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Romaria is a more lavish kingdom in the HD version, featuring impressive architecture and a beautifully-ornamented fountain. Interestingly, the fountain depicts what appear to be the | Romaria is a more lavish kingdom in the HD version, featuring impressive architecture and a beautifully-ornamented fountain. Interestingly, the fountain depicts what appear to be the [[faeries]] from the northern reaches of the continent. A [[List of recruitable monsters in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|spiked hare]] can be found here at night, but the rabbit's ears will detect the player unless the {{Party 3}} is [[Padfoot|tip-toeing]]. | ||
The [[King of Romaria|King]] takes the theft of his crown more seriously in this iteration, setting up a check point on the [[Romarian road]] and closing down the [[Romarian outpost]] until [[Robbin' 'Ood]] has been brought to justice. Humorously the Queen is the final contender in the [[Monster Arena (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)|Monster Arena]], meaning the whole royal family likes to slack off instead of attending to official business. One must wonder if the reason the [[King of Romaria|King]] shirked his duties was to watch his wife in action. | The [[King of Romaria|King]] takes the theft of his crown more seriously in this iteration, setting up a check point on the [[Romarian road]] and closing down the [[Romarian outpost]] until [[Robbin' 'Ood]] has been brought to justice. Humorously the Queen is the final contender in the [[Monster Arena (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake)|Monster Arena]], meaning the whole royal family likes to slack off instead of attending to official business. One must wonder if the reason the [[King of Romaria|King]] shirked his duties was to watch his wife in action. | ||
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DQIII_Romaria.png|{{Famicom}} era artwork. | DQIII_Romaria.png|{{Famicom}} era artwork. | ||
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File:Romaria castle throne room III HD concept art.png|Throne room concept art | |||
File:Romaria castle mural III HD concept art.png|Castle mural detail | |||
File:Romaria castle stairwell III HD concept art.png | |||
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File:Romaria church III HD concept art.png | |||
File:Romaria church interior III HD concept art.png | |||
File:Romaria market III HD concept art.png|Market concept art | |||
File:Romaria monster arena III HD concept art.png|Monster arena concept art | |||
File:Romaria monster arena mural III HD concept art.png|Monster arena mural detail | |||
Image:DQ III Android Romaria.jpg|Overworld location | |||
DQ III NES Romaly.png|Map ({{NES}}) | DQ III NES Romaly.png|Map ({{NES}}) | ||
Romaria 16-bit.png|Map ({{SFC}}) | Romaria 16-bit.png|Map ({{SFC}}) | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 16 April 2026
| Kingdom | |
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| Romaria | |
 Castle Romaria, HD concept art | |
| Japanese | ロマリア |
| Romaji | Romaria |
| Game | Dragon Quest III Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake |
| Old localization | Romaly |
Romaria is a kingdom of Dragon Quest III.
It is a roman-esque kingdom visited early in the game, being the first settlement players see after exiting the Shrine of Promise.
It is the first "mainland" location visited in the game, as well as the series' introduction to Monster Arenas where the player can gamble on enemy monster battles. The Romarans are familiar with Aliahan with a child identifying the Hero nationality from to their clothes.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Romaria is a peaceful kingdom, though the people whisper about the rumors of an Archfiend threatening to conquer the world and even the guards blanche at the recent rise in the monster population. The people put their faith in il Re, their King, to protect them but the man's father bemoans his son's habit of slacking off and retreating to the Monster Arena to gamble instead of focusing on serving his subjects. The Queen is a more serious ruler, and tries to keep her husband's antics in check. She is curious about the Kingdom of Aliahan, and asks the Hero if the people's hearts are as beautiful as her couriers describe the land.
Romaria is the focal point of the King's crown sidequest. Upon first arrival, the King of Romaria will request that the Hero and party retrieve his stolen crown from a group of bandits that have taken shelter in the far-off Skyfell Tower. These bandits are Robbin' 'Ood and his henchmen; thugs who collectively act as the first boss in the game. By defeating the bandits, the Hero and party can return the crown to the King or use it as a helmet for their own. If returned, the King will abdicate the throne in the Hero's favour.
The player is allowed to explore the town and speak with the citizens as King (or Queen), garnering unique dialogue not seen elsewhere in the game--an old woman requests that the Hero order the guards to weed the garden meant to honor the memory of the late Queen, and the woman in the church beseeches the salvation of her family in Norvik, for example. The Hero is prevented by guards from leaving the kingdom's walls out of concerns for safety, so in order to continue the quest the Hero must speak with the former King in the Monster Arena and remind him of his duty as a King.
To the west of the kingdom is the Romarian Outpost, a two-building checkpoint built to provide faster travel into the kingdom of Portoga for those who do not own their own ships. Unfortunately, the Magic Key is required to open the door.
Shops & services
Item Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Medicinal herb | 8 | ? |
 Antidotal herb | 10 | ? |
 Holy water | 20 | ? |
 Chimaera wing | 25 | ? |
 Moonwort bulb | 30 | ? |
 Iron Apron | 700 | Defense +22 |
 Hardwood headwear | 140 | Defense +6 |
Weapon & armour shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Divine dagger | 200 | Attack +14 |
 Chain sickle | 320 | Attack +16 |
 Iron lance | 650 | Attack +26 |
 Leather armour | 150 | Defense +12 |
 Shell armour | 350 | Defense +16 |
 Chain mail | 480 | Defense +20 |
 Bronze shield | 250 | Defense +7 |
Treasures
- Antidotal herb
- Assassin's dagger
- Cypress stick (At night under a spot where a dog was seen during the day)
- Leather hat
- Mini medal (5) (remakes)
- Moonwort bulb
- Restless heart (remakes)
- Tempest shield (remakes)
- The Eureka Moment (remakes)
- Would I Lie to You? (remakes)
Nearby monsters
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Romaria is a more lavish kingdom in the HD version, featuring impressive architecture and a beautifully-ornamented fountain. Interestingly, the fountain depicts what appear to be the faeries from the northern reaches of the continent. A spiked hare can be found here at night, but the rabbit's ears will detect the player unless the party is tip-toeing.
The King takes the theft of his crown more seriously in this iteration, setting up a check point on the Romarian road and closing down the Romarian outpost until Robbin' 'Ood has been brought to justice. Humorously the Queen is the final contender in the Monster Arena, meaning the whole royal family likes to slack off instead of attending to official business. One must wonder if the reason the King shirked his duties was to watch his wife in action.
Shops & services
Item Shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Medicinal herb | 8 | Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally |
 Antidotal herb | 10 | Cures poison from one party member |
 Holy water | 20 | Wards off weaker monsters |
 Chimaera wing | 25 | Can be used to return to previously visited locations |
 Moonwort bulb | 30 | Cures paralysis |
 Tangleweb | 35 | Casts Deceleratle on one group |
 Dazzle-me-not | 120 | Lifts illusions |
 Divine dagger | 240 | Attack +12 |
 Leather cape | 410 | Defence +19 |
 Iron apron | 1,000 | Defence +25 |
 Turban | 190 | Defence +6 |
 Feathered cap | 300 | Defence +8 |
 Necklace of immunity | 320 | Defence +4 Poison res. +15% |
 Rousing ring | 550 | Defence +4 Sleep res. +6% |
Weapon & armour shop | Item | Price | Attributes |
 Oaken club | 60 | Attack +6 |
 Bronze knife | 80 | Attack +8 |
 Copper sword | 180 | Attack +10 |
 Boomerang | 540 | Attack +11 Smacks all foes |
 Chain sickle | 360 | Attack +16 |
 Thorn whip | 470 | Attack +19 |
 Wizard's staff | 620 | Attack +21 Casts Frizz |
 Iron lance | 750 | Attack +24 |
 Leather armour | 180 | Defence +12 |
 Shell armour | 490 | Defence +17 |
 Leather shield | 120 | Defence +4 |
 Scale shield | 350 | Defence +11 |
 Dragon scale | 200 | Defence +5 |
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Etymology
- The names Romaly and Romaria derive from the city of Rome in real world Italy. Romaria is located in the same corresponding location on the world map in Dragon Quest III.
Trivia
- If playing as the female Hero, and thus becoming Queen, the innkeeper will let the player rest at the inn for free and a scene will play out of the innkeeper scrambling to dress up the room and make it fit for royalty. This can only be seen once, as the innkeeper will state that in all his twenty years of business he has never felt prouder when spoken to again.
- The house and church in town are used in a village during the Monster Scenario at the beginning.
- Romaria castle's HD design bears a faint resemble to Trodain Castle.
