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|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | |Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | ||
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|Japanese name=ピサロ | |Japanese name=ピサロ | ||
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|Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1328775/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Daisuke Ono] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes|Heroes]], Japanese)<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3152605/ Gwilym Lee] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes|Heroes]], English) | |Voice Actor=[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1328775/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Daisuke Ono] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes|Heroes]], Japanese)<br>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3152605/ Gwilym Lee] ([[Dragon Quest Heroes|Heroes]], English) | ||
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'''Psaro the Manslayer''' (originally '''Saro''' and '''Necrosaro''' in the NES localization | '''Psaro the Manslayer''' (originally '''Saro''' and '''Necrosaro''' in the NES localization) is the central villain of {{DQ4}}, and a recurring monster in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|series]]. He is a powerful demon with a passionate hatred for humanity. | ||
During his rise to evil, Psaro attempted to kill the hero, sought the secret of evolution, and searched for the resting place of [[Estark]], Ruler of Evil. Enraged by the death of his beloved, Psaro became [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | During his rise to evil, Psaro attempted to kill the hero, sought the secret of evolution, and searched for the resting place of [[Estark]], Ruler of Evil. Enraged by the death of his beloved, Psaro became [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. | ||
== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would soon reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark, baroque-styled outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. He also has a single, long strand of hair sticking up out of the top of his head, known as an ahoge. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious, horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him. | Psaro at first appears fairly humanoid, though his red eyes, pointed ears, and vast powers would soon reveal him for what he really is. He has long silver hair, pale skin and wears a dark, baroque-styled outfit with a single distinct shoulder pad, spiked and appearing to be made of bone, and a long fur cape. He also has a single, long strand of hair sticking up out of the top of his head, known as an ahoge. Upon using the Secret of Evolution he turns into a likeness of [[Estark]] and steadily morphs into a vicious, horned demon with a second face on his torso as the player fights against him. | ||
Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf [[Rose]]. His romantic attachment to Rose is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's maddening power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remakes, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if party chat is used while he is in the party. | Psaro loathes humans, his Manslayer title likely derived from his stance on human presence. Despite this intense hatred, Psaro is remarkably kind to other beings, notably monsters and especially the elf [[Rose]]. His romantic attachment to Rose is so strong that it drives him insane when he learns of her murder and can be freed from the Secret of Evolution's maddening power if she is revived and brought before him. In the Japanese remakes, he has a personality which is known to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsundere tsundere] if party chat is used while he is in the party. | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
[[Image:PsaroPSXArt.png|right|thumb|200px|PlayStation artwork]] | [[Image:PsaroPSXArt.png|right|thumb|200px|PlayStation artwork]] | ||
Psaro is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive the game's plot. | Psaro is mentioned in every chapter, and his actions drive the game's plot. In the first chapter, Psaro orders the kidnapping of the children of [[Strathbaile]] in search of the child that is prophesied to stand against him one day, and [[Ragnar]] fights [[Psaro's Pawn]] as a final boss to this chapter. | ||
In the second chapter Psaro is the top contender in the [[Tournament of Endor]], having defeated five combatants in succession, when [[Alena]] and her party arrives. But after [[Alena]] defeats five fighters as well, he is nowhere to be found and [[Alena]] is declared the champion of the tournament. It is presumed that he went after the [[Golden Bracelet]] which [[Alena]] gave up to save [[Anya]], the fake princess, in [[Vrenor]]. | |||
Psaro | |||
In the third chapter when [[Torneko]] arrives in Endor, the tournament and Psaro are mentioned by several townspeople in hushed breath, and in the fourth, after the sisters [[Meena]] and [[Maya]] defeat [[Balzack]], the [[Marquis de Leon]] appears stating that Psaro will not be happy about it, and then easily defeats the sisters. | |||
The fifth chapter starts with Psaro leading a group of monsters into the hero's [[Hidden Valley|Hometown]] and killing everyone except the hero. After this he desires to resurrect [[Estark]]. When [[Estark's Crypt]] is discovered by the miners in [[Mamon Mine]], Psaro leads a group of monsters from the [[Diabolic Hall]] to the mine. He is successful in resurrecting the ruler of evil, but the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] and his party are able to defeat Estark. Next, scenes of Psaro are seen in a dream sequence if the player stays in [[Strathbaile|Strathbaile's]] inn. | |||
When [[ | |||
After using the secret of evolution upon himself, Psaro takes up residence in [[Nadiria]] and becomes the final boss [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. Psaro the Manslayer is only the boss of chapter 5, as a sixth chapter was added to the remakes where [[Aamon]] is the final boss. | After using the secret of evolution upon himself, Psaro takes up residence in [[Nadiria]] and becomes the final boss [[Psaro the Manslayer]]. Psaro the Manslayer is only the boss of chapter 5, as a sixth chapter was added to the remakes where [[Aamon]] is the final boss. | ||
In the remake-exclusive sixth chapter, the players hear word of a legendary bloom of the world tree that can fully revive the dead. Setting out to find the bloom, the Chosen use it to revive Rose. Aware that she was murdered at the order of Aamon, she insists that she accompany the group to Nadiria to stop her lover. When she confronts the hideous form Psaro has become, the Secret of Evolution is undone by her tears and Psaro is returned to sanity. After being informed of Aamon's conspiracy, he joins the Chosen as a playable character. | |||
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==== | ====Abilities==== | ||
Psaro's initial state is quite powerful; he starts at level 35 and all his stats are high, not to mention he can learn powerful spells such as [[Lightning Storm]] and [[Magic Burst]] (most of which originally premiered in later Dragon Quest installments). He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]] which include: | Psaro's initial state is quite powerful; he starts at level 35 and all his stats are high, not to mention he can learn powerful spells such as [[Lightning Storm]] and [[Magic Burst]] (most of which originally premiered in later Dragon Quest installments.) If the player chooses to pursue the bonus content and make Psaro an ally they will quickly find that he is more than a jack-of-all-trades, being adept at healing, support, and especially offensive abilities. If the time is taken to level him up he will swiftly become the most powerful ally in the game. He can furthermore equip cursed equipment without penalty and without having his stats zeroed. He can also equip the items given by [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]] which include: | ||
*[[Pandemonic sword]] | *[[Pandemonic sword]] | ||
*[[Pandemonic armour]] | *[[Pandemonic armour]] | ||
*[[Pandemonic shield]] | *[[Pandemonic shield]] | ||
*[[Pandemonic helm]] | *[[Pandemonic helm]] | ||
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[[Image:Saromb.png|210px|right|thumb|Psaro's appearance in ''Monster Battle Road II Legend''.]] | [[Image:Saromb.png|210px|right|thumb|Psaro's appearance in ''Monster Battle Road II Legend''.]] | ||
===In ''Monster Battle Road II Legend''=== | ===In ''Monster Battle Road II Legend''=== | ||
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**Apparently, it is unknown if she has any relation to Psaro in any way. | **Apparently, it is unknown if she has any relation to Psaro in any way. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:PsaroSecretOfEvolution.jpg|Psaro using the Secret of Evolution | File:PsaroSecretOfEvolution.jpg|Psaro using the Secret of Evolution | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Pandemonic sword]] | |||
*[[Pandemonic shield]] | |||
*[[Pandemonic armour]] | |||
{{Bosses}} | {{Bosses}} | ||
{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below characters]] | ||