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|Name = "Hero" | |Name = "Hero" | ||
|Game = | |Game = {{DQ2}} | ||
|Japanese name = ローレシアの王子 | |Japanese name = ローレシアの王子 | ||
|Roumaji = Rōreshia no Ouji | |Roumaji = Rōreshia no Ouji | ||
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The '''Prince of Midenhall''' is one of the three playable characters from | The '''Prince of Midenhall''' is one of the three playable characters from {{DQ2}}. He is a descendant of [[Erdrick]] who responds to the sudden rising threat of [[Hargon]]. He inherited all of his ancestor's physical strength, but unlike his cousins the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], he cannot use magic, and as such is the only ''Dragon Quest'' main hero who doesn't possess any magical ability. | ||
The name given to the hero in the Japanese [[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD theater]] drama and novelizations is '''Allen''' (アレン). | The name given to the hero in the Japanese [[Dragon Quest II CD Theater|CD theater]] drama and novelizations is '''Allen''' (アレン). | ||
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Even though the Hero is a silent protagonist and his personality is open for the player to define, a strong sense of justice can be seen in the beginning of the game, as he sets out to stop [[Hargon]] and his evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" proposal from the King. | Even though the Hero is a silent protagonist and his personality is open for the player to define, a strong sense of justice can be seen in the beginning of the game, as he sets out to stop [[Hargon]] and his evil cult without so much as a "But thou must" proposal from the King. | ||
Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his 2 companions in ''Dragon Quest II'', the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. All | Although the Hero is the only nameable character, he remains equal in stature with his 2 companions in ''Dragon Quest II'', the [[Prince of Cannock]] and the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]. All three are descendants of [[Erdrick]]. This varies from other games in the series where only the hero is of notable birth compared to his party companions. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]] | | Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Copper Sword]], [[Plain clothes]] | ||
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====Equipment==== | ====Equipment==== | ||
As the most physically powerful of the trio, the Prince of Midenhall has access to the widest range of weapons and armor. He can equip every weapon and piece of armor available, including heavier ones that his cousins cannot use, such as the [[Sledgehammer]]. This means he is also the only character who has access to the legendary [[Erdrick Equipment|Erdrick's equipment]], and as such, should use them when facing [[Hargon]]. | As the most physically powerful of the trio, the Prince of Midenhall has access to the widest range of weapons and armor. He can equip every weapon and piece of armor available, including heavier ones that his cousins cannot use, such as the [[Sledgehammer]]. This means he is also the only character who has access to the legendary [[Erdrick Equipment|Erdrick's equipment]], and as such, should use them when facing [[Hargon]]. | ||
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While he does not appear in the game physically, he is mentioned several times with his cousins by various characters, Hargon, his Children, and even the amnesiac Malroth. His clothing can be obtained after the Builder exchanges a certain amount of Mini medals to the Hairy Hermit. | While he does not appear in the game physically, he is mentioned several times with his cousins by various characters, Hargon, his Children, and even the amnesiac Malroth. His clothing can be obtained after the Builder exchanges a certain amount of Mini medals to the Hairy Hermit. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters+]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters +]]''=== | ||
The Prince appears as a main character during Kleo's venture into Rendarak. He saves the lad from [[Batmandrill]]s and is astonished that a human can consider monsters as his allies. The Prince displays astounding superhuman strength, breaking through stone barriers and manhandling massive monsters. | The Prince appears as a main character during Kleo's venture into Rendarak. He saves the lad from [[Batmandrill]]s and is astonished that a human can consider monsters as his allies. The Prince displays astounding superhuman strength, breaking through stone barriers and manhandling massive monsters. | ||
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Image:DQII Trio Soaring.png|Using the Windbreaker to soar | Image:DQII Trio Soaring.png|Using the Windbreaker to soar | ||
Image:Conflagation.jpg| | Image:Conflagation.jpg| | ||
Image:DQI and II_Prince of Midenhall.png|''Dragon Quest I + II'' | Image:DQI and II_Prince of Midenhall.png|''Dragon Quest I + II'' | ||
Image:DQI and II Hero sharpening sword.png|''Dragon Quest I + II'' | Image:DQI and II Hero sharpening sword.png|''Dragon Quest I + II'' | ||
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Image:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' (second from right) | Image:DQMBR Heroes.png|''Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road'' (second from right) | ||
Image:Monster Battle Victory DQ II group.png|''Monster Battle Victory'' | Image:Monster Battle Victory DQ II group.png|''Monster Battle Victory'' | ||
Image:DQ2Herosofubi.jpg| | Image:DQ2Herosofubi.jpg|The Prince of Midenhall, from the ''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series. | ||
Image:DQII Hero Figure.jpg|''Dragon Quest Character Figure Collection Roto no Monshou'' series. | |||
Image:DQH Lazarel Midenhall.jpg|[[Lazarel]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall | Image:DQH Lazarel Midenhall.jpg|[[Lazarel]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall | ||
Image:DQH Teresa Midenhall.jpg|[[Teresa]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall | Image:DQH Teresa Midenhall.jpg|[[Teresa]] dressed up like the Prince of Midenhall | ||
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File:Conklave 1 and 2.jpg|[[Conklave]] cosplay parody | File:Conklave 1 and 2.jpg|[[Conklave]] cosplay parody | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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{{Hero}} | {{Hero}} | ||
{{DQII}} | {{DQII}} | ||