| Dragon Quest V (All) | |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Modifier(s) |
| Poison needle | Attack +1 |
| Thorn whip | Attack +18 |
| Iron claw | Attack +19 |
| Sledgehammer | Attack +30 |
| Falcon knife earrings | Attack +35 |
| Akillics | Attack+40 |
| Fire claw | Attack+53 |
| Diamond akillics | Attack+55 |
| War hammer | Attack+60 |
| Spiked steel whip | Attack +65 |
| Dream blade | Attack +65 |
| Falcon blade | Attack +67 |
| Siren sword | Attack +70 |
| Hela's hammer | Attack +70 |
| Faerie foil | Attack +85 |
| Cobra claw | Attack +90 |
| Miracle sword | Attack +100 |
| Gringham whip | Attack +100 |
Debora Briscoletti
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| Debora Briscoletti | |
| Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest XI Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | |
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| Japanese name | デボラ |
| Romaji | Debora |
| Title | Wife Bossy Bride (IX) Third Woman (Japanese, Monster Battle Road Victory) Beauty Queen (Tact) |
| Race | Human |
| Family | Rodrigo Briscoletti (father) Romana Briscoletti (mother) Nera Briscoletti (sister) |
| Voice actor | Romi Park (since Rivals, Japanese) Rebecca Hanssen (Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, English) |
"I suppose she means that roses have thorns. But flowers with soft petals alone are no fun, right, Hero?"
—Debora, in Helmunaptra (DS, Cell phone)
Debora Briscoletti (デボラ, Debora) is a playable character introduced in the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest V. She is the elder sister of Nera Briscoletti, one of Rodrigo Briscoletti's two daughters, and one of the eponymous "Heavenly Brides" who the Hero can choose to marry.
Appearance and Personality[edit]
Debora prefers expensive clothes and spends considerable time on her makeup. Her jet black hair, revealing attire and piercing eyes give Debora a somewhat intimidating form. She is taller and more voluptuous compared to her younger sister and has blue eyes. Her black hair is worn in an updo with decorative roses as hair accessories and she has a beauty mark near her left eye. Debora wears a short pink one-piece dress with red frills and lace and a red ribbon tied in the front, red high heels, a white fur stole around her shoulders, as well as various gold accessories. She wears gold hoop earrings, bracelets, a beaded anklet around her right foot, a necklace with a green stone, a beaded chain around her waist, and a sash with green and blue jewels identical to the one worn by her sister Nera.
In her appearance as a child at the beginning of Dragon Quest V, Debora is depicted with an identical sprite to Nera, though recolored with black hair and a red dress. She and Nera both received distinct childhood designs in Dragon Quest Rivals, which depicts young Debora with simplified versions of the dress and hairstyle from her grown-up design. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World's portrayal of Debora as a somewhat older youth maintains her hairstyle but gives her a plain pink dress, purple tights and surprisingly practical brown boots. Her monster wrangler's mantelet has a furry white collar reminiscent of her usual stole, and she also wears a red satchel.
Debora has an impatient, bossy and rude personality that rubs most people the wrong way, in stark contrast to her kind and polite younger sister. She has a short temper and often fought bitterly with her parents while growing up, especially her father, who by the time of the second generation has given up on trying to find her a suitor. She tends to be frankly critical of others while holding herself, particularly her beauty and taste, in extremely high regard. However, her dialogue often suggests a degree of self-awareness, and on a few occasions she abandons pretense and expresses her feelings more honestly.
She initially treats the Hero more like a servant than a husband, but gradually softens her demeanor after she joins him on the search for his mother. ("So I can keep my eye on you.") Though she hates being told what to do, Debora permits her husband to issue orders in combat, and unlike some other characters she does not disobey battle commands. She is much more openly affectionate toward her children, and motherhood also gives her a better appreciation of her own parents.
Despite their very different personalities, Debora seems to get along well with her sister Nera and rarely speaks ill of her in Party Chat. A married Debora is also surprisingly complimentary to Bianca if the player chooses to pay her a visit in Stockenbarrel, and seems to sense their secret kinship.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
Debora is first seen in the prologue as Pankraz and his son are disembarking in Littlehaven. She shoves past Pankraz and runs off to the ship's cabin before her father can introduce her. She is not seen again until the second generation, when the Hero arrives in Mostroferrato in search of the Zenithian shield.
Though she is initially standoffish in manner and dismissive of her father's scheme to find a husband for Nera, when it comes time for the Hero to decide between marrying Nera or Bianca Whitaker, Debora descends down the stairs and suddenly offers herself as a third marriage candidate. If the player chooses Debora, the two are married on the casino ship Ventuno and she joins the Hero on his journey after the pair take a short detour to The Pothold. If the Hero decides not to marry Debora, she will still be unmarried and living with her parents in Mostroferrato in the third generation.
Upon reaching the Hero's homeland, the kingdom of Gotha, it is revealed that Debora is pregnant and she remains in the castle to rest while the Hero seeks out the Royal Insignia. After the Hero returns from the Riteof Passage, Debora gives birth to twins: a boy and a girl. The Hero is coronated as the new King of Gotha - but after a night of celebrations, Debora is abducted by monsters while most of the castle inhabitants are passed out. While attempting to rescue her from Kon the Knight at his tower, it is learned that she carries the blood of the Legendary Hero, and for this reason she and her husband are turned to stone by Bishop Ladja.
In the eight years that pass, Debora's petrified form ended up at the temple of Crocodilopolis. The Hero and the children are able to finally free her, and she rejoins the party. Together they travel to Nadiria to find the Hero's mother, Madalena, and defeat the Grandmaster of the Underworld.
Stats[edit]
Debora is more of a physical fighter than Bianca or Nera. She has the most limited spell selection of the three, but can equip several of the more powerful swords, as well as Hela's hammer and every claw in the game. There are a few pieces of equipment unique to her, such as the Diamond akillics and the Floral parasol, which is the only shield she can equip. Due to her high agility attribute and the aforementioned double-hit acrylics and all-or-nothing hammer, Debora is adept at slaying metal monsters.
| Attribute | Starting Stats | Maximum Stats |
| Level | 10 | 99 |
| HP | 102 | 530 |
| MP | 35 | 450 |
| Strength | 32 | 220 |
| Resilience | 52 | 190 |
| Agility | 41 | 255 |
| Wisdom | 30 | 230 |
| Luck | 53 | 255 |
| Initial gear | Akillics, Silk dress, Silver tiara | |
Spells[edit]
| Dragon Quest V (DS) | |
|---|---|
| Spell | Level Learned |
| Dazzle | 1 |
| Snooze | 1 |
| Kasap | 1 |
| Oomph | 15 |
| Sizzle | 17 |
| Safe Passage | 18 |
| Whack | 19 |
| Bounce | 20 |
| Fuddle | 22 |
| Thwack | 25 |
| Kasizzle | 29 |
Equipment[edit]
| Dragon Quest V (All) | |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Modifier(s) |
| Hairband | Defense +7 |
| Silver tiara | Defense +14 |
| Wedding veil | Defense +30 |
| Golden tiara | Defense +45 |
| Dragon Quest V (All) | |
|---|---|
| Armor | Modifier(s) |
| Plain clothes | Defense+4 |
| Handwoven cape | Defense+6 |
| Silk apron | Defense+10 |
| Silk robe | Defense+13 |
| Leather dress | Defense+17 |
| Dancer's costume | Defense+20 |
| Robust lingerie | Defense+23 |
| Silk dress | Defense+30 |
| Lacy bustier | Defense+36 |
| Shimmering dress | Defense+45 |
| Flowing dress | Defense+55 |
| Silk bustier | Defense+60 |
| Angel leotard | Defense+70 |
| Princess's robe | Defense+80 |
| Dragon Quest V (All) | |
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| Shields | Modifier(s) |
| Floral parasol | Defense+8 |
| Dragon Quest V (All) | |
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| Accessories | Modifier(s) |
| Crude image | Luck+15 |
| Meteorite bracer | Agilityx2 |
| Elfin charm | |
| Circle of Water | |
| Circle of Fire | |
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
Debora appears in one of the three possible versions of Reaper's Peak, specifically the one based on the far distant future of Dragon Quest V. She is found in the top floor of the mayor's home, and unlike the other brides she is not spending time with her children.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
On October 15, 2010, Debora 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.
- Debora's dress - Received after talking to her.
- Debora's damasks - Received if it is the player's birthday.
- Highness heels - Received after the inn is fully expanded.
The player will receive the Accolade Bossy Bride if the Hero wears all parts of Debora's costume. However, it is only possible for a female Hero to earn this accolade as certain parts of Debora's costume are female-exclusive.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
The Luminary can visit the Briscoletti mansion on the morning of the bride choice via the Echo Chamber in the Nintendo Switch and 3DS versions of the game. Due to the actions of a monster sealed away by her ancestor Rodolfo, Debora and her fellow marriage candidates have been turned into exact duplicates of her father on the eve of her wedding day. Thankfully, the groom is still away from the mansion and the monster has been located in Alltrades Abbey.
Debora is more concerned about fitting into her wardrobe when transformed than anything else, complaining that none of her clothes fit anymore. When spoken to after the event is over, she fumes over the absence of the groom and calls him a useless boy as she wonders where he is.
Because the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI portrays the world of Dragon Quest V using the graphical style of the Super Famicom original, Debora received new sprites in that style in order to fit in.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World[edit]
A young Debora appears alongside Bianca and Nera as a supporting character. She was brought to the kingdom of Witherwood separately from the playable duo and given the power to scout monsters by Psaro's former coach Fizzy rather than Fluffy.
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road Victory[edit]
Appearing under the name "Third Woman Debora", she can be summoned to perform a special attack named "Sky Heel Drop". She leaps into the air and delivers a powerful axe kick that splits Mount Azimuth in half.
Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
Debora appears in the illustrations of several cards and can be used as the player avatar.
Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
Debora appears as a side character in the second part of the Dragon Quest V story event. If players choose to adventure with her, she will accompany the group in the Dragon Quest V quests, occasionally finding additional treasures, and also appear in the multiplayer lobby when hosting. Choosing her also gives players the option to obtain equipment based on her, as well as black wigs based on Parry and Madchen, and the option to dress Debora up with any armor the player has, as long as it can be equipped by female characters.
In the last Dragon Quest V event rerun before the Global version closed down, players could obtain Debora's earrings and her floral hair accessory.
Dragon Quest Tact[edit]
Debora appears as an S-rank character of the Hero family as part of the limited Dragon Quest V event, appearing on her own banner along with Snowbird. She can also be chosen as the player's companion by giving her the Circle of Water. She wields Iron claws in her model and her Akillics appear as a special weapon. Debora also appears as a boss in the special Zenithian Brides boss battle with Bianca and Nera.
Debora (デボラ Debora)
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Hero |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 120 | 1026 | 316 | 2-3 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 515 | 377 | 425 | 240 | 60 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Smouldering Thrust | Hardclaw | Firetwirl Talent Blossoming: Lioness Claw Coup de Grâce: Livid Mode |
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Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| Move +1 / Stats Up | Frizz Res +25 / Stats Up | Firetwirl Potency +5% Livid Mode MP Cost -10% / Stats Up |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zap Res +25 / Stats Up | Firetwirl Potency +5% Livid Mode MP Cost -10% / Stats Up |
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Leader Perks
| First | |
| Raises physical potency of allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her. | |
Basic Perks
| First | Second | Third |
| Beauty Queen: Raises Sizz-type physical potency by 10% and Critical Hit rate by 5%. | Max HP +30 ATK +15 |
Firetwirl Potency +2% Livid Mode MP Cost -5% |
Perk Details
| First | |
| Move +1: Raises Move by 1. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Half Res | Normal | Normal | Very Weak | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Very Weak | Half Res | Normal | Normal | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Normal | Half Res | Normal | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Normal | Half Res | Normal | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Super Weak | Super Weak | Immune | Normal |
Quotes[edit]
- "'I knew you'd come and rescue me sooner or later, <player>.But you shouldn't have! You've played right into their hands! That's why they used the Chancellor and kidnapped me. It was to lure you here. The ringleader is planning to kill you and then become king in your place! How dare he!"
- "'<player>! You'll pay for this, Kon!"
- "'Now, <player>! Finish him off!"
Etymology[edit]
Debora is the Italian, Dutch, and German form of the name Deborah, itself a Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה that means "bee". In the Old Testament Book of Judges from the Bible, Deborah is a heroine and a prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites. Together with the help of Israelite general Barak, they form an army and destroy the Canaanite army. It is a common Jewish name and was first used by English Christians after the Protestant Reformation.
Trivia[edit]
- Rumors that Dragon Quest V contained a secret "third woman" cropped up almost immediately after the game's original release, and were even humorously addressed by Yuji Horii in an issue of Weekly Shonen Jump in 1993.
- Debora's abrasive personality may have been intended to reference Nera's infamously haughty portrayal in Itadaki Street Special.
- Despite some indications, the story plays out the same way for Debora as it does for the other two brides. As with the others, the main differences are Debora's unique Party Chat and different battle characteristics. In cases where there are small differences between choosing Bianca and Nera, such as the bride's starting level, the wedding venue, and Mr. Briscoletti's gifts, Debora matches her sister.
- In her room, there is a whack-a-mole-like "Bruise the Ooze" game machine that the player can use, perhaps explaining her affinity for hammer weapons.
Gallery[edit]
Appearance in Dragon Quest of the Stars.
Appearance in Scan Battlers, wielding Hela's hammer.
Appearance in Tact.
Late Summer Festive Debora in Tact.
Debora in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World.
With Fizzy.
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