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{{LocationInfobox | {{LocationInfobox | ||
|game = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}} | |game = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{DQM3}} | ||
|title = Nadiria | |title = Nadiria | ||
|type= Underworld | |type= Underworld | ||
|image = [[Image:DQ IV DS Nadiria Artwork.jpg| | |image = [[Image:DQ IV DS Nadiria Artwork.jpg|center|250px]] | ||
|caption = Official artwork | |caption = Official artwork from ''Dragon Quest IV'' | ||
|japanese=闇の世界 ( | |japanese=闇の世界 (''IV'')<br>魔界 (''V'') | ||
魔界 ( | |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 | '''Nadiria''' is the name of the underworld in both {{Dragon Quest IV}} and {{Dragon Quest V}}. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==={{DQ5}}=== | ==={{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, dark purple sky. Locales within this realm include a town called [[Precaria]] that houses reformed monsters, as well as a {{T'n'T | 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==== | ===={{Monster}}s in the area==== | ||
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==Name | ==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. | ||
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<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQ IV NES Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{IV}}. ({{NES}}) | 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 SF Dark World.png|Nadiria in {{V}}. ({{SFC}}) | ||
DQ V Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork.jpg|Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork in {{V}}. | DQ V Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork.jpg|Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork in {{V}}. | ||
DQ V Android Nadiria T'n'T Board Outside.jpg| | DQ V Android Nadiria T'n'T Board Outside.jpg|Overworld in {{V}}. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Dread Realm]], a location in {{VI}} that is speculated by some fans to play a major role in the history of Nadiria. | *[[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 {{ | *[[Netherworld]], a location in {{DQ10}} that was in constant fighting with Astoila. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]] | ||
[[Category:Recurring elements]] | [[Category:Recurring elements]] | ||
[[fr:Nadiria]] | |||