Legerdeman (Dragon Quest)
The Legerdeman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original Dragon Quest. It is a wizard in the service of the Dragonlord.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
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| Legerdeman | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | 魔道士 まどうし |
| Romaji | Madōshi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localisation | Warlock Druin |
Characteristics
Legerdeman are humanoid spellcasters that are slightly more capable prestidigitators, wearing all-encompassing maroon robes with hoods that obscure their faces except for their eyes. In their left hands, they carry tall bronze staves topped with crystal orbs. Compared to the lesser mages, legerdemans have gained the troublesome ability to put adventurers to sleep with a spell to go along with their fire magic. However, they are still vulnerable to having their spells sealed away, making them easier to dispatch.
Appearances
Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest Builders
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Trivia
- Legerdemain is derived from the Old French "léger de main", which means sleight-of-hand, and is often used in the context of stage magicians.
- A warlock is a male practitioner of witchcraft. It is often used as a male counterpart to the term witch and is believed to derive from the Old English wærloga, which means breaker of oaths or deceiver.
- Druin appears to be a misspelling of druid, a member of an order of priests in ancient Gaul and Britain who appear in legends as prophets and sorcerers.
Related Monsters
Similar species
Gallery
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Legerdeman in Tact
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