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'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

==~~Use~~ of ~~Erdrick in~~ ''[[~~Dragon Quest~~|~~Dragon Warrior~~]]''==

==The Hero==

===Background===

===Appearance===

===Equipment===

===Experience Levels===

===Spells===

{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"

|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#4CB141"

| Level Learned || Original Japanese || Dragon Warrior II || MP || Description

|- style="font-weight:normal"

| 1 || ホイミ ''[[Hoimi]]'' || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.

|-

| 3 || ギラ ''[[Gira]]'' || [[Firebal]] || 2 || A small fireball attacks one enemy.

|-

| 6 || キアリー ''[[Kiarii]]'' || [[Antidote (spell)|Antidote]] || 3 || Cures poison.

|-

| 8 || マホトーン ''[[Mahotoon]]'' || [[Stopspell]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.

|-

| 10 || ルーラ ''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || 6 || Return to the town where you last saved.

|-

| 12 || リレミト ''[[Riremito]]'' || [[Outside]] || 6 || Exit a cave with this spell.

|-

| 14 || ベホイミ ''[[Behoimi]]'' || [[Healmore]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.

|-

| 17 || トラマナ ''[[Toramana]]'' || [[Stepguard]] || 4 || Walk safely over barriers.

|-

| 18 || ベギラマ ''[[Begirama]]'' || [[Firebane]] || 4 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.

|-

| 20 || スクルト ''[[Sukuruto]]'' || [[Increase]] || 2 || This spell will increase your defense power.

|-

| 23 || ザラキ ''[[Zaraki]]'' || [[Defeat]] || 4 || Try to extinguish the lifeforce of an enemy.

|-

| || || || 15 ||

|-

| || メガンテ ''[[Megante]]'' || [[Sacrifice]] || 1 || Caster gives up his life to kill all enemies.

|-

| || スクルト ''[[Sukuruto]]'' || [[Increase]] || 2 || This spell will increase your defense power.

|-

| || ザラキ ''[[Zaraki]]'' || [[Defeat]] || 4 || Try to extinguish the lifeforce of an enemy.

|-

| 38 || || [[Healusall]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.

|-

| 41 || || [[Lightning]] || 30 || Electrical damage to all enemies.

|}

==The Name==

In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].

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In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the origins of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.

~~==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==~~

The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.

~~===Roto===~~

In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.

~~===Loto===~~

Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

~~===Arel===~~

In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.

==Title or Name?==

===Title or Name?===

In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. At the end of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero '''''The Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies ''Erdrick'' is a title rather than the hero's actual name.

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Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Warrior III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ".

==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==

===Items Bearing the Name Erdrick===

In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

===Erdrick’s Sword===

====Erdrick’s Sword====

[[Image:ErdrickSword.jpg|left|Erdrick's Sword, a.k.a. the Sword of Kings or the Loto Sword.]]

This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')

===Erdrick’s Armor===

====Erdrick’s Armor====

[[Image:ErdrickArmor.jpg|right|Erdrick's Armor, a.k.a. the Armor of Radiance or the Loto Armor.]]

The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.

===The Shield of Erdrick===

====The Shield of Erdrick====

[[Image:ErdrickShield.jpg|left|Erdrick's Shield, a.k.a. the Shield of Heroes or the Loto Shield.]]

The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''. It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

===The Helmet of Erdrick===

====The Helmet of Erdrick====

[[Image:ErdrickHelmet.jpg|right|Helmet of Erdrick.]]

The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).

===Erdrick’s Token===

====Erdrick’s Token====

An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).

===Erdrick's Tablet===

====Erdrick's Tablet====

A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]]. The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].

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 '''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' series. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed [[Alefgard]] from darkness. The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the English localization, ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent. Erdrick’s legend was completed with the [[1991]] release of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.
-==Use of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Warrior]]''==
+==The Hero==
+===Background===
+===Appearance===
+===Equipment===
+===Experience Levels===
+===Spells===
+{| style="width:65%; height:100px; text-align:center" border="1"
+|-<---!Headings are up first.!---> style="font-weight:bold; background:#4CB141"
+| Level Learned || Original Japanese || Dragon Warrior II || MP || Description
+|- style="font-weight:normal"
+| 1 || ホイミ ''[[Hoimi]]'' || [[Heal]] || 3 || A simple healing spell.
+|-
+| 3 || ギラ ''[[Gira]]'' || [[Firebal]] || 2 || A small fireball attacks one enemy.
+|-
+| 6 || キアリー ''[[Kiarii]]'' || [[Antidote (spell)|Antidote]] || 3 || Cures poison.
+|-
+| 8 || マホトーン ''[[Mahotoon]]'' || [[Stopspell]] || 3 || Try to block the enemies' spell.
+|-
+| 10 || ルーラ ''[[Ruura]]'' || [[Return]] || 6 || Return to the town where you last saved.
+|-
+| 12 || リレミト ''[[Riremito]]'' || [[Outside]] || 6 || Exit a cave with this spell.
+|-
+| 14 || ベホイミ ''[[Behoimi]]'' || [[Healmore]] || 5 || A stronger form of Heal.
+|-
+| 17 || トラマナ ''[[Toramana]]'' || [[Stepguard]] || 4 || Walk safely over barriers.
+|-
+| 18 || ベギラマ ''[[Begirama]]'' || [[Firebane]] || 4 || This fire spell affects a group of enemies.
+|-
+| 20 || スクルト ''[[Sukuruto]]'' || [[Increase]] || 2 || This spell will increase your defense power.
+|-
+| 23 || ザラキ ''[[Zaraki]]'' || [[Defeat]] || 4 || Try to extinguish the lifeforce of an enemy.
+|-
+|  ||  ||  || 15 ||
+|-
+|  || メガンテ ''[[Megante]]'' || [[Sacrifice]] || 1 || Caster gives up his life to kill all enemies.
+|-
+|  || スクルト ''[[Sukuruto]]'' || [[Increase]] || 2 || This spell will increase your defense power.
+|-
+|  || ザラキ ''[[Zaraki]]'' || [[Defeat]] || 4 || Try to extinguish the lifeforce of an enemy.
+|-
+| 38 ||  || [[Healusall]] || 62 || Restores the party to full health.
+|-
+| 41 ||  || [[Lightning]] || 30 || Electrical damage to all enemies.
+|}
+==The Name==
 In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero.  The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].
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 In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the origins of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.
-==Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero==
 The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.
-===Roto===
 In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.
-===Loto===
 Another [[romanization]] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when [[Enix|Enix America, Inc.]] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the [[Game Boy Color]].  This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.
-===Arel===
 In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.
-==Title or Name?==
+===Title or Name?===
 In ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from  [[Aliahan]] in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior [[Ortega (Dragon Quest)|Ortega]], the hero's father, by defeating the [[archfiend]] [[Baramos]].  After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]].  Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness.  At the end of ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero '''''The Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes.  This implies ''Erdrick'' is a title rather than the hero's actual name.
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 Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Warrior III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ".
-==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick==
+===Items Bearing the Name Erdrick===
 In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names.  (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):
-===Erdrick’s Sword===
+====Erdrick’s Sword====
 [[Image:ErdrickSword.jpg|left|Erdrick's Sword, a.k.a. the Sword of Kings or the Loto Sword.]]
 This is the most powerful sword in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''  and ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.  Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'') and Sword of Kings (''[[Dragon Warrior III]].'')
-===Erdrick’s Armor===
+====Erdrick’s Armor====
 [[Image:ErdrickArmor.jpg|right|Erdrick's Armor, a.k.a. the Armor of Radiance or the Loto Armor.]]
 The most powerful armor in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers.  It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'' and as Armor of Radiance in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''.
-===The Shield of Erdrick===
+====The Shield of Erdrick====
 [[Image:ErdrickShield.jpg|left|Erdrick's Shield, a.k.a. the Shield of Heroes or the Loto Shield.]]
 The shield used by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]].  This is the name found in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]''.  It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'', and it does not exist in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.
-===The Helmet of Erdrick===
+====The Helmet of Erdrick====
 [[Image:ErdrickHelmet.jpg|right|Helmet of Erdrick.]]
 The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]].  This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Warrior III]]).
-===Erdrick’s Token===
+====Erdrick’s Token====
 An object which proves the hero's lineage in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', which is found in a swamp south of [[Cantlin]] (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).
-===Erdrick's Tablet===
+====Erdrick's Tablet====
 A message written in stone by Erdrick in ''[[Dragon Warrior III]]'' and left for the hero in ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.  It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of [[Charlock Castle]].  The tablet is found in a cave called [[Erdrick's Cave]].