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|Japanese name=シンシア
|Japanese name=シンシア
|Roumaji      = Shinshia
|Roumaji      = Shinshia
|Race          = Elf
|Race          = Unknown
|Voice Actor  = [[Maria Kawamura]] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])
|Voice Actor  = [[Maria Kawamura]] ([[Dragon Quest IV CD Theater|CD Theater]])
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'''Eliza''' ('''Cynthia''' in Japanese, and first localized as '''Celia''' in the NES version) is a minor character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. She is the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]'s childhood friend, having grown up with them in their hidden village. Her age is unknown, but she is older than the hero. While it is not outright stated that she is an [[elf]], this is heavily implied. In the [[Dragon Quest CD Theater]], she has ruby tears, which is a special elf trait that [[Rose]] is hunted for in the game. She has the power to shapeshift, an ability that no other elves exhibit.  She is the only other character to learn the spell [[Morph]].
'''Eliza''' (''Cynthia'' in the Japanese script, and first localized as ''Celi'' in the NES version) is a minor character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. She is the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]]'s childhood friend, having grown up with them in their [[Hidden Valley|hidden village]].


Like everyone else in the village, Eliza is fully committed to hiding and protecting the Hero from the forces of Hell until he or she is ready to gain the power to fight back. When the agents of [[Psaro]] raze the town, the Hero's father hides him in the storehouse, and she follows him in. As the [[demon]]s draw near, Eliza states that she can't allow the Hero to die, and, taking on his form, rushes the attackers, sacrificing her life for him (or her).
==Appearance and Personality==
Eliza is a teenaged girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a blue blouse with a white skirt and pink sandals, and accessorizes with a fuchsia headband along with a gold bangle and two wrist rings. Eliza is a mischievous girl who enjoys playing light-hearted through the use of the [[Morph]] spell, which she managed to learn to cast all on her own.
Her age is unknown, but she is said to be a little older than the hero.  


Eliza's dialogue just prior to the attack is mildly suggestive of romantic feelings towards the Hero, as she states she wishes she could stay with him forever. This dialogue is the same if the protagonist is female.
==History==
Eliza has lived in the hidden village since childhood, becoming fast friends with the protagonist at an early age. Like everyone else in the village, Eliza is committed to hiding and protecting the Hero from the forces of monsterkind until he or she fully develops into the chosen savior. When the agents of [[Psaro]] raze the town, the Hero's father hides him/her in the storehouse, and she follows them in. As the monsters draw near, Eliza states that she can't allow the Hero to die, and, taking on their form, rushes the attackers and sacrifices her life for friend.


At the end, she appears to have been restored to life and embraces the Hero in a hug. Afterwards, they are both greeted by the rest of The Chosen Ones.
Eliza's dialogue just prior to the attack is mildly suggestive of romantic feelings towards the Hero, as she states she wishes she could stay with him forever. This dialogue is the same if the protagonist is female, implying she considers the protagonist to be like a sister to her.


In The [[Dragon Quest IV Prologue|Prologue]], she shows off her shapeshifting powers to the hero by changing herself into a frog, and later, a rabbit.
During the ending cinematic, the protagonist returns to the hidden village and gazes forlornly upon the ruined town. When a heavenly light descends from above, the charred village is restored and Eliza is brought back to life. The two join in a silent embrace before they are greeted by the rest of The Chosen Ones.


==Etymology==
The name Eliza is in reference to her (innocently) deceitful nature through the use of morph, containing a homophone for lie.
==Trivia==
While it is not outright stated that Eliza is an [[elf]], this is implied through the use of the elf sprite in the NES version and her pointed ears in the remakes. However, her official art shows her as a normal human girl, and none of the villagers regard her any differently. In the [[Dragon Quest CD Theater]], she has ruby tears, which is a special elf trait that [[Rose]] is hunted for in the game.
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Revision as of 14:07, 29 July 2017

Eliza
Dragon Quest IV
Japanese name シンシア
Romaji Shinshia
Race Unknown
Voice actor Maria Kawamura (CD Theater)


Eliza (Cynthia in the Japanese script, and first localized as Celi in the NES version) is a minor character in Dragon Quest IV. She is the Hero's childhood friend, having grown up with them in their hidden village.

Appearance and Personality

Eliza is a teenaged girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears a blue blouse with a white skirt and pink sandals, and accessorizes with a fuchsia headband along with a gold bangle and two wrist rings. Eliza is a mischievous girl who enjoys playing light-hearted through the use of the Morph spell, which she managed to learn to cast all on her own. Her age is unknown, but she is said to be a little older than the hero.

History

Eliza has lived in the hidden village since childhood, becoming fast friends with the protagonist at an early age. Like everyone else in the village, Eliza is committed to hiding and protecting the Hero from the forces of monsterkind until he or she fully develops into the chosen savior. When the agents of Psaro raze the town, the Hero's father hides him/her in the storehouse, and she follows them in. As the monsters draw near, Eliza states that she can't allow the Hero to die, and, taking on their form, rushes the attackers and sacrifices her life for friend.

Eliza's dialogue just prior to the attack is mildly suggestive of romantic feelings towards the Hero, as she states she wishes she could stay with him forever. This dialogue is the same if the protagonist is female, implying she considers the protagonist to be like a sister to her.

During the ending cinematic, the protagonist returns to the hidden village and gazes forlornly upon the ruined town. When a heavenly light descends from above, the charred village is restored and Eliza is brought back to life. The two join in a silent embrace before they are greeted by the rest of The Chosen Ones.

Etymology

The name Eliza is in reference to her (innocently) deceitful nature through the use of morph, containing a homophone for lie.

Trivia

While it is not outright stated that Eliza is an elf, this is implied through the use of the elf sprite in the NES version and her pointed ears in the remakes. However, her official art shows her as a normal human girl, and none of the villagers regard her any differently. In the Dragon Quest CD Theater, she has ruby tears, which is a special elf trait that Rose is hunted for in the game. Template:DQIV