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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|Name=Laurent | |Name=Laurent | ||
|Game={{ | |Game={{Dragon Quest IV}} | ||
|Image=[[Image:DQIV_DS_Laurel.png|200px]] | |Image=[[Image:DQIV_DS_Laurel.png|200px]] | ||
|Sprite=[[Image:Dq4laurent-sprite-NES.gif]] | |Sprite=[[Image:Dq4laurent-sprite-NES.gif]] | ||
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|Roumaji=Rorensu | |Roumaji=Rorensu | ||
|Old=Laurent | |Old=Laurent | ||
|Title=Troubadour ( | |Title=Troubadour ({{NES}})<br>Poet (Remakes) | ||
|Class= | |Class= | ||
|Race=Human | |Race=Human | ||
|Age= | |Age= | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
{{quote|style=1|quote='''''You'll hire me? Splendid! ...As long as you don't fire me!'''''|source=Laurel, after being recruited|console= | {{quote|style=1|quote='''''You'll hire me? Splendid! ...As long as you don't fire me!'''''|source=Laurel, after being recruited|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center|bgcolor=A3AB47}} | ||
'''Laurel''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a temporary party member in {{DQ4}}. A poet facing financial troubles, he offers his magical capabilities in combat for aspiring merchants in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|third chapter]]. | '''Laurel''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a temporary party member in {{DQ4}}. A poet facing financial troubles, he offers his magical capabilities in combat for aspiring merchants in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3|third chapter]]. | ||
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His redesign in subsequent remakes has him wearing a similar outfit, except the coat is shorter in length and the robe is now blue. A golden decorative circlet is wrapped around his head, along with a golden choker. He has light blue hair, pointed leather shoes and a satchel lays at his side. He is depicted wielding a golden harp. | His redesign in subsequent remakes has him wearing a similar outfit, except the coat is shorter in length and the robe is now blue. A golden decorative circlet is wrapped around his head, along with a golden choker. He has light blue hair, pointed leather shoes and a satchel lays at his side. He is depicted wielding a golden harp. | ||
Starting with the localization of the DS remake, Laurel will attempt a rhyming scheme in his speech with varying levels of success. | Starting with the localization of the {{DS}} remake, Laurel will attempt a rhyming scheme in his speech with varying levels of success. | ||
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==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
{{spoiler|start}} | {{spoiler|start}} | ||
Laurel is at the [[Endor]] [[Inn]] throughout the story starting with Chapter 2 in which he meets [[Alena]] and her party. Laurel tells the Zamoksva Princess that he arrived in town to watch the [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]] and gives a victory song, suggesting that Alena could win with use of the [[ | Laurel is at the [[Endor]] [[Inn]] throughout the story starting with {{DQ4 Chapter 2}} in which he meets [[Alena]] and her party. Laurel tells the [[Zamoksva]] Princess that he arrived in town to watch the [[Tournament of Endor|Tournament]] and gives a victory song, suggesting that Alena could win with use of the [[Iron claw]]. He later congratulates her on winning in the event and wishes her luck for her journey. | ||
During Chapter 3, Laurel finds that poetry doesn't pay particularly well and is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 600 [[gold]] pieces, he is willing to join | During {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, Laurel finds that poetry doesn't pay particularly well and is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 600 [[gold]] pieces, he is willing to join {{Torneko}} for five days at a time. He's useful in his ability to cast spells, which Torneko can't do himself. After {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, he is no longer recruitible. | ||
In Chapter 5, he states his happiness for | In {{DQ4 Chapter 5}}, he states his happiness for {{Veronica 4}} and Prince [[Regan]]'s wedding as at the very least humans shouldn't be fighting amongst themselves. | ||
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| Level || Unknown | | Level || Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
| HP || 58 | | {{HP}} || 58 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| MP || 68 | | {{MP}} || 68 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Strength || 4 | | {{Strength}} || 4 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Agility || 18 | | {{Agility}} || 18 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Resilience || 9 | | {{Resilience}} || 9 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Wisdom || 35 | | {{Wisdom}} || 35 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Luck || 16 | | {{Luck}} || 16 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Attack || 28 | | {{Attack}} || 28 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Defence || 25 | | {{Defence}} || 25 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Spell || [[Heal]], [[Sizz]], [[Snooze]] | |Spell || [[Heal]], [[Sizz]], [[Snooze]] | ||
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{| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%" | {| border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%" | ||
| valign="top" width="25%" | | | valign="top" width="25%" | | ||
{{quote|style=2|quote=I wish it wasn't true, but you and I are through! My five days is up, I regret. Farewell, my...pet?|source=Laurel, after his contract is over|console= | {{quote|style=2|quote=I wish it wasn't true, but you and I are through! My five days is up, I regret. Farewell, my...pet?|source=Laurel, after his contract is over|console={{DS}}, [[Cell phone]]|align=center}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
LaurelArt.png|{{Famicom}} art. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV temporary party members]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV temporary party members]] |
Latest revision as of 21:07, 29 January 2022
Laurent | |
Dragon Quest IV | |
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Japanese name | ロレンス |
Romaji | Rorensu |
Old localization | Laurent |
Title | Troubadour (NES) Poet (Remakes) |
Race | Human |
"You'll hire me? Splendid! ...As long as you don't fire me!"
—Laurel, after being recruited (DS, Cell phone)
Laurel is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a temporary party member in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. A poet facing financial troubles, he offers his magical capabilities in combat for aspiring merchants in the third chapter.
Appearance and personality[edit]
In his original appearance, Laurel wears a long, lavish pink coat over a white robe with a yellow highlight. He has sea green hair, blue eyes, simplistic leather shoes and dons a peculiar headpiece.
His redesign in subsequent remakes has him wearing a similar outfit, except the coat is shorter in length and the robe is now blue. A golden decorative circlet is wrapped around his head, along with a golden choker. He has light blue hair, pointed leather shoes and a satchel lays at his side. He is depicted wielding a golden harp.
Starting with the localization of the DS remake, Laurel will attempt a rhyming scheme in his speech with varying levels of success.
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Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
Stats[edit]
Attribute | Stats | |
Level | Unknown | |
HP | 58 | |
MP | 68 | |
Strength | 4 | |
Agility | 18 | |
Resilience | 9 | |
Wisdom | 35 | |
Luck | 16 | |
Attack | 28 | |
Defence | 25 | |
Spell | Heal, Sizz, Snooze | |
Initial gear | Poison moth knife, Leather armour, Leather shield |
Remake changes[edit]
Selected quotes[edit]
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Trivia[edit]
He alongside other hireable member Hardie names are in reference to the 20th century comedy duo Laurel and Hardy
Gallery[edit]
Famicom art.