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|Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | |Game=''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' | ||
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|Japanese name=ブライ | |Japanese name=ブライ | ||
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'''Borya''' (ブライ, '''Burai''' in Japanese, '''Brey''' in the NES localization) is a character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. He, along with [[Kiryl]], is a retainer to [[Alena|Princess Alena]], and follows her when she sets out on her journey to try and ensure her safety. | '''Borya''' (ブライ, '''Burai''' in Japanese, '''Brey''' in the NES localization) is a character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. He, along with [[Kiryl]], is a retainer to [[Alena|Princess Alena]], and follows her when she sets out on her journey to try and ensure her safety. | ||
== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Borya is extremely old and wizened, hinting to his long history of the study of magic. He carries a staff everywhere, topped with a jewel that he presumably uses in some way for spellcasting, though it may be a mundane walking stick. During his life in Castle Zamoksva he served as the court magician and personal tutor to Princess Alena, instructing her in several subjects. | Borya is extremely old and wizened, hinting to his long history of the study of magic. He carries a staff everywhere, topped with a jewel that he presumably uses in some way for spellcasting, though it may be a mundane walking stick. During his life in Castle Zamoksva he served as the court magician and personal tutor to Princess Alena, instructing her in several subjects. | ||
He is very loyal to Princess Alena, as evidenced by how he immediately rushes after her when she escapes the castle confines. He is deeply concerned for her future as the ruler of [[Zamoksva]], and disapproves of her capricious attitude. He often laments what the young princess' late mother would say if she say her daughter acting so unbecomingly, and has spent some considerable time trying to encourage her to behave in a more traditionally appropriate fashion. Despite failing routinely at this, the old man is genuinely fond his charge and cares for her as a grandfather would. True to his age, he is a grumpy and cantankerous senior who will not hesitate to voice his complaints, ranging from the courting rituals of the younger generations to the idiosyncrasies of his fellow chosen. Despite his vitriolic tongue these personal criticisms are meant to help his companions improve themselves, showing that his grandfatherly nature is not limited to his tsarevna. | He is very loyal to Princess Alena, as evidenced by how he immediately rushes after her when she escapes the castle confines. He is deeply concerned for her future as the ruler of [[Zamoksva]], and disapproves of her capricious attitude. He often laments what the young princess' late mother would say if she say her daughter acting so unbecomingly, and has spent some considerable time trying to encourage her to behave in a more traditionally appropriate fashion. Despite failing routinely at this, the old man is genuinely fond his charge and cares for her as a grandfather would. True to his age, he is a grumpy and cantankerous senior who will not hesitate to voice his complaints, ranging from the courting rituals of the younger generations to the idiosyncrasies of his fellow chosen. Despite his vitriolic tongue these personal criticisms are meant to help his companions improve themselves, showing that his grandfatherly nature is not limited to his tsarevna. | ||
==Story== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | |||
====Story==== | |||
Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of [[Zamoksva]], to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room, but within a few minutes is overcome with frustration and escapes the castle. | Chapter 2 begins with Alena begging her father, the King of [[Zamoksva]], to let her explore the world, since strong fighters are needed more and more in their troubled times, with the Underworld creeping out of dormancy. However, he refuses, saying that with monsters showing increasing aggression, it's simply too dangerous to let her leave the safety of the castle. Alena goes back to her room, but within a few minutes is overcome with frustration and escapes the castle. | ||
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Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever while in [[Mintos]] (from which they traveled to from [[Porthtrunnel]]). Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the [[Feverfew root]]'s reported [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia|location]] to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good. | Alena and her companions are not seen again until Chapter 5, when Kiryl has fallen under a dangerous fever while in [[Mintos]] (from which they traveled to from [[Porthtrunnel]]). Alena and a band of three mercenaries set out to the [[Feverfew root]]'s reported [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia|location]] to try and recover some to cure Kiryl, but fails. However, [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] succeeds, and upon learning of their destiny the three immediately join the party for the remainder of the game. Some time later, they return to Zamoksva, finding the cause of its troubles to be the demon [[Balzack|Baalzack]], whom they kill in retribution and for the greater good. | ||
==Abilities== | ====Abilities==== | ||
As one can tell from a glance, Borya is a [[mage]]. He has high MP and Wisdom, but low physical attributes. Borya is one of the more popular characters in the game due to the powerful beneficial [[status effect]]s he can infer on the party, as well as his ice-based offensive spells. However, the weapons and armour he can equip are quite limited, and he can only [[Leather shield|equip]] [[Scale shield|three]] [[Liquid metal shield|shields]]. | As one can tell from a glance, Borya is a [[mage]]. He has high MP and Wisdom, but low physical attributes. Borya is one of the more popular characters in the game due to the powerful beneficial [[status effect]]s he can infer on the party, as well as his ice-based offensive spells. However, the weapons and armour he can equip are quite limited, and he can only [[Leather shield|equip]] [[Scale shield|three]] [[Liquid metal shield|shields]]. | ||
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]] | | Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Cypress stick]], [[Plain clothes]] | ||
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Borya appears as one of the special guests at the Quester's Rest in Stornway. This could be obtained when the DQVC was available using Nintendo's Wi-Fi Channel. When spoken to, he gives the player different pieces of his outfit for fulfilling certain conditions. | |||
==Name translation== | ==Name translation== | ||
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In the NES version of the game, recruiting Borya can be delayed until Kiryl is cured. The [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] version has a [[Thief's Key]] door placed in the [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]], which Alena & her allies will only show up to open if Borya is recruited in The Hero's party. | In the NES version of the game, recruiting Borya can be delayed until Kiryl is cured. The [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] version has a [[Thief's Key]] door placed in the [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]], which Alena & her allies will only show up to open if Borya is recruited in The Hero's party. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||