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{{LocationInfobox
{{LocationInfobox
|game = ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' <br> ''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''
|game = {{Dragon Quest II}}<br>{{DQB2}}
|title = Midenhall
|title = Midenhall
|type= Kingdom
|type= Kingdom
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|japanese=ローレシア
|japanese=ローレシア
|romaji=Rōreshia ([[Gwaelin|Laura]]sia)
|romaji=Rōreshia ([[Gwaelin|Laura]]sia)
|old=Lorasia (GBC era)
|old=Lorasia ({{GBC}} era)
}}
}}


'''Midenhall''' is a castle located in northeast [[Torland]], and is the starting location of ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. It is one of the three [[List of Kingdoms in Dragon Quest|kingdoms]] established by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|descendant of Erdrick]] and [[Princess Gwaelin]], as well as the oldest.  
'''Midenhall''' is a castle located in northeast [[Torland]], and is the starting location of {{DQ2}}.
 
It is one of the three [[List of Kingdoms in Dragon Quest|kingdoms]] established by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|descendant of Erdrick]] and [[Princess Gwaelin]], as well as the oldest.  


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ2}}===
==={{DQ2}}===
At the beginning of the game, a wounded soldier arrives from the kingdom of [[Moonbrooke]] to tell the king of the events of [[Hargon]]'s attack on his cousin's castle, setting the plot of the game into motion as the [[Prince of Midenhall]] sets out to save the world from the insane cultist.
At the beginning of the game, a wounded soldier arrives from the kingdom of [[Moonbrooke]] to tell the king of the events of [[Hargon]]'s attack on his cousin's castle, setting the plot of the game into motion as the {{Prince of Midenhall}} sets out to save the world from the insane cultist.
 
Often thought to be the most powerful kingdom due to the wounded soldier from [[Moonbrooke]] going to Midenhall instead of [[Cannock]], which is much closer.


Often thought to be the most powerful kingdom due to the wounded soldier from [[Moonbrooke]] going to Middenhall instead of [[Cannock]], which is much closer.
Upon leaving the throne room at the start of the game, The King gives The Hero a chest containing both a [[Copper sword]] and 50 [[gold]] coins.  The {{chest}} will only be there until the area is exited, thus being possible to miss.


Upon leaving the throne room at the start of the game, The King gives The Hero a chest containing both a [[Copper sword]] and 50 [[Gold]] Coins.  The chest will only be there until the area is exited, thus being possible to miss. Much later on in the game, [[Hargon's Castle]] will take the form of Middenhall when first entered. The NPCs speak as if the kindly priest Hargon has made peace with the nation, swaying them to his cult and imploring the three cousins to do the same. In order to dispel the illusion and put an end to the madness, the player must use the [[Eye of Rubiss]].
Much later on in the game, The [[Hall of Hargon]] will take the form of Midenhall when first entered. The {{NPC}}s speak as if the kindly priest [[Hargon]] has made peace with the nation, swaying them to his cult and imploring the three [[Luminaries|cousins]] to do the same. In order to dispel the illusion and put an end to the madness, the player must use the [[Eye of Rubiss]].


====Teleportal====
====Teleportal====
Middenhall houses the first [[Teleportal]] in the series, transporting the player to a [[Shrine West of Zahan|small island]] just next to [[Zahan]]. The area is too small for the player to explore, and is just a teaser hinting at the scope of the adventure.
Middenhall houses the first [[Teleportal]] in the series, transporting the player to a [[List of shrines in Dragon Quest II#Shrine west of Zahan|small island]] just next to [[Zahan]]. The area is too small for the player to explore, and is just a teaser hinting at the scope of the adventure.


====[[Mark of Erdrick]]====
====[[Mark of Erdrick]]====
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====[[Lightning staff]]====
====[[Lightning staff]]====
Midenhall's dungeon houses an [[Wrecktor]] that will drop the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s best weapon, the Lightning Staff.  
Midenhall's dungeon houses an [[Wrecktor]] that will drop the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'s best weapon, the Lightning staff.  


In the NES version of ''II'', the Wrecktor will revive after the player saves and resets their game, allow them to pummel the monster over and over to sell duplicates of the staff at a massive profit. This handy exploit was removed in all other versions.
In the {{NES}} version of {{II}}, the Wrecktor will revive after the player saves and resets their game, allow them to pummel the monster over and over to sell duplicates of the staff at a massive profit. This handy exploit was removed in all other versions.


====Other treasures====
====Other treasures====
*'''50 [[Gold]] coins'''
*'''50 [[gold]] coins'''
*'''[[Copper sword]]'''
*'''[[Copper sword]]'''
*1,196 [[Gold]] Coins (remakes)
*1,196 [[gold]] coins (remakes)
*[[Chimaera wing]]
*[[Chimaera wing]]
*[[Medicinal herb]]
*[[Medicinal herb]]
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{{ItemShop/Item|name=Antidotal herb|price=8}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Antidotal herb|price=8}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Leather shield|price=90}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Leather shield|price=90}}
{{ItemShop/End|note=The leather shield is not available in the NES version.}}
{{ItemShop/End|note=The [[Leather shield]] is not available in the {{NES}} version.}}
 
 


====Nearby monsters====
====Nearby monsters====
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*[[Slime]]
*[[Slime]]


==''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''==
=={{DQB2}}==
Hargon's illusion of Midenhall appears near the end of Chapter 3 and appear as a ruin and where the Builder gets ambushed by monsters after Warwick is found out as a traitor to Moondrooke.
[[Hargon]]'s illusion of Midenhall appears near the end of {{DQ4 Chapter 3}} and appear as a ruin and where the Builder gets ambushed by monsters after Warwick is found out as a traitor to [[Moonbrooke]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
*The name ''Laurasia'' derives from [[Princess Gwaelin]]'s Japanese name ''Laura''. She and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|hero from Dragon Quest]] traveled to new lands after the events of ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.  
*The name ''Laurasia'' derives from [[Princess Gwaelin]]'s Japanese name ''Laura''. She and the {{Hero 1}} from {{Dragon Quest}} traveled to new lands after the events of {{Dragon Quest}}.  
:* Laurasia was also the name of the real-life super continent that dominated the northern half of the world 200~180 million years ago.  
:*Laurasia was also the name of the real-life super continent that dominated the northern half of the world 200~180 million years ago.  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQ II NES Midenhall Castle.png|NES map.
DQ II NES Midenhall Castle.png|{{NES}} map.
Middenhall 16-bit.png|SNES map.
Middenhall 16-bit.png|{{SFC}} map.
DQ Stars Android King Midenhall.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android King Midenhall.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android King Midenhall?.jpg|King of Midenhall?
DQ Stars Android Soldier of Midenhall?.jpg|Soldier of Midenhall?
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>



Revision as of 00:08, 6 February 2022

Midenhall is a castle located in northeast Torland, and is the starting location of Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line.

It is one of the three kingdoms established by the descendant of Erdrick and Princess Gwaelin, as well as the oldest.

Appearances

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

At the beginning of the game, a wounded soldier arrives from the kingdom of Moonbrooke to tell the king of the events of Hargon's attack on his cousin's castle, setting the plot of the game into motion as the Prince of Midenhall sets out to save the world from the insane cultist.

Often thought to be the most powerful kingdom due to the wounded soldier from Moonbrooke going to Midenhall instead of Cannock, which is much closer.

Upon leaving the throne room at the start of the game, The King gives The Hero a chest containing both a Copper sword and 50 gold coins. The chest will only be there until the area is exited, thus being possible to miss.

Much later on in the game, The Hall of Hargon will take the form of Midenhall when first entered. The NPCs speak as if the kindly priest Hargon has made peace with the nation, swaying them to his cult and imploring the three cousins to do the same. In order to dispel the illusion and put an end to the madness, the player must use the Eye of Rubiss.

Teleportal

Middenhall houses the first Teleportal in the series, transporting the player to a small island just next to Zahan. The area is too small for the player to explore, and is just a teaser hinting at the scope of the adventure.

Mark of Erdrick

The Mark of Erdrick is obtainable from the treasure room after getting the Golden Key.

Lightning staff

Midenhall's dungeon houses an Wrecktor that will drop the Princess of Moonbrooke's best weapon, the Lightning staff.

In the NES version of II, the Wrecktor will revive after the player saves and resets their game, allow them to pummel the monster over and over to sell duplicates of the staff at a massive profit. This handy exploit was removed in all other versions.

Other treasures


Shops & services

ICON-ITEM-SHOP.png Item Shop 
Item Price Attributes
ICON-Medicinal herb.png Medicinal herb15?
ICON-Antidotal herb.png Antidotal herb8?
ICON-Leather shield.png Leather shield90?
Note: The Leather shield is not available in the NES version.

Nearby monsters

Dragon Quest Builders 2

Hargon's illusion of Midenhall appears near the end of Chapter 3 and appear as a ruin and where the Builder gets ambushed by monsters after Warwick is found out as a traitor to Moonbrooke.

Etymology

  • Laurasia was also the name of the real-life super continent that dominated the northern half of the world 200~180 million years ago.

Gallery