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'''Elves''' and '''Faeries''' are recurring races in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Two of the fundamental fixtures of fantasy folktales and literature, the terms are used interchangeably in ''Dragon Quest'' to refer to feminine beings of otherworldly nature. Often just outside the ken of men, the are nevertheless as important to the ways of the world as humans are.

==Characteristics==

Though elves and faeries typically vary in depiction between games, they are almost always shown to be women of supernatural beauty with pointed ears. Hair colors such as violet, emerald, and fuchsia are common, and in official illustrations their clothing is more ornate and distinct from the medieval European rags most NPCs wear.

Exact physical builds vary, though elves are often a head shorter than the player characters and faeries yet shorter than them. The latter have almost child-like bodies kept afloat by dragonfly-esque wings. Both species are extraordinarily long lived, far surpassing the life-spans of humans and monsters alike to the point that some believe them to be blessed with eternal youth.

==Appearances==

==={{DQ1}}===

No actual faeries appear in the game, but the [[Faerie Flute|instrument named after them]] is a very useful tool for dealing with overly-dutiful [[golem]]s.

==={{DQ3}}===

The faeries live in a [[Super Secret Faerie Village|hidden village]] north-west of [[Norvik]]. They greatly distrust humans out of fear of being kidnapped, and the faerie queen forbids any interaction between her subjects and humanity. When young love bloomed between a man from Norvik and the queen's only daughter and the two of them eloped, the queen assumed that the villager done away with her as she feared and in retaliation placed a curse upon Norvik that sent the entire village into an eternal slumber.

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Years later, the hero and his own children would be aided by the denizens of the [[Faerie Palace]]. Not a place detached from the human world, the palace is hidden away in a deep forest far from civilization, and rests a top a placid lake. The ruler of the palace, Queen Caramel, aids the party in restoring Zenithia to its former splendor and grants the hero a final chance to speak with his departed father.

==={{DQ7}}===

Though unconfirmed by official sources, it is commonly speculated that the young girl who watches over the sapling of [[Yggdrasil]] in the forest surrounding [[Gröndal]] is an elf.

==={{DQ8}}===

The in the distant past, during the Lord of Darkness' assault on the world, the great sage Kupas saved the lives of an elf and a [[Gigantes]]. The elf's name was Raya, and she and the gigantes pledged allegiance to Kupas in gratitude, becoming his inseparable traveling companions. As the lives of humans are brief compared to elves and monsters, the duo honored Kupas' dying wish by founding the village of [[Tryan Gully]], where elves, humans, and peaceful monsters could co-exist together.

The hidden community was also dedicated to preserving the memory of the dark lord reign of terror, with several inhabitants having first-hand knowledge of those infernal times. Speaking Raya herself is also important to advance the game's story, as she bequeaths the [[List of items in Dragon Quest VIII|darktree leaf]] to the party in order to track down the fiend before his resurrection can be completed.

Being the sole elf the player can speak to in the game, Raya is a strong departure from former fey, having neither the fearful suspicions of humans as past elves nor childlike mischievousness of the faeries. She has great respect for the seven legendary sages, being awed by their courage in standing up to a world-ending threat, and this as given her a positive outlook on humanity in general. Being the leader of her hidden hamlet, she welcomes the party warmly.

==={{DQ9}}===

Twin sisters Wanda and Wandine will [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 51-100|ask the player for assistance]] (quests 95 and 96) if there is a [[Mage]] at level 15 or higher in the party once they rest at [[Alltrades Abbey]]. The plucky pixies have gotten themselves stuck in a peculiar plane all to themselves inside of a wand, and need the player to help free them.

[[Stella]] is rumored to be a faerie, and stops herself from admitting as much a handful of times during the game. However, the little lass' backstory is intentionally kept vague by the developers, and trying to make sense of it can be just as aggravating as her air-head attitude.

==={{DQ10}}===

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 '''Elves''' and '''Faeries''' are recurring races in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. Two of the fundamental fixtures of fantasy folktales and literature, the terms are used interchangeably in ''Dragon Quest'' to refer to feminine beings of otherworldly nature. Often just outside the ken of men, the are nevertheless as important to the ways of the world as humans are.
+==Characteristics==
+Though elves and faeries typically vary in depiction between games, they are almost always shown to be women of supernatural beauty with pointed ears. Hair colors such as violet, emerald, and fuchsia are common, and in official illustrations their clothing is more ornate and distinct from the medieval European rags most NPCs wear.
+Exact physical builds vary, though elves are often a head shorter than the player characters and faeries yet shorter than them. The latter have almost child-like bodies kept afloat by dragonfly-esque wings. Both species are extraordinarily long lived, far surpassing the life-spans of humans and monsters alike to the point that some believe them to be blessed with eternal youth.
 ==Appearances==
+==={{DQ1}}===
+No actual faeries appear in the game, but the [[Faerie Flute|instrument named after them]] is a very useful tool for dealing with overly-dutiful [[golem]]s.
 ==={{DQ3}}===
 The faeries live in a [[Super Secret Faerie Village|hidden village]] north-west of [[Norvik]]. They greatly distrust humans out of fear of being kidnapped, and the faerie queen forbids any interaction between her subjects and humanity. When young love bloomed between a man from Norvik and the queen's only daughter and the two of them eloped, the queen assumed that the villager done away with her as she feared and in retaliation placed a curse upon Norvik that sent the entire village into an eternal slumber.
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 Years later, the hero and his own children would be aided by the denizens of the [[Faerie Palace]]. Not a place detached from the human world, the palace is hidden away in a deep forest far from civilization, and rests a top a placid lake. The ruler of the palace, Queen Caramel, aids the party in restoring Zenithia to its former splendor and grants the hero a final chance to speak with his departed father.
+==={{DQ7}}===
+Though unconfirmed by official sources, it is commonly speculated that the young girl who watches over the sapling of [[Yggdrasil]] in the forest surrounding [[Gröndal]] is an elf.
+==={{DQ8}}===
+The in the distant past, during the Lord of Darkness' assault on the world, the great sage Kupas saved the lives of an elf and a [[Gigantes]]. The elf's name was Raya, and she and the gigantes pledged allegiance to Kupas in gratitude, becoming his inseparable traveling companions. As the lives of humans are brief compared to elves and monsters, the duo honored Kupas' dying wish by founding the village of [[Tryan Gully]], where elves, humans, and peaceful monsters could co-exist together.
+The hidden community was also dedicated to preserving the memory of the dark lord reign of terror, with several inhabitants having first-hand knowledge of those infernal times. Speaking Raya herself is also important to advance the game's story, as she bequeaths the [[List of items in Dragon Quest VIII|darktree leaf]] to the party in order to track down the fiend before his resurrection can be completed.
+Being the sole elf the player can speak to in the game, Raya is a strong departure from former fey, having neither the fearful suspicions of humans as past elves nor childlike mischievousness of the faeries. She has great respect for the seven legendary sages, being awed by their courage in standing up to a world-ending threat, and this as given her a positive outlook on humanity in general. Being the leader of her hidden hamlet, she welcomes the party warmly.
+==={{DQ9}}===
+Twin sisters Wanda and Wandine will [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 51-100|ask the player for assistance]] (quests 95 and 96) if there is a [[Mage]] at level 15 or higher in the party once they rest at [[Alltrades Abbey]]. The plucky pixies have gotten themselves stuck in a peculiar plane all to themselves inside of a wand, and need the player to help free them.
+[[Stella]] is rumored to be a faerie, and stops herself from admitting as much a handful of times during the game. However, the little lass' backstory is intentionally kept vague by the developers, and trying to make sense of it can be just as aggravating as her air-head attitude.
 ==={{DQ10}}===
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+{{DQVIII}}
+{{DQIX}}
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