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{{Character | {{Character | ||
|Name=Ramia | |Name=Ramia | ||
|Game= | |Game={{Dragon Quest III}} | ||
|Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]] | |Image=[[File:DQIII_Ramia.png|230px]] | ||
|Sprite=[[File:Ramia.gif]] | |Sprite=[[File:Ramia.gif]] | ||
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|Family= | |Family= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ramia''' is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in {{DQ3}}. She is also first appeared as an obtainable monster in | '''Ramia''' is a legendary phoenix that plays a prominent role in {{DQ3}}. | ||
She is also first appeared as an obtainable monster in {{DQM2}}. In each appearance, she is depicted as a gigantic bird-like being of godly majesty and grace, resembling a white peacock. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Ramia is the true name of [[Empyrea]], which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of [[Rhapthorne]]. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery. | Ramia is the true name of [[Empyrea]], which the bird reveals to the protagonists as she departs their world after the death of [[Rhapthorne]]. She explains that Empyrea is the name that the seven sages of legend gave her after the sealing of Rhapthorne centuries ago, and that she kept the name in their world out of respect for their bravery. | ||
=== | ==={{DQM2}}=== | ||
[[File:DQM2 contest.jpg|right|thumb|150px]] | [[File:DQM2 contest.jpg|right|thumb|150px]] | ||
Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a [[Nintendo Power]] contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix. | Ramia is not normally available in the game, being given away as part of a [[Nintendo Power]] contest during the game's debut year. Since this contest has ended, cheating devices and ROM hacks are the only way to gain access to the phoenix. | ||
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She learns [[Multiheal]], [[Zing]], and MPass naturally. | She learns [[Multiheal]], [[Zing]], and MPass naturally. | ||
=== | ==={{DQM3D}}=== | ||
Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through McDonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with [[Captain Crow]]. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch. | Ramia appears alongside her Empyrea design, and both can be in the same party. She is a rank SS, size-three monster, and was available in 2012 via a limited distribution through McDonalds fast food restaurants in Japan along with [[Captain Crow]]. One year later, the monsters were made available in-game through an official update patch. | ||
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|name = Great godbird | |name = Great godbird | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|family = [[Nature family | Nature]] | |family = [[Nature family|Nature]] | ||
|rank = X | |rank = X | ||
|size = L | |size = L | ||
|weapons = Staves | |weapons = Staves | ||
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Ice Breather]] | |traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Double Trouble]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Hit Squad]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Grand Slammer]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Ice Breather]] | ||
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zam]], Immune to [[Whack]], Poison, [[Gobstopper]], Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep | |resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zam]], Immune to [[Whack]], Poison, [[Gobstopper]], Confusion, Inaction, Paralysis, and Sleep | ||
|skill = [[Great godbird (skill) | Great godbird]] | |skill = [[Great godbird (skill)|Great godbird]] | ||
|location = - | |location = - | ||
|breeding chart = [[Dragovian lord]] x [[Empyrea]] | |breeding chart = [[Dragovian lord]] x [[Empyrea]] | ||
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{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
=== | ==={{DQMJ3}}=== | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Shobijin|Shobijin]. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one. | *The twins who accompany Ramia in both of her main series appearances are a reference to the faerie-like attendants of Mothra known as the [https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Shobijin|Shobijin]. Both sets wear clothing reminiscent of Pacific islanders, speak on behalf of a divine begin, talk in unison, and pray for the hatching/manifestation of their holy one. | ||
::Mothra herself is mentioned by [[ | ::Mothra herself is mentioned by [[Yuji Horii]] as a part of his trivia quiz in the developer's room ending of ''Chrono Trigger''. | ||
*The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the Hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events. | *The [[Erdrick Equipment|iconography]] of Erdrick bears a distinct resemblance to Ramia, appearing on the sword, shield, and armor of legend. Even the Hero's emblem bears Ramia's visage, likely owning to her significance in ''III's'' chain of events. | ||