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Erdrick, a legendary hero from the Dragon Quest series, of whom legends speak dropped from the heavens and freed Alefgard from the darkness, 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, first released in 1991.
Use of Erdrick in the Dragon Warrior Series
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, begins their journey in Aliahan, and travels the world to defeat the archfiend Baramos, following in footsteps of the warrior Ortega, their father. After defeating Baramos, 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 NES versions of Dragon Warrior, several items once belonging to the hero, are called Erdrick’s or of Erdrick (these are called Loto’s in the Game Boy remakes):
- Erdrick’s Sword – or – Sword of Erdrick (Dragon Warrior II)
- Erdrick’s Armor – or – Armor of Erdrick (Dragon Warrior II)
- Erdrick’s Token
- Helmet of Erdrick (Dragon Warrior II)
- Shield of Erdrick (Dragon Warrior II)
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.