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==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]].

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

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].

In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.

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.

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

Originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, the hero is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto. In the original Japanese version games (i.e. [[Dragon Quest]]), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers. 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''.

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

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.

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

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===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):

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

====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]].'')

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====

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 ==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]].
+In ''[[Dragon Warrior]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Warrior|the hero]].  The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]].
-In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from [[Dragon Warrior]].
+In ''[[Dragon Warrior II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Warrior]]''.
 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.
-The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.
+Originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, the hero is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto. In the original Japanese version games (i.e. [[Dragon Quest]]), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers. 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''.
-In the original Japanese version games (''[[Dragon Quest]]''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some import gamers.
-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.
 In the manga series, [[The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel.
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 ===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):
+In the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] versions of [[Dragon Warrior]], several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names (which are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes).
 ====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]].'')
+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====