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'''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of {{Dragon Quest II}}. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in | '''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of {{Dragon Quest II}}. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in {{Main Series}} ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the {{Famicom}} Version, the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in the {{DQSeries}} on multiple occasions: | ||
*In {{Dragon Quest V}}, [[Pankraz]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura. | *In {{Dragon Quest V}}, [[Pankraz]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura. | ||
*Tonnura is the name of the rebel army leader in [[Prison Town]] in {{Dragon Quest VI}}, and the name changer complains if you try to rename a character Tonnura. | *Tonnura is the name of the rebel army leader in [[Gallows Moor|Prison Town]] in {{Dragon Quest VI}}, and the name changer complains if you try to rename a character Tonnura. | ||
*In {{Dragon Quest VII}} there is a merchant in the [[The Haven]] and some people refer to the {{Hero 7}} as having a ''Tonnura type'' name. | *In {{Dragon Quest VII}} there is a merchant in the [[The Haven]] and some people refer to the {{Hero 7}} as having a ''Tonnura type'' name. | ||
*It also was one of the random names for monsters in {{DQM}}. | *It also was one of the random names for monsters in {{DQM}}. | ||
*Tonnura is used as the Prince of | *Tonnura is used as the Prince of Sumaltria's name in {{DQTact}}. | ||
Wikipedia says that [[ | Wikipedia says that [[Yuji Horii]] came up with the name Tonuura from one of the fantasy books that he was using as a reference. From that they think that he is named after Ernest Tonnelat. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
