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===Loto=== | ===Loto=== | ||
Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L. | Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L. | ||
===Arel=== | |||
In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel. | |||
==The Title of Erdrick== | ==The Title of Erdrick== | ||
In ''Dragon Warrior III'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. | In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. At the end of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies Erdrick is a title rather than the hero's actual name. | ||
At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies Erdrick is a title rather than the hero's actual name. | |||
==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick== | ==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick== | ||
In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes): | In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes): | ||
===Erdrick’s Sword=== | ===Erdrick’s Sword=== | ||
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===Erdrick's Tablet=== | ===Erdrick's Tablet=== | ||
A message written in stone by Erdrick in [[ | A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]]. | ||
==Other References to Erdrick== | ==Other References to Erdrick== | ||
* In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link. | * In the original Final Fantasy, a role playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link). | ||
* Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called | * Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called the Tolo Sword). | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||