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| '''Erdrick''' |
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Erdrick is a legendary hero from the Dragon Quest series that freed Alefgard from the darkness. Erdrick is also known by the names Loto and Roto. This hero was first mentioned in the English localization, Dragon Warrior, and Erdrick’s legend was completed by Dragon Warrior III, which was first released in 1991.
Use of Erdrick in Dragon Warrior
In Dragon Warrior, Erdrick was the ancestor of the hero. The hero follows in the footsteps of Erdrick to ultimately reach Charlock Castle and confront the Dragonlord.
In Dragon Warrior II, the heroes are descendants of Erdrick, and also of the hero from Dragon Warrior.
In Dragon Warrior III, the origins of the hero Erdrick are revealed; therefore, the chronological order of the first three games is III, I, II.
Alternate Names for the Same Legendary Hero
The hero, originally known as Erdrick to many North Americans, is also known by two other names: Roto and Loto.
Roto
In the original Japanese language games (Dragon Quest), Erdrick is known exclusively by the name Roto, which is also used by some import gamers.
Loto
Another romanization of the name is Loto, which was used in place of Erdrick when Enix America, Inc. re-released Dragon Warrior I, II, and III on the Game Boy Color.
Title or Name?
In Dragon Warrior III, the hero, who may be either male or female, departs from Aliahan in order to follow in the footsteps of the brave warrior Ortega, the hero's father, by defeating the archfiend Baramos. After accomplishing that, the hero returns victorious to Aliahan only to be confronted by a new nemesis, Zoma. Taking up a new quest to defeat Zoma, the hero travels through the Great Pit of Giaga to Alefgard, which is sealed in darkness.
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 Bearing the Name Erdrick
In the Nintendo Entertainment System 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
This is the most powerful sword in Dragon Warrior and Dragon Warrior III. Other names for this sword include Sword of Erdrick (Dragon Warrior II) and Sword of Kings (Dragon Warrior III).
Erdrick’s Armor
The most powerful armor in Dragon Warrior, which protects against the hit point damage from poison swamps and barriers. It is also known as Armor of Erdrick in Dragon Warrior II and as Armor of Radiance in Dragon Warrior III.
Erdrick’s Token
An object which proves the hero's lineage in Dragon Warrior, which is found in a swamp south of Cantlin (or Mercado in the Game Boy remake).
Erdrick's Tablet
A message written in stone 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. The tablet is found in a cave called Erdrick's Cave.
The Helmet of Erdrick
The helmet worn by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This item exists only in Dragon Warrior II, and it is not a specific armor from Dragon Warrior III. (It may be assumed to be Ortega's Helm in the remake of Dragon Warrior III).
The Shield of Erdrick
The shield used by Erdrick when confronting Zoma. This is the name found in Dragon Warrior II. It is called the Shield of Heroes in Dragon Warrior III, and it does not exist in Dragon Warrior.
Other References to Erdrick
- In Dragon Warrior, there is a place known as Erdrick’s Cave, where a tablet, written by Erdrick to their descendant the hero, may be found.
- In the original Final Fantasy, there is a grave for Erdrick (in the remakes, the name is Link).
- Erdrick's sword is wielded by a mark in Final Fantasy XII. It is refered to as the "Wyrmhero Blade" (In the Japanese version, it's called "Tolo Sword").