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|game = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br> | |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|center|250px]] | |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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==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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==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 V locations]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]] | ||
[[Category:Recurring elements]] | [[Category:Recurring elements]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 11 August 2026
| Underworld | |
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| Nadiria | |
 Official artwork from Dragon Quest IV | |
| Japanese | 闇の世界 (IV) 魔界 (V) |
| Romaji | Yami no Sekai (IV), Makai (V) |
| Translation | World of Darkness (IV) Demon World (V) |
| Game | Dragon Quest IV Dragon Quest V Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince |
| Old Localisation | World of Darkness (IV NES) |
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.
Its counterpart is Zenithia, a castle in the sky that watches over the world of mortals.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit | edit source]
Nadiria lies beneath the Central Island. Access is granted through a 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.
Monsters in the area[edit | edit source]
- Dragooner
- Emperor wyvern
- Float-o-copier
- Lethal armour
- Night rider
- Pickeerer (Called by Emperor wyvern)
- Prince of darkness
- Swingre
- Teaky mask
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit | edit source]
Nadiria lies beyond the Estuary Sanctuary, normally sealed from the world. The 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.
Monsters in the area[edit | edit source]
(South side)[edit | edit source] |
(North side)[edit | edit source] |
Name Origin[edit | edit source]
- The name "Nadiria" is derived from nadir, meaning the lowest point, or (appropriately) point of greatest adversity or despair.
Maps & Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Night rider in Nadirian swamp from IV. (Cell phone) -
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Nadiria Overworld Map Artwork in V. -
Overworld in V.
See also[edit | edit source]
- 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 Dragon Quest X that was in constant fighting with Astoila.