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==The Hero Ortega== | ==The Hero Ortega== | ||
[[Image:Ortega-intro.gif|right|thumb|Ortega fighting at the volcano, from the NES version of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.]] | [[Image:Ortega-intro.gif|right|thumb|170px|Ortega fighting at the volcano, from the NES version of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.]] | ||
When Erdrick was just a baby, Ortega left on a quest to destroy the archfiend [[Baramos]]. He is shown in an intro movie in ''III'', fighting a dragon on top of a volcano which ends with both of them falling in. The intro is further expanded in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy]] Color remakes, showing Ortega travelling the world on his quest before finally reaching the volcano and the fateful battle. | When Erdrick was just a baby, Ortega left on a quest to destroy the archfiend [[Baramos]]. He is shown in an intro movie in ''III'', fighting a dragon on top of a volcano which ends with both of them falling in. The intro is further expanded in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy]] Color remakes, showing Ortega travelling the world on his quest before finally reaching the volcano and the fateful battle. | ||
[[Image:Ortega mountain Battle SNES.jpg|left|thumb|The mountaintop battle in the snes version|150px]] | |||
Prior to this, Ortega visited nearly every town and significant location that his offspring later would, fostering a reputation as an incredible hero. Of particular note is his time spent in [[Mur]], where the village children were in awe of him and gave him the nickname Peredvizhnik (previously Papagatero<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version</ref> and Pokapa<ref name="auto2">[[Game Boy]] Color version</ref>). One such youth, Petya (previously Popota<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/>, even viewed him as a surrogate father figure. Touched by the kindness of the children, Ortega left behind his helmet as a keep sake. | Prior to this, Ortega visited nearly every town and significant location that his offspring later would, fostering a reputation as an incredible hero. Of particular note is his time spent in [[Mur]], where the village children were in awe of him and gave him the nickname Peredvizhnik (previously Papagatero<ref name="auto1">[[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version</ref> and Pokapa<ref name="auto2">[[Game Boy]] Color version</ref>). One such youth, Petya (previously Popota<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/>, even viewed him as a surrogate father figure. Touched by the kindness of the children, Ortega left behind his helmet as a keep sake. | ||
After falling through the mantle after his volcanic skirmish, Ortega found himself in Alefgard without his memories. Learning of the plight of the people, he made his way to Rimuldar and took upon himself the quest of defeating [[Zoma]], eventually making his way to [[Charlock Castle]] and confronting one of Zoma's underlings, [[King Hydra]], just moments before his child arrives. | After falling through the mantle after his volcanic skirmish, Ortega found himself in Alefgard without his memories. Learning of the plight of the people, he made his way to Rimuldar and took upon himself the quest of defeating [[Zoma]], eventually making his way to [[Charlock Castle]] and confronting one of Zoma's underlings, [[King Hydra]], just moments before his child arrives.[[Image:Ortega-map.gif|left|thumb|125px|Ortega leaving [[Mur]], from the Super Famicom remake of ''Dragon Quest III''.]] | ||
The fight with King Hydra would be Ortega's last, his body so badly burned that he was unable to see clearly nor hear. He regains his memory as his life fades and with his dying breath tells Erdrick that he is "Ortega of Aliahan and if you ever travel there, to tell my wife and son" what happened, that he's sorry he failed, and that he couldn't be there for them.[[Image:Ortega-Aliahan.gif|right|thumb|130px|Ortega leaving [[Aliahan]], from the Super Famicom remake of ''Dragon Quest III''.]] | |||
===Fight Against King Hydra=== | ===Fight Against King Hydra=== | ||
Ortega is a non-playable character, as the fight between Ortega and [[King Hydra]] is fully scripted. This fight cannot be won by Ortega, however through randomization, it can last for upwards of five minutes, and ultimately will end regardless once Ortega is out of [[MP]] . In the original NES version of ''Dragon Quest III'', after being killed by King Hydra, a special "Ortega's Death" theme played. However, this song was removed from subsequent ports of ''Dragon Quest III''. | Ortega is a non-playable character, as the fight between Ortega and [[King Hydra]] is fully scripted. This fight cannot be won by Ortega, however through randomization, it can last for upwards of five minutes, and ultimately will end regardless once Ortega is out of [[MP]] . In the original NES version of ''Dragon Quest III'', after being killed by King Hydra, a special "Ortega's Death" theme played. However, this song was removed from subsequent ports of ''Dragon Quest III''. | ||
===[[Ortega's helmet]]=== | ===[[Ortega's helmet]]=== | ||
The remakes also added a helmet called Ortega's helmet which could be obtained in [[Mur]], where Ortega spent time recuperating after near death prior to his journey to the volcano. The helmet protects its wearer from all status ailments and is one of the strongest in the game, although there are a few with higher DEF power (such as the [[Great helm]] and [[Mythril helm]]). | The remakes also added a helmet called Ortega's helmet which could be obtained in [[Mur]], where Ortega spent time recuperating after near death prior to his journey to the volcano. The helmet protects its wearer from all status ailments and is one of the strongest in the game, although there are a few with higher DEF power (such as the [[Great helm]] and [[Mythril helm]]). | ||