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List of locations in Dragon Quest III

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This is a list of locations in {{DQ3}}.

==Overworld==
{{Main|Overworld (Dragon Quest III)}}
*[[Aliahan]]: This circular continent is the start point of the game; it is also a castle town which is the capital of the continent. [[Ortega]], father of the protagonist, is the national hero. At one time, it controlled the entire world, but war and revolution led to its being reduced to a single continent. The town contains the {{Hero 3}}'s house and [[Patty's Party Planning Place]]. Its position suggests that it may correspond to the mythical lost continent of [[Wikipedia:Mu (lost continent)|Mu]].
*[[Reeve]]: A small village north of Castle Aliahan. An old bomb maker lives here.
*[[Romaria]] (Rome, Italy): A castle town in the northwestern continent of the world. The country is reachable from [[Aliahan]] via a [[Teleportal]]. The king's crown was stolen by [[Robbin' 'Ood]].
*[[Khoryv]] (in central Europe, possibly Kyiv, Ukraine): An Alpine village north of [[Romaria]]. A legendary martial artist lives here; he defeated a bear with only an [[Iron claw]]. The previous name, Kazave, is similar to Kazakhstan, in central Asia.
*[[Skyfell Tower]] (in France): A tower to the southwest of [[Khoryv]]. It is the headquarters of [[Robbin' 'Ood]]. The original name, Tower of Shanpane, is presumably meant to be [[Wikipedia:Champagne|Champagne]].
*[[Norvik]] (in northern Europe): A village north of Khoryv. It has been cursed by the {{Faerie}}s. [[Ortega]] has visited the village. It is probably named after “Norway”.
*[[Super Secret Faerie Village]]: A village inhabited by {{Elves}} and wildlife located west of [[Norvik]]. It is ruled by a queen who forbids all contact with [[human]]s. It is represented on the world map as a forest clearing. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]].
*[[Asham]] (on the Arabic peninsula): A town to the southeast of [[Romaria]]. This is a busy town, which has a store and a theater that are only open at night. Also some of the stores sell items at unusual prices.
*[[Isis]] (in the southwestern Sahara): A castle town in an oasis in an immense desert west of [[Asham]]. It is ruled by a beautiful queen, modeled on Cleopatra. It is named after the Egyptian goddess Isis. There is a [[Pyramid]] to the north; it is the tomb of the royal family.
*[[Portoga]] (Portugal): A castle town on the coast west of [[Romaria]]. It is the port where [[ship]]s are built. The King is very fond of a rare and expensive [[Black pepper]].
*[[Nordy's Grotto]]: A cave to the north of [[Asham]] and [[Baharata]] that provides a link between them.
*[[Baharata]] (India): A town east of [[Asham]], next to the holy river. The [[Black pepper]] is grown here. But the pepper shop is closed, the owner's granddaughter, has been kidnapped by [[Robbin' 'Ood]].
*{{Alltrades Abbey 3}} (in Tibet or Nepal): A temple to the east of Baharata. Here one can change [[vocations]].
*[[Mur]] (in eastern Russia): A village to the northeast of the {{Alltrades Abbey 3}}. At one time [[Ortega]] stayed in this village. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]].
*[[Theddon]] (in southern Africa): A ghost village; the inhabitants are only visible at [[Day-night cycle|night]], and thus the stores are only open then. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]].
*[[Lanson]] (Australia): An island village west of [[Aliahan]]. The village is small, but contains a large temple which opens on a desert surrounding a cave; Only one adventurer will be permitted to go to that cave.
*[[Edina]] (England): The castle ruling the island country northwest of [[Romaria]]. This proud castle will not admit foreign visitors. In the castles dungeons is a hidden treasure, which can only be obtained by solving a Sokoban puzzle. There is no store or castle town. The name likely derives from [[Wikipedia:Edinburgh|Edinburgh]].
*[[Persistence]] (in North America): A town on the northeastern continent, reached by a maze of rivers (tributaries of the Mississippi-counterpart). It is famed for its talking horse. The original name, Soo, was probably meant to be [[Wikipedia:Sioux|Sioux]].
*[[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]]/New Town (New York): An undeveloped area east of Persistence; it can be built into a town by a [[Merchant]] {{Party 3}} member. As time passes, the town grows. Eventually the [[merchant]] is overthrown by a revolution. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]].
*[[Jipang]] (Japan): Known as the "golden country", Jipang consists of four small islands to the north of [[Aliahan]]. There is a village and a [[Orochi's Lair|cave]], where the dragon [[Orochi]] lives. (Jipang is an old Portugese name for Japan).
*[[Manoza]] (Peru): A castle town far to the south of [[Persistence]]. It was founded by the famous hero Simão, but the [[Boss troll|King]]'s personality has mysteriously [[Mod Rod|changed]], and the citizens suffer from misgovernment. It can only be reached via [[Teleportal]]s. The name is an anagram of "Amazon".
*[[Pirates' Den]]<ref name="auto">Name given when [[Storeyteller]] is used in the [[Cell phone]] version.</ref> (in Argentina): The headquarters of a band of pirates, south of [[Manoza]]. It is nearly empty during the daytime, because the pirates are out sailing. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]].
*[[Phantom Ship]]: A roaming ghost ship that appears in the waters between [[Romaria]], [[Asham]] and [[Isis]].
*[[Lozamii]]: In the southeast of the world map, it is called “the forgotten island”. It has not been visited in many years, so the village has declined in prosperity. It is inhabited by an astronomer who espouses heliocentrism. It cannot be reached by the [[Zoom]] spell or the [[Chimaera wing]]. The name is “you do not see” spelled backwards (in Japanese).
*[[Greenlad]] (Greenland): An icy island to the north of [[Persistence]]. The old man who lives there has an item from the [[Phantom Ship]].
*[[Leiamland]] (Antarctica): An icy island in the south. The shrine in the center of the island protects the egg of the immortal bird [[Ramia]], and contains pedestal for the [[Six Orbs]].
*[[Maw of the Necrogond]]<ref name="auto"/> (in central Africa): Northeast of the village of [[Theddon]], it connect the base and top of the mountain Necrogond. It is the largest dungeon in the overworld.
*[[Necrogond Shrine]]<ref name="auto"/>: A shrine located on the other side of the [[Maw of the Necrogond]], across from [[Baramos' Lair]] and the [[Great Pit of Giaga]].
*[[Castle of Dragon Queen]] (in Russia): A castle to the east of [[Khoryv]], it is “the castle closest to Heaven”. The queen of the dragons is dying. The castle is surrounded by a ring of mountains, so it can only be reached with the aid of [[Ramia]].
*[[Baramos' Lair]]<ref name="auto"/> (in central Africa): The castle of the devil [[Baramos]], at the summit of Necrogond. It is a complicated structure. Since it is surrounded by mountains and water, it can only be reached with the aid of [[Ramia]].
*[[Great Pit of Giaga]] (in central Africa, by Lake Victoria): A great pit to the east of the castle of [[Baramos]]. The hole connects to the [[Alefgard|Underworld]], but it is sealed until [[Baramos]] is defeated.
*{{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}<ref name="auto"/>: The world above the Overworld only accessible by the [[Castle of the Dragon Queen]]. It's also home of [[Xenlon]], a {{Dragon}} that can grant one of many wishes.

==Underworld==
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{{Main|Alefgard}}
The Underworld is the land of [[Alefgard]] from {{Dragon Quest}}. While a [[ship]] is available, it is not possible to travel to the [[Torland|other continents]] from {{Dragon Quest II}}. [[Alefgard]] is shrouded in eternal darkness by [[Zoma]], so it is known as "the World of Darkness". The town and dungeons are mostly in the same positions (and have the same layouts) as in {{Dragon Quest}}, but there are a few places that cannot be reached without using the ship. Although characters in the game say that nobody has returned after falling into the [[Great Pit of Giaga]], it is possible to use the [[Zoom]] spell or [[Chimaera wing]] to teleport between worlds.

*[[Tantegel]]: The capital and largest city of [[Alefgard]], at the center of the continent. It is immediately to the east of the spot where people fall from the [[Great Pit of Giaga]]. [[Zoma's Citadel]] can be seen across the sea from here. The relative position of the castle and castle town is opposite from {{Dragon Quest}}, but the same as in {{Dragon Quest II}}.
*[[Galen's House]]: Home of the legendary wandering minstrel Galen. His [[Lyre of Ire]] is found in the basement. It is in the same location as the town named after him in {{Dragon Quest}}.
*[[Kol]]: A village in the forest east-northeast of [[Tantegel]]. It is famed for its open-air bathing springs. The owner of the item shop is a swordmaker from [[Jipang]].
*[[Rimuldar]]: A town surrounded by a lake in the east of [[Alefgard]].
*[[Sanctum]]: A shrine located south of [[Rimuldar]].
*[[Damdara]]: A town in the desert south of the [[Mountain Cave]]. It is rumored that a valuable nugget of [[Orichalcum]] can be found here. It has not yet fallen into ruin in this game.
*[[Cantlin]]: A town on a plateau southeast of [[Damdara]]. Most of the inhabitants have lost hope, and do not know what to do. It is not yet surrounded by a wall or protected by the [[Golem]]; one scholar in town is researching how to build the [[Golem]] from the first game.
*[[Zoma's Citadel]]<ref name="auto"/>: The castle of [[Zoma]] located in the center of [[Alefgard]]. Only via the hidden staircase can one reach [[Zoma]]. It contains moving floors and an infinite loop passage. While it is in the same position as the [[Dragonlord's Castle]] in the first game, the internal structure is quite different, except for the ground floor.
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==See also==
*[[List of shrines in Dragon Quest III]]

==Reference==
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Manoza

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2601:985:200:7990:5540:3706:9C6C:91DD: Despite the translation giving people Portuguese names, it's on the west coast, where Peru would be.

{{LocationInfobox
|game = {{DQ3}}
|title = Manoza
|type= Castle town
|image = [[File:Manoza gbc art.png|center|265px]]
|caption = Official artwork.
|japanese=サマンオサ
|romanji=Samanosa
|old=Samanao
}}

'''Manoza''' is a castle town in the [[Overworld (Dragon Quest III)| overworld]] of {{Dragon Quest III}}.

It corresponds to Peru's placement in South America in the real world, and is surrounded by impassable mountains and can only be breached via the [[Wayfarer's Chapel]] teleportal or by [[Ramia]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
The {{Hero 3}}'s first arrival in Manoza is a grim one, with a funeral being held for a man named Breno. Speaking to the people gathered, the {{Party 3}} learns that he was put to death for no more than just speaking ill of the King. The regent has said to have been very kind-hearted and considerate to his subjects in the recent past, but has all of a sudden become a tyrannical despot who rules with an iron fist. The villagers are distraught, with some families willing to risk the dangers of the wild just to escape living in fear of being put to death every waking moment. The world-famous swordsman [[Simão]] was banished by the king as well, sentenced to life in prison in the hellish [[Shrine of Shackles]]

Upon entering the castle, the {{Party 3}} will see that the staff is walking on the same eggshells that the normal citizens are. Guards obey needlessly cruel orders, kitchen staff prepare disgusting meals of bat wings and lizard tails, and dancing girls are forced to perform for hours on end in the throne room even while the King slumbers upstairs. Upon speaking to the dictator, the King will declare that he doesn't like the look of the {{Hero 3}} and has the {{Party 3}} thrown into the dungeon. Fortunately, the guards play dumb and allow the {{Hero 3}} to escape through the secret tunnel below the castle, and here the real king is found.

The true King explains that Manoza has been taken over by a [[Boss troll]] who is impersonating him via his stolen [[Mod Rod]]. The heroes must retrieve the [[Ra's Mirror]] from the [[Manoza Cave]] in the southeast and use it on the imposter while he sleeps in order to reveal his true identity.

The troll is stupid enough to sleep without guards posted, allowing the {{Hero 3}} to slip into the chamber easily.

Upon the deceiver's death, the country declares that the {{Hero 3}} is nothing short of the savior of the land and peace is restored.

====Shops & services====
{{ItemShop/Start|title=|subtitle=|float=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Medicinal herb|price=8|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Antidotal herb|price=10|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Holy water|price=20|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Chimaera wing|price=25|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Moonwort bulb|price=30|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/Item|name=Coagulant|price=500/310|attributes=}}
{{ItemShop/End|note=}}
{{clear}}
{{WeaponShop/Start|title=Weapon & armour shop|subtitle=|float=}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Staff of sentencing|price=2,700|attributes=+37}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Knuckledusters|price=7,100|attributes=+40}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Zombiesbane|display='''[[Zombiesbane (Weapon)|Zombiesbane]]'''|price=9,800|attributes=+67}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Magic armour|price=5,800|attributes=+40}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Dragon shield|price=3,500|attributes=+32}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=nopic|display='''[[Black bandana]]'''|price=1,200|attributes=+18}}
{{WeaponShop/Item|name=Iron mask|price=3,500|attributes=+25}}
{{WeaponShop/End|note=}}

====Nearby {{MFamilies}}s====
*[[Crone ranger]]
*[[Heedoo voodoo]]
*[[Infernal armour]]
*[[Lethal armour]]
*[[Metal slime]]
*[[Smackanape]]
*[[Ursa major]]
*[[Walking corpse]]

====Treasures====
*[[Dieamend]]
*[[Mini medal]] (5)
*[[Mod Rod]]
*[[Seed of life]]
*[[Oaken club]]
*[[Seed of agility]]
*[[Seed of strength]]
*[[T'n'T ticket]] (2) ({{SFC}} and {{GBC}} only)
*[[Would I Lie to You?]]

====Remake====
====Usage of Orochi's Lair in another area====
*B1F of the Castle is used as 7F of the {{Cloudsgate Citadel 3}}.

==={{DQStars}}===
The Manoza scenario reappears in the [[Cell phone]] title, with the [[Boss troll]] serving as the boss fight.

==Notable Resident==
*'''Breno''' (Originally '''Barano''' and '''Brennan''') - Executed for bad mouthing the [[Boss troll|king]]. The {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} first arrive to town as he is mourned, thus prompting them to investigate the ruler.

==Trivia==
*"Manoza" is an anagram of "Amazon", as in the [[wikipedia:Amazon rainforest|Amazon rainforest]].
*Manoza is the only only town other than the [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest III)|Immigrant Town]] to have different townspeople placement at a certain time during the events of the game. Upon the first visit, the {{Hero 3}} and {{Party 3}} witness the ongoing funeral of Breno with his family and friends attending. This occurs only on the first visit and afterward all townspeople are located in their normal locations.
*Manoza's location on the map corresponds to Peru, a Spanish-speaking country. However, the English localized versions of the Switch and Mobile ports of the game translate the names of the characters in Manoza as Portuguese, likely due to confusion with Brazil.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Manoza.jpg|Original artwork.
DQ III NES Samanao town.png|Manoza town. ({{NES}})
DQ III NES Samanao castle.png|Manoza castle ({{NES}})
Manoza 16-bit.png|Manoza as a whole. (Remakes)
DQ III Android Manoza.jpg|Manoza. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ III Android Manoza Castle.jpg|Castle. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ Stars Android Manoza Youth.jpg|The party is greeted by a dejected man.
DQ Stars Android King of Manoza?.jpg|The false king confronts the party.
DQ Stars Android King of Manoza.jpg|The real king beneath the castle.
DQ Stars Android Boss Troll in Manoza.jpg|Exposing the pretender to the throne.
</gallery></center>

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