The lost soul is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest IV. It is a cobalt coloured variant of the firespirit. Rather than being an elemental manifestation of fire come to life, it is the lingering anguish of the forgotten given form.
Lost souls are wisps composed of blue flames that have a sorrowful visage. They have a tendency to self-destruct at the drop of a hat in an attempt to take their enemies to the grave with them. Depending on the game, the lost soul has been a member of the undead family or the elemental family.
Self-destructive miseries of the monster realm who shy away from reality, only to implode self-importantly. These wandering wretches would readily renounce their roaming and undo their disrepute. They long to happen upon happiness.
Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Can't make up its mind (wastes turn) Self-destruct (10~17 damage to entire party)
Lost souls appeared from the beginning of the game, retaining their familiar ability to self-destruct to damage anyone in the surrounding area or will waste their turns when they can't make up their minds. They have also gained the ability to place curses on opponents, as well.
Apparitions of adventurers who lost their lives, racked with regret that they failed to complete their quests. They crave human contact, but aren't welcome anywhere, and have to make do with close-quarters combat instead.
Lost soul appears as a C-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the Dragon Quest VIII event. It can be recruited from the Isolated Plateau stage from Journey of the Cursed King at any difficulty, eventually becoming recruitable in Part 3 of the main storyline from Chapter 8, Episode 1: Jewel's Notice. The lost soul can participate in the Trap box's Battle Road as a party member.
