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'''Black Citadel''', also known as '''Rhapthorne's Castle''', is the final area of the main story and dungeon in | '''Black Citadel''', also known as '''Rhapthorne's Castle''', is the final area of the main story and dungeon in {{DQ8}}. | ||
It is the castle lair of [[Rhapthorne]], the main antagonist of the game and home to some of the most powerful {{MFamilies}}s as well. | |||
==Details== | ==Details== | ||
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'Unfortunately, all who knew how to make this ferocious weapon have long since passed on, and the exact recipe has been forgotten. | 'Unfortunately, all who knew how to make this ferocious weapon have long since passed on, and the exact recipe has been forgotten. | ||
'All we know is that a [[Conquerer's axe|big axe]], a [[War hammer|big hammer]] and some [[orichalcum]] are required to make the megaton hammer.' | 'All we know is that a [[Conquerer's axe|big axe]], a [[War hammer|big hammer]] and some [[orichalcum]] are required to make the [[megaton hammer]].' | ||
====Cursed Shields of Yore==== | ====Cursed Shields of Yore==== | ||
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'According to an ancient recipe, there are just two ingredients: a [[holy lance]] and the best [[Metal wing boomerang|boomerang]]. | 'According to an ancient recipe, there are just two ingredients: a [[holy lance]] and the best [[Metal wing boomerang|boomerang]]. | ||
'But how does one obtain the all-important boomerang? That is the question. Dear Goddess, how you mock us!' | 'But how does one obtain the all-important boomerang? That is the question. Dear [[Goddess]], how you mock us!' | ||
====Praise for the Lord of Darkness (Remake only)==== | ====Praise for the Lord of Darkness (Remake only)==== | ||
'If Rhapthorne succeeds in unifying the world, will we get to see all that exotic clothing from far-flung lands? I would love to feast my eye on some of that [[oriental warrior wear]]. | 'If [[Rhapthorne]] succeeds in unifying the world, will we get to see all that exotic clothing from far-flung lands? I would love to feast my eye on some of that [[oriental warrior wear]]. | ||
'Apparently, you can make an outfit like that from a [[flowing dress]], some kind of [[Crimson robe|blazing robe]], and a [[Lunar fan|fan with a picture of the moon on it]]. But how do you combine those things?' | 'Apparently, you can make an outfit like that from a [[flowing dress]], some kind of [[Crimson robe|blazing robe]], and a [[Lunar fan|fan with a picture of the moon on it]]. But how do you combine those things?' | ||
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'Then one day, the man encountered the [[Goddess]], our saviour. Little by little, his heart became filled with lover for Her. | 'Then one day, the man encountered the [[Goddess]], our saviour. Little by little, his heart became filled with lover for Her. | ||
'Wishing to express his adoration, he gave the Goddess an offering of | 'Wishing to express his adoration, he gave the Goddess an offering of cheese. It was such a maladroit act of worship that She fell instantly in love with him. | ||
'From that day forward, the "Big Boss", despite his demonic appearance, devoted himself to protecting his love, and became known as the Guardian of Lovers.' | 'From that day forward, the "Big Boss", despite his demonic appearance, devoted himself to protecting his love, and became known as the Guardian of Lovers.' | ||
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'However, a pathetic would-be [[Ramia|Godbird]] has attempted to stand between the Dark Lord and his magnificent ambitions. | 'However, a pathetic would-be [[Ramia|Godbird]] has attempted to stand between the Dark Lord and his magnificent ambitions. | ||
'Nevertheless, our mission to subdue the World of Light proceeds as planned. And no-one, god or man, shall stand in our way.' | 'Nevertheless, our mission to subdue the [[World of Light]] proceeds as planned. And no-one, god or man, shall stand in our way.' | ||
====Book 2==== | ====Book 2==== | ||
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'Our great lord [[Rhapthorne]] has begun the process that shall see the two worlds united once more. | 'Our great lord [[Rhapthorne]] has begun the process that shall see the two worlds united once more. | ||
'When his glorious goal is achieved, Rhapthorne will no longer be revered as the Lord of Darkness, but hailed as the Lord of All Creation!' | 'When his glorious goal is achieved, [[Rhapthorne]] will no longer be revered as the Lord of Darkness, but hailed as the Lord of All Creation!' | ||
====Book 3==== | ====Book 3==== | ||
'The Lord of Darkness created a floating fortress to amplify his near limitless power and act as a gateway between the worlds of light and darkness. | 'The Lord of Darkness created a floating fortress to amplify his near limitless power and act as a gateway between the worlds of light and darkness. | ||
'When the portal between the two worlds finally opens, the dark brotherhood will flood into the World of Light and fill the skies. | 'When the portal between the two worlds finally opens, the dark brotherhood will flood into the [[World of Light]] and fill the skies. | ||
'When this comes to pass, the feeble minions of light will be annihilated. Doomsday approaches and the poor fools can do nothing to stop it!' | 'When this comes to pass, the feeble minions of light will be annihilated. Doomsday approaches and the poor fools can do nothing to stop it!' | ||
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'They were nearly wiped out the last time they faced the Lord of Darkness in battle, so the chances of them joining in the fray are slim. Still... | 'They were nearly wiped out the last time they faced the Lord of Darkness in battle, so the chances of them joining in the fray are slim. Still... | ||
'We must determine [[Dragovian Sanctuary|where]] they have hidden themselves. There must be no surprises when Rhapthorne's day of reckoning comes.' | 'We must determine [[Dragovian Sanctuary|where]] they have hidden themselves. There must be no surprises when [[Rhapthorne]]'s day of reckoning comes.' | ||
==Ancient message carvings== | ==Ancient message carvings== | ||
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===All | ===All versions=== | ||
*1,700 [[ | *1,700 [[gold]] coins | ||
*[[Sage's Stone]] | *[[Sage's Stone]] | ||
*[[Dark robe]] | *[[Dark robe]] | ||
* | *{{Hard cheese}} | ||
*[[Icicle dirk]] | *[[Icicle dirk]] | ||
* | *[[Orichalcum]] (3, one dropped by [[Ruin]]) | ||
*[[Prayer ring]] | *[[Prayer ring]] | ||
* | *{{Premium mould 8}} | ||
* | *{{Rock salt 8}} | ||
*[[Saint's ashes]] | *[[Saint's ashes]] | ||
*[[Seed of defence]] | *[[Seed of defence]] | ||
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*[[Yggdrasil leaf]] | *[[Yggdrasil leaf]] | ||
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===PS2 | ==={{PS2}} version=== | ||
*Map of Black Citadel | *Map of Black Citadel | ||
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===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] | ===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>=== | ||
*5,000 [[ | *5,000 [[gold]] coins | ||
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=={{Monster}}s== | |||
*[[Archdemon]] | *[[Archdemon]] | ||
*[[Bobonga]] | *[[Bobonga]] | ||
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{{DQVIII}} | {{DQVIII}} | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII locations]] | |||
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