#DQ11 Erik

[kaola-rivas]

Testing the waters here

[daezedglownut]

I know people mock or deride Erik’s accent in XI, but to me is actually perfect. There’s hints of Icelandic if you’re actually really listening. But it’s so broad, and it’s no wonder what with all the travelling we can assume he was doing growing up.

I’ve watched countless Icelandic and other Nordic crime dramas (they’re so good), and when a character suddenly has to speak fluent English for whatever reason, I’ve noticed a LOT of them have a very neutral (almost Americanised) voice with only the slightest twang - just like Erik.

I’m just saying they really knew what they were doing with this game.

[satanslittlepup]

My period has been kicking my ass so now it gets to kick his ass too

[mangogummi]

OKAY AGAIN SPOILER ALERT FOR DRAGON QUEST XI

I don’t want to go back in time, I don’t want to go back in time, I don’t want to go back in time, I DON’T want to go back in time, I DON’T WANT to go back in time, I DON’T WANT TO go back in time, I DON’T WANT TO GO back in time, I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK in time, I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME

I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME

I DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK IN TIME

WHY ARE THEY BREAKING MY HEART LIKE THIS?! I know I have nothing else to do in this timeline but the fact that I don’t get to bring my friends along SUCKS. I want to bring my friends with me, I want them to remember the adventures we had together. I know they’re still gonna be there in the past but they won’t remember any of the times we had during act 2.

I’m really sad, I will be keeping a save from this timeline but still I dunno how I feel about this aspect of the post story yet.

[dragonquest-rottenbrain]

Jasper, on the news: THE DARKSPAWN IS A SLUT!!!!! Sylvando: Well I already knew that. Erik: I thought we established that- Jade: OLD NEWS, JASPER!!! Hendrik: YOU SAY THAT LIKE YOU AREN'T A SLUT. The whole party: *Turns and stares at Hendrik.* Hendrik: Have you seen the way Jasper dresses? 🤨

[re-thatrandomdude]

been a while since I posted any dq11 stuff, so here's a doodle of erik!

[spooky-donut-ghost-house]

Listen okay I need a Kingdom Hearts x Final Fantasy x Dragon Quest crossover

I need Hendrik to go into the world of Winnie The Pooh

I need Sephiroth calling Erik a silly feeble minded little gay

[queermentaldisaster]

Y'all...hear me out.

Throuple.

[khunwriting]

[Company]

Synopsis: Your heart beats for someone who cares for another.

Genre: Angst

Pairing: Hero x Serena; Erik x Reader

“Have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage?”

It was just a side quest to help out Rodrigo Briscoletti with defeating some monsters that casted a curse on him and his family. A little task that gave the party a break from the weight of saving the world while still doing some good. And Eleven was never one to turn down a person in help, and that’s what made him oh so endearing. Always kind and considerate of the people around him.

“Will you honor each other as man and wife for the rest of your lives?”

Once they lifted the curse, of course Rodrigo asked if the party could assist with setting up the wedding. With Eleven being as he is, he happily accepted the additional task. And what other way then to help rehearse the ceremony with Eleven acting as a stand in groom. All he had to do was choose a blushing bride to act as his counterpart. It didn’t matter who it was as it was just a placeholder for the real engaged couple. It wasn’t like Eleven was going to actually get married to whoever he chose.

“I, Eleven, take you, Serena, to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life,”

Yet why did it hurt so much watching Eleven stand at the altar with Serena?

You watched with blank eyes, taking in every single detail of the mock ceremony from the furthest wall away from the happy couple. Despite the ceremony not holding any true weight, you couldn’t miss the shy glances or rosy cheeks the pair held as they repeated Rodrigo’s words. To anyone witnessing the rehearsal, it was sweet and romantic—everything you’d want from a wedding. 

But to you, it was absolutely sickening. The ugly emotions brewing in your stomach nearly made you want to slip out of the room and run outside of the mansion to get away from the awful scene. If it wasn’t for Sylvando’s worried glances sent your way, you were sure she would’ve booked it when the whole ordeal had started.

It wasn’t fair. It’s not like you chose to fall for the ever sweet and handsome Luminary. He was the one who had shown you genuine kindness from the moment you two met. He was the one who listened to all of your woes and comforted you in your vulnerable moments.

It wasn’t fair, but it wasn’t like it was his fault either. Serena was bubbly and optimistic in the ways that you knew you weren’t. It wasn’t hard to like Serena and it’s easy to see why anyone would fall for her. It was simple; much like how you didn’t choose to fall for the Luminary. It just happened. 

“In the name of the Yggdrasil take and wear this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness,”

Still, it was too hard to watch. Your eyes were quick to slide to the floor once Eleven held the wedding band between his calloused fingers. You could hear the Luminary shuffle closer to the healer and it stung when he spoke with such a soft, adoring tone. Loving words never meant for you. 

For a moment, you were distracted as another body had settled right beside you. Their shoulder brushed against your own and the familiar scent of pine filled your nose, and you immediately knew who the newcomer was. Your eyes trailed from your dirty boots to look into a pair of blue eyes already staring back at you.

“I, Serena, take you, Eleven, to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life,”

There Erik stood, his head leaning back against the wall as he just stared at you with silent regard. His half-lidded eyes were ever knowing and his lips had long tilted into a lopsided smirk. Erik looked as handsome as ever. Though you didn’t miss the underlying pain seeping into his beautiful blue hues—the same kind of anguish that mirrored her own heartbreak. Because, of course, you weren’t the only one affected by the stupid rehearsal. 

After all, misery loves company.

“In the name of the Yggdrasil take and wear this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness,”

It wasn't fair. It’s not like Erik chose to fall for the ever sweet and pretty mage. It was easy to like her. Simple really. But then the like turned into something more yet completely unobtainable. He couldn’t do that to his best friend, who timidly shared that he was in love with Serena all that time ago. No, Erik couldn’t backstab his partner like that. 

So here he stands, wallowing in self-pity with someone who shares his pain. Just knowing that someone else is bitter about the whole ordeal was enough to bring slight comfort to the thief. 

But it wasn’t enough to drown out the ceremony completely. No, he still was aware of the giant smile on their faces once Serena slipped the wedding band onto Eleven's finger. So, instead, he kept his gaze set on you. 

Beautiful and somber where you stood. Always realistic in the way you thought about everything, making you both a valuable companion yet hard to approach at times due to your standoff nature. Though, that’s what Erik enjoyed about your company. You were never one to linger on hopes and dreams as the weight of the world had a more prominent focus than your own desires. You were selfless and kind in that aspect. 

And Erik couldn’t help but wonder if he’d been better off falling for you instead of Serena. Maybe if you two met sooner, would things have been different? However, that’s just wistful thinking. Erik is no Eleven and you were no Serena. One can’t just force a role onto someone who was never meant to fit it. 

But couldn’t they try?

Erik wondered as his eyes drifted to his companion’s lips. The movement didn’t escape your eyes, but you also made no attempt to move away. Youjust tilted your head towards him as the thief leaned in closer. 

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride,”

Slowly, your eyes fluttered close, pressing your lips fervently against each other for some desperate comfort. And in that moment, you wished it was Eleven you were kissing. And, in the same manner, Erik wished it was Serena instead. 

Oh, how misery loves company.

[thehavster]

Dragon Quest XI doodles! Loving this game so far aaaa

[eethok]

i’m making lanyards

[jjinpang]

[kaola-rivas]

Turns Erik into a Venezuelan for me to teheee and kick my feet

Also mia

[cocosnowlo-drawings]

Smol and grown up Erik 🙌🏻 Loveable at every age

[mangogummi]

First things first. Spoiler Alert for Dragon Quest XI. I just finished this game (though I know I’ve got a ton of post game stuff or so it seems) so the brain rot is real right now.

I need to talk about the penultimate fight against Jasper Unbound. Specifically the fact that I had Hendrik on my team for the entire fight and I don’t think ANY other team member was targeted as much as Hendrik was in that fight and I LOVED IT. Jasper’s resentment and HATRED towards Hendrik was actually a factor in the gameplay and I think that’s such a brilliant detail. I’m sure other games have done this but as far as I remember I don’t think I’ve ever noticed anything like that. I know it’s such a small detail but I really enjoyed it.

It also helped that Hendrik was the one to land the final blow that defeated Jasper and it just so dramatic and really brought me into the moment. I’m sure Hendrik getting the final blow was pure coincidence but I’ve been really wondering whether Jasper targeting Hendrik if you have him in your party was purposely programmed in. I feel like it has to be but I’m honestly scared to Google it cos if it’s deconfirmed I’d be real sad cos the drama and angst that brought to the fight was just fantastic.

Anyway Dragon Quest XI real good. Real good game. I’m completely in love with the characters in this game, they’re all so good. Also sorry if I’ve explained this poorly, I’m not very good at properly explaining and analysing things but I just really appreciated that detail, Intentional or not.

[dragonquest-rottenbrain]

“Welcome to the vortex, absolute ground zero of my heart, pinnacle of the apex. Nothin's gonna tear my soul apart~”

Erik Moodboard, Dragon Quest XI; Echoes of an Elusive Age.

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