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|Japanese name=ロト | |||
|Roumaji=Roto | |||
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|Age=16 | |Age=16 | ||
|Family=[[Ortega]] (father) | |||
|Voice Actor = [[Hikaru Midorikawa]] ([[Dragon Quest CD Theater|CD Theater]]) | |||
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'''Erdrick''' (ロト ''Roto | '''Erdrick''' (ロト ''Roto''), also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a recurring legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, and specifically the playable character of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. The first three ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' games are called the "Erdrick Trilogy", as each relate to the character of Erdrick in some way. Although he/she does not appear in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' or ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', Erdrick is mentioned heavily in the game dialog and many items bear his/her name. The hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', which takes place prior to the previous two games, receives the Erdrick title at the end of the adventure. | ||
Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main ''Dragon Quest'' games, as well as some spin-offs. The character of Erdrick is often representative of the early ''Dragon Quest'' games. | Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main ''Dragon Quest'' games, as well as some spin-offs. The character of Erdrick is often representative of the early ''Dragon Quest'' games. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|left|The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'', as he appears in the Monster Battle Road series. Tantegel Castle is seen in the background.]] | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home, [[Aliahan]], on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior and the hero's father, [[Ortega]], to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After defeating Baramos, 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. | In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home, [[Aliahan]], on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior and the hero's father, [[Ortega]], to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After defeating Baramos, 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. | ||
== | ==Origins of Title== | ||
[[Image: | At the end of ''[[Dragon Quest 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. The hero is referred to by this title in all references outside of Dragon Quest III. | ||
In the original Japanese version of the | |||
Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Quest 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 ". | |||
In the manga series, ''Dragon Quest: [[The Emblem of Roto]]'', as well as the novelization and the CD theater drama, the hero's real name is '''Arel''' (アレル). This adds to the implication that Erdrick/Roto is a title. | |||
==Lineage== | |||
[[Image:DQ3card.jpg|right|Roto with a blue cape, from an early Japanese ''Dragon Quest'' card game.]] | |||
In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|The Hero]]. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]]. | |||
In ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. | |||
In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the origins of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II. | |||
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 Quest 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''. | |||
When ''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies]]'' was released in North America and Europe, the name '''Erdrick''' was once again used to refer to the legendary hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', effectively returning to the original English localization from the NES era. | |||
==Base Stats== | ==Base Stats== | ||
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| 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies. | | 41 || ギガデイン ''Gigadein'' || Thordain || [[Kazap]] || 30 || Causes around 200 points of electrical damage to all enemies. | ||
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==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick== | ==Items Bearing the Name Erdrick== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
File:Heroes-01.png|SFC art for the male & female hero | |||
File:Erdrick and Monsters.png| | File:Erdrick and Monsters.png| | ||
File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata | File:DQIII Mutsumi Inomata.png|Art by Mutsumi Inomata | ||