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{{Character
|Name=Ramia / Empyrea
|Name=Ramia
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]][[Image:Empyrea.png|230px]]
|Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]]
|Sprite=[[File:Ramia.gif]]
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|Japanese name=Ramia
|Japanese name=Ramia
|Roumaji=ラーミア
|Roumaji=ラーミア
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'''Ramia''' (ラーミア), also known as '''Empyrea''' (レティス), is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. She is also an obtainable monster in both ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]'' and the ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]'' sub-series. In each appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace.
'''Ramia''' is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. She is also first appeared as an obtainable monster in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''. In each appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock.
 
In the English version of ''VIII'', her voice is provided by [http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Jessica-Martin-II/| Jessica Martin]


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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=== ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ===
=== ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ===
In the distant past, the Godbird Empyrea assisted the [[Seven Sages]] in creating the [[Godbird Sceptre]] and sealing away the demon [[Rhapthorne]] within it.
Ramia is the true name of [[Empyrea]], which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of [[Rhapthorne]]. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery.


Many years later, Empyrea had laid an egg on her [[Godbird's Eyrie|eyrie]] near [[Empycchu]]. The egg, however, was stolen by Rhapthorne's agent [[Gemon]] and taken to the [[Dark World]]. Although Gemon was defeated by the party, he managed to destroy the egg before dying.  The soul of Empyrea's son remained, however, and became the [[Godbird's soulstone]], which enabled the party to take to the skies.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a [[Nintendo Power]] contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix.  


After Rhapthorne's resurrection, Empyrea sent the party to collect the orbs containing the spirits of the Seven Sages and gave to them the Godbird Sceptre.  She also joined the party for the final battle, allowing them to travel on her wings.
She learns [[Multiheal]], [[Zing]], and MPass naturally.


Following Rhapthorne's final destruction, Empyrea carried the party back to [[Trodain Castle]], where she revealed that her true name was, in fact, Ramia. She demonstrates her power to travel to other worlds, fading into the distance as she regales that she kept the name the six sages bestowed upon her out of her respect for them.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through Mcdonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with [[Captain Crow]]. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch.


When using the Godbird's Soulstone, an ambient version of ''Heavenly Flight'' is used.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
 
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====As a Boss====
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===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Ramia
|image =
|family = [[Nature family|Nature]]
|rank = X
|traits = Artful Dodger<br>Zapmeister
|skill = Crusader
}}
Ramia cannot be synthesized.  Instead, she can only be obtained by filling the monster library.  The [[Incarnus]] can only reach its [[Wildcard]] form by synthesizing it with Ramia.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]'' ===
The legendary bird is found in the Cragvaration area post-game, in the same nest previously occupied by [[Gemon]]. The Godbird's most damaging move is Lightning Storm, which does up to 287~350 lightning damage to the entire party.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events.
*The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events.


===Gallery===
==See also==
<center><gallery>
*[[Empyrea]]
Image:Empyrea.png|The Great Godbird Empyrea.
*[[Pegasus]]
Image:Godbird_Empyrea.png|The Great Godbird Empyrea.
*[[Cetacea]]
Image:DQVIII PS2 Empyrea.png|
Image:Empyrea DQMJ DS.png|
Image:GodbirdSceptre.png|Godbird sceptre.
Image:GodbirdsSoulstone.png|Godbird's soulstone.
</gallery></center>


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Revision as of 12:38, 25 November 2019

Ramia
Dragon Quest III
DQIII Ramia.png
Sprite(s) Ramia.gif
Japanese name Ramia
Romaji ラーミア
Class Divinity
Race Phoenix
Age Ageless

Ramia is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in Dragon Quest III. She is also first appeared as an obtainable monster in Dragon Quest Monsters 2. In each appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

The phoenix hatches

When the party first discovers the Leiamland shrine, Ramia is only an egg being guarded by a pair of twin sisters. In order to hatch her egg, the hero and his/her party must gather the Six Orbs from around the world and place them on pedestals surrounding it. Once hatched, Ramia serves as the series' first aerial transportation, allowing access to such places as Baramos' castle and the Dragon Queen's castle in the central continent. However, Ramia cannot travel to the World of Darkness, nor can she land where the player cannot walk, such as high mountains and bodies of water.

The theme that plays while riding Ramia is Heavenly Flight.

Dragon Quest VIII

Ramia is the true name of Empyrea, which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of Rhapthorne. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a Nintendo Power contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix.

She learns Multiheal, Zing, and MPass naturally.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through Mcdonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with Captain Crow. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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Trivia

  • The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the Shobijin. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one.
Mothra herself is mentioned by Yuji Horii as a part of his trivia quiz in the developer's room ending of Chrono Trigger.
  • The iconography of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in III's chain of events.

See also

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
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Underworld Towns
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Miscellaneous
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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