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'''Erdrick''' (ロト ''Roto'' or ''Loto''), also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the [[Dragon Quest]] series, and specifically the playable hero of [[Dragon Quest III]]. The first three [[Dragon Quest]] games are called the "Erdrick Trilogy", as each relate to the character of Erdrick in some way. Although he does not appear in [[Dragon Quest]] or [[Dragon Quest II]], Erdrick is mentioned heavily in the game dialog and many items bear his name. He appears primarily in [[Dragon Quest III]] which takes place prior to the previous two games. | '''Erdrick''' (ロト ''Roto'' or ''Loto''), also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series, and specifically the playable hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. The first three ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' games are called the "Erdrick Trilogy", as each relate to the character of Erdrick in some way. Although he does not appear in ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' or ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', Erdrick is mentioned heavily in the game dialog and many items bear his name. He appears primarily in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' which takes place prior to the previous two games. | ||
Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main series Dragon Quest games, as well as spin off games. The character of Erdrick is often representative of the early Dragon Quest games. | Erdrick is referenced in many of the later main series ''Dragon Quest'' games, as well as spin off games. The character of Erdrick is often representative of the early ''Dragon Quest'' games. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Image:DQ3card.jpg|left|Roto with a blue cape, from an early Japanese Dragon Quest card game.]] | [[Image:DQ3card.jpg|left|Roto with a blue cape, from an early Japanese ''Dragon Quest'' card game.]] | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home, [[Aliahan]], on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior and the hero's father, [[Ortega]], to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After defeating Baramos, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. | In ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from their home, [[Aliahan]], on their sixteenth birthday in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior and the hero's father, [[Ortega]], to defeat the [[Demon Lord|archfiend]] [[Baramos]]. After defeating Baramos, the hero returns victorious to [[Aliahan]] only to be confronted by a new nemesis, [[Zoma]]. Taking up a new quest to defeat [[Zoma]], the hero travels through [[the Great Pit of Giaga]] to [[Alefgard]], which is sealed in darkness. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
[[Image:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|right|The Hero of Dragon Quest III, as he appears in the Monster Battle Road series. Tantegel Castle is seen in the background.]] | [[Image:dq3hero-dqv.jpg|right|The Hero of ''Dragon Quest III'', as he appears in the Monster Battle Road series. Tantegel Castle is seen in the background.]] | ||
In the original Japanese version of the game the hero has black hair and wears a gold headband, a dark green or blue tunic, and a black, green, or blue cape. In later remakes of ''Dragon Quest III'', the hero has either black or dark brown hair and wears a gold or silver headband, a blue tunic, brown leather boots and gloves, and either a red or purple cape. | In the original Japanese version of the game the hero has black hair and wears a gold headband, a dark green or blue tunic, and a black, green, or blue cape. In later remakes of ''Dragon Quest III'', the hero has either black or dark brown hair and wears a gold or silver headband, a blue tunic, brown leather boots and gloves, and either a red or purple cape. | ||
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==Lineage== | ==Lineage== | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Quest)| | In ''[[Dragon Quest]]'', Erdrick was the ancestor of [[Hero (Dragon Quest)|The Hero]]. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach [[Charlock Castle]] and confront the [[Dragonlord]]. | ||
In ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. | In ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from ''[[Dragon Quest]]''. | ||
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When ''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies]]'' was released in North America and Europe, the name '''Erdrick''' was once again used to refer to the legendary hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', effectively returning to the original English localization from the NES era. | When ''[[Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies]]'' was released in North America and Europe, the name '''Erdrick''' was once again used to refer to the legendary hero of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'', effectively returning to the original English localization from the NES era. | ||
In the manga series, [[Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto]], the hero's real name is Arel. | In the manga series, ''[[Dragon Quest: The Emblem of Roto]]'', the hero's real name is Arel. | ||
==Origins of Title== | ==Origins of Title== | ||
At the end of [[Dragon Quest III]] the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero '''''The Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies ''Erdrick'' is a title rather than the hero's actual name. The hero is referred to by this title in all references outside of Dragon Quest III. | At the end of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]'' the King of [[Alefgard]] bestows upon the hero '''''The Order of Erdrick''''', the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. This implies ''Erdrick'' is a title rather than the hero's actual name. The hero is referred to by this title in all references outside of Dragon Quest III. | ||
Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Quest III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ". | Attempting to name the hero "Erdrick" in ''Dragon Quest III'' for the NES will generate a message requesting the player to enter their real name; however, if a space is added at the end, the warning message will not be displayed and the game may be played with the hero being named "Erdrick ". | ||
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====The Helmet of Erdrick==== | ====The Helmet of Erdrick==== | ||
The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of [[Dragon Quest III]]). | The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting [[Zoma]]. This item exists only in ''[[Dragon Quest II]]'', and it is not a specific armor from ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''). | ||
====Erdrick’s Token==== | ====Erdrick’s Token==== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:RotoDQ3cropped.png|From the cover of Dragon Quest III for Famicom; artwork of the Hero Roto by [[Akira Toriyama]]. | Image:RotoDQ3cropped.png|From the cover of ''Dragon Quest III'' for Famicom; artwork of the Hero Roto by [[Akira Toriyama]]. | ||
Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|<center>Erdrick, as part of the [[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]] merchandise series by Square Enix.</center> | Image:DQ3Herosofubi.jpg|<center>Erdrick, as part of the ''[[Dragon Quest Sofubi Character]]'' merchandise series by Square Enix.</center> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||