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In the real-world Old English language, the word "eard" means "world," while "-ric" is a common suffix for names translating to "ruler." Thus, "Erdrick" can be said to mean "ruler of the world." The [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD-2D remake of ''III'']] cites this same etymology in place of the original "dwelling land" reference. | In the real-world Old English language, the word "eard" means "world," while "-ric" is a common suffix for names translating to "ruler." Thus, "Erdrick" can be said to mean "ruler of the world." The [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD-2D remake of ''III'']] cites this same etymology in place of the original "dwelling land" reference. | ||
In the [[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|HD-2D Remake of ''II'']], the Hero of {{DQ}} is implied to have received the title from [[King Lorik|King Lorik XVI]], and he is referred to as such in ''II HD''. His legend is conflated with that of his ancestor by most characters in ''II HD'', reflecting the immense span of time the eighteen-generation story takes place over. At the end of the game, the [[King of Midenhall]] declares the [[Prince of Midenhall]] to be a new Erdrick. | In the [[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|HD-2D Remake of ''II'']], the Hero of {{DQ}} is implied to have received the title from [[King Lorik|King Lorik XVI]], and he is referred to as such in ''II HD''. His legend is conflated with that of his ancestor by most characters in ''II HD'', reflecting the immense span of time the eighteen-generation story takes place over. {{spoiler|start}}At the end of the game, the [[King of Midenhall]] declares the [[Prince of Midenhall]] to be a new Erdrick.{{spoiler|end}} | ||
In Saori Kumi's three part novel series ''Senrei [[Rubiss]] Densetsu'' (精霊ルビス伝説), the title of Erdrick is revealed to be the birth name of the Goddess' half-human lover Diaruto Kentoropige. Diaruto would embrace his human name over the course of the series and would take up that name throughout his reincarnations, thus spreading disconnected legends of an incredible hero throughout the centuries until the people of [[Alefgard]] came to recognize it as a title reserved for the greatest of heroes. | In Saori Kumi's three part novel series ''Senrei [[Rubiss]] Densetsu'' (精霊ルビス伝説), the title of Erdrick is revealed to be the birth name of the Goddess' half-human lover Diaruto Kentoropige. Diaruto would embrace his human name over the course of the series and would take up that name throughout his reincarnations, thus spreading disconnected legends of an incredible hero throughout the centuries until the people of [[Alefgard]] came to recognize it as a title reserved for the greatest of heroes. | ||