Yoshirin

The old man who knows the location of the Fairy Flute

An old man who travels between the villages of Alefgard and knows the location of the Fairy Flute.

Quotes

  • The location of the Fairy Flute is guarded by ancient lore.
  • With this flute, you can put the mighty Golem to sleep.
  • You who continue your journey, do not forget your courage.

Trivia

  • Yoshirin is set to have moved from Brecconary to Kol.
  • The Fairy Flute information is one of the important key items in the game.
  • Voiced by voice actor Mitsuaki Hoshino in the CD Theater edition.
  • Remake versions feature characters Yoshirin and Rocko who know the Fairy Flute information.
  • Without Yoshirin's information, obtaining the Fairy Flute would be difficult, making the game攻略 harder.

Alternate names

Yoshirin ヨシリン

Tags

Dragon Quest RPG Fairy Flute Key Item Old Man Brecconary Kol Legend Adventure

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
An old man with white hair, holding a staff with a gentle expression. Moved from Brecconary to Kol.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Silver
Distinguishing features
  • Elderly appearance
  • Moustache
Iconic items
  • Staff
  • Mantle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Knowledgeable
Detailed personality
A kind and calm old man with deep knowledge of the Fairy Flute's hiding place. Trusted by the villagers, he is an important figure who conveys crucial information to the traveling hero.
Keywords
  • Wise
  • Kind
  • Calm
  • Knowledgeable
  • Seasoned
Talents
  • Extensive geographical knowledge
  • Understanding of ancient legends
  • Collecting rumors and folklore
Skills
  • Information conveyance
  • Negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of blacksmithing and magic
Motivation
To guide those who continue their journey while protecting Alefgard's treasures and legends.
Habits
Speaks in a leisurely tone and smiles gently.
Favorite places
Brecconary, Kol
Favorite foods
Warm drinks, Simple home cooking
Disliked situations
Meaningless conflicts, Being rushed

History

Backstory
Moved from Brecconary to Kol, one of the few people who knows the hiding place of the Fairy Flute. Has accumulated knowledge about treasures by gathering stories from travelers and villagers over many years.
Debut date
May 27, 1986
Work title
Dragon Quest
Media type
Game

Providing Fairy Flute information

Significant event
Providing Fairy Flute information
Description
Taught the protagonist the location of the Fairy Flute, helping the journey.

Move from village to town

Significant event
Move from village to town
Description
Increased contact with adventurers by moving from Brecconary to Kol.

Advice to adventurers

Significant event
Advice to adventurers
Description
Provided important advice and information to travelers, supporting the adventure's progress.

Relationships

Protagonist (Hero)

Mentor

Provided important information about the Fairy Flute to the protagonist.

Rocko

Acquaintance

Exists as another person in Kol who knows the Fairy Flute information.

Media appearances

Dragon Quest

Game / Supporting

1986 Famicom

Dragon Quest Series (CD Theater edition)

Anime / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Mitsuaki Hoshino

Voice actor
Mitsuaki Hoshino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
CD Theater edition

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

Koji Yoshida

Creator name
Koji Yoshida
Role
Programmer

Takanori Yamamori

Creator name
Takanori Yamamori
Role
Programmer

Takayuki Doi

Creator name
Takayuki Doi
Role
Illustrator

Hiroshi Miyaoka

Creator name
Hiroshi Miyaoka
Role
Writer

Yukishige Senba

Creator name
Yukishige Senba
Role
Producer

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