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{{Item | {{Item | ||
|title = Mask of Implacability | |title = Mask of Implacability | ||
|image = [[Image:NohMask.png| | |image = [[Image:NohMask.png|200px|center]] | ||
|japanese = {{tt| | |japanese = はんにゃのめん | ||
|romaji = {{tt|Hannya no men|Horned demoness mask}} | |||
|names = Noh mask | |names = Noh mask | ||
|games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} | |games = {{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}} | ||
|effect = Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer. | |effect = Cursed, causes permanent confusion to wearer. | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Mask of Implacability''' is a piece of headgear from the {{DQSeries}}. | The '''Mask of Implacability''' is a [[Curses|cursed]] piece of headgear from the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. Although it grants an incredible amount of protection, it places the wearer in a permanent state of [[confusion]] until it is removed. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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It can be equipped by everyone, but [[Kiefer]]. | It can be equipped by everyone, but [[Kiefer]]. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The mask of implacability's original Japanese name ''hannya no men'' (はんにゃのめん) is a reference to the ''[[Wikipedia:Hannya|Hannya]]'' mask used in Japanese Noh theatre, which represents a jealous female demon. The mask is characterized by its pair of horns, metallic eyes, and a grinning mouth. It is intended to portray the souls of women that have been overcome by obsession or jealousy. | |||
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{{DQIII}} | {{DQIII}} | ||
[[Category:Japanese mythology]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III helmets]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII helmets]] | ||
[[Category:Cursed equipment]] | [[Category:Cursed equipment]] | ||