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{{Character
{{Character
|Name=Ramia
|Name=Ramia
|Game=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|Game={{Dragon Quest III}}
|Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]]
|Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]]
|Sprite=[[File:Ramia.gif]]
|Sprite=[[File:Ramia.gif]]
|Japanese name=Ramia
|Japanese name=Ramia
|Roumaji=ラーミア
|Roumaji=ラーミア
|Title=
|Title=The Everbird
|Old=Lamia
|Old=Lamia
|Class=Divinity
|Class=Divinity
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'''Ramia''' is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. She is also first appeared as an obtainable monster in ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''. In each appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock.
'''Ramia''' is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in {{DQ3}}. In each subsequent appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
[[File:Birth_of_Ramia_SFC.jpg|thumb|The phoenix hatches|300px]]
[[File:Birth_of_Ramia_SFC.jpg|thumb|The phoenix hatches|300px]]
When the party first discovers the [[Leiamland]] shrine, Ramia is only an egg being guarded by a pair of twin sisters. In order to hatch her egg, the hero and his/her party must gather the [[Six Orbs]] from around the world and place them on pedestals surrounding it.  Once hatched, Ramia serves as the series' first aerial transportation, allowing access to such places as [[Baramos]]' castle and the Dragon Queen's castle in the central continent.  However, Ramia cannot travel to the [[Alefgard|World of Darkness]], nor can she land where the player cannot walk, such as high mountains and bodies of water.  
When the party first discovers the [[Leiamland]] shrine, Ramia is only an egg being guarded by a pair of twin sisters. In order to hatch her egg, the hero and his/her party must gather the [[Six Orbs]] from around the world and place them on pedestals surrounding it.  Once hatched, Ramia serves as the series' first aerial transportation, allowing access to such places as [[Baramos]]' castle and the Dragon Queen's castle in the central continent.  However, Ramia cannot travel to the [[Alefgard|World of Darkness]], nor can she land where the player cannot walk, such as high mountains and bodies of water.  
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The theme that plays while riding Ramia is ''Heavenly Flight''.
The theme that plays while riding Ramia is ''Heavenly Flight''.


Speaking to her attendants after her hatching reveals that Ramia is a servant of the [[Goddess]] and will only allow those pure of heart to ride upon her, cementing the [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Hero's]] destiny as a savior. The twins further state that Ramia has incarnated many times in the past, aiding heroes in times of crisis.
Speaking to her attendants after her hatching reveals that Ramia is a servant of the [[Goddess]] and will only allow those pure of heart to ride upon her, cementing the [[Erdrick|Hero's]] destiny as a savior. The twins further state that Ramia has incarnated many times in the past, aiding heroes in times of crisis.


=== ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' ===
==={{DQ8}}===
Ramia is the true name of [[Empyrea]], which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of [[Rhapthorne]]. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery.
Ramia is the true name of [[Empyrea]], which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of [[Rhapthorne]]. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
[[File:DQM2 contest.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]
[[File:DQM2 contest.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]
Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a [[Nintendo Power]] contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix.  
Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a [[Nintendo Power]] contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix.  
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She learns [[Multiheal]], [[Zing]], and MPass naturally.
She learns [[Multiheal]], [[Zing]], and MPass naturally.


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through Mcdonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with [[Captain Crow]]. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Great godbird
|image = 
|family = [[Nature family|Nature]]
|rank = X
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Ice Breather]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zam]], Immune to [[Whack]], Poison, [[Gobstopper]], Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
|skill = [[Great godbird (skill)|Great godbird]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Dragovian lord]] x [[Empyrea]]
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3D}}===
Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through McDonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with [[Captain Crow]]. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch.
 
==={{DQM23D}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Ramia
|kanji= ラーミア
|romanji=Ramia
|icon=[[File:Ramia DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 ??? family icon.png|link=??? family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,380</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>310</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>490</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>300</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>610</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>590</big></big>
|bestiary=#523
|rank=<big><big>'''X'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Holy immortal brid of legend who escorted heroes across the skies on her back. A visitor to many worlds, it's said she can take on an even greater number of guises
|talents=[[Ramia (talent)|Ramia]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Rando-Relief]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Low Heal]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Heaven-Sent]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ace Evader]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Xenlon DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Xenlon]] X [[File:Phoenix DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Phoenix]] X [[File:Great keeper DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Great keeper]] X [[File:Fluffy DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Fluffy]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=-25%
|wind-resist=75%
|earth-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=-25%
|electricity-resist=100%
|light-resist=100%
|dark-resist=-25%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=50%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''===
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


==={{DQR}}===
Ramia appears in her own card and cameos in the artwork of others.
==={{DQTact}}===
Ramia appears as a S-rank member of the [[??? family]] as part of the limited ''True Dragon Quest III'' event. She will join the party by collecting the [[Six Orbs]] and can be fully awakened by collecting Ramia crystals which can be farmed in the [[Liamland]] stages in Awaken, Ramia! of the event quests. Ramia also stars in her own Battle Road.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Ramia
|kanji=ラーミア
|romanji=Lamia
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Ramia.png|275px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png|48px]]<br>???
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon S.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact SupportType.png|48px]]<br>Support
|lvl=130
|hp=1,143
|mp=521
|move=4
|attack=268
|defense=363
|agility=530
|wisdom=248
|weight=50
|bskill1=[[Suction]]
|bskill2=[[Heavenly Lightning]]{{tt|*|Level 36}}
|bskill3=[[Phoenix Exhale]]{{tt|*|Level 54}}
|askill1='''Breath Tricks''' / Stats Up
|askill2=Crack Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill3='''Immortal Soul''': Before HP hits 0: Preserves HP at 1, up to 1 time per battle. / Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5% / Stats Up
|askill4=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill5='''Eternal Wing''': Heals 30% of the user's max HP when HP drops to 1% or less, 1 time per battle. / Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5% / Stats up
|lperk1=Lowers breath MP cost for all allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
|bperk1=Max MP +15<br>Max HP +30
|bperk2='''Phoenix Flap''': Action start: Heals 100 HP for all allies in the surrounding large rhombus.
|bperk3=Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5%
|aperk1='''Breath Tricks''': Lowers breath ability MP cost by 10%, raises potency and recovery by 10%.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Normal
|crack-resist=Half Res
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Normal
|zam-resist=Very Weak
|snooze-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Normal
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Super Weak
|hobble-resist=Half Res
|stun-resist=Half Res
|blind-resist=Normal
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Normal
|confusion-resist=Super Weak
|charm-resist=Normal
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Shobijin| Shobijin]. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one.
*The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Shobijin Shobijin]. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one.
::Mothra herself is mentioned by [[Yuji Horii]] as a part of his trivia quiz in the developer's room ending of Chrono Trigger.  
::Mothra herself is mentioned by [[Yuji Horii]] as a part of his trivia quiz in the developer's room ending of ''Chrono Trigger''.  
*The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the Hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events.  
*The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the Hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events.  
*With the exception of [[Fluffy]], all of Ramia's synthesis components in ''The Dark Prince'' are monsters that debuted in [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|the bonus dungeon of the remake of ''III'']]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Empyrea]]
*[[Empyrea]]
*[[Pegasus]]
*[[Peggy Sue|Pegasus]]
*[[Cetacea]]
*[[Cetacea]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Ramia rivals 1.png|Ramia hatching in ''Rivals''
File:Ramia rivals 2.png|Her alternate card
File:Leiamland shrine maidens Rivals artwork.png|The shrine maidens watching Ramia hatch
</gallery>


{{DQIII}}
{{DQIII}}
{{DQVIII}}
{{DQVIII}}
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]

Latest revision as of 21:10, 10 January 2024

Ramia
Dragon Quest III
DQIII Ramia.png
Sprite(s) Ramia.gif
Japanese name Ramia
Romaji ラーミア
Old localization Lamia
Title The Everbird
Class Divinity
Race Phoenix
Age Ageless

Ramia is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation. In each subsequent appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The phoenix hatches

When the party first discovers the Leiamland shrine, Ramia is only an egg being guarded by a pair of twin sisters. In order to hatch her egg, the hero and his/her party must gather the Six Orbs from around the world and place them on pedestals surrounding it. Once hatched, Ramia serves as the series' first aerial transportation, allowing access to such places as Baramos' castle and the Dragon Queen's castle in the central continent. However, Ramia cannot travel to the World of Darkness, nor can she land where the player cannot walk, such as high mountains and bodies of water.

The theme that plays while riding Ramia is Heavenly Flight.

Speaking to her attendants after her hatching reveals that Ramia is a servant of the Goddess and will only allow those pure of heart to ride upon her, cementing the Hero's destiny as a savior. The twins further state that Ramia has incarnated many times in the past, aiding heroes in times of crisis.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Ramia is the true name of Empyrea, which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of Rhapthorne. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2

DQM2 contest.jpg

Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a Nintendo Power contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix.

She learns Multiheal, Zing, and MPass naturally.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2

Great godbird
Family Nature
Rank X
Size L
Weapons Staves
Traits Double Trouble, Hit Squad, Grand Slammer, Crafty Ice Breather
Resistances Vulnerable to Zam, Immune to Whack, Poison, Gobstopper, Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep
Skill Great godbird
Location -
Breeding chart Dragovian lord x Empyrea


Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D

Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through McDonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with Captain Crow. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch.

Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Ramia (ラーミア Ramia) DQM3 Logo.png
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Ramia DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 ??? family icon.png 1,380 310
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
490 300 590 610
Bestiary No. #523
Rank X Rank
In-game description Holy immortal brid of legend who escorted heroes across the skies on her back. A visitor to many worlds, it's said she can take on an even greater number of guises
Talents Ramia (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Rando-Relief (lv. 1)
Low Heal (lv. 20)
Heaven-Sent (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Ace Evader (lv. 1)
Health Professional (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Xenlon DQM3 portrait.png X Phoenix DQM3 portrait.png X Great keeper DQM3 portrait.png X Fluffy DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% -25% 75% -25%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% -25% 100% 100%
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
50%



Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light

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Dragon Quest Rivals

Ramia appears in her own card and cameos in the artwork of others.

Dragon Quest Tact

Ramia appears as a S-rank member of the ??? family as part of the limited True Dragon Quest III event. She will join the party by collecting the Six Orbs and can be fully awakened by collecting Ramia crystals which can be farmed in the Liamland stages in Awaken, Ramia! of the event quests. Ramia also stars in her own Battle Road.

Ramia (ラーミア Lamia)Tactlogo.png
Stats


DQT Ramia.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon SpecialFamily.png
???		 DQTact Rank Icon S.png DQTact SupportType.png
Support
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,143 521 4
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
268 363 530 248 50
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Suction Heavenly Lightning* Phoenix Exhale*
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Breath Tricks / Stats Up Crack Res +25 / Stats Up Immortal Soul: Before HP hits 0: Preserves HP at 1, up to 1 time per battle. / Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5% / Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Bang Res +25 / Stats Up Eternal Wing: Heals 30% of the user's max HP when HP drops to 1% or less, 1 time per battle. / Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5% / Stats up
Leader Perks
First
Lowers breath MP cost for all allies, including herself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around her.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max MP +15
Max HP +30		 Phoenix Flap: Action start: Heals 100 HP for all allies in the surrounding large rhombus. Raises Phoenix Exhale Recovery +5%
Perk Details
First
Breath Tricks: Lowers breath ability MP cost by 10%, raises potency and recovery by 10%.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Normal Half Res Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Normal Very Weak Immune
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Normal
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Super Weak Half Res Half Res Normal
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Normal Super Weak Normal



Trivia

  • The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the Shobijin. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one.
Mothra herself is mentioned by Yuji Horii as a part of his trivia quiz in the developer's room ending of Chrono Trigger.
  • The iconography of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the Hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in III's chain of events.
  • With the exception of Fluffy, all of Ramia's synthesis components in The Dark Prince are monsters that debuted in the bonus dungeon of the remake of III

See also

Gallery

  • Ramia hatching in Rivals

  • Her alternate card

  • The shrine maidens watching Ramia hatch

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