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{{LocationInfobox
{{LocationInfobox
|game =  
|game = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{DQM3}}
|title = Nadiria
|title = Nadiria
|type= Underworld
|type= Underworld
|image =  
|image = [[Image:DQ IV DS Nadiria Artwork.jpg|center|250px]]
|caption =  
|caption = Official artwork from ''Dragon Quest IV''
|japanese=
|japanese=闇の世界 (''IV'')<br>魔界 (''V'')
|romanji=
|romaji=Yami no Sekai ({{IV}}), Makai ({{V}})
|translation=World of Darkness (''IV'')<br>Demon World (''V'')
|old=World of Darkness (''IV'' NES)
}}
}}
'''Nadiria''' is the name of the evil underworld in [[Dragon Quest IV]], [[Dragon Quest V|V]], and [[Dragon Quest VI|VI]].  It is accessible only near the end of each game and contains the final dungeon and boss for each.  It has its own world map which is typically much darker (and smaller) than the normal world map.
'''Nadiria''' is the name of the underworld in both {{Dragon Quest IV}} and {{Dragon Quest V}}.


Its counterpart is [[Zenithia]], a castle in the sky.
It is accessible only near the end of each game and contains the final dungeon and boss for each.  It has its own world map which is typically much darker (and smaller) than the normal world map, providing habitation for ferocious monsters and freakishly bizarre flora.
 
Its counterpart is [[Zenithia]], a castle in the sky that watches over the world of mortals.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
Nadiria lies beneath the [[Central Island]]. Access is granted through a [[Cave to Nadiria|cave]] said to lead to the abyss. Nadiria itself appears as an enclosed realm containing both [[Heaven's Haven]] and [[Psaro's Castle]], along with four barrier shrines.
Nadiria lies beneath the [[Central Island]]. Access is granted through a [[Cave to Nadiria|cave]] said to lead to the abyss. Nadiria itself appears as an enclosed realm containing both [[Heaven's Haven]] and [[Psaro's Castle]], along with [[Four Dens of Nadiria|four barrier shrines]].
===={{Monster}}s in the area====
*[[Dragooner]]
*[[Emperor wyvern]]
*[[Float-o-copier]]
*[[Lethal armour]]
*[[Night rider]]
*[[Pickeerer]] (Called by Emperor wyvern)
*[[Prince of darkness]]
*[[Swingre]]
*[[Teaky mask]]


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==={{DQ5}}===
Nadiria lies beyond the [[Estuary Sanctuary]], normally sealed from the world. The [[Nimzo|Grandmaster of the Underworld]] has been steadily trying to extend his influence beyond Nadiria. The underworld consists of wild tropical jungles and treacherous canyons underneath a churning sky. Locales within this realm include a town called [[Precaria]], as well as a T'n'T board and [[Mt. Zugzwang]].
Nadiria lies beyond the [[Estuary Sanctuary]], normally sealed from the world. The [[Nimzo|Grandmaster of the Underworld]] has been steadily trying to extend his influence beyond Nadiria. The underworld consists of wild tropical jungles and treacherous canyons underneath a churning, dark purple sky. Locales within this realm include a town called [[Precaria]] that houses reformed monsters, as well as a {{T'n'T}} board and [[Mt. Zugzwang]].
 
===={{Monster}}s in the area====
====Enemies in the area====
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''South side''
=====(South side)=====
*[[Snowbird]] [[Snowbird (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Snowbird]] [[Snowbird (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Balhib]]
*[[Balhib]]
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*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Pazuzu]]
*[[Pazuzu]]
 
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=====(North side)=====
''North side''
*[[Metal slime]] [[Metal slime (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Metal slime]] [[Metal slime (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]] [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Liquid metal slime]] [[Liquid metal slime (Recruit)|*]]
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*[[Soulspawn]]
*[[Soulspawn]]
*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Killing machine]] [[Killing machine (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Hybrid]]
*[[Hybird]]
*[[Wyrtoise]]
*[[Wyrtoise]]
*[[Gigantes]] [[Gigantes (Recruit)|*]]
*[[Gigantes]] [[Gigantes (Recruit)|*]]
|}
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==Trivia==
==Name Origin==
*The name "Nadiria" is derived from ''nadir'', meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.
*The name "Nadiria" is derived from ''nadir'', meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.


{{DQIV}}
==Maps & Gallery==
{{DQV}}
<center><gallery>
DQ IV NES Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{IV}}. ({{NES}})
DQ_IV_Android_Night_Rider_1.jpg|[[Night rider]] in Nadirian outskirts from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ_IV_Android_Night_Rider_2.jpg|Night rider in Nadirian swamp from {{IV}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ V SF Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{V}}. ({{SFC}})
DQ V Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork.jpg|Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork in {{V}}.
DQ V Android Nadiria T'n'T Board Outside.jpg|Overworld in {{V}}.
</gallery></center>
 
==See also==
*[[Dread Realm]], a location in {{Dragon Quest VI}} that is speculated by some fans to play a major role in the history of Nadiria.
*[[Netherworld]], a location in {{DQ10}} that was in constant fighting with Astoila.
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]]
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