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Manoza

Manoza is a castle town in the overworld of Dragon Quest III.

It corresponds to Brazil's placement in South America in the real world, and is surrounded by impassable mountains and can only be breached via the Wayfarer's Chapel teleportal or by Ramia.

Appearances edit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation edit

The Hero's first arrival in Manoza is a grim one, with a funeral being held for a man named Breno. Speaking to the people gathered, the party learns that he was put to death for no more than just speaking ill of the King. The regent has said to have been very kind-hearted and considerate to his subjects in the recent past, but has all of a sudden become a tyrannical despot who rules with an iron fist. The villagers are distraught, with some families willing to risk the dangers of the wild just to escape living in fear of being put to death every waking moment. The world-famous swordsman Simão was banished by the king as well, sentenced to life in prison in the hellish Shrine of Shackles

Upon entering the castle, the party will see that the staff is walking on the same eggshells that the normal citizens are. Guards obey needlessly cruel orders, kitchen staff prepare disgusting meals of bat wings and lizard tails, and dancing girls are forced to perform for hours on end in the throne room even while the King slumbers upstairs. Upon speaking to the dictator, the King will declare that he doesn't like the look of the Hero and has the party thrown into the dungeon. Fortunately, the guards play dumb and allow the Hero to escape through the secret tunnel below the castle, and here the real king is found.

The true King explains that Manoza has been taken over by a Boss troll who is impersonating him via his stolen Mod Rod. The heroes must retrieve the Ra's Mirror from the Manoza Cave in the southeast and use it on the impostor while he sleeps in order to reveal his true identity.

The troll is stupid enough to sleep without guards posted, allowing the Hero to slip into the chamber easily.

Upon the deceiver's death, the country declares that the Hero is nothing short of the savior of the land and peace is restored.

Shops & services edit

  Item Shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Medicinal herb8?
  Antidotal herb10?
  Holy water20?
  Chimaera wing25?
  Moonwort bulb30?
  Coagulant500/310?
  Weapon & armour shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Staff of sentencing2,700+37
  Knuckledusters7,100+40
  Zombiesbane9,800+67
  Magic armour5,800+40
  Dragon shield3,500+32
  Black bandana1,200+18
  Iron mask3,500+25

Treasures edit

Nearby monsters edit

Usage of Manoza in another area edit

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake edit

Manoza remains unchanged from previous versions of the game, though somber music will play until the boss troll is killed. Said brute also explicitly states his allegiance to Baramos, pinning the kingdom's suffering on the Archfiend. The Son of Simão now has a distinct sprite of his own, and will have special dialogue once Baramos is killed.

Shops & services edit

  Item Shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Medicinal herb8Restores at least 30 HP to a single ally
  Strong medicine48Restores at least 50 HP to a single ally
  Magic water600Restores at least 15 MP to a single ally
  Antidotal herb10Cures poison from one party member
  Holy water20Wards off weaker monsters
  Chimaera wing25Can be used to return to previously visited locations
  Moonwort bulb30Cures paralysis
  Tangleweb35Casts Deceleratle on one group
  Dazzle-me-not120Lifts illusions
  Musk150Monsters attack more often for a brief time
  Dieamend800Prevents instant-death once
  Full moon ring990Defence +4
Paralysis res. +6%
  Ring of clarity840Defence +4
Fuddle res. +6%
  Rousing ring550Defence +4
Sleep res. +6%
  Care rivière940Defence +4
Fizzle res. +15%
  Necklace of immunity320Defence +4
Poison res. +15%
  Torc of truth700Defence +4
Dazzle res. +15%
  Weapon & armour shop 
Item Price Attributes
  Sandstorm spear13,700Attack +76
Casts Dazzle
  Zombiesbane12,800Attack +68
+130% damage to zombies
  Magic armour6,900Defence +50
-33% all spell damage
  Dragon shield6,200Defence +47
-25% all breath damage
  Magic shield4,300Defence +40
-25% all spell damage
  Phantom mask4,400Defence +34
Evasion +12.5%
  Thief's turban5,700Defence +36
  Iron mask6,900Attack +38
  Silver cuirass9,000Defence +66
  Wizard's robe8,400Defence +60
Wisdom +20
  Dragon scale200Defence +5
  Ruby wristband2,050Defence +8
Show-off personality
  Weightlifter's belt4,700Attack +13
Tough cookie personality

Treasure edit

               

Nearby monsters edit

         

Dragon Quest of the Stars edit

The Manoza scenario reappears in the Cell phone title, with the boss troll serving as the boss fight.

Notable Resident edit

  • Breno (Originally Barano and Brennan) - Executed for bad mouthing the king. The Hero and party first arrive to town as he is mourned, thus prompting them to investigate the ruler.

Trivia edit

  • "Manoza" is an anagram of "Amazon", as in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Manoza is the only only town other than the Immigrant Town to have different townspeople placement at a certain time during the events of the game. Upon the first visit, the Hero and party witness the ongoing funeral of Breno with his family and friends attending. This occurs only on the first visit and afterward all townspeople are located in their normal locations.

Gallery edit

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    Original artwork
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    Manoza town (NES)
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    Manoza castle (NES)
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    Manoza as a whole (Remakes)
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    HD map
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    Manoza (Cell phone)
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    Castle (Cell phone)
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    The party is greeted by a dejected man.
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    The false king confronts the party.
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    The real king beneath the castle.
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    Exposing the pretender to the throne.
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