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==Appearance and Personality== | ==Appearance and Personality== | ||
The Dragonlord takes the guise of a blue-skinned humanoid wearing a purple king's robe, carrying a wooden staff carved to resemble a dragon with rubies set for the eyes. His true form is that of an up-right, bipedal dragon with purple scales, an orange underbelly, and red osteoderms running down his spine. While around the size of the hero in older versions of the game, the Dragonlord towers over both his subjects and the | The Dragonlord takes the guise of a blue-skinned humanoid wearing a purple king's robe, carrying a wooden staff carved to resemble a dragon with rubies set for the eyes. His true form is that of an up-right, bipedal dragon with purple scales, an orange underbelly, and red osteoderms running down his spine. While around the size of the hero in older versions of the game, the Dragonlord towers over both his subjects and the [[human]]s of [[Tantegel]] in the HD-2D Remake, even in his humanoid form. | ||
Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping [[Damdara]] off the map just to make a point. In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', the 2014 Android/iOS port of the original quest, and [[Dragon Quest Monsters +]], the Dragonlord spoke using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_we royal we] to denote his position (and vanity) as the king of dragons. This syntax was dropped for the 2025 release of ''Dragon Quest I HD''. | Being the first villain of the series, the Dragonlord displays several traits that would define the archetypal arch-fiend; he is a vain, power-hungry despot who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, whether it be imprisoning a maiden deep beneath the earth or wiping [[Damdara]] off the map just to make a point. In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', the 2014 Android/iOS port of the original quest, and ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters +]]'', the Dragonlord spoke using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_we royal we] to denote his position (and vanity) as the king of dragons. This syntax was dropped for the 2025 release of ''Dragon Quest I HD''. | ||
Though appearing brutal and mindlessly savage at first glance, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in [[Alefgard]]. As mentioned above, the kidnapping of the [[Princess Gwaelin|princess]] is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest [[Damdara|commerce center]] meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully. | Though appearing brutal and mindlessly savage at first glance, these actions are actually well planned tactics meant to secure the scaley lord's political power in [[Alefgard]]. As mentioned above, the kidnapping of the [[Princess Gwaelin|princess]] is meant to keep the king and citizens from so much as daring to think about standing up to him, and the obliteration of the kingdom's highest [[Damdara|commerce center]] meant that trade with outer lands would be crippled. Indeed, the very fact that the Dragonlord's first move in his plan was to steal the Sphere of Light shows that the would-be despot plans his actions very carefully. | ||
When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, {{Builders}} expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for {{MFamilies}}s and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate [[human]]ity, but rather wishes for | When confronted by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord offers him the chance to split the world and rule half of it as his ally. This was an unprecedented move for a video game villain in 1986, when most antagonists had either no personality to speak of or theirs was confined to the pages of a manual. By offering to make a deal when cornered by the {{Hero 1}}, the Dragonlord proves that his aspirations are truly political in nature, and not blindly dedicated to chaos for chaos' sake. Indeed, {{Builders}} expands on this, indicating that he's more of a radical activist for {{MFamilies}}s and treats them very well, being seen as a king of kings by them. Additionally he has no desire to exterminate [[human]]ity, but rather wishes for {{MFamilies}}s to rule over them the way (in his view) [[human]]s have ruled over {{MFamilies}}s. | ||
The Dragonlord resides in [[Dragonlord's Castle|his castle]] (formerly referred to in past localizations as Charlock Castle), which is located to the southeast across the strait from [[Tantegel]] Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord lurks on the bottom-most level. Throughout the original version of game the Dragonlord never leaves his lair, similar to Hargon in {{Dragon Quest II}}. In the HD version his reclusive nature is explained as him concentrating on harnessing the power of the holy relic and leaving the enforcement of his will to his subordinates. | The Dragonlord resides in [[Dragonlord's Castle|his castle]] (formerly referred to in past localizations as Charlock Castle), which is located to the southeast across the strait from [[Tantegel]] Castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord lurks on the bottom-most level. Throughout the original version of game the Dragonlord never leaves his lair, similar to Hargon in {{Dragon Quest II}}. In the HD version his reclusive nature is explained as him concentrating on harnessing the power of the holy relic and leaving the enforcement of his will to his subordinates. | ||
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The HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] greatly expanded upon the nature of the Dragonlord and his motivations: | The HD-2D remakes of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] greatly expanded upon the nature of the Dragonlord and his motivations: | ||
{{spoiler|start}} | {{spoiler|start}} | ||
Longstanding speculation among fans lead many to believe that the Dragonlord to be the son of the [[Dragon Queen]], hatched from the final egg she laid before her passing. This was confirmed in {{DQ1HD}}, where his warped views on | Longstanding speculation among fans lead many to believe that the Dragonlord to be the son of the [[Dragon Queen]], hatched from the final egg she laid before her passing. This was confirmed in {{DQ1HD}}, where his warped views on [[human]]ity and especially the bloodline of [[Erdrick]] are the result of being raised by [[Hargon]] since infancy. The cultist lied to the young dragon and told him that the fabled Erdrick stole the Sphere of Light from his ailing mother, leading to her premature demise and leaving him orphaned. Several centuries of conditioning have led the Dragonlord to believe he is the rightful ruler of the entire world and taught him to covet the sphere as his birthright, and upon entering Alefgard seizing it is his chief priority. In this version he lacks any interest in Princess Gwaelin whatsoever, not even in her value as a political prisoner, and only spares her life on the request from his [[Mirage|one of his subordinates]], who has its own agenda for the young lady. | ||
{{Spoiler|end}} | {{Spoiler|end}} | ||
===Select quotes=== | ===Select quotes=== | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#115 | |bestiaryNumber=#115 | ||
|family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]<br>[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]] | |family=[[Dragon family|Dragon]]<br>[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]] | ||
|description=King of Dragons and master of | |description=King of Dragons and master of {{MFamilies}}s. In truth, he is supposed to watch over the world, but he was somehow debased by the darkness, and now wants to plunge all into eternal night instead | ||
|sprite=[[File:Dragonlord humanoid I & II HD sprite.png]] | |sprite=[[File:Dragonlord humanoid I & II HD sprite.png]] | ||
|hp=3,140 | |hp=3,140 | ||
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|agility=5/5 | |agility=5/5 | ||
|family= {{Q family}} | |family= {{Q family}} | ||
|in-game-description=Tried to unite the | |in-game-description=Tried to unite the {{MFamilies}}s to rule the world | ||
|abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff!|BeDragon]] | |abilities=[[Sizz|Firebal]], [[Meditation|Meditate]], [[Puff!|BeDragon]] | ||
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]] | |habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Ambition]] | ||
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==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ==={{DQMJ2}}=== | ||
Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable | Both forms, known as Dracolord for his humanoid form and Dragonlord for his dragon form, appear in the game as usable {{MFamilies}}s. | ||
{{DQMJ2monster | {{DQMJ2monster | ||
|name = Dracolord | |name = Dracolord | ||
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*The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent from Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, having abnormally colored skin, yellow eyes, and possessing the ability to transform into large dragons that have purple coloration. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, wears a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's horned headpiece. | *The Dragonlord bears a striking resemblance to Maleficent from Disney's ''Sleeping Beauty'', with both wielding staves, donning flowing, high-collared robes, having abnormally colored skin, yellow eyes, and possessing the ability to transform into large dragons that have purple coloration. Additionally, while it is unclear whether the Dragonlord has horns, wears a headpiece of some kind, or simply unusually-shaped hair, it is nevertheless similar in appearance to Maleficent's horned headpiece. | ||
*The ''Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book'' confirms that the Dragonlord is a descendant of the Dragon Queen, though it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the family line. | *The ''Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Adventure History Book'' confirms that the Dragonlord is a descendant of the Dragon Queen, though it is unknown if he is her son or a descendant further down the family line. | ||
*The Dragonlord will have special text if you free [[Princess Gwaelin]] from the [[ | *The Dragonlord will have special text if you free [[Princess Gwaelin]] from the [[Green dragon]] and battle Dragonlord immediately afterwards, without dropping the beloved princess off at [[Tantegel]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery | <center><gallery> | ||
Dracolord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art. | Dracolord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art. | ||
Dragonlord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art. | Dragonlord.png|First form, {{Famicom}} art. | ||
King_Dragon.png|True form, {{Famicom}} art. | King_Dragon.png|True form, {{Famicom}} art. | ||
Dragonlord true form modern artwork.png|True form, modern art | Dragonlord true form modern artwork.png|True form, modern art. | ||
Dragonlord_and_Lady_Lora.png|With [[Princess Gwaelin]]. | Dragonlord_and_Lady_Lora.png|With [[Princess Gwaelin]]. | ||
Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form. | Kenshin DQ Dragonlord.png|''Kenshin Dragon Quest'' - true form. | ||
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Dragonlord Switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]], [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite. | Dragonlord Switch.png|[[Erdrick Trilogy]], [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite. | ||
Dragonlord Second Form.png|True form, [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite. | Dragonlord Second Form.png|True form, [[Nintendo Switch]] sprite. | ||
Dragonlord humanoid I & II HD sprite sheet.png|Humanoid HD sprites. | |||
Dragonlord true form I & II HD sprite sheet.png|True form HD sprites. | |||
DQ_Android_Dragonlord%27s_Castle_4.jpg|The Dragonlord meeting the {{Hero 1}} in {{I}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | DQ_Android_Dragonlord%27s_Castle_4.jpg|The Dragonlord meeting the {{Hero 1}} in {{I}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQ_Android_Dragonlord%27s_Castle_5.jpg|The Dragonlord's true form revealed in ''Dragon Quest''. ([[Cell phone]]) | DQ_Android_Dragonlord%27s_Castle_5.jpg|The Dragonlord's true form revealed in ''Dragon Quest''. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. ({{GBC}}) | DW1GBC IntroBallOfLight.png|Stealing the Ball of Light. ({{GBC}}) | ||
DQ7R promo image 29.jpg|Staring down the {{Hero 7}} of [[Estard]] Island | |||
Dragonlord animated.gif|{{IX}} polygon model | Dragonlord animated.gif|{{IX}} polygon model. | ||
Dragonlord2_DQMCH_GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}}. | Dragonlord2_DQMCH_GBA.png|{{Caravan Heart}}. | ||
Dragonlord2_DQMJ_DS.png|{{Joker}}. | Dragonlord2_DQMJ_DS.png|{{Joker}}. | ||
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DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|{{Heroes 2}} true form. | DQHII Dragonlord Second Form.png|{{Heroes 2}} true form. | ||
DQHII Dragonlord.png|{{Heroes 2}}. | DQHII Dragonlord.png|{{Heroes 2}}. | ||
dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|The | dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|The [[human]]oid statue... | ||
true dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|...and his real form, as seen in ''Treasures'' | true dragonlord statue treasures icon.jpg|...and his real form, as seen in ''Treasures'' | ||
DQR Dragonlord.png|{{Rivals Ace}}. | DQR Dragonlord.png|{{Rivals Ace}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQR Dragonlord 02.png | DQR Dragonlord 02.png| | ||
DQR Dragonlord 03.png | DQR Dragonlord 03.png| | ||
DQR Dragonlord's True Form.png| | |||
DQR Dragonlord True Form 2.png| | |||
DQT Dragonlord.png|{{Tact}} official art. | DQT Dragonlord.png|{{Tact}} official art. | ||
Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's [[human]] and {{Monsters}} form. | Dragonlord Two Forms NES.png|Dragonlord's [[human]] and {{Monsters}} form. | ||
DQS Hero VS Dragonlord.png| | DQS Hero VS Dragonlord.png| | ||
DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}. | DQ Stars Android Dragonlord 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQR Ryuou.png|{{Rivals}} card. | DQR Ryuou.png|{{Rivals}} card. | ||
DQR Dragonlord True Form.png | DQR Dragonlord True Form.png | ||
DQR Dragonlord Incarnation of Evil.png|"Incarnation of Evil" | DQR Dragonlord Incarnation of Evil.png|"Incarnation of Evil". | ||
DQW Hero VS Dragonlord.png|Appearance in {{Walk}}. | DQW Hero VS Dragonlord.png|Appearance in {{Walk}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQW Dragonlord True Form.jpeg | DQW Dragonlord True Form.jpeg| | ||
DQW 35th Anniversary Icon.jpg|Featured on the special icon of {{Walk}} for the series' 35th anniversary. | DQW 35th Anniversary Icon.jpg|Featured on the special icon of {{Walk}} for the series' 35th anniversary. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQT CC Dragonlord.jpg|[[Cosmic chimaera]] and Dragonlord as they appear in {{Tact}}. | DQT CC Dragonlord.jpg|[[Cosmic chimaera]] and Dragonlord as they appear in {{Tact}}. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQT Dragonlord Event.jpg|Dragonlord and his True Form in {{Tact}}. | DQT Dragonlord Event.jpg|Dragonlord and his True Form in {{Tact}}. | ||
DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series. | DragonlordSofubi-1.jpg|First form, as seen in the {{Sofubi Monster}} merchandise series. | ||
MonsterVignetteFigure Ryuo.jpg|''Monster Vignette'' figure. | MonsterVignetteFigure Ryuo.jpg|''Monster Vignette'' figure. | ||
MonstersGalleryHD Ryuo.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD THE BEST'' | MonstersGalleryHD Ryuo.jpg|''Monsters Gallery HD THE BEST''. | ||
Densetsu no Maou Ryuo.jpg|True Form plush toy from the ''Densetsu no Maō'' series. | Densetsu no Maou Ryuo.jpg|True Form plush toy from the ''Densetsu no Maō'' series. | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 VII Reimagined photo stand.jpg|The Dragonlond appearing as a greetable character at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show for {{DQ7R}} | Tokyo Game Show 2025 VII Reimagined photo stand.jpg|The Dragonlond appearing as a greetable character at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show for {{DQ7R}} | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 VII Reimagined dolls.jpg|Fawning over the dolls used to create the cast of ''VII R'' | Tokyo Game Show 2025 VII Reimagined dolls.jpg|Fawning over the dolls used to create the cast of ''VII R'' | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 fat chocobo.png|Attempting to recruit a fat chocobo | Tokyo Game Show 2025 fat chocobo.png|Attempting to recruit a fat chocobo. | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Final Fantasy Tactics.png|Shielding Princess Ovelia Atkascha | Tokyo Game Show 2025 Final Fantasy Tactics.png|Shielding Princess Ovelia Atkascha. | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 magic the gathering.png|Taking a photo in Cloud Strife's ''Magic: The Gathering'' card | Tokyo Game Show 2025 magic the gathering.png|Taking a photo in Cloud Strife's ''Magic: The Gathering'' card. | ||
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Boss Quest.png|Enjoying a fine can of [https://www.suntory.co.jp/softdrink/boss/ Boss coffee] | Tokyo Game Show 2025 Boss Quest.png|Enjoying a fine can of [https://www.suntory.co.jp/softdrink/boss/ Boss coffee]. | ||
Captain N Hypnotic Crystal.jpg|The Dragonlord with Mother Brain's hypnotic crystal. | Captain N Hypnotic Crystal.jpg|The Dragonlord with Mother Brain's hypnotic crystal. | ||
Captain N Mother Brain And Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord under service of Mother Brain. | Captain N Mother Brain And Dragonlord.jpg|Dragonlord under service of Mother Brain. | ||