Ortega

Ortega is a character in Dragon Quest III. He is the father of the hero. At the start of the game, the hero is told that Ortega died after falling into a volcano while battling a dragon. However, after reaching Alefgard, it is revealed that Ortega did not die in the volcano, but rather fell into pit leading to Alefgard. Later, the hero witnesses Ortega fighting inside Zoma's Castle. He is killed by King Hydra, speaking briefly to the hero before dying.