Erdrick

Erdrick (Loto in the GBC translations, Roto in the original Japanese) is the title bestowed on the hero of Dragon Quest III after slaying Zoma. This moniker is used to refer to the hero of Dragon Quest III throughout Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II. This title serves as a major connecting point between Dragon Quest III and Dragon Quest I and II (along with Alefgard). As a result, the first 3 games in the Dragon Quest series are often referred to as the Roto's Trilogy

For more information, see Hero (Dragon Quest III)

Dragon Quest IX

Erdrick has a mention in Dragon Quest IX, with an armour set named after him. These are all 4 star items and are made by alchemising 1 rusty set piece (eg. helmet, shield, sword etc.), 9 glass frits, and 1 orichalcum. The rusty set pieces are obtained in various ways. the sword is obtained in the final dungeon of the story mode, the helmet from giving a total of 62 mini medals to Cap'n Max Meddlin', and the Shield from quest #49 "Rock On!". This set has the best weapon and armour in the game apart from the 4 and 5 star 'super' group made from alchemy.

Trivia

• In the DS remake of Dragon Quest V, if the player names their character Madason then their father, who usually recommends that name, will make Erdrick his suggestion instead.
• In the United States Erdrick was referenced in the original NES Final Fantasy, where one of the tombstones in Elfland says, "Here lies Erdrick."