero 6}} and [[Carver]] had earlier. Overjoyed that there are people who can finally see her, Ashlynn insists on accompanying the party once they apply a few drops of [[List of items in Dragon Quest VI#Incredible Items|Dream dew]] to make her solid once more. She brings a considerable amount of magic to the table and isn't shy about engaging monsters, but she does become nervous when faced with the prospect of dealing with the real [[Murdaw]] after the party had so much hardship with his doppelganger. When the heroes arrive at the fiend's island on the ship borrowed from the people of [[Ghent]], she asks to stay behind out of fear.
Once Murdaw has been killed, Ashlynn rejoins the party and continues her travels with the group with no further doubts or hesitancy. Over the course of her adventure, her origins are uncovered and Ashlynn learns that she is from the magical city [[Sorceria]], which had been destroyed by the Archfiend [[Mortamor]] approximately 50 years before the game's events. When Sorceria was besieged by the Archfiend, the citizens shed their mortal bodies and fled to the world of dreams to escape total annihilation, inhabiting a duplicate of their home before it was sealed away by [[Gracos]] on Mortamor's orders. Ashlynn's magical strength is so great that it deflected the fiend's sealing spell and her soul remained free, but force of the conflicting magic caused her to lose her memories.
The reason for the city being targeted is due to the Sorcerians knowing the ultimate spell, [[Magic Burst]], which is passed along to Ashlynn when the eldress of the town is spoken to. Ashlynn is the direct descendant of the founder of Sorceria, Ashmeralda, and several items available in the town were crafted especially for her use in the battle against the Archfiend. In addition, the events in the town bequeath Ashlynn with a new epithet: the Scion of Sorceria.
After journeying into the Archfiend's realm and defeating Mortamor, the group returns to a world at peace and the party returns to their homes except for Ashlynn who only briefly returns to her Sorceria to tell everyone what has happened. Ashlynn is then informed that she should study at [[Cloudsgate Citadel]] and learn from King Zenith. She chooses however to stay with the Hero. Upon arriving at Somnia, both are greeted by the King and Queen who compliment the young "couple" much to their shyness and invite them to the royal celebration.
Each party member is spoken to during this sequence save Ashlynn, whom the Hero finds in the throne room: because she never merged with her separated body, Ashlynn is fading along with the dream world as it begins separating from reality. The Hero and Ashlynn tearfully say their farewells as she disappears. All that then remains of the world of dreams is Cloudsgate Citadel, which remains fixed in the sky and becomes the legendary [[Zenithia]] after the land around it vanishes.
After the end credits, the reunited party gathers at [[Madame Luca Luminista]]'s house upon [[Milly]]'s request. Luca conjures a vision through her crystal ball, and the party sees Ashlynn alive and well in Zenithia where she is witnessing the hatching of the egg that holds a new future. Upon hatching the egg releases a stunning light which amazes Ashlynn and the onlookers, closing the game with the words "The End". Ashlynn's presence in Zenithia likely means the palace still has a connection to the Dream World through its magic and the others can still visit her there with the help of [[Pegasus]].{{spoiler|end}}
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====Base stats====
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| Attribute || Starting Stats || Maximum Stats
|- style="font-weight:normal"
| Level || 2 || 99
|-
| {{HP}} || 60 || 650
|-
| {{MP}} || 65 || 990
|-
| {{Strength}} || 13 || 280
|-
| {{Agility}} || 35 || 400
|-
| {{Resilience}} || 15 || 170
|-
| {{Wisdom}} || 33 || 420
|-
| {{Style}} || 20 || 160
|-
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Thorn whip]], [[Leather dress]], [[Hairband]]
|}
*Ashlynn is fully immune to [[Poof]] and [[Bazoom]] in all versions of the game.
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====Spells====
Aside from vocation abilities, Ashlynn learns to cast some spells on her own:
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|One enemy
|One enemy
|Singes a single enemy with a small fireball.
|Singes a single enemy with a small fireball.
|-
!bgcolor="#a1a1a1"|[[Sap]]
| 3
| 2
| One enemy
| Reduces the defence of a single enemy.
|- style="font-weight:normal"
|- style="font-weight:normal"
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Snooze]]
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Snooze]]
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!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Dazzle]]
!bgcolor="#A1A1A1"|[[Dazzle]]
|5
|5
|6
|2
|Enemy group
|Enemy group
|Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.
|Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.
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|}
*'''Notes:''' Magic Burst is learned through an event in the game.
*'''Notes:''' Magic Burst is learned through an event in the game.
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====Lucky dip antics====
Ashlynn's [[Lucky Dip]] actions are very childish, ranging from playing pranks on the enemy to mimicking domestic life.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Rank !! Antic
|-
| 1 || ''Merrily dances and sings!''
|-
| 2 || ''Ashlynn suddenly starts playing house!''
"Dinner, everybody!"
''But nobody pays attention to her!/The enemy draws near and has a taste of her food! IT'S TERRIBLE! Does 20~25 damage to the enemy.''
|-
| 3 || ''Ashlynn begins drawing the enemy's caricature! Wow, what a likeness! Mistaking Ashlynn for an ally, the enemy heals her wounds! Ashlynn recovers 50 HP!/But it doesn't look anything like the enemy!
|-
| 4 || ''Ashlynn twists her skirt around to get the enemy's attention! Ashlynn pummels the enemy as it draws near! Deals 20~30 damage to the enemy.''
|-
| 5 || ''Ashlynn cups her hands and peers inside them intensely! The enemy looks to see what's in her hands! Ashlynn attacks the distracted foe!''
|-
| 6 || ''Ashlynn suddenly changes into a swimsuit and starts dancing! The enemy's attention is diverted by the show!
≈≈≈
''But the enemy isn't interested!''
|-
| 7 || ''Ashlynn begins doing something...just...disgusting! Something HORRIBLY disgusting! Everyone pretends to ignore her!
|-
| 8 || ''Ashlynn tries to evoke sympathy! ''
"Oh, woe is me, woe is me..."
''Tears pour out of Ashlynn's eyes! [[Tidal Wave|Ashlynn's tears form a giant wave that crashes over the enemy!]]''
|}
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====Remake changes====
*In the {{Super Famicom}} Version, Ashlynn possessed a 25% resistance to [[Frizz]], [[Sizz]], [[Bang]], and [[Crack]] spells.
====Selected quotes====
<center>Main article: [[Dragon Quest VI Party Chat]]</center>
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{{quote|style=2|quote=
What makes me happy? A tummy full of roast beast, cute clothes, and a clear complexion!
|source= Ashlynn, in [[Aridea]]|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Wait a sec! He thinks I look “tough”?
Cute? Yes. Sassy? Definitely. But tough? That's not the look I'm going for.
|source= Ashlynn, in [[Arkbolt]]|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=You know, I think I've really honed my magic lately.
It's like I get an image in my head, and then – poof! – I make it happen in real life! Neat, huh? Tee hee!
|source= Ashlynn, in the overworld|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Uh, yeah... I'm not nearly old enough to be called “Eldress” yet.
What about “Youngdress”? Hmm...<br>
I guess that sounds a little silly...
Oh, I know! How about “Superstar of Sorceria”? You could call me S.O.S. for short! I like that one!
|source= Ashlynn, in the prologue|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}}
|}
==={{DQ9}}===
On August 20, 2010, Ashlynn began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. This could be downloaded through the [[DQVC]] using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the {{Hero 9}} different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.
*[[Ashlynn's clothes]] - Received when talking to her.
*[[Ashlynn's hair]] - Received when it is the player's birthday.
*[[Ashlynn's shoes]] - Received when the Hero is a [[Mage]].
*[[Ashlynn's gloves]]- Received after the inn is fully expanded.
The player will receive the special [[Accolade]] '''Devil May-Care Mage''' if the Hero wears all of the parts of Ashlynn's costume.
==={{DQTact}}===
Ashlynn appears as an S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest VI}} event on her own banner alongside A-rank monsters of previous banners. She can participate in [[Carver]]'s Battle Road as a party member and can be faced as a boss in the Wayfarers of Dreams special boss battle alongside [[Terry]] and Carver.
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|name=Ashlynn
|kanji=バーバラ
|romanji=Bābara
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Ashlynn.png|300px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Hero.png|48px]]<br>Hero
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|hp=947
|mp=681
|move=2
|attack=307
|defense=281
|agility=383
|wisdom=468
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Magic water#Dragon Quest Tact|Magic Holy Water]]
|bskill2=[[Sorceria Flash]]{{tt|*|Level 34}}<br>[[Moonlight]]{{tt|*|Level 51}}
|bskill3='''Talent Blossoming''': [[Sorceria Light Flash]]<br>'''Coup de Grâce''': [[Magic Burst]]{{tt|*|Level 80}}
|askill1=Spell Tricks / Stats Up
|askill2=Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Max MP +50
|askill4=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Max MP +50
|lperk1=Raises [[Zap]]-type potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max MP +15<br>WIS +15
|bperk2='''Witch Elixir''': Heals a major amount of HP ad greatly raises WIS for 3 turns when HP drops under 50%, 1 time per battle
|bperk3=Moonlight Potency +2%<br>Magic Burst Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Spell Tricks''': Lowers spell ability MP cost, raises potency and effect.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Half Res
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
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|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Half Res
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Immune
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
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She also appears dressed in a winter outfit as Starry Knight Ashlynn who is an S-rank member of the [[Hero family]] as part of the limited ''Holy Night Gift Hunt Expedition'' event on her own banner alongside [[Lunar chimaera]]. She can participate in the [[Winter Queen|Winter Queen's]] Battle Road as a party member and can be faced as a boss in the Starry Night-Festive Feud stages as well.
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|name=Starry Knight Ashlynn
|kanji=星夜の守護者バーバラ
|romanji={{tt|Seiya no gādian Bābara|Starry Night Guardian Ashlynn}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Starry Knight Ashlynn.png|300px]]
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|hp=1,032
|mp=281
|move=2-3
|attack=442
|defense=406
|agility=369
|wisdom=250
|weight=60
|bskill1=[[Freeze Shot]]
|bskill2=[[Holy Night Miracle]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Stellarang]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}<br>'''Coup de Grâce''': [[Shooting Star]]{{tt|*|Level 80}}
|askill1='''Move +1''' / Stats Up
|askill2=Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3='''Holy Night Protection''': When attacked by enemy: Restores 10% of user's max HP and 8% of user's max MP<br> / Stellarang Potency +5% / Shooting Star Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Zam Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5=Max HP +100 / Stellarang Potency +5% / Shooting Star Potency +5% / Stats Up
|lperk1=Increases DEF of all Hero allies, including herself, by 30% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1='''Twinkle Shield''': Battle start: Enables [[Whipping Boy|Cover]] for 3 turns.
|bperk2=Max HP +30<br>DEF +20
|bperk3=Stellarang Potency +2%<br>Shooting Star Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Half Res
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Very Weak
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Very Weak
|zam-resist=Half Res
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Super Weak
|physical-seal-resist=Half Res
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Super Weak
|paralysis-resist=Half Res
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
==Etymology==
Ashlynn is an Irish woman's name meaning ''Dream'' and ''Vision'', and Barbara is the English derivative of the Greek ''Barbaros'', meaning ''Stranger'' and ''Traveler from a Foreign Land''. Both names reference the young woman's otherworldly origins and her status as a stranger in a strange land, with the former likely being selected for the international release due to Barbara being a common name in English-speaking territories.
==Trivia==
*It is noted many times that Ashlynn is in love with the Hero, saying things such as ''"Hey Hero, I got a new outfit today. Do I look good in it?"'' or ''"Aah love, I know how she feels..."'' or ''"If I were her I'd pick you over [[Buddy]], but..."'', with even the Hero's parents compliment them on being a cute couple. This is even supported in battle, as only she and the Hero cannot be removed from the party by any means.
*Ashlynn hopes to settle down and become a homemaker one day. This is evident in one of her early lucky dip actions and party chat after speaking to Alicia in the Upper [[Clearvale]].
*Ashlynn's physical form is in fact the [[The mysterious dragon|golden dragon]], which took on the shape of a wondrous wyrm due to the young lady's incredible magic. Further details are explained on the dragon's page.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Dq6Barbara.jpg
DQVI_Ashlynn_Concept.png|{{Super Famicom}} art.
File:Barbara2.png
DQVI Ashlynn dress.jpg|Super Famicom art
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DQVI_Ashlynn_Super Famicom.png|Super Famicom art
DQVI Fishnet Stockings.png|In [[Fishnet stockings]].
Barbara Sexy Lingerie.png|In [[Robust lingerie]].
AshlynnWizardlyWhip.jpg|Wielding the [[Wizardly whip]].
Ashlynn and Carver.png|Next to [[Carver]] wearing a [[Leather dress]].
Bunny Suit Slime Clothes and Royal Clothes.png|Ashlynn, on the left, wearing a [[Bunny suit]] and [[Bunny ears]].
File:Bunny ears VI 1995.png|A different illustration of the bunny ears.
DQ6Group5.jpg|Ashlynn, on the far left, wearing an [[Angel leotard]].
Ashlynn fighting.png|Using Stone's Throw.
DQ DB Toriyama.png|Comparison between ''Dragon Quest VI'' and ''[[Dragon Ball]] Z''.
Dragon callback.jpg|Comparison between ''DQVI'' and ''DBZ'' 2.
Dragon callback Z.jpg|Comparison between ''DQVI'' and ''DBZ'' 3.
Ashlynn shouting.png|Casting Hocus Pocus.
Ashlynn slide kick.png|Leg Sweep.
DQVI DS Ashlynn 2.png|{{DS}} art.
DQ Heroines.png|''DQ'' Heroines.
DQVI Ashlynn Stats.png|Ashlynn's Stats.
DQMB Ashlynn.png|{{DQMBR}} card.
Ashlynn fades.jpg|Ashlynn fading from the physical world.
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 2.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 3.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 4.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 5.jpg|
DQ Stars Android Ashlynn 6.jpg|
DQR Barbara.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Barbara.jpg|Ashlynn in {{Tact}}.
File:Morph malfunction.png|Furious over a [[devil glass]] messing up its [[Morph]] spell
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Ashlynn
Dragon Quest VI
DQVI DS Ashlynn.png
Sprite(s) Dq6 barbara-sprite.gif
Ashlynn mugshot.png Ashlynn mimic transparent.png
Japanese name バーバラ
Romaji Bābara
Title Runaway Teen
Warning: Spoilers!
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Scion of Sorceria (After learning Magic Burst)

Devil May-Care Mage (IX)
Class Mage
Race Human
Age 17 (spiritually)
Voice actor Konami Yoshida (CD Theater)

"You'd think being invisible would be fun, but it's totally boring! Everyone ignores me, or worse - they try to walk through me! I can't even fix my hair! See my reflection in the mirror? There isn't one! What a pain!"

—Ashlynn, upon meeting the Hero in Moonmirror Tower (DS, Cell phone)

Ashlynn is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a playable party member in Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. She starts as a mage-type character and learns the powerful spell, Magic Burst, without use of the vocation system.

Appearance and personality[edit]

Ashlynn wears a vivid blue tunic with charcoal sleeves ending in saffron gloves, a tall belt with a silver buckle, brown leather shoes with black socks, and a scarlet cape. Her belt has a clip for holding her whip when she is not using it. She also sports one of the wildest hairstyles Akira Toriyama has ever put to pen.

Ashlynn joins the party with severe amnesia, and quickly grows close to them after they restore her visibility. Despite her memory loss, she boasts a plucky disposition and ever-energetic attitude regardless of the group's daunting tasks save for one notable exception. Ashlynn is never reserved when it comes to her emotions, letting the whole world know when's she's happy, sad, or laughing up a riot. She also isn't afraid to throw her weight around either, flat out demanding that the party help troubled townsfolk they come across in her party chat and considers her bossy side to be part of her charm.

While never outright stated, it is strongly implied that Ashlynn has feelings for the Hero. Over the course of their adventures together this transforms from a simple crush to genuine love, to the point that Ashlynn will make mental notes of the Hero's answers to Judith's questions in Weaver's Peak, along with other revealing remarks in her party chat.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Warning: Spoilers!
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Ashlynn is first encountered at Moonmirror Tower, suffering the same translucency that the Hero and Carver had earlier. Overjoyed that there are people who can finally see her, Ashlynn insists on accompanying the party once they apply a few drops of Dream dew to make her solid once more. She brings a considerable amount of magic to the table and isn't shy about engaging monsters, but she does become nervous when faced with the prospect of dealing with the real Murdaw after the party had so much hardship with his doppelganger. When the heroes arrive at the fiend's island on the ship borrowed from the people of Ghent, she asks to stay behind out of fear.

Once Murdaw has been killed, Ashlynn rejoins the party and continues her travels with the group with no further doubts or hesitancy. Over the course of her adventure, her origins are uncovered and Ashlynn learns that she is from the magical city Sorceria, which had been destroyed by the Archfiend Mortamor approximately 50 years before the game's events. When Sorceria was besieged by the Archfiend, the citizens shed their mortal bodies and fled to the world of dreams to escape total annihilation, inhabiting a duplicate of their home before it was sealed away by Gracos on Mortamor's orders. Ashlynn's magical strength is so great that it deflected the fiend's sealing spell and her soul remained free, but force of the conflicting magic caused her to lose her memories.

The reason for the city being targeted is due to the Sorcerians knowing the ultimate spell, Magic Burst, which is passed along to Ashlynn when the eldress of the town is spoken to. Ashlynn is the direct descendant of the founder of Sorceria, Ashmeralda, and several items available in the town were crafted especially for her use in the battle against the Archfiend. In addition, the events in the town bequeath Ashlynn with a new epithet: the Scion of Sorceria.

After journeying into the Archfiend's realm and defeating Mortamor, the group returns to a world at peace and the party returns to their homes except for Ashlynn who only briefly returns to her Sorceria to tell everyone what has happened. Ashlynn is then informed that she should study at Cloudsgate Citadel and learn from King Zenith. She chooses however to stay with the Hero. Upon arriving at Somnia, both are greeted by the King and Queen who compliment the young "couple" much to their shyness and invite them to the royal celebration.

Each party member is spoken to during this sequence save Ashlynn, whom the Hero finds in the throne room: because she never merged with her separated body, Ashlynn is fading along with the dream world as it begins separating from reality. The Hero and Ashlynn tearfully say their farewells as she disappears. All that then remains of the world of dreams is Cloudsgate Citadel, which remains fixed in the sky and becomes the legendary Zenithia after the land around it vanishes.

After the end credits, the reunited party gathers at Madame Luca Luminista's house upon Milly's request. Luca conjures a vision through her crystal ball, and the party sees Ashlynn alive and well in Zenithia where she is witnessing the hatching of the egg that holds a new future. Upon hatching the egg releases a stunning light which amazes Ashlynn and the onlookers, closing the game with the words "The End". Ashlynn's presence in Zenithia likely means the palace still has a connection to the Dream World through its magic and the others can still visit her there with the help of Pegasus.


Base stats[edit]

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 2 99
HP 60 650
MP 65 990
Strength 13 280
Agility 35 400
Resilience 15 170
Wisdom 33 420
Style 20 160
Initial gear Thorn whip, Leather dress, Hairband
  • Ashlynn is fully immune to Poof and Bazoom in all versions of the game.


Spells[edit]

Aside from vocation abilities, Ashlynn learns to cast some spells on her own:

Name MP Level Target Description
Frizz 2 2 One enemy Singes a single enemy with a small fireball.
Sap 3 2 One enemy Reduces the defence of a single enemy.
Snooze 3 2 Enemy group Puts a group of enemies to sleep.
Dazzle 5 2 Enemy group Envelops a group of enemies in illusions.
Sizz 4 6 Enemy group Singes a group of enemies with a blazing fire.
Zoom 1 8 Party Return instantly to various previously-visited locations.
Evac 8 10 Party Exit instantly from dungeons, caves, and towers.
Kasap 4 12 Enemy group Reduces the defence of a group of enemies.
Drain Magic 0 14 One enemy Steals MP from a single enemy.
Sizzle 6 16 Enemy group Burns a group of enemies enemies with a blazing wall of fire.
Fuddle 5 18 Enemy group Sends a group of enemies into a state of confusion.
Magic Burst All * All enemies Unleashes all remaining magic power in a fearsome explosion.
  • Notes: Magic Burst is learned through an event in the game.


Lucky dip antics[edit]

Ashlynn's Lucky Dip actions are very childish, ranging from playing pranks on the enemy to mimicking domestic life.

Rank Antic
1 Merrily dances and sings!
2 Ashlynn suddenly starts playing house!

"Dinner, everybody!"

But nobody pays attention to her!/The enemy draws near and has a taste of her food! IT'S TERRIBLE! Does 20~25 damage to the enemy.

3 Ashlynn begins drawing the enemy's caricature! Wow, what a likeness! Mistaking Ashlynn for an ally, the enemy heals her wounds! Ashlynn recovers 50 HP!/But it doesn't look anything like the enemy!
4 Ashlynn twists her skirt around to get the enemy's attention! Ashlynn pummels the enemy as it draws near! Deals 20~30 damage to the enemy.
5 Ashlynn cups her hands and peers inside them intensely! The enemy looks to see what's in her hands! Ashlynn attacks the distracted foe!
6 Ashlynn suddenly changes into a swimsuit and starts dancing! The enemy's attention is diverted by the show!

≈≈≈

But the enemy isn't interested!

7 Ashlynn begins doing something...just...disgusting! Something HORRIBLY disgusting! Everyone pretends to ignore her!
8 Ashlynn tries to evoke sympathy!

"Oh, woe is me, woe is me..."

Tears pour out of Ashlynn's eyes! Ashlynn's tears form a giant wave that crashes over the enemy!


Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest VI (SNES) 
Weapon Modifier(s)
Poison needle Attack +1
Cypress stick Attack +2
Bone stake Attack +6
Bronze knife Attack +12
Thorn whip Attack +18
Poison moth knife Attack +24
Chain whip Attack +28
Falcon knife earrings Attack +35
Morning star Attack+38
Staff of antimagic Attack+40
Platinum sword Attack+60
Icicle dirk Attack+62
Magma staff Attack+63
Spiked steel whip Attack +65
Falcon blade Attack +67
Siren sword Attack +70
Watermaul wand Attack +74
Cobra claw Attack +90
Wizardly whip Attack +97
Demon spear Attack +99
Miracle sword Attack +100
Metal king sword Attack +130
Gringham whip Attack +145

Dragon Quest VI (SNES) 
Armor Modifier(s)
Plain clothes Defense+4
Wayfarer's clothes Defense+7
Silk robe Defense+13
Leather dress Defense+17
Bunny suit Defense+17
Fur cape Defense+18
Dancer's costume Defense+20
Iron cuirass Defense+23
Robust lingerie Defense+23
Cloak of evasion Defense+28
Silver cuirass Defense+36
Legerdemantle Defense+37
Glombolero Defense+40
Magical skirt Defense+45
Enchanted armour Defense+55
Shimmering dress Defense+55
Flowing dress Defense+65
Sacred armour Defense+75
Princess's robe Defense+85
Dragon robe Defense+95
Angel leotard Defense+95


Remake changes[edit]

Selected quotes[edit]

Main article: Dragon Quest VI Party Chat
Quote

"What makes me happy? A tummy full of roast beast, cute clothes, and a clear complexion!"

Ashlynn, in Aridea (DS, Cell phone)

Quote

"Wait a sec! He thinks I look “tough”?

Cute? Yes. Sassy? Definitely. But tough? That's not the look I'm going for."

Ashlynn, in Arkbolt (DS, Cell phone)

Quote

"You know, I think I've really honed my magic lately.

It's like I get an image in my head, and then – poof! – I make it happen in real life! Neat, huh? Tee hee!"

Ashlynn, in the overworld (DS, Cell phone)

Quote

"Uh, yeah... I'm not nearly old enough to be called “Eldress” yet.

What about “Youngdress”? Hmm...
I guess that sounds a little silly...

Oh, I know! How about “Superstar of Sorceria”? You could call me S.O.S. for short! I like that one!"

Ashlynn, in the prologue (DS, Cell phone)

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

On August 20, 2010, Ashlynn began appearing as a special guest at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be downloaded through the DQVC using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the Hero different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.

The player will receive the special Accolade Devil May-Care Mage if the Hero wears all of the parts of Ashlynn's costume.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Ashlynn appears as an S-rank member of the Hero family as part of the limited Dragon Quest VI event on her own banner alongside A-rank monsters of previous banners. She can participate in Carver's Battle Road as a party member and can be faced as a boss in the Wayfarers of Dreams special boss battle alongside Terry and Carver.

Ashlynn (バーバラ Bābara)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Ashlynn.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact MagicType.png
Magic
Max Level HP MP Move
130 947 681 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
307 281 383 468 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Magic Holy Water Sorceria Flash*
Moonlight*		 Talent Blossoming: Sorceria Light Flash
Coup de Grâce: Magic Burst*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Spell Tricks / Stats Up Sizz Res +25 / Stats Up Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
Max MP +50
Fourth Fifth
Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Spell Potency +5% / Stats Up
Max MP +50
Leader Perks
First
Raises Zap-type potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15
WIS +15		 Witch Elixir: Heals a major amount of HP ad greatly raises WIS for 3 turns when HP drops under 50%, 1 time per battle Moonlight Potency +2%
Magic Burst Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Spell Tricks: Lowers spell ability MP cost, raises potency and effect.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Half Res Half Res Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Normal Very Weak Super Weak
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Immune Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal



She also appears dressed in a winter outfit as Starry Knight Ashlynn who is an S-rank member of the Hero family as part of the limited Holy Night Gift Hunt Expedition event on her own banner alongside Lunar chimaera. She can participate in the Winter Queen's Battle Road as a party member and can be faced as a boss in the Starry Night-Festive Feud stages as well.

Starry Knight Ashlynn (星夜の守護者バーバラ Seiya no gādian Bābara)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Starry Knight Ashlynn.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact DefenceType.png
Defence
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,032 281 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
442 406 369 250 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Freeze Shot Holy Night Miracle* Stellarang*
Coup de Grâce: Shooting Star*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Move +1 / Stats Up Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up Holy Night Protection: When attacked by enemy: Restores 10% of user's max HP and 8% of user's max MP
/ Stellarang Potency +5% / Shooting Star Potency +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zam Res +25 / Stats Up Max HP +100 / Stellarang Potency +5% / Shooting Star Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Increases DEF of all Hero allies, including herself, by 30% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Twinkle Shield: Battle start: Enables Cover for 3 turns. Max HP +30
DEF +20		 Stellarang Potency +2%
Shooting Star Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Move +1: Raises Move by 1.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Normal Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Half Res Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Half Res Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Super Weak Half Res Normal Normal



Etymology[edit]

Ashlynn is an Irish woman's name meaning Dream and Vision, and Barbara is the English derivative of the Greek Barbaros, meaning Stranger and Traveler from a Foreign Land. Both names reference the young woman's otherworldly origins and her status as a stranger in a strange land, with the former likely being selected for the international release due to Barbara being a common name in English-speaking territories.

Trivia[edit]

  • It is noted many times that Ashlynn is in love with the Hero, saying things such as "Hey Hero, I got a new outfit today. Do I look good in it?" or "Aah love, I know how she feels..." or "If I were her I'd pick you over Buddy, but...", with even the Hero's parents compliment them on being a cute couple. This is even supported in battle, as only she and the Hero cannot be removed from the party by any means.
  • Ashlynn hopes to settle down and become a homemaker one day. This is evident in one of her early lucky dip actions and party chat after speaking to Alicia in the Upper Clearvale.
  • Ashlynn's physical form is in fact the golden dragon, which took on the shape of a wondrous wyrm due to the young lady's incredible magic. Further details are explained on the dragon's page.

Gallery[edit]


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