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|game = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}
|title = Nadiria
|title = Nadiria
|type= Underworld
|type= Underworld
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|image = [[Image:DQ IV DS Nadiria Artwork.jpg|center|250px]]
|caption =  
|caption = Official artwork in {{V}}.
|japanese=
|japanese=闇の世界 ({{IV}})
|romanji=
魔界 ({{V}})
|romanji=Yami no Sekai ({{IV}}), Makai ({{V}})
}}
}}
'''Nadiria''' is the name of the evil underworld in [[Dragon Quest IV]], [[Dragon Quest V|V]], and [[Dragon Quest VI|VI]].  It is accessible only near the end of each game and contains the final dungeon and boss for each.  It has its own world map which is typically much darker (and smaller) than the normal world map.
'''Nadiria''' is the name of the evil underworld in {{Dragon Quest IV}} and {{V}}.


Its counterpart is [[Zenithia]], a castle in the sky which also appears in all 3 games.
It is accessible only near the end of each game and contains the final dungeon and boss for each.  It has its own world map which is typically much darker (and smaller) than the normal world map, providing habitation for ferocious monsters and freakishly bizarre flora.
 
Its counterpart is [[Zenithia]], a castle in the sky that watches over the world of mortals.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
Nadiria lies beneath the [[Central Island]]. Access is granted through a [[Cave to Nadiria|cave]] said to lead to the abyss. Nadiria itself appears as an enclosed realm containing both [[Heaven's Haven]] and [[Psaro's Castle]], along with [[Four Dens of Nadiria|four barrier shrines]].
Nadiria lies beneath the [[Central Island]]. Access is granted through a [[Cave to Nadiria|cave]] said to lead to the abyss. Nadiria itself appears as an enclosed realm containing both [[Heaven's Haven]] and [[Psaro's Castle]], along with [[Four Dens of Nadiria|four barrier shrines]].
====Monsters in the area====
===={{Monster}}s in the area====
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Emperor wyvern]]
*[[Emperor wyvern]]
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*[[Teaky mask]]
*[[Teaky mask]]


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ5}}===
Nadiria lies beyond the [[Estuary Sanctuary]], normally sealed from the world. The [[Nimzo|Grandmaster of the Underworld]] has been steadily trying to extend his influence beyond Nadiria. The underworld consists of wild tropical jungles and treacherous canyons underneath a churning sky. Locales within this realm include a town called [[Precaria]], as well as a T'n'T board and [[Mt. Zugzwang]].
Nadiria lies beyond the [[Estuary Sanctuary]], normally sealed from the world. The [[Nimzo|Grandmaster of the Underworld]] has been steadily trying to extend his influence beyond Nadiria. The underworld consists of wild tropical jungles and treacherous canyons underneath a churning, dark purple sky. Locales within this realm include a town called [[Precaria]] that houses reformed monsters, as well as a {{T'n'T board}} and [[Mt. Zugzwang]].
====Monsters in the area====
===={{Monster}}s in the area====
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*[[Soulspawn]]
*[[Soulspawn]]
*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Hybrid]]
*[[Hybird]]
*[[Wyrtoise]]
*[[Wyrtoise]]
*[[Gigantes]] [[Gigantes (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Gigantes]] [[Gigantes (Recruit)|*]]
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*The name "Nadiria" is derived from ''nadir'', meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.
*The name "Nadiria" is derived from ''nadir'', meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.


==Maps==
==Maps & Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQ IV NES Dark World.png|Nadiria in ''Dragon Quest IV'' (NES)
DQ IV NES Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{IV}}. ({{NES}})
Image:DQ V SF Dark World.png|Nadiria in ''Dragon Quest V'' (SF)
DQ_IV_Android_Night_Rider_1.jpg|[[Night rider]] in Nadirian outskirts from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery>
DQ_IV_Android_Night_Rider_2.jpg|Night rider in Nadirian swamp from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V SF Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{V}}. ({{SFC}})
DQ V Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork.jpg|Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork in {{V}}.
DQ V Android Nadiria T'n'T Board Outside.jpg|Overworld in {{V}}.
</gallery></center>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Dread Realm]]
*[[Dread Realm]], a location in {{VI}} that is speculated by some fans to play a major role in the history of Nadiria.
*[[Netherworld]], a location in {{X}} that was in constant fighting with Astoila.


==References==
==References==
{{Wikia}}


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{{DQIV}}
{{DQV}}
{{DQV}}
{{DQMTDP}}


[[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]]
[[Category:Recurring elements]]
[[Category:Recurring elements]]

Latest revision as of 11:35, 2 January 2024

Nadiria is the name of the evil underworld in Dragon Quest IV and V.

It is accessible only near the end of each game and contains the final dungeon and boss for each. It has its own world map which is typically much darker (and smaller) than the normal world map, providing habitation for ferocious monsters and freakishly bizarre flora.

Its counterpart is Zenithia, a castle in the sky that watches over the world of mortals.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Nadiria lies beneath the Central Island. Access is granted through a cave said to lead to the abyss. Nadiria itself appears as an enclosed realm containing both Heaven's Haven and Psaro's Castle, along with four barrier shrines.

Monsters in the area[edit]

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Nadiria lies beyond the Estuary Sanctuary, normally sealed from the world. The Grandmaster of the Underworld has been steadily trying to extend his influence beyond Nadiria. The underworld consists of wild tropical jungles and treacherous canyons underneath a churning, dark purple sky. Locales within this realm include a town called Precaria that houses reformed monsters, as well as a T'n'T board and Mt. Zugzwang.

Monsters in the area[edit]

(South side)[edit]
(North side)[edit]

Name origin[edit]

  • The name "Nadiria" is derived from nadir, meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.

Maps & Gallery[edit]

See also[edit]

  • Dread Realm, a location in VI that is speculated by some fans to play a major role in the history of Nadiria.
  • Netherworld, a location in X that was in constant fighting with Astoila.

References[edit]