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{{Monster Infobox | {{Monster Infobox | ||
|title=Epipany | |title=Epipany | ||
|image=[[Image:DQV_Epipany.png| | |image=[[Image:DQV_Epipany.png|250px|center]] | ||
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
|kanji= コロプリースト | |kanji=コロプリースト | ||
|romanji=Koropurīsuto | |romanji=Koropurīsuto | ||
|old=PodPriest | |old=PodPriest | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
These tiny blue neophytes are doing their best imitation of a human cleric, complete with a silver religious symbol in their left hand, vestments made out of blue leaves, an acorn miter on top of their head which covers their eyes, and a pendant of a symbol worn around their neck. They are able to support their other pips by casting '''[[Heal]]''' on their wounds. Epipanies even try their hand at casting '''[[Omniheal]]''', but always fall short due to their lack of MP and fall over. In remake versions of the game, the shape of the cross that the epipany carries was changed | These tiny blue neophytes are doing their best imitation of a human cleric, complete with a silver religious symbol in their left hand, vestments made out of blue leaves, an acorn miter on top of their head which covers their eyes, and a pendant of a symbol worn around their neck. They are able to support their other pips by casting '''[[Heal]]''' on their wounds. Epipanies even try their hand at casting '''[[Omniheal]]''', but always fall short due to their lack of MP and fall over. In remake versions of the game, the shape of the cross that the epipany carries was changed to closer resemble a trident. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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|kanji=コロプリースト | |kanji=コロプリースト | ||
|romanji=Koropurīsuto | |romanji=Koropurīsuto | ||
|bestiaryNumber=197 | |bestiaryNumber=#197 | ||
|sprite= | |sprite= | ||
|hp=37 | |hp=37 | ||
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|exp=22 | |exp=22 | ||
|gold=12 | |gold=12 | ||
|tameRate=[[Epipany (Recruit)|1 | |tameRate=[[Epipany (Recruit)|{{fraction|1|16}}]] | ||
|spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Omniheal]] (fails) | |spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Omniheal]] (fails) | ||
|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|16}} | |item=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|16}} | ||
|locations=[[Faerie Lea]] | |locations=[[Faerie Lea]] | ||
|evasion=1 | |evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|frizz-resist=0% | |frizz-resist=0% | ||
|sizz-resist=0% | |sizz-resist=0% | ||
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{{DQ7Enemy | {{DQ7Enemy | ||
|name=Epipany | |name=Epipany | ||
|kanji= コロプリースト | |kanji=コロプリースト | ||
|romanji=Koropurīsuto | |romanji=Koropurīsuto | ||
|sprite=[[File:Podpriest.gif]] | |sprite=[[File:Podpriest.gif]] | ||
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|agility=19 | |agility=19 | ||
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]] | |tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|32}}]] | ||
|bestiaryNumber=216 | |bestiaryNumber=#216 | ||
|spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Omniheal]] (fails) | |spells=[[Heal]]<br>[[Omniheal]] (fails) | ||
|skills=None | |skills=None | ||
|locations= | |locations={{Alltrades Abbey 7}} (past)<br>[[Western Cave]]<br>[[Dungeon of Descent]]<br>[[Tunnel to the Abbey]] | ||
|items=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}} | |items=[[Holy water]]{{fraction|1|64}} | ||
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | |evasion={{fraction|1|64}} | ||
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An ''epiphany'' is a sudden moment of lucid revelation. | An ''epiphany'' is a sudden moment of lucid revelation. | ||
==Related | ==Related monsters== | ||
===Similar species=== | |||
*[[Conkuisitor]] | |||
*[[Religious nut]] | |||
===Close cousins=== | |||
*[[Battle pip]] | *[[Battle pip]] | ||
*[[Pip fighter]] | *[[Pip fighter]] | ||
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*[[Conkjurer]] | *[[Conkjurer]] | ||
*[[Conkuistador]] | *[[Conkuistador]] | ||
*[[Conklave]] | *[[Conklave]] | ||
*[[Conkettes]] | *[[Conkettes]] | ||
*[[Religious nut]] | *[[Religious nut]] | ||
==Etymology== | |||
The epipany, along with its companions, are named after the mythological [[Wikipedia:Korpokkur|Korpokkur]], a diminutive race of people in the folklore of the Ainu people of northern Japan. They were once said to live in harmony with the Ainu and would bring them deer, fish, and other goods, but after a schism, they disappeared. In fantastical depictions of the Korpokkurs, they are small enough to live underneath the leaves of the giant butterbur plant and would use its leaves as roofs and umbrellas. | |||
[[Category:Faeries]] | [[Category:Faeries]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese mythology]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest V enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | [[Category:Torneko's Great Adventure 3: Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | [[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]] | ||
[[fr:Graine de prêtre]] | |||
Revision as of 15:03, 12 April 2023
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Epipany | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | コロプリースト |
| Romaji | Koropurīsuto |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest VII |
| Old localisation | PodPriest |
The Epipany is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, being introduced in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. It is a tiny faerie priest.
Characteristics
These tiny blue neophytes are doing their best imitation of a human cleric, complete with a silver religious symbol in their left hand, vestments made out of blue leaves, an acorn miter on top of their head which covers their eyes, and a pendant of a symbol worn around their neck. They are able to support their other pips by casting Heal on their wounds. Epipanies even try their hand at casting Omniheal, but always fall short due to their lack of MP and fall over. In remake versions of the game, the shape of the cross that the epipany carries was changed to closer resemble a trident.
Appearances
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Epipany (コロプリースト Koropurīsuto)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Epipany (コロプリースト Koropurīsuto)
Etymology
An epiphany is a sudden moment of lucid revelation.
Related monsters
Similar species
Close cousins
Etymology
The epipany, along with its companions, are named after the mythological Korpokkur, a diminutive race of people in the folklore of the Ainu people of northern Japan. They were once said to live in harmony with the Ainu and would bring them deer, fish, and other goods, but after a schism, they disappeared. In fantastical depictions of the Korpokkurs, they are small enough to live underneath the leaves of the giant butterbur plant and would use its leaves as roofs and umbrellas.