Alltrades Abbey (Dragon Quest III)

Temple
Alltrades Abbey
Japanese	ダーマ神殿
Romaji	Dāma Shinden
Game	Dragon Quest III
Old localization	Dharma temple

Alltrades Abbey is a large temple in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation where characters can change their Vocation.

The abbey is set in the mountains northeast of Baharata, which would place it in approximately the same location as Tibet in the real world. In the remakes of the game, the resident abbot will comment on the choices the player makes if the character's Personality doesn't match the lifestyle they are undertaking.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

In order to change a character's vocation, that individual must first reach Level 20 in their current profession. Once this has been met, they may become any of the seven basic vocations and their stats will will be cut in half. An NPC advises to turn a Mage into a Warrior to have a caster with durability, and to change a Priest into a Martial Artist to make the group's healer lightning fast.

If the Hero attempts to change their vocation, the abbot will snap at them and ask who could save the world in their place.

Originally, the option to change a character into a Gadabout wasn't present, but later versions of the game allowed for the change.

Becoming a Sage

In order to become a Sage a character must either possess the Words of Wisdom in their inventory or be a Gadabout. In the former case, the scroll will be removed from the character's possession and another must be acquired to change a non-Gadabout into a Sage.

Changing names

In the remakes of Dragon Quest III, there is an NPC which can change the name of any character. This NPC is located on the far left side outside the abbey. It is also possible to change the name of the player's bag when interacting with this NPC.

Treasure (16-bit version only)

Mini medal

Nearby monsters

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Alltrades abbey is now based on Oriental temples, with imposing Nio statues flanking the path to the abbot. The abbey is no longer an optional area and must be visited to progress in the game. Gopal Gupta had forgotten that he had sold the last of his black pepper before the player rescues him and Tanaya from the Kidnapper's Cave, and he regretfully points the party to the merchant who frequents the abbey as an alternative way to procure the spice.

The character of Healizah was added to the temple as a means for players to change the voice, hair style, and design of their characters. Next to her is a slime that can be recruited. Within the abbey are NPCs that give advice in battle, such as a masked thug who points out how many applications of Buff or Oomph need to be applied to a character.

During the ending Healizah is shown boogieing along with a belly dancer before the abbot while a crowd cheers on.

Shops & services

Item Shop

Item	Price	Attributes
Medicinal herb	8	Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally
Strong medicine	48	Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally
Magic water	600	Restores at least 15 MP 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
Musk	150	Monsters attack more often for a brief time
Gusterang	6,200	Attack +46 Wind element
Somatic staff	6,600	Attack +96 +4 Drains 3 MP per smack
Full plate armour III HD	3,500	Defence +39
Fizzle-retardant suit III HD	4,400	Defence +46 Fizzle res. +30%
Light shield	2,050	Defence +32
Black bandana	1,900	Defence +24
Aerofoil earrings	3,300	Wisdom +8 -25% Wind damage
Anti-freeze earrings	3,300	Wisdom +8 -25% Ice damage
Ring of clarity	840	Defence +4 Fuddle res. +6%
Rousing ring	550	Defence +4 Sleep res. +6%