Queen Ferz
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Queen Ferz | |
 Dragon Quest Trading Card Game card | |
| Japanese | ラマダ |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest V |
| Old localization | None |
Queen Ferz is a giant purple cyclops boss, a master of hypnosis and a member of the Order of Zugzwang in Dragon Quest V. She is encountered at Crocodilopolis, posing as the Hero's mother, Madalena.
Story
Queen Ferz is first seen when the Hero and his team begin the siege of Crocodilopolis, which happens to be near the time of its completion. She is disguised as Madalena and appears to be giving a ceremonial speech to the slaves, who are all under mind-control, while also guarding the statue of the Hero's wife.
As Madalena, Ferz will attempt to persuade the Hero to swear loyalty to the Order. The Hero must refuse to do so; otherwise he and his party will be cursed before engaging the imposter in battle.
Personality and traits
Despite being a pallet-swap of monsters like Gigantes and Atlas, Ferz is deceptively intelligent and cunning. Before engaging the Hero in battle, Ferz will give a convincing act as the Hero's mother. If the Hero fails to see through the ruse, this will enable Ferz to inflict a curse on the Hero's party, thus giving her an advantage in their battle.
Another difference between her physical-based counterparts is that she has a great degree of magical capability, both in battle and for enthralling the minds of others: Ferz had the capability to single-handedly brainwash an entire legion of slaves. In addition, Ferz has enough magical capabilities to transform herself into the spitting image of another individual.
Unlike Bishop Ladja, Ferz is fanatically loyal to King Korol, referring to him as a God-King.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
| Queen Ferz |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack | Defense |
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3,500 | 255 | 300 | 180 |
| Agility | Experience | Gold | Tame Rate | |
| 55 | 8,500 | 800 | N/A | |
| Bestiary No. | Unnumbered boss |
| Spell(s) | Kacrackle Kasizzle |
| Skill(s) | Inferno |
| Location(s) | Crocodilopolis |
| Item dropped | Oaken club1⁄4096 |
| Evasion | Frizz resistance * | Sizz resistance * | Fire Breath resistance * | |
| 0/64 | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
| Bang resistance * | Crack resistance * | Ice Breath resistance * | Woosh resistance * | |
| 20% | 67% | 67% | 67% | |
| Zap resistance * | Drain Magic resistance * | Whack resistance * | Kamikazee resistance * | |
| 67% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Poof resistance | Poison resistance * | Fuddle resistance | Snooze resistance * | |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Dazzle resistance * | Sap resistance * | Fizzle resistance | Stun resistance * | |
| 100% | 67% | 100% | 100% | |
| PS2 model | DS & Mobile sprite |
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Etymology
Ferz (ферзь) is Russian for Queen, referring to the chess piece rather than the aristocratic rank.
Trivia
Ferz' sex is unknown, and the title of queen is granted simply due to the chess-piece theme utilized by all members of the Order. It is assumed that Ferz is female due to the character's utilization of Madalena's identity and that Gigantes have no discernible sexual dimorphism.
