Sir Mervyn

A warrior that fought alongside God in the age of the Demon Lord, when today's peace was but a distant dream. The results of that battle, and Melvin's whereabouts thereafter, remain a mystery to this very day. He would surely make a worthy traveling companion if you manage to make his acquaintance.

--Description from the Dragon Quest VII PSX instructional manual.

"Fie upon't! We cannot allow the fiend to have his wicked way with our world any longer! Come, Hero! Gird up thy loins, and let us beard the beast once more!"

—Sir Mervyn (3DS)

Mervyn
Dragon Quest VII

Sprite(s)
Japanese name	メルビン
Romaji	Merubin
Old localization	Melvin
Title	Legendary Hero
Class	Adjustable
Race	Soldier of God
Age	60s

Sir Mervyn is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a playable party member in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. He is an elderly paladin who aided the Almighty in the fight against Orgodemir. However, before the final battle began, the Almighty sealed him away into the Hero Stone (or, as it came to be called, the Sizzling Stone) and he was whisked away until he was needed again.

Appearance and personality

Mervyn is wrapped in chain mail from head to toe, wears red leather boots and gloves, and a sword belt wrapped around his waist. He also wears the tunic similar to the other members of the Holy Order of the Almighty. He sports a bushy white mustache. In the 3DS Version, Sir Mervyn is noticeably quite taller than the rest of the party.

Mervyn is quite polite in conversation. He uses very formal diction, including archaic words such as thou and prithee. He is very courteous to his comrades. For example, he calls the Hero Master Hero and Maribel Miss Maribel.

Mervyn has a strong sense of duty which prevents him from walking away when someone else is in need, such as in the case of Nottagen. This is also coupled with his potent adherence to justice and intense hatred of the Demon King's machinations. He also has pride in his distinction as one of the Holy Order of the Almighty. Mervyn, so used to the fighting he endured, is fascinated by the present world and its relative peacefulness. He takes a keen interest in exploring past worlds and righting the wrongs of the past. Mervyn is also slightly perverted, demonstrated when he wishes to see Aishe dancing. He, at least, has the decency to apologize for this.

In the 3DS remake, if the player decides to look in a mirror while Sir Mervyn is the first character in the party line-up, he will agonize over his wrinkles, marvel over the modernity of mirrors, ponder if he should try out a bunny suit to distract from his less youthful features, comment that he is becoming more manly by day, see the glint in his eye reflected in the glass, discover another white hair, say that the wrinkles in one's face tell the story of their life, lament that he might have been a beloved hero if his nose had been straighter, sigh at his reflection, express happiness that his eyes haven't lost their sparkle, and sneeze on the mirror.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

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Mervyn had long fought with the Almighty against the Demon King, Orgodemir. He is a seasoned veteran of these battles. However, before the final battle began, the Almighty sealed Mervyn into a stone against Mervyn's wishes. His reasoning was because the Almighty felt as though he wouldn't survive the encounter with the Demon King. The stone, known as the Hero Stone, was sent far away from the battle. Mervyn became a legend and is venerated as a hero. The Hero Stone lore became lost.

However, through chance, Pike came into possession of the Hero Stone. He called it the Sizzling Stone because of the heat that radiated from it. He tried to sell it to people but they didn't want it. One day, he did find a buyer in Bulgio who paid an obscene amount of gold for it, knowing its true purpose.

Bulgio knew that the Sizzling Stone was actually the Hero Stone, and wanted to revive Mervyn to be his servant. To do so, he had to climb the World's Tallest Tower and place the Sizzling Stone on the altar. Doing so would release Mervyn from the seal.

After Bulgio and the party release Mervyn from the Hero Stone, he thanks them for doing so. Bulgio expresses some disappointment at Mervyn, who he expected to be a muscular, refined man---or even a beautiful woman. Bulgio allows Sir Mervyn to go with the Hero and his party. Mervyn expresses his wishes to find out what happened to the world after the battle between the Almighty and the Demon King.

After the part defeats the Demon Lord in the past, they set themselves on reviving the Almighty. With the help of the Roamers and Florin, they are successful in doing so. He thanks the party and the Roamers for his revival and promises that the world will enter a new era of peace.

Months pass by as Mervyn works by God's side in the new Cathedral of Light, created next to Estard. However, Mervyn notices a change in God. He sees that God is sealing away worlds that are steeped in evil. Being suspicious, he asks God why he is doing this and is instantly branded a traitor. Mervyn escapes the Crystal Palace and makes it to Buccanham. There, he uses MindSpeak, a telekinetic ability that allows a person to reach another and communicate with them mentally, to tell the Hero and the party what he uncovered at the Crystal Palace. Mervyn explains that God has sealed all of the worlds that he deemed evil and Estard was one of them. He asks them to try and uncover the four elemental spirits but they tell him that they are unable to go anywhere. Mervyn realizes that in order for them to continue on their quest, he must find the Pilot Fire in Coastal. By himself, he makes his way to The Beacon where the Guiding Light is burning. He mentally sends them the Guiding Light so the party can find the elemental spirits.

After Estard and all of the lands are unsealed, Mervyn inexplicably returns, giving the player the option of putting him in the final party against the Demon Lord. When the Demon King is defeated, the party is transported to the Divine Shrine. There, the descendants of the Order thank the party for defeating the Demon King. Mervyn elects to stay in the Divine Shrine. He thanks the party for helping him save the world.

Base stats

Attribute	Starting Stats	Maximum Stats
Level	19	99
HP	176	820
MP	97	880
Strength	45	370
Agility	43	165
Resilience	30	230
Wisdom	80	500
Style	24	95
Initial gear	Steel broadsword, Chain mail, Bronze shield, Iron helmet

Dragon Quest VII (All)
Weapon	Modifier(s)
Poison needle	Attack+1
Poison needle plus	Attack+1
Cypress stick	Attack+2
Bamboo spear	Attack+5
Oaken club	Attack+8
Bronze knife	Attack+9
Copper sword	Attack+11
Divine dagger	Attack+14
Staff of salvation	Attack+15
Wizard's staff	Attack+15
Falcon blade	Attack+22
Poison moth knife	Attack+23
Chain sickle	Attack+27
Shepherd's crook	Attack+27
Lightning staff	Attack+28
Slime stick	Attack+28
Snooze stick	Attack+32
Chain whip	Attack+33
Steel broadsword	Attack+33
Staff of antimagic	Attack+35
Holy lance	Attack+36
Staff of sentencing	Attack+37
Rune staff	Attack+39
Staff of antimagic	Attack+40
Cautery sword	Attack+42
Morning star	Attack+43
Frying pan	Attack+44
Sage's staff	Attack+50
Dragontail whip	Attack+52
Faerie foil	Attack+58
Platinum sword	Attack+60
Magma staff	Attack+63
Dream blade	Attack+65
Mercury's rapier	Attack+65
Staff of resurrection	Attack+66
Watermaul wand	Attack+74
Zombiesbane	Attack+75
Staff of re-surrection	Attack+79
Staff of Rain	Attack+88
Sword of the Roamers	Attack+90
Sunderbolt blade	Attack+95
Demon spear	Attack+99
Miracle sword	Attack+100
Saviour staff	Attack+103
Metal king sword	Attack+130
Okeanos Sword	Attack+140
Gringham whip	Attack+145

Dragon Quest VII (All)
Helmet	Modifier(s)
Canny cap	Wisdom+30
Leather hat	Defense+3
Pointy hat	Defense+5
Hardwood headwear	Defense+6
Mad cap	Defense+8
Iron pot	Defense+9
Fur hood	Defense+11
Turban	Defense+12
Raving mad cap	Defense+13
Iron helmet	Defense+16
Top hat	Defense+17
Pirate's hat	Defense+19
Hermes' hat	Defense+24
Duplic hat	Defense+25
Slime crown	Defense+31
Mythril helm	Defense+32
Happy hat	Defense+37
Thinking cap	Defense+37
Sun crown	Defense+52
Metal king helm	Defense+60
Mask of Implacability	Defense+255

Dragon Quest VII (All)
Armor	Modifier(s)
Plain clothes	Defense+4
Boxer shorts	Defense+5
Wayfarer's clothes	Defense+7
Silk tuxedo	Defense+10
Leather armour	Defense+11
Leather kilt	Defense+12
Silk robe	Defense+13
Scale armour	Defense+15
Shell armour	Defense+18
Chain mail	Defense+20
Noble garb	Defense+21
Iron cuirass	Defense+26
Cloak of evasion	Defense+28
Garish garb	Defense+28
Magic vestment	Defense+30
Captain's coat	Defense+32
Windcheater	Defense+33
Legerdemantle	Defense+37
Cirrus surplice	Defense+38
Glombolero	Defense+40
Smart suit	Defense+40
Magic armour	Defense+47
Glitzy glombolero	Defense+50
Heavy armour	Defense+50
Angel's robe	Defense+55
Enchanted armour	Defense+55
Flowing dress	Defense+65
Slime armour	Defense+67
Sacred armour	Defense+75
Dark robe	Defense+78
Sacreder armour	Defense+88
Pallium regale	Defense+90
Dragon robe	Defense+95
Metal king armour	Defense+115
Gaia Armour	Defense+125

Dragon Quest VII (All)
Shields	Modifier(s)
Pot lid	Defense+2
Leather shield	Defense+4
Scale shield	Defense+7
Bronze shield	Defense+11
White shield	Defense+16
Slime shield	Defense+17
Magic shield	Defense+18
Encyclopedia Titanica	Defense+20
Premium pot lid	Defense+35
Silver shield	Defense+50
Aeras Shield	Defense+60
Shimmering shield	Defense+65
Metal king shield	Defense+70

Dragon Quest VII (All)
Accessories	Modifier(s)
Slime earrings	Attack+1
Strength ring	Attack+7
Mighty armlet	Attack+15
Fire Amulet	Attack+25
Bow tie	Defense+2
Gold bracer	Defense+5
Life ring	Defense+5
Lucky pendant	Defense+5
Prayer ring	Defense+5
Trailblazing bandana	Defense+5
Earth Amulet	Defense+10
Kamikazee bracer	Defense+10
Kerplunk bracer	Defense+10
Ruby of protection	Defense+10
Water Amulet	Defense+10
Gospel ring	Defense+50
Agility ring	Agility+15
Snappy slippers	Agility+25
Mercury's bandana	Agility+30
Air Amulet	Agility+50
Windbreaker	Agility+50
Meteorite bracer	Agilityx2
Wrecked specs
Soldier's medal
Scholar's specs
Mermaid moon
Lifesaving medal
Goddess ring
Eye of Rubiss
Extra elevating shoes
Elevating shoes
Champion's belt
Bunny tail

Spells and skills

Aside from vocation abilities, Mervyn learns a few spells and skills on his own:

Level	Skill/Spell	MP Required	Target	Info	Oomph
19	Bang	5	All Enemies	Causes an explosion that does around 20 HP damage to all enemies	No
19	Underpants Dance	0	One Group	A ridiculous dance that may cause an enemy group to laugh, stopping them from attacking for a turn	No
19	Poof	1	One Group	Banishes one group of enemies from battle. Party gains no experience points for expelled enemies	No
19	Forbearance	0	Self	Takes all of the attacks from enemies for a turn. Attacks that would have hit the party will hit the defendee repeatedly	No
19	Midheal	4	One Ally	Heals around 80 HP to one ally	No
19	Swoosh	8	One Group	Causes around 30 HP of wind damage to one group of enemies	No
19	Evac	8	Field	Allows the party to escape dungeons and caves	No
19	Zoom	1	Field	Allows the party to return to previously visited towns (Does not work in the past) (Does not work indoors)	No
20	Zing	8	One Ally	Has a 50 percent chance to revive the target with half their HP restored	No

Vocation strategy

Sir Mervyn is a jack-of-all-trades who does well in any role in the party, particularly excelling in magic-based vocations due to his high MP growth. His main drawback is that he has the lowest Agility of the party, so it would be a good idea to give him accessories like the Agility ring or Mercury's bandana to make up for it. His equipment choices are very similar to a Priest, since he can essentially equip all wands and robes, as well as some access to swords and heavy armor. Although he does join the party with quite a few useful abilities learned, he has no vocational experience whatsoever, so it is necessary to pay a visit to Alltrades Abbey.

In the 3DS Version, since Mervyn will likely join the party at a lower level than the other characters, it is a good idea to have Sir Mervyn grind some vocations in Slimetree Forest to get him up to speed with everyone else.