Dhoulmagus: Difference between revisions

|Game  = {{Dragon Quest VIII}}

|Race  = [[Human]]

'''Dhoulmagus''' (ドルマゲス, ''Dorumagesu'') is an important figure in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. Until his defeat at the hands of the {{Hero 8}}'s {{Party 8}}, he is apparently the player's central enemy in their journey. Lord [[Rhapthorne]], however, is the true villain of the game.

Dhoulmagus is a jester who came to [[Trodain]] Castle. His deep desire to be the greatest magician of all time and resentment towards those who laughed at him fueled his breaking into the castle's secret chamber to obtain the legendary [[Godbird sceptre|Sceptre]] of [[Rhapthorne]]. Almost immediately, he was overwhelmed by [[Rhapthorne]]'s power and made to do such dastardly things as his pawn. Possessed by [[Rhapthorne]], he killed his first four victims: his former master Rylus, the swordsman Alistair (Jessica's brother), [[Abbot Francisco]], and Mr. Golding, the casino owner. The {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} eventually defeated him after a long chase, where the [[Godbird sceptre|Sceptre]]'s dark influence transformed him into a monstrous creature. Upon his defeat, King [[Trode]] discovered that the curse on him and his daughter, [[Medea]], had not been broken. Shortly after, [[Jessica Albert]] would retrieve the [[Godbird sceptre|Sceptre]], and become enthralled by its malicious power.

In the {{3DS}} version of the game, extra flashback scenes have been added that detail Dhoulmagus's backstory and the circumstances that led to becoming the unwitting pawn of [[Rhapthorne]].

As a normal human, Dhoulmagus was a nervous and shy wreck of a man, having endured years of mistreatment from his master, Rylus. He was a weak magician whose magic could barely be considered parlour tricks, but he strongly desired to become powerful by any means necessary. Rylus forbade his young apprentice from reading any of his grimoires on magic, as he felt that Dhoulmagus still had yet to grasp the most basic principles of magic. This led to him breaking into Castle [[Trodain]] and stealing [[Rhapthorne]]'s [[Godbird sceptre|Sceptre]], as Dhoulmagus knew it would grant him the power he so desired. Despite his timid personality, Dhoulmagus displayed a cunning wit and resourcefulness, as he was able to disguise himself as a jester and charm King [[Trode]] with his sleight-of-hand.

Much like how {{Jessica}} had completely changed once she was in possession of the scepter, Dhoulmagus's personality had taken a complete 180, becoming devious and strong-willed. No longer was he the weak and cowardly sage's apprentice from [[Farebury]]. He showed some remaining glimmers of his former personality before his death at the hands of the {{Hero 8}} and his {{Party 8}}.

After his first defeat in the {{Dark Ruins}}, Dhoulmagus undergoes a demonic transformation, leaving almost none of his physical features intact. His skin turns blue, his eyes become yellow, and purple fur covers his shoulders, upper arms, and thighs. Dhoulmagus's body becomes noticeably more muscular and his feet turn into large talons like that of a bird. Most notably, a large pair of red wings sprouts from his back, giving him the power of flight and an extra weapon as he can shoot out feathers like sharp arrows. He also grows a long tail, large pointed ears, and a pair of horns on his forehead.

His human form is quite formidable, but his demonic form is truly powerful and not to be underestimated by the player's {{Party 8}}.

Dhoulmagus served as the long-suffering apprentice to the sage Rylus in [[Farebury]], where he was forced to perform menial tasks such as cleaning, rather than being taught magic. One day when his master was away, Dhoulmagus began reading one of Rylus's grimoires, where he learned about the existence of Rhapthorne's scepter and the amazing power it possessed. Rylus discovered this and became furious at his apprentice, as he felt that Dhoulmagus was barely a novice when it came to magic. He snuck away to Castle [[Trodain]], disguised as a court jester and gained an audience with King [[Trode]] and Princess [[Medea]]. The king and the princess were charmed by Dhoulmagus's magic tricks and [[Trode]] invited the magician to stay at the castle.

That night, he used the same magic trick to knock out a castle guard and sneak into the chamber where [[Rhapthorne]]'s [[Godbird sceptre|Sceptre]] was sealed. It was then that Dhoulmagus unleashed its power, encasing the castle and its inhabitants in thorny vines and turned [[Trode]] and [[Medea]] into a troll and a horse respectively. With his newfound power, Dhoulmagus returned to visit his master Rylus in [[Farebury]]. Rylus was just about to complete an elixir which would unlock Dhoulmagus's latent magical abilities. Rylus was aghast at what his apprentice had done, but it was too late for him as Dhoulmagus decided to take revenge and kill him with the scepter. Afterwards, Dhoulmagus set Rylus's house ablaze and set off to find the other sages.

''Once an ordinary jester, his theft of the [[Godbird sceptre|sceptre]] from [[Trodain]] Castle gave him magical powers beyond imagination.''

|family={{Demon}}

Outside his main role in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, Dhoulmagus also makes appearances in these titles.

==={{DQ9}}===

|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}

|console={{DS}}

Dhoulmagus appears as a {{Legacy Boss}} in {{Dragon Quest IX}}. His map can be dropped from [[Murdaw]] at higher levels (and thus can be obtained multiple times).

*''In addition, he will always drop a [[Mini medal]].''

==={{DQMJ}}===

|family = {{Beast}}

|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Whip}}s, {{Staves}}

|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]]

|resistances = [[Whack]]proof, [[Woosh]]proof

|skill = [[Dhoulmagus (skill)|Dhoulmagus]]

|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x {{Psaro B}}<br>[[Dragovian lord]] x {{Psaro B}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===

|family = {{Beast}}

|weapons = {{Whip}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Staves}}

|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Psycho]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zammeister]]

|breeding chart = [[Alabast dragon]] x {{Psaro B}} or [[Estark]]

In {{Joker 2}}, the evil [[Godbird sceptre|sceptre]] is called Malevolence.