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'''Alena''' is a character in the {{DQSeries}} that appears as a playable party member in {{DQ4}}. She is the Tsarevna/princess of [[Zamoksva]], but dreams of becoming the strongest fighter alive. Against the will of her father, she embarks on a journey to prove her strength to the world, accompanied by [[Kiryl]] and [[Borya]] in the [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 2|second chapter]].

She has been a regular participant in the ''[[Itadaki Street (series)|Itadaki Street]]'' series from the beginning. Alena is also one of the thirteen playable characters in {{DQH}}, was one of the original leader characters from ''[[Dragon Quest Rivals]]'', and appears as a special Hero character in ''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]''.

With her cape and pointed hat, Alena somewhat resembles the female [[mage]] from {{DQ3}}, though she possesses no magical aptitude at all. Though regarded by some as a tomboy, Alena does not forgo her feminine side; she is simply too concerned with improving her strength to be tied down by bothersome traditions and dictations of "proper" conduct. Nevertheless, she does enjoy adding the occasional accessory to her attire.

Alena is a definitive spitfire, unafraid to speak her mind and dead-set on reaching her goals. Despite her high aspirations, Alena is far from the stereotypically serious martial artist, and sees the world around her with the wide eyes of wonder befitting her age. She tires of being coddled by her father and the inhabitants of Castle Zamoksva, and is eager to see the world that she knows exists beyond her bedroom window. Though very stubborn, Alena is far from thick-headed; she immediately jumps on board when faced with her destiny of helping the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] counter the threat the [[Estark|Lord of the Underworld]] posses to the world.

Alena has a very competitive nature as well as a love for fighting. As seen through her party chat, she is always itching for sparring opponents to improve her own fighting skills, which is usually the first thing on her mind. When first meeting the Hero, who is looking for the same item she is, Alena declares the search as a competition for who can find the [[Feverfew root|Feverfew roots]] first. Alena is shown to care greatly for her father and her kingdom, visibly being very concerned when the entire populace of Zamoksva disappeared, and when Kiryl fell under a deadly illness. Later, Alena shows righteous anger when discovering that the monsters were behind the disappearances and develops an unfaltering resolve to defeat the Lord of the Underworld so that her people may return.

Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever and is bedridden at [[Mintos]]. Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the weed's reported location to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, the Hero of succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good.{{spoiler|end}}

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*Alena is a female given name.<br>

*[[Wikipedia:Alina|Alina]] is a European female given name possibly derived from Adelina.