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	'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the '']'' series. The first three Dragon Quest games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed ] from darkness.{{ref\|dw_manual}} The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the ] ], '']'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent.{{ref\|np7_40}} Erdrick’s ] was completed with the ] release of '']''.
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	==Role in the series==
	In '']'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach ] and confront the ].{{ref\|dw_manual}} In '']'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from Dragon Warrior.{{ref\|dw2_manual}}{{ref\|np16_67}} In '']'', the ] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the ] of the first three games is III, I, II.

	==Name==
	The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many English-speaking players, is also known by two other names. In the original ] games ('']''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some ] ]. Another ] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when ] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the ]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

	At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of Alefgard bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of ''Dragon Warrior III'', although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

	==Items belonging to Erdrick==
	In the ] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

	Erdrick’s Sword is the most powerful sword in ''Dragon Warrior''{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} and ''Dragon Warrior III''.{{ref\|dw3_map}} Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''Dragon Warrior II''){{ref\|dw2_map}} and Sword of Kings (''Dragon Warrior III.''){{ref\|dw3_map}} Erdrick’s Armor is the most powerful armor in ''Dragon Warrior'',{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior II''{{ref\|dw2_map}} and as Armor of Radiance in ''Dragon Warrior III''.{{ref\|dw3_map}} Erdrick’s Token is an object which proves the hero's lineage in ''Dragon Warrior'', which is found in a swamp south of Cantlin{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake). The Helmet of Erdrick is worn by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This item exists only in ''Dragon Warrior II'',{{ref\|dw_np_guide}}{{ref\|dw2_map}}{{ref\|dw3_map}} and it is not a specific armor from ''Dragon Warrior III''. The Shield of Erdrick is used by Erdrick when confronting Zoma in ''Dragon Warrior II''.{{ref\|dw2_map}} It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''Dragon Warrior III'',{{ref\|dw3_map}} and it does not appear in ''Dragon Warrior''.{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} Finally, Erdrick's Tablet is a message written in stone in a cave by Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior III'' and left for the hero in ''Dragon Warrior''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of Charlock Castle.{{ref\|np8_23}}

	==References in other games==
	In the original '']'', there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is ]). Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in ]: it is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

	==Notes==
	:# {{note\|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
	:# {{note\|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
	:# {{note\|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
	:# {{note\|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
	:# {{note\|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
	:# {{note\|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
	:# {{note\|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
	:# {{note\|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
	:# {{note\|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

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	{{Notability\|Fiction\|date=April 2007}}
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	'''Erdrick''', also known as '''Loto''' or '''Roto''', is a legendary hero from the '']'' series. The first three Dragon Quest games make up the "Erdrick trilogy," which are all connected by the legend of Erdrick. He is known in the game as the hero who freed ] from darkness.{{ref\|dw_manual}} The name Erdrick was first mentioned in the ] ], '']'' in which the player is referred to as Erdrick's descendent.{{ref\|np7_40}} Erdrick’s ] was completed with the ] release of '']''.
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			}}
	==Role in the series==
	In '']'', Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach ] and confront the ].{{ref\|dw_manual}} In '']'', the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from Dragon Warrior.{{ref\|dw2_manual}}{{ref\|np16_67}} In '']'', the ] of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the ] of the first three games is III, I, II.

	==Name==
	The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many English-speaking players, is also known by two other names. In the original ] games ('']''), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name '''Roto''', which is also used by some ] ]. Another ] of the name is '''Loto''', which was used in place of Erdrick when ] re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the ]. This was most likely used because the Japanese language does not distinguish between R and L.

	At the end of ''Dragon Warrior III'', the King of Alefgard bestows upon the hero “the Order of Erdrick”, the country’s highest honor reserved only for true heroes. While this implies Erdrick is merely a title, it is possible to name the hero Erdrick at the beginning of ''Dragon Warrior III'', although an extra character is required after the “k”, such as an extra space, to prevent the game dialogue from displaying an ''enter your real name'' type of message.

	==Items belonging to Erdrick==
	In the ] versions of Dragon Warrior, several items that once belonged to the hero have Erdrick in their names. (these are named after Loto in the Game Boy remakes):

	Erdrick’s Sword is the most powerful sword in ''Dragon Warrior''{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} and ''Dragon Warrior III''.{{ref\|dw3_map}} Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (''Dragon Warrior II''){{ref\|dw2_map}} and Sword of Kings (''Dragon Warrior III.''){{ref\|dw3_map}} Erdrick’s Armor is the most powerful armor in ''Dragon Warrior'',{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior II''{{ref\|dw2_map}} and as Armor of Radiance in ''Dragon Warrior III''.{{ref\|dw3_map}} Erdrick’s Token is an object which proves the hero's lineage in ''Dragon Warrior'', which is found in a swamp south of Cantlin{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake). The Helmet of Erdrick is worn by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This item exists only in ''Dragon Warrior II'',{{ref\|dw_np_guide}}{{ref\|dw2_map}}{{ref\|dw3_map}} and it is not a specific armor from ''Dragon Warrior III''. The Shield of Erdrick is used by Erdrick when confronting Zoma in ''Dragon Warrior II''.{{ref\|dw2_map}} It is called the Shield of Heroes in ''Dragon Warrior III'',{{ref\|dw3_map}} and it does not appear in ''Dragon Warrior''.{{ref\|dw_np_guide}} Finally, Erdrick's Tablet is a message written in stone in a cave by Erdrick in ''Dragon Warrior III'' and left for the hero in ''Dragon Warrior''. It gives instructions on what items are needed to reach the Isle of Dragons, which is the location of Charlock Castle.{{ref\|np8_23}}

	==References in other games==
	In the original '']'', there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is ]). Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in ]: it is referred to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").

	==Notes==
	:# {{note\|dw_manual}} (1989) Nintendo, Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior Instruction Manual'' (in English).
	:# {{note\|np7_40}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power July - August, 1989; issue 7'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 40.
	:# {{note\|dw2_manual}} Enix Corporation ''Unveiled Secrets of Dragon Warrior II'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
	:# {{note\|np16_67}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September/October, 1990; issue 16'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 67.
	:# {{note\|dw_np_guide}} (1989) Nintendo of America Inc., Tokuma Shoten U.S. Edition, Enix Corporation Licensed exclusively to Nintendo of America Inc., Nintendo Power Strategy Guide Published by Nintendo of America Inc. and Tokuma Shoten ''Dragon Warrior Strategy Guide'' (in English).
	:# {{note\|dw2_map}} (1990) Nintendo, Enix America Corporation Licensed Nintendo of America Inc. ''Dragon Warrior II Map'' (in English) ENI-D2-US.
	:# {{note\|dw3_manual}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Explorer's Handbook'' (in English) Enix America Corporation.
	:# {{note\|dw3_map}} (1991) Enix Corporation ''Dragon Warrior III Map'' (in English) ENI-D3-US.
	:# {{note\|np8_23}} Editors of Nintendo Power: ''Nintendo Power September - October, 1989; issue 8'' (in English). Nintendo of America, Tokuma Shoten Publishing, 23.

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