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The '''Dragonlord's great-great-grandson''' (previously considered his grandson or great-grandson) is a non-player character in {{DQ2}}.  
The '''Dragonlord's great-great-grandson''' is a non-player character that first appeared in {{DQ2}}.
 
==Appearance and Personality==
The descendant of the Dragonlord looks identical to his ancestor in most appearances, save for a slight change in his skin tone in {{Tact}}. He wears the same robes and carries a copy of the cane his forebearer used.
Contrary to all expectations, the descendant of the Archfiend is a rather friendly guy who has no interest in conquering the world--though he does have a habit of indulging in his ancestor's reputation as a matter of family pride.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson resides in [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]] and stands in the same location where his [[Dragonlord|great-great-grandfather]] stood in {{DQ}}. However, rather than fighting the trio, he instead offers critical advice about defeating [[Hargon]]. In particular, he describes that the [[5 Sigils]] must be gathered from around the world of [[Torland]], starting with the one in the island [[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest II)|Lighthouse]] south of where [[Cantlin]] once stood.
The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson resides in [[Dragonlord's Castle|Charlock Castle]] and stands in the same location where his [[Dragonlord|great-great-grandfather]] stood in {{DQ}}. However, rather than fighting the trio, he instead offers critical advice about defeating [[Hargon]]--he takes personal offense to the mad cultist's ambition of worldly conquest as it infringes on his family's claim to fame. In particular, he describes that the [[5 Sigils]] must be gathered from around the world of [[Torland]], starting with the one in the island [[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest II)|Lighthouse]] south of where [[Cantlin]] once stood.


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After Hargon and [[Malroth]]'s defeat, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson suggest that he and the trio be friends. He also muses in giving the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]] and himself nicknames, calling the Hero "My Dearest Dragon Warrior" and declaring himself as "Your Dashing Dragonliness."
After Hargon and [[Malroth]]'s defeat, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson suggest that he and the trio be friends. He also muses in giving the {{Hero 2}} and himself nicknames, calling the Hero "My Dearest Dragon Warrior" and declaring himself as "Your Dashing Dragonliness."
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===''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''===
===''Dragon Quest II gamebook''===
The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson makes an appearances in the Dragon Quest 2 event for Dragon Quest Tact. Unlike to his past representations, his physical portrayal actually differs slightly from how Dragonlord is portrayed, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson being more purple in skin tone and sporting a warm purple robe and differently designed amulet.
The [[Dragonlord]]'s descendant has a much larger role in the choose-your-own-adventure book published by [[Enix]] in 1988. He aids the three [[Luminaries]] by transforming into his natural {{Dragon}} form and flying them to the [[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest II)|Great Lighthouse]] in the center of the northwestern sea. He reverts to the humanoid form but refrains from participating in battle as he admits he is a bit of a wuss, though he does cast [[Midheal]] on the group after combat is over. During the ending, the [[Dragonlord]]'s great-great-grandson flies the party directly to [[Middenhall]] and partakes in the victory celebration.
 
Interestingly, if the reader makes poor choices and loses the battle in the great lighthouse then the [[Dragonlord]]'s descendant will sacrifice the magic maintaining his humanoid form to hide the [[Luminaries]] via a sort of [[Morph]] spell. He is unable to take on the form again afterwards, and to avoid continuity errors he exclusively appears in his dragon state during the confrontation with [[Malroth]] and the finale.
 
This gamebook addresses the fan theory of the [[Queen of Dragons]] being the mother of the [[Dragonlord]] by having the great-great-grandson mention the Queen in passing and referring to her as "Hihibaa-san" (ひいひいばあさん).
 
==={{DQTact}}===
The [[Dragonlord]]'s great-great-grandson makes an appearances in the {{Dragon Quest II}} event for {{Tact}}. Unlike to his past representations, his physical portrayal actually differs slightly from how Dragonlord is portrayed, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson being more purple in skin tone and sporting a warm purple robe and differently designed amulet.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*While his exact familial relationship to the Dragonlord has changed several times in English releases, he has consistently been labeled as Dragonlord's great-grandchild in Japanese.
*While his exact familial relationship to the [[Dragonlord]] has changed several times in English releases, he has consistently been labeled as [[Dragonlord]]'s great-grandchild in Japanese.
*In the Japanese versions of Dragon Quest 2, the nickname he gives the Hero is based on the first two to four characters of his name followed by the honorific "chan", while the name he gives himself is "Ryu-chan."
*In the Japanese versions of {{Dragon Quest II}}, the nickname he gives the {{Hero 2}} is based on the first two to four characters of his name followed by the honorific "chan", while the name he gives himself is "Ryu-chan."
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Dragonlords_Great-Great-Grandson.png|Character art
Dragonlords_Great-Great-Grandson.png|Character art from the {{Famicom}} guidebook, circa 1988.
DLGGGS_DQT.png|Dragon Quest Tact appearance
DLGGGS_DQT.png|{{Tact}} appearance.
DL great great grandson tact.png|Complete {{Tact}} art
Dq II gamebook.jpg|As he appears on the cover of {{II}}'s gamebook.
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</gallery></center>


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{{DQII}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest II characters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II characters]]

Revision as of 22:19, 12 February 2022

Dragonlord's great-great-grandson
Dragon Quest II
DLGGGS2 DQT.png
Sprite(s) Dq2dragonlordsgrandson-sprite-NES.gif
Japanese name 竜王のひ孫
Romaji Ryuo no himago
Family Dragonlord (Ancestor)

The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson is a non-player character that first appeared in Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

Appearance and Personality

The descendant of the Dragonlord looks identical to his ancestor in most appearances, save for a slight change in his skin tone in Tact. He wears the same robes and carries a copy of the cane his forebearer used. Contrary to all expectations, the descendant of the Archfiend is a rather friendly guy who has no interest in conquering the world--though he does have a habit of indulging in his ancestor's reputation as a matter of family pride.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson resides in Charlock Castle and stands in the same location where his great-great-grandfather stood in Dragon Quest. However, rather than fighting the trio, he instead offers critical advice about defeating Hargon--he takes personal offense to the mad cultist's ambition of worldly conquest as it infringes on his family's claim to fame. In particular, he describes that the 5 Sigils must be gathered from around the world of Torland, starting with the one in the island Lighthouse south of where Cantlin once stood.


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After Hargon and Malroth's defeat, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson suggest that he and the trio be friends. He also muses in giving the Hero and himself nicknames, calling the Hero "My Dearest Dragon Warrior" and declaring himself as "Your Dashing Dragonliness."

Dragon Quest II gamebook

The Dragonlord's descendant has a much larger role in the choose-your-own-adventure book published by Enix in 1988. He aids the three Luminaries by transforming into his natural Dragon form and flying them to the Great Lighthouse in the center of the northwestern sea. He reverts to the humanoid form but refrains from participating in battle as he admits he is a bit of a wuss, though he does cast Midheal on the group after combat is over. During the ending, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson flies the party directly to Middenhall and partakes in the victory celebration.

Interestingly, if the reader makes poor choices and loses the battle in the great lighthouse then the Dragonlord's descendant will sacrifice the magic maintaining his humanoid form to hide the Luminaries via a sort of Morph spell. He is unable to take on the form again afterwards, and to avoid continuity errors he exclusively appears in his dragon state during the confrontation with Malroth and the finale.

This gamebook addresses the fan theory of the Queen of Dragons being the mother of the Dragonlord by having the great-great-grandson mention the Queen in passing and referring to her as "Hihibaa-san" (ひいひいばあさん).

Dragon Quest Tact

The Dragonlord's great-great-grandson makes an appearances in the Dragon Quest II event for Tact. Unlike to his past representations, his physical portrayal actually differs slightly from how Dragonlord is portrayed, the Dragonlord's great-great-grandson being more purple in skin tone and sporting a warm purple robe and differently designed amulet.

Trivia

  • While his exact familial relationship to the Dragonlord has changed several times in English releases, he has consistently been labeled as Dragonlord's great-grandchild in Japanese.
  • In the Japanese versions of Dragon Quest II, the nickname he gives the Hero is based on the first two to four characters of his name followed by the honorific "chan", while the name he gives himself is "Ryu-chan."

Gallery