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'''Black Citadel''', also known as '''Rhapthorne's Castle''', is the final area of the main story and dungeon in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is the castle lair of [[Rhapthorne]], the main antagonist of the game and home to some of the most powerful monsters as well.
'''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 [[cheese]]. It was such a maladroit act of worship that She fell instantly in love with him.
'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 Versions===
===All versions===
*1,700 [[Gold]] Coins
*1,700 [[gold]] coins
*[[Sage's Stone]]
*[[Sage's Stone]]
*[[Dark robe]]
*[[Dark robe]]
*[[Hard cheese]]
*{{Hard cheese}}
*[[Icicle dirk]]
*[[Icicle dirk]]
*3 [[Orichalcum]]s (3rd one dropped by [[Ruin]])
*[[Orichalcum]] (3, one dropped by [[Ruin]])
*[[Prayer ring]]
*[[Prayer ring]]
*[[Premium mould]]
*{{Premium mould 8}}
*[[Rock salt]]
*{{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 Version===
==={{PS2}} version===
*Map of Black Citadel
*Map of Black Citadel
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===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] Version</ref>===
===Remakes<ref>[[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>===
*5,000 [[Gold]] Coins
*5,000 [[gold]] coins
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==Monsters==
 
=={{Monster}}s==
*[[Archdemon]]
*[[Archdemon]]
*[[Bobonga]]
*[[Bobonga]]
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