King Laruz XVI

King of Alefgard

King of Alefgard who entrusts the princess and the peace of the world to the hero descended from the legendary hero 'Loto'.

Quotes

  • "If you become my ally, I will give you half the world."
  • "Good hero, I entrust my daughter Princess Lora to you."
  • "Here, I bestow the Revival Password upon you."
  • "As the king ruling Alefgard, I entrust my hopes to you."
  • "Hero, the future of this nation rests in your hands."

Trivia

  • Handles issuing the Revival Password, serving as the game's save mechanism.
  • The name Laruz XVI is also noted as the alias 'Sauto XVI' in the Wii version setting materials.
  • No voice in the FC version game; first voiced dialogue in the Drama CD.
  • An important character in the game world who guides the hero.
  • As one of the first major NPCs encountered in the original Dragon Quest, shows the direction to the player.

Alternate names

King Laruz XVI Laruz 16 King of Ladatome

Tags

Dragon Quest Alefgard King Loto series Hero's guidance Dragonlord Princess Lora RPG Royalty Legend

Profile

Species
human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A middle-aged king wearing a majestic crown and heavy robes adorned with a crown. Depicted as a king who honors the hero clad in armor and shows utmost courtesy.
Distinguishing features
  • crown
  • heavy robes
Iconic items
  • crown
  • throne
  • king's attire

Personality and abilities

Core personality
dignity
Detailed personality
A compassionate and proud king who cares for his country and people. Brave and reliable, entrusting the path to the hero in times of crisis.
Keywords
  • dignity
  • compassionate
  • trust
  • sense of responsibility
  • leader
Motto
Prioritizes the peace of the country and its people
Talents
  • leadership
  • political acumen
  • strategic wisdom
Skills
  • national governance
  • diplomacy
  • decision-making
Motivation
Protecting Alefgard's peace from the Dragonlord's threat
Habits
Values kingly ceremonies such as granting the Revival Password

History

Backstory
Guided by the prophet Mutsheta, summons the descendant of the legendary hero Loto and entrusts the princess and the world's peace to the hero confronting the evil Dragonlord. As the leader of Alefgard, resists the threats of monsters.
Debut date
May 27, 1986
Work title
Dragon Quest
Media type
Game

Dragonlord's threat

Significant event
Dragonlord's threat
Description
Faced a crisis where the princess and the Orb of Light were stolen by the Dragonlord, threatening peace. Summoned the hero to respond.

Summoning of the Loto hero

Significant event
Summoning of the Loto hero
Description
Summoned the hero descended from Loto's bloodline and made the crucial decision to entrust the rescue of the princess and the world's tranquility.

Princess's return

Significant event
Princess's return
Description
After the hero rescued Princess Lora and safely delivered her back to Ladatome Castle, there are scenes of him standing alongside the princess.

Hero's departure

Significant event
Hero's departure
Description
After world peace is restored, sees off the hero and princess on their journey to build a new nation, supporting them from the background.

Relationships

Princess Lora

His only daughter, protected and raised as king. Kidnapped by the Dragonlord but rescued by the hero.

Hero (descendant of Loto)

Protector

The one entrusted with the mission to defeat the Dragonlord, a bond entrusting the future of the nation and princess.

Mutsheta (prophet)

Mentor

An important figure who conveyed the prophecy of the hero's summoning and guided the events.

Alefgard King

Alefgard King: leader

Media appearances

Dragon Quest

Game / Supporting

1986 Famicom version

Dragon Quest Anime Series

Anime / Supporting

The Road to Dragon Quest

Manga / Supporting

CD Theater Dragon Quest I

Dramacd / Supporting

1980s

Voice cast and creators

Hanagi Yūji

Voice actor
Hanagi Yūji
Language
Japanese
Version or series
CD Theater version

Yuji Horii

Creator name
Yuji Horii
Role
Original author

Akira Toriyama

Creator name
Akira Toriyama
Role
Character designer

Koichi Sugiyama

Creator name
Koichi Sugiyama
Role
Composer

Koichi Nakamura

Creator name
Koichi Nakamura
Role
Programmer

Yukishige Chida

Creator name
Yukishige Chida
Role
Producer

Takayuki Doi

Creator name
Takayuki Doi
Role
Illustrator

Kazuo Enomoto

Creator name
Kazuo Enomoto
Role
titleDesigner

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