Editing The Time Being

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{{Monster Infobox
|title = The Time Being
|image = [[File:TimeSage.png|275px]]
|caption = Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji = タイムマスター
|romaji = Taimu Masutā
|translation = Time Master
|first = {{DQ7|short}}
|dw = TimeSage
}}

'''The Time Being''' is a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. With the help of the [[sands of time]], he placed the town of [[El Ciclo]] into an endless time loop and attempted to control the flow of time itself. He has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games in the series.

==Characteristics==
The Time Being is a large, imposing humanoid dressed in elaborate green and grey robes carrying a silver glaive-like staff. He wears golden shoes, a small grey bolero jacket on his upper body with a grey and gold cape attached, and a large grey and gold belt around its waist. His "face" appears to be a singular eye which is mostly covered by his robes and a golden headpiece with two spikes. The Time Being attacks by hurling his staff like a boomerang at enemies, which then teleports instantly back into his hand afterwards. When he first appeared in the {{Monsters S}} series of games, The Time Being was originally part of the [[material family]], but later became part of the [[demon family]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=The Time Being
|kanji=タイムマスター
|romanji=Taimumasutā
|sprite=[[Image:Timesage.gif]]
|hp=780
|mp=120
|exp=750
|gold=312
|attack=135
|defense=85
|agility=90
|tameRate=N/a
|bestiaryNumber=#299
|spells=[[Frizzle]]<br>[[Boom]]<br>[[Magic Barrier]]
|skills=[[Dazzleflash]]
|locations=[[Inside the Time Frame]] (past)
|items={{Yellow Fragment}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=60%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=50%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=15%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=50%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=50%
|remake-changes=
}}

====Strategy====
The Time Being is accompanied by two [[side winder]]s. They are lined up thusly:
*Side winder
*The Time Being
*Side winder

At the beginning of the battle, the Time Being will cast [[Magic Barrier]] to protect himself and the side winders from the {{Party 7}}'s spells. As such, it is best not to rely on magic against this boss. If the barrier wears off, he will recast it. If possible, the player should try to cast [[Sap]] early in the battle before it has the chance. [[Tongue Bashing]] can prove invaluable as it will stun the Time Being for a single turn and lower his defences.

To make matters more frustrating, the side winders use the [[sands of time]] at various times during the battle, resetting the fight back to the beginning. The Side winders must be defeated first before focusing on The Time Being himself. Group-hitting techniques such as [[Lightning]] and breath attacks are ideal to damage all three at once. The Time Being will bombard the {{Party 7}} with both [[Frizzle]] and [[Boom]], so the player should prepare beforehand by equipping the party with magic-resistant armour such as [[platinum mail]], [[Magic vestment]], and [[magic shield]]s. He can also use [[Dazzleflash]] to lower the accuracy of your party. 

First, deal with the side winders and then pound away using the {{Party 7}}'s most powerful attacks. As always, {{Maribel}} should have the [[staff of salvation]] in her inventory to heal the {{Party 7}} due to her naturally high {{Agility}}. [[Oomph]] should be cast on both the {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] to deal heavy physical damage. Once the Side winders are defeated, the battle becomes much easier.

==={{DQ10}}===
The Time Being reappears as the game's newest coin boss on May 13th, 2024, and has strengthened considerably from his debut game, damaging all enemies with [[Helichopter]], stops time, and casting [[Bangmurta]], [[Kafrizzle]], and Godspeed Melagaia.

==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = The Time Being
|image =  
|family = {{Material}}
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Spear}}s, {{Hammer}}s, {{Claw}}s, {{Staves}}
|traits = List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Triple Trouble]], Instant [[Accelerate]], Instant Ping, {{MP}} Consumption x2
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Woosh]], [[Confusion]], and [[Sap]]<br>Resistant to [[Donk]], [[Snooze|Sleep]], and [[Sag]]<br>Immune to [[Crack]], [[Whack]], and [[Fizzle]]
|skill = [[Frizz & Zam]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Fallen priest]] x Fallen priest x [[Tortured soul]] x Tortured soul
}}
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==={{DQM3D}}===
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==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=The Time Being
|kanji=タイムマスター
|romanji=Taimumasutā
|icon=[[File:The time being DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|link=Demon family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,340</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>650</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>380</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>350</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>820</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>480</big></big>
|bestiary=#397
|rank=<big><big>'''C'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=This sinister sorcerer tried to rule the world by controlling time itself. He's a real stickler for punctuality
|talents=[[Airhead]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Zammeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Magical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Insta-Ping]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Genius]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Trance State]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Über Beastsbane]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Jinkster DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Jinkster]] X [[File:Togre DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Togre]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=25%
|water-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|earth-resist=0%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|electricity-resist=-25%
|light-resist=50%
|dark-resist=0%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=0%
|antimagic-resist=25%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=-25%
|stun-resist=25%
|poison-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQMSL}}===
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==={{DQStars}}===
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==={{DQWalk}}===
Although The Time Being did not participate in the game's {{Dragon Quest VII}} event, he appeared alongside the [[Togrus Maximus]] during the game's 2.5 year anniversary event. He appears as a boss in Chapter 1, Episode 3 of the event quests and can be challenged afterwards as a powerful {{MFamilies}}. As he is no longer accompanied by his Side winders, The Time Being will be able to reverse time on his own to restart the battle and can cast [[Boom]], [[Kaboom]], and [[Kafrizz]].

==Etymology==
*The Time Being's name is a pun based on the English phrase, "[[Wiktionary:for the time being|for the time being]]," a phrase of time which means for the present, or until some other arrangement has been made.

==Similar species==
*[[Beastly priest]]
*[[Black bishop]]
*[[Demon deacon]]
*[[Rabid rector]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQMSL The Time Being.jpg|Appearance in {{Super Light}}.
DQ Stars Android The Time Being 1.jpg|Appearance in {{Stars}}.
DQ Stars Android The Time Being 2.jpg|With [[Side winder]]s.
DQ Stars Android The Time Being 3.jpg|
DQWalk Time Master.jpg|The Time Being in {{Walk}}.
DQWalk TimeMaster Balikunaja.jpg|The Time Being and [[Togrus Maximus]] in {{Walk}}.
</gallery></center>

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