Editing Princess Gwaelin (section)

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The {{Hero 1}} may rescue Gwaelin during his quest to defeat the [[Dragonlord]], though this is not a requirement to complete the game. She is located inside the [[Quagmire Cave]] south of [[Kol]] which connects to the southeastern continent. In order to rescue Gwaelin, the {{Hero 1}} must fight and defeat a ferocious [[Green dragon]] that guards her (rather lavish) cell. This monster is not visible on the dungeon map screen, but rather is triggered when the {{Hero 1}} steps on a specific tile (similar to the [[Golem]] which guards [[Cantlin]]). If the [[Dragonlord]] is defeated prior to the Princess' rescue, she will still be in her cell and able to be rescued, though the [[Green dragon]] will not be present.

After rescuing the princess, the {{Hero 1}} carries her back to her [[King Lorik|father]] at [[Tantegel]] castle. A sprite showing the {{Hero 1}} carrying Gwaelin is used at this time. In the remakes of the game, the Dragonlord has a special reaction if she is being carried when the {{Hero 1}} confronts him. He laughs heartily at the absurdity, and 'thanks' the Hero for his kindness in bringing the Princess to him.

At Tantegel Castle, Gwaelin gives the Hero an item called the '[[Princess Pledge]]' which lets the Hero know his exact distance from [[Tantegel]] on the map of [[Alefgard]] at the time it is used. It is useful in finding the [[Mark of Erdrick]] later in the game. While at the castle, her highness occupies the empty space next to her [[King Lorik|father]] in the throne room. When spoken to in the NES Version, she asks the Hero if he loves her. Answering yes triggers the short love music to play.

If the Hero rescued Gwaelin during the game, then she will be present during the ending and join the protagonist on his journey to establish his own kingdom. The Hero will again carry the princess away as he leaves Alefgard after defeating the Dragonlord. If the Hero is already carrying her when the ending begins, the result is much the same, though a single line of dialogue is different.

Eventually she and the Hero get married and settle in [[Torland]]. They have three children, who establish the kingdoms of [[Midenhall]], [[Cannock]], and [[Moonbrooke]]. 100 years later, their descendants become the [[Luminaries|heroes]] of {{Dragon Quest II}}. Also, a [[Gwaelin's Gate|tunnel]] leading from [[Cannock]] to [[Moonbrooke]] was named after her.
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Mighty Hero, thou wilt, of course, escort me to my home, the palace?
|source= Gwaelin, in [[Quagmire Cave]]|console={{NES}}|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Th--?! B--?! Grr...mayhap thou didst not hear me correctly...
|source= Gwaelin, upon being told no|console={{NES}}|align=center}}
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{{quote|style=2|quote=Why, Hero! Tee hee! (squeak)
|source= Gwaelin, upon being told yes|console={{NES}}|align=center}}
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