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The ''' | The '''Merman''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers. | It is a monstrous fish man that menaces seafaring adventurers. | ||
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==Relationship to mermaids== | ==Relationship to mermaids== | ||
It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Though some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as "{{MFamilies}}s." In the {{DQ2HD}}, no Mermen are seen living with the mermaids; they are only encountered as enemies. The hostility of so many Mermen may explain why mermaids are so prone to falling in love with [[human]]s. | |||
It is implied in {{DQ11}} that they are the male counterpart of the highly sexually dimorphic [[mermaids]], as both species live together in [[Nautica]]. Their relations vary by game. Though some peaceful mermen are seen living with the mermaids in {{XI}}, others are referred to even by [[Michelle]] as " | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s | |weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Axe}}s | ||
|traits = - | |traits = - | ||
|resistances = Healed by Water, | |resistances = Healed by Water, [[Dazzle]]proof | ||
|skill = [[Aquapothecary]] | |skill = [[Aquapothecary]] | ||
|location = - | |location = - | ||
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|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40) | |traits=[[Ultra Crafty Spellbinder]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Health Professional]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Miraculous Touch]] (lv. 40) | ||
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60) | |ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 60) | ||
|habitat=This | |habitat=This {{MFamilies}} has no natural habitat | ||
|items=N/A | |items=N/A | ||
|synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]] | |synthesis=[[File:Stark raven DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Stark raven]] X [[File:Pickayune DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Pickayune]] | ||
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==={{DQDai}}=== | ==={{DQDai}}=== | ||
A | A Merman makes an appearance at the beginning of the story, being one of the friendly {{MFamilies}}s living in the waters off of Dermline Island. It assists [[Dai]] when he needs water transportation. | ||
==Briny brethren== | ==Briny brethren== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Merman_Famicom.png|Famicom art. | Merman_Famicom.png|{{Famicom}} art. | ||
Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites | Merman DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites. | ||
Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite. | Merman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite. | ||
Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite. | Merman gba.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite. | ||
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Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model. | Merman joker 2.png|{{Joker 2}} model. | ||
DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model. | DQXI Merman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model. | ||
DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman | DQXI Malicious merman.jpg|A Malicious merman. | ||
DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model. | DQotS Merman.jpg|{{Stars}} model. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card. | DQR Merman.png|{{Rivals}} card. ([[Cell phone]]) | ||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 1.jpg|Merman in ''[[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]''. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 2.jpg| | |||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 3.jpg| | |||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 4.jpg|Boss Merman [[encounter]]ed. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 5.jpg|Boss Merman defeated. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQ Smash Grow Merman 6.jpg|Merman as a Mini-boss. ([[Cell phone]]) | |||
DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card. | DQTCG Merman.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card. | ||
Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of The Adventure of Dai. | Dai1991 DermlineMonsters.jpg|A Merman in the 1991 anime of {{The Adventure of Dai}}. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||