Editing Empyrea

{{Character
|Name=Empyrea
|Game={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|Image=[[File:Empyrea.png|230px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=レティス
|Roumaji=Reteisu
|Title=Godbird
|Class=Divinity
|Race=Phoenix
|Age=Ageless
|Family=Son (Godbird's Soulstone)
|Voice Actor=[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0552510/ Jessica Martin] (English, {{VIII}} only)<br>[[Denise Gough]] (English, {{Heroes 2}})<br>[[Eri Goda]] (Japanese)
}}
'''Empyrea''' is a central character in {{Dragon Quest VIII}}, fighting alongside the seven sages to seal away [[Rhapthorne]] several centuries before the game's story begins.

In the English version of {{VIII}}, her voice is provided by [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Jessica-Martin-II/ Jessica Martin].

==Appearance and Personality==
Empyrea is a large mauve eagle with a mantle of light blue feathers around her neck, trailing tail-feathers, and two long quills extending from the back of her head. Her eyes are a deep green with black pupils. She is strong enough to carry all four members (six in the remake) of the {{Party 8}} on her back, along with the [[wagon]] and Princess [[Medea]] in tow with ease.

With her regal appearance and syntax, Empyrea has the air of a queen. She has a strong sense of justice, causing her to join in the battle against [[Rhapthorne]] and his horde and keep watch over the village of Dark [[Empycchu]]. Empyrea is a very considerate being, urging the protagonists to harbor no guilt when she believed that ruin had befallen her child, as well as making sure to cause no harm to the villagers of dark Empycchu when she is forced to do the bidding of evil. Empyrea is also humble, uncomfortable with the title of "Godbird" that the villagers bestowed her.

==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
In the distant past, Empyrea assisted the [[Seven Sages]] in creating the [[Godbird Sceptre]] and sealing away the demon Rhapthorne within it during their battle in the [[World of Darkness]]. While the sages returned to the [[World of Light]] with the sceptre, Empyrea was exhausted from the battle and rested in what would later be known as the dark world's Empycchu. She would remain there after recovering, watching over the islanders with whom she shared her new roost. Her shadow would be cast on the ground in the [[World of Light]] whenever she flew.

[[Image:DQVIII Godbird Roost.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Empyrea speaking with the {{Party 8}} in the World of Darkness.]]
Many years later, Empyrea had laid an egg on her [[Godbird's Eyrie|eyrie]] near dark Empycchu. The egg, however, was held hostage by Rhapthorne's agent [[Gemon]]. With her unborn child held ransom, she was forced to assault dark Empycchu at [[Gemon]]'s command, terrorizing the villagers and damaging several buildings. Even under these dire circumstances, Empyrea was careful to not harm any of the villagers directly and avoided children entirely during her raids, only lightly ripping their communal hut. The village chief and the blacksmith observed that Empyrea looked hesitant and remorseful during the assault, leading them to question what was actually happening while the other adults were left fearful.

The player is confronted by Empyrea in battle after approaching her roost near the village at the chief's request, and after being defeated she explains that she wanted to test the strength of the protagonists before asking forgiveness and explaining the circumstances. Beseeching the {{Party 8}} for aid against [[Gemon]] for the sake of her child and the village, she carries the group to the base of the eyrie to avoid [[Gemon]]'s notice once they agree to help.

Although [[Gemon]] was defeated by the {{Party 8}}, he managed to destroy the egg before dying.  The soul of Empyrea's son endures, however, and became the [[Godbird's soulstone]], which enabled the {{Party 8}} to take to the skies. After Rhapthorne's resurrection and weakening of the boundary between worlds, Empyrea saves the {{Party 8}} from falling thousands of feet to the ground as the [[Black Citadel]] collapses. She arrives in light Empycchu and sends the {{Party 8}} to collect the [[orb]]s containing the spirits of the [[Seven Sages]] and gave to them the Godbird Sceptre.  She also joined the {{Party 8}} for the final battle, allowing them to travel on her wings.

Following Rhapthorne's final destruction, Empyrea carried the {{Party 8}} back to [[Trodain]] Castle, where she revealed that her true name was, in fact, [[Ramia]]. She demonstrates her power to travel to other worlds, fading into the distance along with her son as she regales that she kept the name the six sages bestowed upon her out of her respect for them.

====Boss battle====
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Empyrea
|kanji= レティス
|romanji=Reteisu
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-275.gif|290px]]
|hp=1,785
|mp=255
|exp=10,150
|gold=0
|attack=386
|defense=308
|agility=101
|description=The Godbird, capable of traveling between worlds.  Joined forces with the seven sages to imprison [[Rhapthorne]] long ago.
|bestiaryNumber=#275
|family={{Q family}}
|spells=[[Midheal]]<br>[[Zap]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn.<br>[[Dazzleflash]]<br>[[Disruptive Wave]]<br>[[Eagle Grip|Grabs hold of character]] (100~200 damage to one {{Party 8}} member.)
|locations=[[World of Darkness]]' Empychu
|items=[[Seed of magic]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=50%
|sizz-resist=50%
|bang-resist=50%
|woosh-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=50%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=100%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes={{HP}} increased to 2,400, [[Midheal]] replaced with [[Kafuddle]]
}}

==={{DQMJ}}===

{{DQMJmonster
|name = Empyrea
|image =  
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = X
|description = ''This holy bird soars between worlds, protecting them from the darkness.''
|weapons = ?
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Artful Dodger]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Zapmesister]]
|resistances = ?
|skill = [[Crusader]]
|location = Collect all of the monsters in your library
|breeding chart = -
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ2}}===
The legendary bird is found in the Cragvaration area post-game, in the same nest previously occupied by [[Gemon]]. The Godbird's most damaging move is [[Lightning Storm]], which does up to 287~350 lightning damage to the entire party.
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Empyrea
|image =  
|family = {{Nature}}
|rank = A
|size = L
|weapons = Staves
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Tactical Trooper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Zapper]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zam]], Immune to [[Whack]], {{Poison}}, [[Confusion]], Inaction, [[Paralysis]], and Sleep
|skill = [[Empyrea (skill)|Empyrea]]
|location = [[Cragravation]]
|breeding chart = -
}}
{{clear}}

==={{DQMJ3}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQM3D}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQH}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQH2}}===
{{Stub}}

==={{DQStars}}===
Empyrea appears in the game's story. She is first introduced as a boss to test the player's strength, and later becomes an ally to the group, helping them access remote locations. She is an acquaintance of [[Gaius]]. 

Empyrea later helps the group reach the Moon.

==Trivia==
*The Empyrea design is used for Ramia's appearance in the ''[[Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road]]'' series during the special card animations featuring [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|Erdrick]] and [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|his]] [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|descendants]] and in the opening cinematic for the 25th anniversary collection of the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] in 2011.

==Gallery==
<gallery align="center">
File:Empyrea Joker 2.png|Empyrea as she appears in Joker 2
File:Empyrea DQMJ DS.png|{{Joker}} polygon model.
File:Empyrea DQH.jpg|{{Heroes}} cutscene.
File:DQR Empyrea.png|''Rivals'' artwork.
File:DQT Empyrea.png|''Tact'' portrait. 
</gallery>

===<small>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}</small>===
<gallery align=center>
Godbird_Empyrea.png|Concept art
DQVIII Riding Empyrea.jpg|Empyrea carrying the party on her back.
DQVIII Empyrea Soulstone.jpg|Empyrea with the spirit of her child.
GodbirdSceptre.png|Godbird sceptre.
GodbirdsSoulstone.png|Godbird's soulstone.
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 1.jpg|Empyrea aiding the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} for the final battle begins. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ VIII Android Final Battle With Rhapthorne 20.jpg|Empyrea healing the {{Party 8}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Ramia]]
*[[Pegasus]]
*[[Cetacea]]

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