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	:# np8_23 Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.		:# np8_23 Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

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	====[[Erdrick's Sword]]====		====[[Erdrick's Sword]]====
	Also ~~know~~ as the Sword of ~~kings~~, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless.		Also known as the Sword of Kings, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless.

	====[[Erdrick's Armour]]====		====[[Erdrick's Armour]]====

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	In the ending sequence of {{XI}}, the {{Luminary}} is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of Erdrea from [[Calasmos]]. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of III and XI (if any) is up to player interpretation.		In the ending sequence of {{XI}}, the {{Luminary}} is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of Erdrea from [[Calasmos]]. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of III and XI (if any) is up to player interpretation.

			In the real-world Old English language, the word "eard" means "world," while "-ric" is a common suffix for names translating to "ruler." Thus, "Erdrick" can be said to mean "ruler of the world."

	==Localization history==		==Localization history==

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	*[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)]]		*[[Hero (Dragon Quest III)]]
	*[[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)]]		*[[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)]]



	==Origins of Title==		==Origins of Title==
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	When {{DQ9}} was released in North America and Europe, the name Erdrick was once again used to refer to the legendary {{Hero 3}} of {{Dragon Quest III}}, effectively returning to the original English localization from the {{NES}} era.		When {{DQ9}} was released in North America and Europe, the name Erdrick was once again used to refer to the legendary {{Hero 3}} of {{Dragon Quest III}}, effectively returning to the original English localization from the {{NES}} era.


	==Items Iconography==		==Items Iconography==
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	====[[Erdrick's Sword]]====		====[[Erdrick's Sword]]====
	Also know as the Sword of kings, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless.		Also know as the Sword of kings, this is the most powerful sword in {{I}} and {{III}}. The sword is not the most powerful in {{XI}}, but boasts an incredibly high {{Attack}} bonus nonetheless.

	====[[Erdrick's Armour]]====		====[[Erdrick's Armour]]====
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	====[[Erdrick's Helmet]]====		====[[Erdrick's Helmet]]====
	This item exists only in {{Dragon Quest II}}, as there is no specific helm referred to as such in {{III}}. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's Helm]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from {{II}}.		This item exists only in {{Dragon Quest II}}, as there is no specific helm referred to as such in {{III}}. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's Helm]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from {{II}}.

	====[[Mark of Erdrick]]====		====[[Mark of Erdrick]]====

dragon>Antiyonder at 10:45, 26 February 2023

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	In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', there are several items that bear Erdrick as a part of their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more detail.		In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', there are several items that bear Erdrick as a part of their names. See the ''[[Erdrick Equipment]]'' article for more detail.

	====~~Erdrick’s sword~~====		====[[Erdrick's Sword]]====
	Also know as the Sword of kings, this is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. The sword is not the most powerful in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', but boasts an incredibly high attack bonus nonetheless.		Also know as the Sword of kings, this is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. The sword is not the most powerful in ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', but boasts an incredibly high attack bonus nonetheless.

	====~~Erdrick’s~~ Armour====		====[[Erdrick's Armour]]====
	The most powerful armour in the original trilogy, which protects against the damage from poison swamps and barriers, and restores HP while walking. It is also known as Armour of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' and as Auroral Armour in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.		The most powerful armour in the original trilogy, which protects against the damage from poison swamps and barriers, and restores HP while walking. It is also known as Armour of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'' and as Auroral Armour in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.

	====~~The~~ Shield ~~of Erdrick~~====		====[[Erdrick's Shield]]====
	The Hero's Shield is the name found in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', as it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.		The Hero's Shield is the name found in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''. It is called the Shield of Erdrick only in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', as it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.

	====~~The~~ Helmet ~~of Erdrick~~====		====[[Erdrick's Helmet]]====
	This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', as there is no specific helm referred to as such in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's helmet]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from ''II''.		This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', as there is no specific helm referred to as such in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. In the remakes the player can acquire ''[[Ortega's helmet]]'', which bears a distinct similarity to Erdrick's helmet from ''II''.

	====[[~~Emblem~~ of Erdrick~~\|Erdrick’s Emblem~~]]====		====[[Mark of Erdrick]]====
	An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]]. In ''III'', the emblem is referred to as the [[Sacred amulet]].		An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]]. In ''III'', the emblem is referred to as the [[Sacred amulet]].

	====Erdrick's Tablet====		====[[Erdrick's Tablet]]====
	A message written in stone by the hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave north of Tantegel castle, called [[Erdrick's Cave]].		A message written in stone by the hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave north of Tantegel castle, called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

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	*In the opening scene of ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', the protagonist's father, Pankraz, suggests the name "Madason" for his son. His wife, Madalena, disagrees, and suggests the name which the player entered. If the player already entered the name "Madason", Pankraz will suggest "Erdrick" instead.		*In the opening scene of ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', the protagonist's father, Pankraz, suggests the name "Madason" for his son. His wife, Madalena, disagrees, and suggests the name which the player entered. If the player already entered the name "Madason", Pankraz will suggest "Erdrick" instead.
	*In the US translation of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version), an [[Non-Player Character\|NPC]] in [[Gallows Moor]] goes by the name of Erdrick.		*In the US translation of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version), an [[Non-Player Character\|NPC]] in [[Gallows Moor]] goes by the name of Erdrick.
	*In the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', a role-playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes and the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy, the ~~name is~~ Link).		*In the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', a role-playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick in the cemetery of the Elf village (in the remakes and the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy, the grave belongs to Nintendo's Link).
	*Erdrick's sword is obtainable ''Final Fantasy XII''. It's the ~~thri~~-strongest weapon in the game and has the highest combo rate, but it's also the slowest. In the Japanese version, it's called the Toro Sword, Toro being Roto backwards. The English localization named it "Wyrmhero Blade", which is a synonym for "Dragon Warrior". Other ~~localizatios~~ kept the original name, and it happens to mean "Sword of the Bull" in Spanish and Italian.		*Erdrick's sword is obtainable ''Final Fantasy XII''. It's the third-strongest weapon in the game and has the highest combo rate, but it's also the slowest. In the Japanese version, it's called the Toro Sword, Toro being Roto backwards. The English localization named it "Wyrmhero Blade", which is a synonym for "Dragon Warrior". Other localizations kept the original name, and it happens to mean "Sword of the Bull" in Spanish and Italian.
	*In the demo for ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'', the player's default name is "Buildrick".		*In the demo for ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'', the player's default name is "Buildrick".
	*In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', if certain characters are on the [[Alefgard]] board, they will refer to Erdrick either by name or indirect reference:		*In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', if certain characters are on the [[Alefgard]] board, they will refer to Erdrick either by name or indirect reference:

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	*In the US translation of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version), an [[Non-Player Character\|NPC]] in [[Gallows Moor]] goes by the name of Erdrick.		*In the US translation of ''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version), an [[Non-Player Character\|NPC]] in [[Gallows Moor]] goes by the name of Erdrick.
	*In the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', a role-playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes and the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy, the name is Link).		*In the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', a role-playing game produced by [[Square]], there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes and the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy, the name is Link).
	*Erdrick's sword is ~~wielded by a mark in~~ ''Final Fantasy XII''. It ~~is referred to as~~ the ~~"Wyrmhero Blade" (~~In the Japanese version, it's called the ~~Tolo~~ Sword).		*Erdrick's sword is obtainable ''Final Fantasy XII''. It's the thri-strongest weapon in the game and has the highest combo rate, but it's also the slowest. In the Japanese version, it's called the Toro Sword, Toro being Roto backwards. The English localization named it "Wyrmhero Blade", which is a synonym for "Dragon Warrior". Other localizatios kept the original name, and it happens to mean "Sword of the Bull" in Spanish and Italian.
	*In the demo for ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'', the player's default name is "Buildrick".		*In the demo for ''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'', the player's default name is "Buildrick".
	*In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', if certain characters are on the [[Alefgard]] board, they will refer to Erdrick either by name or indirect reference:		*In ''[[Fortune Street]]'', if certain characters are on the [[Alefgard]] board, they will refer to Erdrick either by name or indirect reference:

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	Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Quest III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ". The same restriction applies in the Japanese versions for Roto as well, both in kanji and hiragana.		Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Quest III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ". The same restriction applies in the Japanese versions for Roto as well, both in kanji and hiragana.

	In the ending sequence of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the ~~luminary~~ is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of Erdrea from Calasmos. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of III and XI (if any) is up to player interpretation.		In the ending sequence of ''[[Dragon Quest XI]]'', the Luminary is bestowed the title of Erdrick for saving the land of Erdrea from Calasmos. As the game contains several homages to past titles, the connection of III and XI (if any) is up to player interpretation.

	==Localization history==		==Localization history==