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"Spotted cube! Give desirable number, or I crush you to dust!"

—Alena, before she rolls the die in Fortune Street (Wii)

Alena
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
DQIV DS Alena.png
Sprite(s) Dq4alena-sprite-NES.gif DQ4-PSX-ALENA.png
Alena mimic transparent.png
Japanese name アリーナ
Romaji Arīna
Title Princess (NES)
Tomboy Princess (Japanese)
Tsarevna (Remakes)
The Queen of Combos (Heroes)
Class Martial Artist
Race Human
Age 16
Voice actor Konami Yoshida (CD Theater)
Shôko Nakagawa (Heroes & Heroes II &)
Denise Gough (Heroes & Heroes II, English)

Alena is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a playable party member in Dragon Quest IV.

She is the Tsarevna of Zamoksva, but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength to the world, accompanied by Kiryl and Borya in the second chapter.

She has been a regular participant in the Fortune Street series from the beginning. Alena is also one of the thirteen playable characters in Dragon Quest Heroes, was one of the original leader characters from Dragon Quest Rivals, and appears as a special Hero character in Dragon Quest Tact.

Appearance and personality[edit]

Alena is a slender teenage girl who wears a saffron colored short sleeved minidress with a black belt, matching straps around her shoulders, black opaque tights and orange boots with matching gloves, sphere-shaped emerald earrings that vary in size, along with a blue cape and matching rounded hat. Her hair is a light ginger shade being long and ending in a flip, she has fair skin, rose colored lips, and her eyes are red with multiple eyelashes. Her design would sometimes vary throughout her appearances. Such as her hat and cape having gold details designs, her dress being sleeveless (lacking the straps), having a detailed silver trim, and red lace at the sides, donning black gloves under her usual gloves, her gloves and boots having gold and sliver details, and/or donning black shorts instead of her usual tights. With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female Mage from III, though she possesses no magical aptitude at all. Though regarded by most as a tomboy, Alena does not forgo her feminine side; she is simply too overflowing with zeal for improving her strength to be tied down by bothersome traditions and dictations of "proper" conduct. Nevertheless, she does enjoy adding the occasional accessory to her attire.

Alena is a definitive spitfire, unafraid to speak her mind and being dead-set on reaching her goals. Despite her high aspirations, Alena is far from the stereotypically serious Martial Artist, and sees the world around her with the wide eyes of wonder befitting her age. She tires of being coddled by her father and the inhabitants of Castle Zamoksva, and is eager to see the world that exists beyond her bedroom window. Though very stubborn, Alena is far from thick-headed; she immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the Hero counter the threat the Lord of the Underworld posses to the world. Alena is shown to care greatly for her father and her kingdom, visibly being very concerned when the entire populace of Zamoksva disappeared, and when Kiryl fell under a deadly illness. Later, Alena shows righteous anger when discovering that the monsters were behind the disappearances and develops an unfaltering resolve to defeat the Lord of the Underworld so that her people may return. Alena can also be rather oblivious at times, such as failing to notice Kiryl's crush on her.

Alena has a very competitive nature as well as a love for fighting. As seen through her Party Chat, she is always itching for sparring opponents to improve her own fighting skills, which is usually the first thing on her mind. When first meeting the Hero, who is looking for the same Feverfew roots she is, Alena declares the search as a competition for who can find the plants first.

Starting with the localization of the DS remake, Alena speaks with a Slavic dialect.

Influence on the RPG genre[edit]

Alena is a trailblazing character, being the first instance of a petite woman becoming a mistress of martial arts in what has now become a common trope in the genre since her debut in 1990. Prior to this women were cast as mages or priestesses in RPGs, with the exceptions being games that allowed the player to create their own characters from scratch similar to III's vocation system. Alena is the first melee-oriented woman in an RPG and the first to be given a pre-written personality by the developers. Her path would be followed by several characters in subsequent years, with the most prominent examples being Square Enix's own Ayla and Tifa Lockhart from the Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy series respectively.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

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Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of Zamoksva, to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room but, within a few minutes, has been overcome with frustration and escapes the castle.
Alena traveling through a town alongside Kiryl, and Borya in the NES version of Dragon Quest IV.

Kiryl and Borya, her retainers, give chase; they're resigned to not being able to make her stay put, but if she's going to leave, they can't allow her to travel alone. The three set out and soon come to a small village Taborov being terrorized by a local monster continually demanding young girls as a sacrifice. Alena immediately heads to the local church to offer herself as the next sacrifice, but she has no intention of dying; as soon as the demon shows its face, she, Kiryl, and Borya spring into action and take it out, saving the village.

After journeying straight to the far ends of Zamoksva, the nomadic Desert Bazaar, she learns her father is has become mute. Retrieving some birdsong nectar to treat him, he admits that he was mistaken in his over-protectiveness, and opens the Teleportal to Endor. On arrival, Alena finds the local princess bemoaning her fate, because her father has promised her hand to the winner of the Tournament of Endor, an annual fighting competition, and her father is seriously regretting this promise. Though she hears rumblings of an extremely dangerous entrant named Psaro the Manslayer, Alena enters and gets to the finals, only to find that her opponent, who would have been Psaro, was a no show. By winning the tournament, Alena absolves the Princess of her duty.

However, even as she is celebrating her victory a Zamoksva soldier rushes in and cries that she must return to the castle at once, then dies at the scene. The party returns to the Castle but finds it completely devoid of life. They set out to investigate and the Chapter 2 ends abruptly.

Alena is mentioned in Chapter 3 as the sign in Endor acknowledges her victory which is also known to a tavern patron of Havre Léon in Chapter 4.

Though she and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at Mintos. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the Hero of succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon Baalzack, whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.

Base stats[edit]

Alena corresponds to the Martial Artist vocation. She has high Strength, HPs, and Agility; however her equipment selection is somewhat limited (compared to the Hero, Ragnar McRyan, and Torneko Taloon). She can wear most armor up to chain mail, but can wield only Clubs, Whips and her special weapon, Claws. Due to her stat progression she has the highest luck of all party members, enabling her to frequently dodge debilitating spells.

Additionally, Alena's critical hit formula is very different from the other chosen; instead of a fixed 1/64 chance, her ratio is dependent on her level. In the NES and PS1 version, the formula is LvL/256, while in the Nintendo DS remake it is calculated as LvL(3/4)/256. Both will cap at level 64, giving probabilities up to 25% and 19% respectively. Interestingly, her formula was changed yet again for the iOS/Android versions with her cap being changed to level 89, restoring the 25% ratio.

Attribute Starting Stats Maximum Stats
Level 1 99
HP 16 649
MP 0 0
Strength 12 220
Agility 7 228
Resilience 8 207
Wisdom 4 72
Luck 1 198
Initial gear Silk robe


Equipment[edit]

Dragon Quest IV (All) 
Shields Modifier(s)

Selected quotes[edit]

Main article: Dragon Quest IV Transcript
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"Weapons? Da! Armour? Da! Fighting spirit? Da! I am ready for joining the Endor tournament at any time!"

Alena, in Endor (Cell phone)

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"It is so much admirable to have dream like that. I have similar dream, of course. I am desiring to become most greatest warrior in whole world!"

Alena, in Canalot (Cell phone)

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"Da! Love! Power of love is capable to overcome anything!

Hmm? For why you are looking so delirious, Kiryl?"

Alena, after Psaro is restored (Cell phone)

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"聽好了！ 一定不要讓鎮上的人們 發現我就是阿莉娜公主哦。"

Alena, in Taborov (中文(繁體)) (Cell phone)

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Alena, along with the rest of the chosen, appear in Reaper's Peak if the player selects the near future option for the town's appearance. She is standing along with Kiryl next to the well that leads to Nokturnus' chamber, eager to face the tremendous power she senses from the room while the former attempts to dissuade her.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

On July 30, 2010, Alena began appearing as a special guest at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be downloaded through the DQVC using Nintendo's Wi-Fi channel when it was still available. When spoken to, she will give the Hero different pieces of her outfit is certain conditions are fulfilled.

  • Alena's dress - Recieved when talking to her.
  • Alenas' gloves - Recieved after the inn is fully expanded.
  • Alena's hat - Recieved when it is the player's birthday.
  • Alena's tights - Recieved when the Hero is a Martial Artist.
  • Valenki - Recieved after completing Quest #157.

A special Accolade is earned if the Hero wears all of the parts of Alena's costume.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Alena is seen exploring the imperial pantry once again, however this time the dungeon is a sweltering furnace that keeps her makeshift party from remaining mobile. Once the Flamethrower responsible is slain, Alena thanks The Luminary. She will also mention if she's seen the Prince of Cannock once that quest is under way.

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special[edit]

Along with Ragnar McRyan, Kiryl, and Torneko Taloon, Alena appears as a playable character in Itadaki Street Special.

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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below and Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Alena is a playable character in the both games of the Heroes series. In the first game, she and Kiryl are the first of the otherworldly characters who join the heroes, helping them fight off a rampaging Gigantes that is attacking the city of Arba. The two of them are pursuing a thief, who turns out to be Robbin' 'Ood. Gauntlets are her weapon of choice and she fights with various martial arts techniques, including Multifists, Roaring Tirade, Flying Fist and she even has the ability to make clones of herself using Divide and Conquer. Her Coup de Grâce is Great Ball of Fire, which first appeared as her special move in the Monster Battle Road games.

Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

Alena was one of the original leader characters in the game, representing the Martial Artist vocation.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Alena appears as an S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the limited Dragon Quest IV event, appearing on her own banner along with Armoured scorpion. Alena can also take part in Ragnar's Battle Road as a party member and she can be challenged alongside him and Kiryl in the special Three Heroes boss battle. She could also be scouted by the player by redeeming their Dark Lord/Hero Meeting Ticket S.

Alena (アリーナ Arīna)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Alena.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 996 330 2-3
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
552 383 503 273 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Multifists Trailblazer*
Blazing Fist*		 Coup de Grâce: Great Ball of Fire*
Talent Blossoming: Crimson Sweep
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Instant Partyboost/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Blazing Fist Potency +5%/Stats Up
Great Ball of Fire Potency +5%
Physical Potency +5%
Crimson Sweep Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Blazing Fist Potency +5%/Stats Up
Great Ball of Fire Potency +5%
Physical Potency +5%
Crimson Sweep Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises Frizz-type physical potency of allies, including herself, by 20% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
AGL +20
ATK +15		 Tsarevna: Raises Frizz-type physical potency by 10% and Critical Hit rate by 5%. Blazing Fist Potency +2%
Great Ball of Fire Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Instant Partyboost: Raises ATK for 3 turns at battle start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Very Weak Normal Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Immune Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal


Alena also appears dressed as Santa as a S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the special limited Rambunctious Santa and Masked Santa event on her own banner alongside Ice sculpture. She can participate in Red Robbin' 'Ood's Battle Road as a party member.

Santa Alena (サンタアリーナ Santaarīna)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Santa Alena.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Hero.png
Hero		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,095 346 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
566 383 545 221 60
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Happy Holidays! Frostbite Biff*
Snowman Sledgehammer*		 Coup de Grâce: Über Extra-Large Holiday Present*
Talent Blossoming: Hiyah! Wachah! Hraaah!
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Present Deliverer!/Stats Up Frizz Res +25/Stats Up Going All Out!: Occasionally grants x1.5 physical potency/effects for 1 turn at action start on even turns.
Snowman Sledgehammer Potency/Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Sizz Res +25/Stats Up Physical Critical Hit Rate +5%
Snowman Sledgehammer Potency/Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +5% / Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers enemy Crack Res by 25% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Instant Bounce: Grants a barrier that reflects spells for 3 turns at battle start. AGL +20
ATK +15		 Snowman Sledgehammer Potency +2%
Über Extra-Large Holiday Present Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Present Deliverer!: Raises ATK and Move for 3 turns at action start on odd turns until turn 10.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Half Res Half Res Normal Very Weak
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Normal Very Weak Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Super Weak Immune Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Half Res Normal Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal



Other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolAlenaSame as English name
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisAlinaFrom English name
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 中文 (繁體)阿莉娜ālínà

Etymology[edit]

  • Alena is a female given name
  • Alina is a European female given name possibly derived from Adelina
  • Her Japanese name, アリーナ, is a homophone for the word "arena". While possibly a coincidence, it is nevertheless very appropriate

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See also[edit]


Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
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Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
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