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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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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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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 | 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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====[[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 | 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]]==== | ||
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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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[[Category:Dragon Quest III characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III characters]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI characters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest XI characters]] | ||
[[fr:Elric]] | [[fr:Elric]] | ||