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The '''''Dragonlord''''' ('''''King Dragon''''', '''''DracoLord''''') is the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. Before the game starts, he steals the Ball of Light to bring forth monsters and unleash his forces of darkness upon Alefgard; he also kidnaps [[Princess Gwaelin]] for reasons unknown. It is also interesting to note that the Dragonlord looks much like "Sleeping Beauty's" Maleficent, who also turns into a dark purple dragon.
Originally, he is an unhappy man of [[Alefgard]] who dwells in a cave. One day he explored deeper into his cave and found a dragon. He was more astonished when he found he could control the beast. From this point on, he was known as the Dragonlord, and he moved to [[Charlock Castle]].
==Characteristics==
==Role in ''Dragon Warrior''==
The Dragonlord resides in Charlock castle, which is located to the southeast across the water from Tantegel castle. Within the castle, the Dragonlord resides on the bottom-most level. Throughout the game, the Dragonlord never leaves the castle, similar to [[Hargon]] in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]''.
[[Image:Dragonlordvinyl.png|left|The Dragonlord's second form.]]
When confronted by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest I) |Hero]], the Dragonlord offers him a chance to rule the world by his side. The Hero is then presented with an opportunity to answer 'yes' or 'no'. Answering 'yes' causes the screen to fade to black as if the Hero had been fainted/killed in battle. Answering 'no' results in the start of the battle with the Dragonlord.
Attacking [[Tantegel Castle]], the Dragonlord stole the [[Ball of Light]]. He also kidnapped [[Princess Gwaelin]] and set one of his dragons to guard her. At the end of ''Dragon Warrior'', the [[Hero (Dragon Warrior)|hero]] must defeat the Dragonlord's human form first. He then transforms into his dragon form. If the hero defeats him in his dragon form then peace will return to all of [[Alefgard]].
In battle, the Dragonlord appears as a humanoid sorcerer who possesses the skill of magic but is fairly weak, physically speaking. After receiving enough damage, the Dragonlord transforms into a more powerful, dragon form (his "true" form). The music also changes to the final battle theme.
==Descendants==
==Appearances==
In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' a somewhat more friendly descendant of the Dragonlord resides in [[Charlock Castle]].
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
The Dragonlord is the villain of the original game. He is the last obstacle the player must overcome before peace in Alefgard is ensured.
The grandson of the Dragonlord resides in the same location in ''Dragon Quest II''. He is a character of core importance as he informs the heroes of their need to collect the Crests and contact Rubiss.
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
Although not specifically mentioned, the Dragonlord inherits the castle once inhabited by Zoma, sometime after Zoma was defeated by Loto (Erdrick) at the end of ''Dragon Quest III''. Also, according to the ''Emblem of Roto'' manga, the Dragon Queen's egg is most likely Dragonlord.
|description = Game description: Lizard lord who ravanges all with great gusts of flame, and whose fire-retardant scales stop any such scorching in return.
Guide description: This proud and mighty beast rules over all the dragon clans of the world with a high and haughty hand.
|locations = [[Grotto]]
}}''
The Dragonlord appears as a [[Legacy Boss]] in [[Dragon Quest IX]]. His map can only be obtained as a rare drop from [[Greygnarl]] in [[Treasure map|grottoes]].
The Dragonlord (DracoLord at the time) acts as the boss of the Gate of Ambition and will attempt to draw [[Terry]] over to his side in the same way he attempts to bargain with the Hero in the original ''Dragon Quest''. but even if you replied yes, he would laugh and still challenge you.
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
{{Enemy
|float = left
|name = DracoLord
|image = [[image:dracolord.png]]
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
|console = GBC
|hp = 5/10
|mp = 9/10
|attack = 6/10
|defense = 5/10
|agility = 7/10
|spells = [[Firebal]], [[Meditate]], [[BeDragon]]
|family = [[Boss Family]]
|locations = Breed a [[Servant]] with an [[Andreal]] or [[GreatDrak]]
}}
{{Enemy
|float = left
|name = DracoLord
|image = [[image:dracolord2.png1]]
|game = Dragon Quest Monsters 2
|console = GBC
|hp = 6/10
|mp = 9/10
|attack = 7/10
|defense = 6/10
|agility = 7/10
|spells = [[FireAir]], [[Massacre]], [[Surge]]
|family = [[Boss Family]]
|locations = Breed a DracoLord (human) with a [[Divinegon]]
Originally, he is an unhappy man of Alefgard who dwells in a cave. One day he explored deeper into his cave and found a dragon. He was more astonished when he found he could control the beast. From this point on, he was known as the Dragonlord, and he moved to Charlock Castle.
Role in Dragon Warrior
The Dragonlord's second form.
Attacking Tantegel Castle, the Dragonlord stole the Ball of Light. He also kidnapped Princess Gwaelin and set one of his dragons to guard her. At the end of Dragon Warrior, the hero must defeat the Dragonlord's human form first. He then transforms into his dragon form. If the hero defeats him in his dragon form then peace will return to all of Alefgard.
