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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. | '''Elves''' and '''Faeries''' (エルフ) 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== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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Elf is a race that can be chosen for the player's character in {{DQ10}}. | Elf is a race that can be chosen for the player's character in {{DQ10}}. | ||
After starting out as a [[Human|human]], the player may become this race or any of the other seven races, including [[Dragon (race)|Dragon]], [[Ogre (race)|Ogre]], [[Dwarf (race)|Dwarf]], [[ | After starting out as a [[Human|human]], the player may become this race or any of the other seven races, including [[Dragon (race)|Dragon]], [[Ogre (race)|Ogre]], [[Dwarf (race)|Dwarf]], [[Poppet]] or [[Wetling]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*Until the release of ''X'', all elves and faeries were shown to be female. | *Until the release of ''X'', all elves and faeries were shown to be female. | ||
**Contrary to popular belief, [[Ishmahri]] is not an elf--he is a spirit of the dreamlands. | **Contrary to popular belief, [[Ishmahri]] is not an elf--he is a spirit of the dreamlands. | ||
*Though never outright stated to be an elf herself, [[Eliza]]'s heritage is speculated by fans due to her sprite having pointed ears. If this were, true, it would | *Though never outright stated to be an elf herself, [[Eliza]]'s heritage is speculated by fans due to her sprite having pointed ears. If this were, true, it would make [[Psaro]] an unwitting hypocrite for slaying a non-human to further his agenda. | ||
*The stock art of the male elf in ''X'' greatly resembles the Eastern Kaioshin of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''Dragon Ball'' manga, with only the clothing and hair being different. | *The stock art of the male elf in ''X'' greatly resembles the Eastern Kaioshin of [[Akira Toriyama]]'s ''Dragon Ball'' manga, with only the clothing and hair being different. | ||
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*[[Dwarf (race)|Dwarf]] | *[[Dwarf (race)|Dwarf]] | ||
*[[Ogre (race)|Ogre]] | *[[Ogre (race)|Ogre]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Wetling]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Poppet]] | ||
{{DQIII}} | {{DQIII}} | ||
{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||