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==Characteristics==
Murdaw is one of the four Dread Fiends, and the first one to be encountered. Though he is the weakest of the group, he is by far the most effective at causing chaos. His traps are devilishly clever, locking the kingdom of [[Somnia]] in a futile war in the upper world and completely disabling the kingdom in the lower by locking the royal family in an unwaking slumber and spiriting the prince away. Murdaw possesses the ability to be present at more than one location at the same time. While his true body remains situated in [[Murdaw's Keep|his lair]] within the [[Lower World]], he acts through the body of King Somnus in the [[Upper World]], thus threatening both worlds simultaneously. He can also turn his enemies to stone, ala [[Bishop Ladja]], though he only uses it on [[Carver]], and during his boss fight in {{Dragon Quest X}}.

Murdaw plans far in advance, recognizing that {{Alltrades Abbey 6}} would produce endless enemies for him and [[Mortamor|the Archfiend]] if not sealed away. Defeating him allows access to the {{Vocation}} system. Murdaw is fought three times, once in the [[Upper World]] and twice [[Lower World|below]].