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The '''Dragon Queen''' is a character who first appeared in {{Dragon Quest III}}. She plays a small but crucial role in the game's story, and her status as one of the first friendly monsters in the entire series has given her a lasting impression among fans. | The '''Dragon Queen''' is a character who first appeared in {{Dragon Quest III}}. She plays a small but crucial role in the game's story, and her status as one of the first friendly monsters in the entire series has given her a lasting impression among fans. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ3}}=== | ==={{DQ3}}=== | ||
The Dragon Queen is a bipedal dragon with green scales and blue wings, and she wears a golden amulet on her neck. She is the monarch of an [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|isolated land]] far east of the village of [[Khoryv]], nestled in a ring of tall mountains. The Queen's court consists of | The Dragon Queen is a bipedal dragon with green scales and blue wings, and she wears a golden amulet on her neck. She is the monarch of an [[Castle of the Dragon Queen|isolated land]] far east of the village of [[Khoryv]], nestled in a ring of tall mountains. The Queen's court consists of {{Faerie}}s, {{Dwarves}}, and talking animals, all of whom greatly revere her. Unlike the [[Queen of Faeries]], the Dragon Queen seemingly holds no ill prejudice against humanity. The Queen is soft-spoken but well informed, seemingly being aware of the existence of [[Zoma]] through her act of giving the {{Hero 3}} the [[Sphere of Light]]. | ||
Unfortunately, the Queen's life is nearing its end when the player encounters her. Her final act is to lay a single egg before fading away, which the player can then examine to feel the faint warmth of new life stirring within. | Unfortunately, the Queen's life is nearing its end when the player encounters her. Her final act is to lay a single egg before fading away, which the player can then examine to feel the faint warmth of new life stirring within. | ||
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In the CD theater adaptation of the game, she is portrayed by voice actress Megumi Terase. | In the CD theater adaptation of the game, she is portrayed by voice actress Megumi Terase. | ||
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The Queen serves the same role she did in the original game, but her appearance has been radically altered to that of a human woman wearing an ornate headdress and gown. A set of equipment based on her new likeness is available to the player as well, along with several weapons bearing her name. | The Queen serves the same role she did in the original game, but her appearance has been radically altered to that of a human woman wearing an ornate headdress and gown. A set of equipment based on her new likeness is available to the player as well, along with several weapons bearing her name. | ||
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==Theories== | ==Theories== | ||
Since the release of | Since the release of {{III}} in 1988, there has been much speculation to the nature of the Queen and her place in the [[Erdrick trilogy]]. | ||
===Relation to the Dragonlord=== | ===Relation to the Dragonlord=== | ||
The act of the Queen laying her egg before her passing has stuck out to many players as possible foreshadowing to the events of the first game, with many concluding that the egg contains the [[Dragonlord]]. This speculation is based on the following points: | The act of the Queen laying her egg before her passing has stuck out to many players as possible foreshadowing to the events of the first game, with many concluding that the egg contains the [[Dragonlord]]. This speculation is based on the following points: | ||
*ROM capacity for the original {{NES}} version meant that every last bit of data had to used efficiently, with literally no room left to spare for unnecessary events. The staff of [[Chunsoft]] would have been fully aware of this during the game's development, as would [[Yuji Horii]], and therefor it can be presumed within reason that the scene is meant to allude to something greater than just a mother continuing her family line before her passing. | *ROM capacity for the original {{NES}} version meant that every last bit of data had to used efficiently, with literally no room left to spare for unnecessary events. The staff of [[Chunsoft]] would have been fully aware of this during the game's development, as would [[Yuji Horii]], and therefor it can be presumed within reason that the scene is meant to allude to something greater than just a mother continuing her family line before her passing. | ||
:*The [[Emblem of Roto]] manga fully embraces the notion that the Queen is indeed the Dragonlord's mother, stating that the child would succumb to darkness without the guidance of his mother during his formative years. | :*The [[Emblem of Roto]] manga fully embraces the notion that the Queen is indeed the Dragonlord's mother, stating that the child would succumb to darkness without the guidance of his mother during his formative years. | ||
:*The [[Enix]]-published gamebook based on | :*The [[Enix]]-published gamebook based on {{Dragon Quest II}} was released after the development of {{III}} and corroborates the connection by having the [[Dragonlord's great-great-grandson]] openly mention the Queen, regarding her fondly as "Hihibaa-san" (ひいひいばあさん). | ||
===Relation to Yggdragon=== | ===Relation to Yggdragon=== | ||
During the ending of | During the ending of {{XI}}, the {{Hero 11}} speaks to [[Yggdragon]] in a lengthy cutscene. During the conversation, the dragon explains the balance of light and darkness and alludes to the possibility of even herself succumbing to evil--this dialogue, along with the ambiguous connections between the game and the Erdrick trilogy, has lead to several plays believing that Yggdragon is the ancestor of the Queen of Dragons. | ||
*This belief is further supported in the Japanese script of | *This belief is further supported in the Japanese script of {{III}}, which states that the Queen is the daughter of an unnamed dragon god. This line is present in the original {{NES}} version and was not altered for the {{SFC}} remake, though some fans took it as implying that the Queen is related to [[Xenlon]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Cardas 132 Queen of Dragons and Hero.jpg|A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carddass Carddass] card depicting the Queen giving the Hero the Sphere of Light | |||
Queen of dragons stars.png|The Queen's humanoid form as she appears in {{Stars}}. | |||
Queen of dragons claws and club.png|The Queen's claws and club in {{Stars}}. | |||
Queen of dragons axe and whip.png|The Queen's axe and whip in {{Stars}}. | |||
Queen of dragons gown.png|The Queen's gown. | |||
Queen of dragons yoko takahashi.jpg|The Queen portrayed by Yoko Takahashi. | |||
Queen of dragons stage play concept art.png|Costume concept art. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery></center> | ||
{{DQIII}} | {{DQIII}} | ||
[[Category: Dragons]] | [[Category: Dragons]] | ||
[[Category:Royalty]] | [[Category:Royalty]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III characters]] | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 21 August 2022
| Dragon Queen | |
| Dragon Quest III | |
| Japanese name | 竜の女王 |
| Romaji | Ryu no Juou |
| Race | Dragon |
The Dragon Queen is a character who first appeared in Dragon Quest III. She plays a small but crucial role in the game's story, and her status as one of the first friendly monsters in the entire series has given her a lasting impression among fans.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
The Dragon Queen is a bipedal dragon with green scales and blue wings, and she wears a golden amulet on her neck. She is the monarch of an isolated land far east of the village of Khoryv, nestled in a ring of tall mountains. The Queen's court consists of Faeries, Dwarves, and talking animals, all of whom greatly revere her. Unlike the Queen of Faeries, the Dragon Queen seemingly holds no ill prejudice against humanity. The Queen is soft-spoken but well informed, seemingly being aware of the existence of Zoma through her act of giving the Hero the Sphere of Light.
Unfortunately, the Queen's life is nearing its end when the player encounters her. Her final act is to lay a single egg before fading away, which the player can then examine to feel the faint warmth of new life stirring within.
In the CD theater adaptation of the game, she is portrayed by voice actress Megumi Terase.
Dragon Quest of the Stars
The Queen serves the same role she did in the original game, but her appearance has been radically altered to that of a human woman wearing an ornate headdress and gown. A set of equipment based on her new likeness is available to the player as well, along with several weapons bearing her name.
Dragon Quest Live Spectacle Tour
The Queen is played by actress Yoko Takahashi, and by necessity is once again depicted as a human woman.
Theories
Since the release of III in 1988, there has been much speculation to the nature of the Queen and her place in the Erdrick trilogy.
Relation to the Dragonlord
The act of the Queen laying her egg before her passing has stuck out to many players as possible foreshadowing to the events of the first game, with many concluding that the egg contains the Dragonlord. This speculation is based on the following points:
- ROM capacity for the original NES version meant that every last bit of data had to used efficiently, with literally no room left to spare for unnecessary events. The staff of Chunsoft would have been fully aware of this during the game's development, as would Yuji Horii, and therefor it can be presumed within reason that the scene is meant to allude to something greater than just a mother continuing her family line before her passing.
- The Emblem of Roto manga fully embraces the notion that the Queen is indeed the Dragonlord's mother, stating that the child would succumb to darkness without the guidance of his mother during his formative years.
- The Enix-published gamebook based on Dragon Quest II was released after the development of III and corroborates the connection by having the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson openly mention the Queen, regarding her fondly as "Hihibaa-san" (ひいひいばあさん).
Relation to Yggdragon
During the ending of XI, the Hero speaks to Yggdragon in a lengthy cutscene. During the conversation, the dragon explains the balance of light and darkness and alludes to the possibility of even herself succumbing to evil--this dialogue, along with the ambiguous connections between the game and the Erdrick trilogy, has lead to several plays believing that Yggdragon is the ancestor of the Queen of Dragons.
- This belief is further supported in the Japanese script of III, which states that the Queen is the daughter of an unnamed dragon god. This line is present in the original NES version and was not altered for the SFC remake, though some fans took it as implying that the Queen is related to Xenlon.
